14-1-2009 - Pictures are up!!!

My mood while writing this blog: Blessed

I have a few pictures put up. Expect more every so often cuz I am snapping like crazy. I just wish it didn't take so long to put on here.

Ashlynn is doing good. Her jaundice levels rose and the dr ordered a billi light for 3 days. I have to keep the light on her at all times unless I give her a bath. We also have to run her to the hospital daily to check her levels for the next 3 days or until they go down. She was so sleepy and wouldn't wake up to feed they say jaundice makes them very sleepy and sometimes they won't eat much. Her weight was down 5lbs 6oz she was 15oz. She has been on the light for 1 day now and already is waking up more and eating better. The breastfeeding is going well. I forgot how time consuming it is since I am the only one who feeds her. I enjoy it though and plan on doing it for the next few months.

Mason is doing really well with her. He likes to help with diaper changes and is always kissing her on the head. Justin has also been a great help. He has been cooking me healthy meals and keeping up with the chores which I am suprised cuz he isn't always the cleanest person. lol.

I do miss my pregnant belly. I really enjoyed being pregnant this last time. I almost didn't want it to end but I can't have a beautiful baby and my pregnant belly at the same time. I wish Justin would want one more but as of right now it's a no. I will miss being pregnant. I already do so I am going to have to accept what I already have. I also miss not having to watch what I eat. I want to loose a bit of weight and to do that I need to watch what I am sticking into my mouth. Almost 9 months of not having to worry about what I am craving for and eating for "two" is something I need to adjust too. I can't just eat whatever now. After I heal a bit more I plan on exercising daily to get to my ideal weight. I am doing good so far but I got the epidural this time (my first) and ever since I have been having constant back pain and headaches. Is that normal? I was always scared of an epidural because I have heard horror stories and now Im in pain and have headaches. The nurse that came here the other day looked at my back and said it is swollen. If the pain continues I have to call the dr. which I plan on doing here soon cuz it hasn't eased up at all.

I don't have much time to get on here right now so I just want to say thank you for all of the comments and checking in. Once Ashlynn gets a bit older and I have a routine down I will be on more again. I am just such a "neat freak" that if she is sleeping I am doing something and don't ever just sit down and relax. Yes, that is something I need to work on, I kinda annoy myself but oh well for now.

Good luck to you ladies that are soon going to deliver! It was such an amazing experience I think about it and it makes me miss it already so enjoy every moment of your pregnancy!!!

Much love to all!!! xoxo