Baby #2!

[Heywie]

I suppose it's time I start a new journal! I've been putting it off because I've been so crazy busy, but I saw the doctor today and decided it was a definite necessity so I could track everything through this pregnancy.

Little bean is measuring right on schedule at 7 weeks 6 days. I have to see a doctor this time around (instead of my fabulous NP) because I had a C-section with Oliver.

My doc is straight out of the 80s! She wears big square glasses and has short curly hair. I wasn't expecting it at all! She's really nice and was excited to meet me.

She said that she recently read a psychological study and it said that babies born about 17 months or so apart were the best for compatibility. She couldn't remember where she read it, but I'll take it as a positive! I'm excited my kids will be so close in age. I think they'll be close for life!

Because Oliver was 9lbs 11oz, she said she wants me to just start eating a GD diet as if I had it. I found it a little weird because she just got finished telling me that birthweight is usually genetic, but she said doing the diet couldn't hurt any. I guess it's okay, but I have a feeling my pregnancy cravings won't like it much!

I've already started feeling morning sickness. It came on much earlier this time, but it hasn't been too bad. Just nauseous when I don't eat for the most part so I'm trying to be good about keeping snacks around me.

I need to be way better about taking my prenatals, I just forget! I need to put them by my bed again like the last time. The doctor also told me to take an extra calcium supplement because nursing Ollie and being pregnant is going to suck the calcium out of me.

I think that's about it... I got to see my little nugget via ultrasound today, but the doc didn't even try to look for the heartbeat. I thought that was a little odd, but she also said it was a new machine and she wasn't sure how to use it. (Really upped my confidence level! ;) )

I'll post the u/s pic as soon as I upload it!

I'm still waiting until the second trimester to announce it to everyone, but most of my family knows now.

[gwenshack]

:ura1:

Good luck with Baby #2!

I think this one is gonna be a breeze for you.

[TeacherSonja]

Congratulations Haley! Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy!

[KMS]

Ahhh! I'm so excited to see your journal. If you need any GD diet pointers, unfortunately I'm pretty close to an expert now. lol. ;) I think that when we have another, I'll be doing a GD diet from the beginning too. Good luck with that stinkin' morning sickness!!

[NOTKT]

Yay! I'm glad you're starting a journal! :D I hope the morning sickness subsides soon!

[Qtpie]

Yay, I am so excited to follow your pregnancy journal.

[lize566]

I've been wondering if you were going to start another journal! I'm glad you did :)

[FFC]

See, I'm laggin. I didn't even know you were pregnant again! :doh:

CONGRATS!!! And good luck Haley!!!!

[Brian's Bride]

What is a GD diet again?

[britTANNY]

What is a GD diet again?
gestational diabetes i believe

[Nekochanpurr]

Congrats!! <3

[lalaland13]

For what it's worth, I've heard that girls may cause more morning sickness than boys. Something about all the girl hormones making women sicker. So maybe you'll get an Olivia after all, although did I remember right that you are thinking boy again?

Either way, I'm excited to read about it. Best of luck! :crossfingers:

[Dani]

CONGRATS! How exciting!

[f77g4]

Congrats again and hope the pregnancy is a smooth one!

[FFC]

How's it going Haley?

[Heywie]

Why am I so horrible at updating lately?! Geez, life has gotten to be too busy!

Things are going well. The strangest thing is that most of the time, I don't even feel pregnant. I haven't had terrible morning sickness. Really, the only time I feel sick now is when I brush my teeth in the morning. For some reason, it does it to me every time! Other than that, though, no real signs of pregnancy.

I feel like I'm gaining weight though -so I guess that's a big sign! haha I hope not too much yet though. I only just got down to my pre-Ollie weight and now I'm at it again!

I'm still craving sweets like crazy and I'm trying to have a little will-power not to eat as much as I want. I have a doctor's appt next week so we'll see how much I've gained and hopefully we'll get to hear the heartbeat this time. The doc didn't even look for it last time.

