All about Hayden...

I wonder who you'll be. I wonder if you'll look like your sister--a little bit of mom and dad? Hoping you are as good a baby as she was. You seem to be a busy girl and possibly a big girl. You are constantly stretching and pushing on my skin, ribs, organs...whatever is in your way. I feel your powerful kicks and they make me jump and say "OUCH!" in the middle of conversations..so thank YOU for that. :) Needless to say this pregnancy has been a lot different than it was with your big sister. She kind of gently rolled. No doubt I was uncomfortable during the last month because of pelvic pain, but I've been feeling uncomfortable during this pregnancy for a while. I don't want you to think you are in any way bothersome or a nuisance...cause that isn't the case at all! I love feeling you. I sometimes can't believe that I'm pregnant with you. Going from all the Clomid treatments and the horror of side effects that came with them, to actually seeing those two pink lines on the pregnancy test....to the joy in the confirmation of my doctor via ultrasound...seeing my little egg attached to me. :) I had such a scare with you around 9 weeks when I started bleeding heavily. I really thought I lost you and it was the worst feeling I've ever had in my life. Daddy rushed home to be with me and we went to the doctor immediately. The bleeding was caused by a blood clot that was attached to my uterus. Your heart was still beating and you were virtually unfazed. I was scared for weeks and weeks afterwards, especially when I had a bit of bleeding but each time I went in for an ultrasound you were still doing great and thriving. At about 22 weeks the blood clot was completely gone and it was like you were saying, "there was a blood clot?" haha....I'm so proud of you for growing and thriving regardless of what was going on in your environment. :) I knew then you were a fighter and you continue to show me that power every day. :) I wish I could have found a name for you that had meaning for what you went through but Dad and I had a hard time agreeing on names. I think in my mind and in my heart, the name "Hayden Isabella Yandle" will forever mean, "overcoming adversity."

I love you my little monkey and Daddy, Natalie and I can't wait to see you...on the outside, happy and healthy. :)
XOXO,
Mommy

Sick Day

Today is a sick day for me and my girl. Baby Hayden kept me up for hours last night and she's not even born yet. Seems like the more tired I am the more active she is. Usually if I sleep she sleeps....but if I wake up in the middle of the night she is like, "what's happening?!" and kicks into overdrive. I can't be mad at her, I love her so much....BUT it's so frustrating to get a decent night's sleep maybe once a week. It's making these last few weeks of pregnancy difficult on me. Now I've contracted a cold and spread it to Natalie. boo :( She has the runniest nose she's EVER had. Usually her immune system is a championship fighter cause she very rarely gets sick. Not so lucky this time. She's not really acting sick...just has watery eyes, sneezing too many times to count and her nose is about to "run" right off of her face. :( I hate it, but she's got some meds in her system now and is down for her nap so hopefully she sleeps the boogies away. :)

I'm going to lay down and watch Ellen and try to get as many winks as I can. I hope both my monkeys fall asleep soon so I can.

Crazytown, USA

Things have been crazy for the last few months. My Natalie turned 2, is potty trained and just got her own big girl bed! It's crazy how fast things happen. :( I'm now at 32 weeks pregnant with Natalie's baby sister and so ready to see her sweet face! :)

This weekend my awesome sister-in-law is coming to town to help me finish up the nursery. I'm soooo ready to have it done so I can concentrate on other things.
This pregnancy has been a bit harder on me than it was the first time, but I'm dealing with it in my own whiny way. :) My husband gets the brunt of my mood swings and dumb outbursts, and all my groaning and complaining....but he takes it like a champ. No wonder I love him. :)

So under 8 weeks to go till my baby monster is here and I can't wait to hold her and see that face! I will be especially glad to not be kicked in the ribs or in a section of skin that has been stretched to the limits. :( yikes

I love you my Natalie and my Hayden...we have so many adventures that lie ahead of us and I can't wait to share moments and memories with both of you.

xoxo,
Mom