We made it out alive!!

We did really great at the Omniplex! We started off the morning to a less than wonderful start. Allisyn got about 5 1/2 hours of sleep. She woke up when Michael got up when Michael did and did not get back to sleep. I was working really hard to keep her awake. I went with knowing that we may not last long because she did NOT get much sleep. I almost lost her about the time when we got off the highway, but I pulled her out of her sleepy state by telling her we were going to go play. Piper screamed the whole way there.

Thankfully we got there and Allisyn was wide awake and ready to go play! It was really nice with 3 moms. We had 3 sets of eyes on our three 2-year-olds, and everyone could relate when we had to nurse! It was a good time. Allisyn passed out soon after we left and headed for home. Piper even slept on the way home. It was the most peaceful car ride I've had in a few weeks!

This morning Michael was getting Allisyn dressed so they could go spend the day together. He brings her in some pink capris and needed help trying to find a shirt to go with it. I told him, it wasn't that hard to find a shirt to go with them, but if he brought a few I would help him out. What did he bring? A bright orange shirt with red lettering. A dark brown shirt with blue glitter lettering and a yellow shirt with pink lettering. I gave him a look that must have told him what I was thinking, because his response was "I really don't get it." No Michael, you REALLY don't get it! At least he tries though. He did do her hair on his own! After 2 botched attempts, he got her hair up in a pony tail. I don't think it will last all day since she wouldn't let him put clips in it, but I was impressed!

I'm braving it tomorrow!

Tomorrow will be my first time out with the girls by myself! Not counting running to the post office to drop my phone off today. Tomorrow we are meeting some friends who also have 2 girls. Their oldest are a few months older than Allisyn and their younger are a few weeks and 2 months older than Piper. We are going to the Omniplex! I'm excited and nervous and flat out scared. Luckily the moms I am meeting can totally relate!

Other news, I got out on my own for the first time tonight. I was gone about 2 hours. Michael and the girls survived. Allisyn had a meltdown and Michael got to experience both girls upset in his arms in the chair. Allisyn ended up falling asleep. She is still asleep at 15 til 8. I just pray that she either stays asleep or if she does wake up, she goes back to sleep when we go to bed. Not holding my breath on it though.

4 years, 2 weeks, and being a big girl

Yesterday Michael and I celebrated our 4th anniversary. Piper also turned 2 weeks old. We celebrated the day by going to the zoo as a family. Piper slept in the sling the whole time. We still need to get a better one. The one we have offers absolutely no back support, but the good news is she did really well with it!

Allisyn is growing up way to fast. Yesterday she put her sandals on by herself. On the right feet. She didn't have any coaching at all. She put them on then brought Michael his shoes because she wanted to go play outside. Another thing she is doing that momma is just not ready for...riding the carousel at the zoo by herself. Michael said she did it the last time they went together, but I got to see it for the first time yesterday. She does really well. I was surprised the people let her since she doesn't quite make the height requirement, but they encourage her. It really is a precious sight as she tells me every time she comes around that she is on a tiger and dad is on a monkey!

Last night Michael and I got to do something we haven't done in over a year! We got to go see a movie! Allisyn stayed with some friends that we swap baby-sitting with. We took Piper with us. She slept through most of it. For some reason we never tried to see movies when Allisyn was tiny, so we weren't too sure what to expect. We didn't have to leave with her at all! It might be something we try to do more often!

Today is Michael's first day back at work. We had a rough night last night so I hope he has a good day. Luckily for me, it meant we slept in. Michael of course doesn't get that option. His alarm goes off at 515 regardless. So far our day has started out well! Allisyn has had a few moments of wanting dad and not wanting mom to help Piper, but she got over them quickly. Hopefully the rest of the day goes as well!

We survived

We had pictures done today. It was a great time. Allisyn decided she didn't want anything to do with her sister. We got one picture of them together.

Allisyn was trying to get away and Piper was through with pictures

Our other family shot is in my profile.
Isn't she precious?
Allisyn got to help put the flowers in the basket. It was sweet.
Pretty girl! The poor lady really had to work to get Allisyn to smile.
Beautiful eyes!!

Sweet Allisyn

Last night Allisyn had me the maddest I have ever been at her. The worst thing about it, I could have prevented it. What did my sweet 2-year-old do? She ruined my laptop. How, you ask. She pulled off over half the keys. A an IT friend said you can get them re-keyed, but it isn't cheap. Which means it will be a while before we get it done because the hospital bills will be rolling in soon. From now on, the laptops get closed if we aren't by them and Allisyn is running around. To top it all off, Michael made her sit on the couch until she apologized to me, and she fell asleep before she apologized. Though it does remind me of some stories about me that my aunt likes to tell me about whenever I mention Allisyn's stubbornness.

Allisyn really is doing great with Piper though! She loves to hold her and kiss her and hug her. She loves getting things for us and to help pick out her clothes for Piper. Allisyn is also really listening to what we say. Today Piper was upset and crying and Alli tells her "I know, Baby. I know." That is what we usually say to Piper when she is in the car seat and fussing about it.