And... Ollie just woke up from his nap! I suppose that's why I never update! haha

[Goin2thechapel]

Why am I so horrible at updating lately?! Geez, life has gotten to be too busy!

Things are going well. The strangest thing is that most of the time, I don't even feel pregnant. I haven't had terrible morning sickness. Really, the only time I feel sick now is when I brush my teeth in the morning. For some reason, it does it to me every time! Other than that, though, no real signs of pregnancy.

I feel like I'm gaining weight though -so I guess that's a big sign! haha I hope not too much yet though. I only just got down to my pre-Ollie weight and now I'm at it again!

I'm still craving sweets like crazy and I'm trying to have a little will-power not to eat as much as I want. I have a doctor's appt next week so we'll see how much I've gained and hopefully we'll get to hear the heartbeat this time. The doc didn't even look for it last time.

And... Ollie just woke up from his nap! I suppose that's why I never update! haha
It's a girl!!!!!

[Heywie]

It's a girl!!!!!

Hahaha Claiming already?!

I think so too, a little bit. But I'm really not sure! I was soooo sure with Ollie that I was having a boy. This time, I keep throwing myself off with new symptoms!

[brendalin]

It's a girl!!!!!
I was thinking the same thing!

[britTANNY]

Hahaha Claiming already?!

I think so too, a little bit. But I'm really not sure! I was soooo sure with Ollie that I was having a boy. This time, I keep throwing myself off with new symptoms!
haha thats how i am! I keep trying to guess (which its still really early for me) but ill be like its a boy no wait this is a girl wait i have no idea lol

i was 100% sure Lexi was a girl though :)

[FFC]

It's a girl!!!!!

I agree :)

[Heywie]

Went to the doc again today for a checkup. Saw her for about 2 minutes and she said "Remind me again why you had a C-section?" and then, "Remind me again how much your son weighed," and then, "Remind me again if you want a repeat C-section."

Yeah, not so sure I like this doc at all. She also made me do a glucose test "just in case". Ewww. It turns out the wait in the lab was about an hour anyway, so I didn't lose any time doing it, but I feel a little annoyed that she's so quick to throw me into GD without any real reason. Oh well.

Other than that, the visit was good. I got to hear a heartbeat so it now feels much more real.

I also set up an ultrasound date for May 25th. That's the big one where we could find out the sex. She told me I could schedule it for anytime between 18-20 weeks so I scheduled at 20 just to be sure we can see everything!

[gwenshack]

Sorry your appointment was kind of frustrating! Glad everything's progressing well though. :)

[Heywie]

I would just like to add that my GD test came back about as negative as it can be. Thank you very much!

[gwenshack]

LOL Glad to hear it! :)

[mj512]

It is odd that they made you do a GD test so early on, are they going to retest later on? My doc said that it isn't accurate until at least 24-26 weeks or something like that. I had mine at 28 weeks.

Either way though I'm glad you passed it!

[Heywie]

It is odd that they made you do a GD test so early on, are they going to retest later on? My doc said that it isn't accurate until at least 24-26 weeks or something like that. I had mine at 28 weeks.

Either way though I'm glad you passed it!

I'm sure the doc will make me do it again. She is practically convinced I'm diabetic already because Ollie was so big. I know she is just being cautious, but I had heard that it doesn't really show up until later on as well. Oh well! Luckily, the orange drink isn't too too bad. I'm sure I'll be doing it again in a couple months.

[Spatch4Officers]

Yayy for another baby!!!! I was thinking girl too while I was reading this so hmm let's hope I'm right again! :)

[Heywie]

So I spent the day watching documentaries on birthing and now I'm already freaking out about delivering. I feel like I need to do a ton of research on cesareans and vbac. Just thought is share that even though I've been through this, the fear is back!

[britTANNY]

So I spent the day watching documentaries on birthing and now I'm already freaking out about delivering. I feel like I need to do a ton of research on cesareans and vbac. Just thought is share that even though I've been through this, the fear is back!

