He's here!

It's Sunday, day two at home. Our first night went well in comparison to the first night with Caleb. We used our past experience to our benefit and made use of our baby swing in our bedroom for easy watching over the little guy. Our Florida room was extremely handy for going to for the late night feedings. The French doors are so good for keeping the noise in and so I could feed the little one without disturbing anyone. I set up all the necessary things for late night changing in our room and was able to change a few diapers with no trouble.

Caleb is doing as well as any three year old would when he's no longer the only kid in the house. He's acting up to get attention and is frustrated at times when he has to wait. But, he is a loving big brother and likes to check on him and know where he's at. We have one of his stools by the crib so that he can stand up and look in on his baby brother.

Cameron is doing well and is a sleeply little newborn. But, trying to get him up during the day to eat often and safe the sleeping for naptime. I made sure to talk to the hospital about the difference between waking a sleeping baby and yet their rule of thumb about feedings at least every four hours. Even the second time around it can be confusing with the different opinions and advice!

All in all, we're doing well so far and the second time around I do think that we have a stronger confidence sooner than we did before. I am looking forward to things only going up from here and getting even smoother in our routines.

Will post when possible but still trying to rest and nap as often as possible. Wanted to get the first shots up here now and then it may be a few days before I return.

Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks for all of the well wishes and positive thoughts as C-day came and went!

CC

C-day CANCELLED!!!!!

Around 8 last night we had a phone call from the hospital that my C-section was cancelled. What??? I really thought it was a crazy joke but yes they said that they didn't have enough beds and so they were bumping me. The plan is for tomorrow morning but I will be calling my doctor once they open and confirm that we are guaranteed and can't be cancelled again.

All the thoughts of Baby C arriving earlier than his scheduled day, never thought that he would wind up coming later. He's really making us wait to meet him.

But, I guess it's again less than 24 hours away before we'll meet him.....I hope!

Will keep you posted!!!

ONE day to C-day

Wow, really didn't think we'd come right down to the day and follow Plan A. There's still time for something to change but it really looks like Baby C wants to just wait it out. I have continued to have Braxton Hicks contractions which I consider them that because they come in the evening after I've been on the go all day. Once I lay down to go to sleep, they go away and everything settles down. Even if I start to think that they are beginning of something, they do stop once I really stop and rest.

Just working through my last day of work, putting things in order here and making sure everything is nice and tidy until I return. Still an unexpected surprise to have this time for final preparations.

Less than 24 hours to go now. Will post an update as soon as possible.

CC

4 days to C-day

How weird to be so close to Baby C's arrival. With Caleb's surprise attack, we never got this many days away. Most of the time I am fairly comfortable. When I do get a lot of baby movement or some Braxton Hicks contractions, I just know that it's a few days away before this pregnancy will end. As Carey said this morning, in some ways the nine months has gone by quickly. It doesn't feel that long ago that I was just wearing baggier regular clothes. Soon these maternity duds will be no longer needed.

We've been trying to take it easy this weekend and just putting the final touches on things. Actually, that reminds me that the nursery is about set and I should get a picture or two before I forget....perhaps time for a little more nesting while I still have the time. These last few days are going to go by quickly. Very, very soon, our family of three will be four.

If I don't get to post again before it, see you all on the other side when I am mom to two boys!

CC

P.S. Yes, I see those few of you who have held out to vote late in the poll. Not ones to gamble I see. More and more it's starting to look like Baby C will wait it out until C-day. We'll see, right?

ONE week to C-day!

I've had lots of folks lately asking me if I'm ready or commenting that Baby C just doesn't want to come out. But, I'm just 38 weeks today. So, not really overdue or behind schedule. This is the point I was at when Caleb decided to arrive. If Baby C were to come sooner, we're ready. Bags are packed, I'm pre-registered at the hospital and we have plans for a sneak attack.

But, at the same time, I at least know that I have at most 7 days more days. A sneak attack would make for things to be a bit more hectic and uncertain. With having Caleb involved, I know we'd all figure out Plan B but it might be nice for it to play out as we're all prepped for.

It's getting increasingly tough to be motivated to get up and come to work and give 100%. I'm just trying to whittle down the to do list as much as possible. I have backups already in place to step in and take care of my tasks while I'm out. So, it is great to delegate at least some things.

At the latest, this time next week, our Baby C will be here with us and we'll finally know what he looks like and be on the start of adjusting to our newly expanded family. Please keep an eye out here for an announcement as it's much easier to post it in one spot rather than possibly forgetting someone's e-mail address. There will likely be a delay though until I can get home to post because Carey is not really in the loop with the password here. Plus, he'll be super busy keeping things going at home. We'll share pictures and all the details as soon as possible!

Will try and update again as we get close but will have to see.

Take care!

CC

37 weeks, 14 DAYS to C-day

Had another doctor checkup this morning. This was the last one I'll have in town. Just a pre-op appt/checkup next Monday and then the next planned doctor visit will be the C-section. I mentioned to the doctor that I was having pressure/pain really low and I didn't know if something was happening like I was dilating or if the baby was just hitting something. The doctor confirmed that nothing has changed and the baby is still head down. I think that since Caleb was breech, perhaps Baby C is hitting things that Caleb didn't. At least I got it checked since last evening it went on a bit longer and concerned me a bit. May even just be a signal for me to stop and take it easy a bit more.

Starting to finish up on the preparations. Many of the clothes are washed and we have found an antique dresser for the nursery. I have a bit more to do on my hospital bag and would like have it ready and in my car soon for any surprise attack.

Caleb has been showing a variety of behaviors in the last week or so. He was very compassionate the other evening by taking care of me, covering me up with his very own Cars blankie. His blankie is a prized possession which cannot even be parted with for washings. He's started to include baby brother when he's doing things like picking out a crayon for everyone in the family. Then last night he sat himself in the baby carseat which was on the floor and waved his feet while saying "Mama Dada".

We've talked a lot about how things will go on the 26th if baby brother comes as planned. He knows that his aunt will be there with him that morning and that she will drive him to Mommy and Daddy at the hospital to meet his baby brother. If we wind up going with a Plan B, we'll just have to deal with that when it comes.

But, looks like so far things are ready but not really starting yet. Will try and keep it that way so little Baby C can "bake" as long as he's supposed to.

Hope everyone is doing well. I will try to upload new pictures soon, I have one of Caleb in the baby car seat even.

Talk to you soon,

CC

Re-opened poll

Oops! Didn't realize I had such a short timeframe on the last poll. I've stretched the date on it so it will stay open until C-day.

36 weeks, 3 weeks to C-day

It's getting so close now I can't mess up the countdown anymore. The next few weeks are laid out right in front of me. Had one of the last few checkups at the doctor's today. Everything is looking to be on schedule and as it should be. The doctor said that he could feel that the baby is head down and said that he wouldn't turn now in the next few weeks. After my experience with Caleb, I am taking that with a grain of salt. He was supposed to be head down too until I was in labor and they realized otherwise.

Last week I had a surprise Baby Shower at work that was wonderful. People were so generous and we got a number of the items that had been on our registry like a high chair. Some people even gave gifts to big brother, Caleb which he really enjoyed.

Bringing the new items home set off some nesting and we worked on some more things for the nursery and I started washing clothes and items. Looking at the little tiny onesies is of course amazing to think that Caleb was once that tiny and fit into them. He and I were talking just the other day about all of the things that he has learned how to do and how baby brother will need to learn all about them too.

I did ask the doctor about an estimate of the baby's size and he did say that if Baby C stays put for his delivery date, we definitely could be looking at another 7 pound baby at least. So we'll see.

Take care and talk to everyone soon.

CC