Ok, so my pregnancy was a nightmare, just like the first time. I was hospitalized several times for hyperemesis (severe morning sickness), and had lots of trouble with that the entire pregnancy. My due date was on April 7th, the day before Easter. My sister and her little family came to visit us that weekend hoping that our baby boy would make his appearance. Of course he decided to wait until 3 days after they left.
I went into labor on the 12th of April. I got to the hospital 3 hours into labor, and was admitted right away. 2 hours later I received my much needed epidural, and that saved my life! At 7 hours into labor, I was fully dilated and ready to get that baby out. It's a very long story, but I'll say this, I don't think my nurse was giving the Dr accurate updates. A full 6 and a half hours later, I was finally able to start pushing. I pushed for 30 min, 5 times, and Austin James was born. He was born on April 13, 2012 (Friday the 13th) at 8:21 am (same time as his mommy). He weighed 6 lbs 13 oz, and was 18.75" long. We are very glad that I was able to avoid a 2nd c-section. This recovery was a walk in the park compared to my recovery from my c-section when Madison was born! We had a bit of a roller coaster in the hospital. He was completely healthy but had pretty severe jaundice. The 2nd night in the hospital he was in the NICU for about 16 hours on UV lights. Luckily, that cleared it up, and he needed no further treatment.
It's now June, and Jon and I just celebrated our 3rd wedding anniversary on the 13th. Madison turned 2 years old on May 25th. She is growing crazy fast! She is an incredibly smart little girl, and the light of our world! She is completely in love with her little brother and wants to play with him and hold him constantly.
I'm very thrilled to say that I'm finally enrolled in school, and am starting in the next couple weeks. It's been a long time coming! I'm going to be getting my associates degree in Medical Administration. Once I get done with that I will be going to nursing school! I'm also working on kick starting my own photography business. So far it's going really well. Check us out at www.facebook.com/CapturedMemories.byJenn or www.capturedmemoreisbyjenn.yolasite.com :)
Austin is now 2 months old, and is doing great! We had his 2 month check up - and shots :( - yesterday. He is a whopping 10 lbs 13 oz and 22.5" long! Growing like a weed!
Here are some more current pictures of our little clan! :)