I did find out that I will NOT be going very many places on my own until we go back to Vinita next month. We went to the mall without a double stroller. We are getting one at our shower, and it will be greatly appreciated. Allisyn decided she wanted to ride today, so we carried Piper. She doesn't weigh much of course, but she still gets heavy.

We have an appointment to get pictures made tomorrow. Hopefully it will go well. I will put pictures up tomorrow or the next day if we survive it!

Pictures!

My brother and SIL getting wrapped around Piper's little finger!
Allisyn loves sharing kisses.
Can we say Proud Big Sister?
Pointing out facial features! Piper really enjoys talking to her big sister.

Life is wonderful

I'll try to get more pictures up soon, but I'm not sure where my transfer cable is. I could go up and use the card reader on the desktop, but that probably isn't going to happen.

Life really is wonderful. Michael was able to take 2 weeks off which has been great. Allisyn absolutely loves Piper. We hear "Baby's cute," about 20 times an hour. She loves helping out. She gets diapers and wipes, even when we don't need them! She loves sharing kisses with and holding Piper.

Our biggest jealousy issue is.....Daddy. She thinks momma is supposed to take care of the baby and Daddy is here for Allisyn. She has a few meltdowns daily, but she gets over them quickly. Thankfully she does not get upset with Piper, she gets upset with us.

Piper is doing great! She had her first check up Monday and is already putting her weight back on. Her pediatrician said they are usually bottoming out at that time. She thought Piper would be back to birth weight by the end of the week. We also learned that the hospital mismeasured Piper. They told us 19 1/2 inches. Her nurse got 20 1/2 and when we questioned it she measured her 2 more times and got 20 3/4 inches! We think an 1 1/4 inches is a bit impossible in 4 days!! I was pretty sure by comparing movements that she would be at least as long as Allisyn, and I was right. Now, her favorite position is bunched up in a little ball. She isn't a big fan of being laid down or the car seat, just like her sister!! Sooo I really need to find a good sling carrier...if anyone has any recommendations they would be appreciated.

My biggest concern is when I will have to take them out somewhere by myself, but I have a while before I have to tackle that task. I just want to say thank you again to my wonderful brother and sister-in-law for helping us out with Allisyn.

Well, my littlest cuddle bug is requesting my full attention. More pictures to come soon.

Pictures of Piper!!!

Just a note that I am usually the picture taker, so there are some family pictures on Rachel's camera. Hopefully I can get them and share them soon!


So I guess all I needed to do is blog! Thursday morning at 2 am I woke to a horrible contraction, got up went to the bathroom, and my water broke. I woke up Michael, called my wonderful brother and sister-in-law. Took a quick shower and BAM! The contractions really started coming quickly. We quickly realized that Dustin and Rachel were not going to make it time. So we tried calling our backup person. Thankfully, she didn't answer and we just took off with Allisyn. I was really thinking we might deliver Piper in the car!



We got to the hospital they got me a wheelchair and took me straight to the trauma room. As soon as I was on the table, the nurse checked me and was yelling for help and wheeling me to the delivery room! Thankfully my OB was on call and at the hospital and made it in time. Allisyn was there for the whole thing. She was in her daddy's arms up by my head and got to watch her sister come into the world. The look on her face was priceless. From water break to delivery was about 100 minutes! It was very intense and scary at times, but everything when smoothly considering!



She arrived at 341 am. She was 7 lbs 11 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She looks a lot like Allisyn, but she has more hair and it is darker. She is absolutely precious! Allisyn is doing pretty well with her. She is more than ok with Piper being with mom, but she is not thrilled when she has to share daddy. We should get to go home tomorrow morning. Staying in the hospital for 48 hours has been less than fun.

Still nothing...

Well, I guess I shouldn't say nothing. I guess nothing productive would be the right thing to say. I have been having contractions, very painful contractions for the past 4-5 days. Usually at night. Right when they start getting regular and I start counting them...they stop. Today has by far been the worst and I have been kicking myself for declining my OB's offer for an induction today. I have been irritable and cranky and haven't wanted to spill all that fun over into my blog, so I will leave you with the update of still nothing.....

Still here...

and waiting. As of my appointment yesterday, there was no progress. Nothing. All the walking, and pressure points, and other things we tried brought no change. My OB wouldn't even give me a 3. She still said 2 1/2. I know that it doesn't really mean anything that things will happen when they happen, but I'm getting very impatient. I am so uncomfortable and just want to be able to sit normally again!!

Anyway, moving on. Allisyn has been wonderful. She is doing really well about not needing to be held all the time. I think having the furniture in Piper's room is helping her understand that we are going to have a baby here soon. She can say Piper pretty well! When she wants to! She is learning so much everyday. Michael taught her to say "Silly Daddy," the other day. So now she says "Silly Momma," or whatever pet she is talking to. It is cute, but can get annoying after the 15th or 20th time.

Well, right now she is having a meltdown because she wants to "go," but we don't have a place or a reason to "go." Hopefully I can distract her with something else!!