I have been having really vivid dreams about delivery! I think im more scared this time around lol that is so weird :)

[Brian's Bride]

Why would you want to do a vbac?! I'd go with the c-section again!

[savepaws]

Are you wanting to do a vbac? On one hand I think I'd like to do a vbac if we have any more kids but then when I really think about it, it totally scare me. C-sec recovery sucks though and I really wouldn't want to go through that again either! I'm not even pregnant and thinking about the two choices kinda freaks me out a little! Good luck!

[Heywie]

I was certain I'd have another c-section again before, but now after watching those documentaries, I want to do more research on the risks involved with repeat c-sections vs. risks of vbac. Honestly, I'll probably have another giant baby that will need a c-section, but I want to do more research just in case. The thing is, I don't really think the hospital I deliver at will be good for doing a labor the way I would want if I didn't do a c-section, so it's probably still my best option. I just really like the idea of letting your body take it's natural course and I'm scared of pitocin after my last trial with it!

[FutureKelley]

Awww, congratulations!!! :D

[Heywie]

So I'm terrible at updating this journal, but today is the big day we find out what we're having!

Everyone cross your fingers the little bean cooperates! I'll let you know what we're having as soon as I know!

Guesses?

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

Girllll!:yesnod::yesnod:

[savepaws]

Awww how exciting!! What do you think you are having? I have no clue...I feel so out of the loop this pregnancy (ahem!) that I don't have a feeling on this one! I can't wait to find out though!!!

[mj512]

Woah, I can't believe, how far along you are!! Did I miss where you announced it to the world (aka FB)? Or did you not announce it?

I think Ollie is getting a little brother :)

[FFC]

I need to see a belly pic and hear a little symptoms for a guess! :winktongue:

I have a girl vibe though..

And you still got my number!!!! Now I have something to look forward to today :confetti:

[Danielle9608]

I say boy, not sure why though ...

[lalaland13]

I'm not sure, but I'll guess boy. Woohoo, big day!

[mj512]

Do we know???

[Heywie]

Well, after an hour long appt, I got an inconclusive determination!

That just would not do! Over lunch, we decided to look up private ultrasound places to check gender determination prices. After calling a few places, we found a place across the street from my house that could squeeze us in.

So, half an hour later, my mom, mil, and Kevin and I piled into an us room and found out we are having a...

















BOY!

[ikkin510]

I had a feeling!! YAY!!! Having 2 little boys is the BEST!!!!!

[lalaland13]

Aww another little boy! Congrats! Did you have any sort of feeling one way or the other going in?

[Heywie]

Aww another little boy! Congrats! Did you have any sort of feeling one way or the other going in?

I've been thinking boy all along, but had some doubts along the way!

[f77g4]

Congrats!!!!

[Danielle9608]

YES YES! I was right for once!! Congratulations on your baby boy!

[Ninedays9]

Congrats! He's gonna be just as cute as Oliver! :)

[MrsDM]

So exciting!!! Congrats !!!

[scarymary48]

Congrats Haley! How exciting!

[Qtpie]

Congratulations, so excited for you.

[mj512]

Yay, congrats!!

[Kirby]

Congrats!!! :bbbiggrin:

[TeacherSonja]

Congratulations!

[WBandMe]

I didn't see this in time to guess, but I felt like it would be a boy -- just a hunch! Ollie is SO darn cute - you're going to have the sweetest pictures of the two of them! :)

[gwenshack]

Aww Haley, yay! :baby: Two boys will be great. :) Congrats again to you and Kevin. :heart:

[KMS]

Awww your boys are going to be besties! How much fun! I am just cracking up over here imagining all of you piling in that ultrasound room. :lafhard: I'm so glad that y'all found out!!

Have you come any further in your vbac/c-section decision? I am so completely overwhelmed with the decision, myself.

[Spatch4Officers]

yayy so exciting - i also didn't get to this before you announced but i had a hunch it was a boy again!!! so happy for you!

