In reviewing this site that we apparently only update now when having children, I worry that I might not ever post here again after introducing our little girl later today/tomorrow. Therefore, I need to correct something I wrote in the post introducing Wade to the world three years ago. I claimed he seemed easier-going to that point than his big sisters. Spoke too soon on that claim. Way too soon.
I can't wait to discover all the wonderful surprises this newest little addition will have in store for us!
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Baby #4/Baby Girl #4
It’s happening again. We’re expecting baby #4/baby girl #3
any time now. Originally and appropriately due to arrive on Labor Day, Baby
Girl is coming about a week early, a real first for us!
The doctor had decided to induce on the Friday before Labor Day but then moved up the timetable on Monday the28th due to slightly elevated heartbeat from baby and due to Victoria just feeling pretty miserable at this point in the pregnancy. We arrived this morning, Tuesday the 29th, to be induced.
On pitocin by 8:15 AM, Victoria’s contractions picked up steadily throughout the morning. By 11 she had requested her epidural which was successfully in place by 11:30. We’re now (1:34 PM) awaiting the doctor’s arrival who will likely break the water around 3:00 PM with baby arriving by 5:00 (fingers-crossed…).
Elaina and Julia were so excited to know their little sister would be here today that they each woke up very early (Elaina by 4:00 and Julia by 5:40). And this was after letting them stay up late for Grammy’s arrival. Wade was equally excited but was sleeping very soundly when we left at 6:15 this morning. I know the girls will struggle to pay attention in school this morning as they look forward to their little sister’s arrival. Wade meanwhile is talking off Grammy’s ear at home. We know. We’re listening to him on the baby monitor in his and baby sister’s room.
We think we know what we’re getting into here. Famous last words, I know… but we did have four kids for 9 months in the past year with two successive foster children, both girls. That is to say, we have experience with the logistics of four little ones. We just have to help Wade understand that this little girl isn’t going to be leaving us. She’s ours.
We’re praying for a healthy baby and healthy mommy after a smooth delivery.
The doctor had decided to induce on the Friday before Labor Day but then moved up the timetable on Monday the28th due to slightly elevated heartbeat from baby and due to Victoria just feeling pretty miserable at this point in the pregnancy. We arrived this morning, Tuesday the 29th, to be induced.
On pitocin by 8:15 AM, Victoria’s contractions picked up steadily throughout the morning. By 11 she had requested her epidural which was successfully in place by 11:30. We’re now (1:34 PM) awaiting the doctor’s arrival who will likely break the water around 3:00 PM with baby arriving by 5:00 (fingers-crossed…).
Elaina and Julia were so excited to know their little sister would be here today that they each woke up very early (Elaina by 4:00 and Julia by 5:40). And this was after letting them stay up late for Grammy’s arrival. Wade was equally excited but was sleeping very soundly when we left at 6:15 this morning. I know the girls will struggle to pay attention in school this morning as they look forward to their little sister’s arrival. Wade meanwhile is talking off Grammy’s ear at home. We know. We’re listening to him on the baby monitor in his and baby sister’s room.
We think we know what we’re getting into here. Famous last words, I know… but we did have four kids for 9 months in the past year with two successive foster children, both girls. That is to say, we have experience with the logistics of four little ones. We just have to help Wade understand that this little girl isn’t going to be leaving us. She’s ours.
We’re praying for a healthy baby and healthy mommy after a smooth delivery.