[Heywie]

Update time!

My results came back from my u/s and everything looks good. Baby boy is measuring exactly on schedule. I've gained 10lbs so far and the doc thinks that's pretty on track for a healthy weight throughout the rest of the pregnancy.

I haven't thought more about V-bac vs. C-section yet. We briefly talked about it at the doctor, but she just keeps saying we have plenty of time to figure that out. :irked: Not really helpful when I'm constantly thinking about it. As of now, the plan is to go v-bac if he comes before the 7th of Oct and looks to be less weight than Ollie was, c-section if he hasn't come or he looks to be a big boy too.

While the doc was listening to the baby's heartbeat with the doppler, we both saw a huge kick on the surface of my belly. She thinks my abs didn't have enough time to redevelop and recommended a maternity girdle to help support my growing belly. As uncomfortable and icky as it sounds, I think it may help because I already have strong ligament pain anytime I walk more than a short distance.

I'm having a really weird time with this pregnancy. Half the time I forget I'm pregnant or just don't feel pregnant. I feel like I'm not excited enough about this baby. I feel him kicking now and that makes it more real, but I don't find myself rubbing my belly and talking to him like I did with Ollie. I'm so busy with Ollie all the time, I haven't really started to enjoy being pregnant at all. It worries me that I'll feel the same when the baby comes. I'm sure I'm just being paranoid, but what if I don't love him as much as I do Ollie? How am I going to make sure they both get the attention they need? Ollie is still so young and needs so much attention all the time, I just don't want him to feel unloved if I can't always be there to pick him up when he's crying or to play with him when he is used to me always being there with him.

I'm sure these are normal feelings, but as we get closer and closer to the due date, I'm started to worry more. I kept thinking as this got further along, I'd feel differently. Instead, I'm just still feeling the same, if not worse.

I'm also already worrying about PPD now. I didn't have it too bad with Ollie, but the way I'm feeling about this pregnancy worries me. I guess it's not something I should worry about yet. We'll cross that bridge when we get there!

On another front, we're starting to try to figure out a name for this baby. We were so sure with Oliver, but this has been more challenging. Here are some ideas so far:

Milo
Henry
Greyson
Remy

Milo is jumping out the most so far, but we haven't fallen in love with it enough to confirm it. Either way, the middle name will be Giles after Kevin's grandfather.

What do you all think?

[Danielle9608]

I'm sure what you are feeling is perfectly normal. I am trying to imagine how I would feel if I was pregnant right now and I think I would be the same exact way. Our little ones sure do take so much attention sometimes it's hard to focus on the other things. It might be hard at first but look at it this way, you kids will be close in age and much more likely to be closer. My sister and I are 9 years apart and the furthest thing to having a close relationship. Milo sounds like a really sweet name! Even sounds cute with Ollie! Ollie and Milo :hearts:

[girlggc]

I like Henry the best out of the names you posted.

[smileyone2002]

Awww I'm SO excited for you!!! I thought I would love a girl and was...I say this shaking my head with guilt!....slightly disappointed when I heard we were having a boy! BUT that quickly went away and I wouldn't have it any other way! Now I want another little boy next instead of a girl!

I'm sure its normal to feel a little differently this time around. I always hear people being afraid that they wont have enough love to go around but that quickly changes once you see that little bitty baby face :)

I LOVE the name Greyson AND Remy....But I vote for Greyson :)

[FFC]

I think you're not giving yourself enough credit. I think you are going to be a great mommy to baby boy just as you have been with Ollie. You've been "down this road" already so it's not like every day, every kick and every new development is a new experience, so don't beat yourself up over not being as excited as you were. You're going to be great!

I like the names you're considering!!!!

[Smurfette]

I'm there with you on the instant maternal attachments. With this pregnancy I'm so up and down all the time. At least you have a year under your belt. I don't even have a trimester! I'm not saying I don't want my child, I just don't want to be pregnant right now.

How awful is that? But these feelings come and go. I went thru a battery of tests today and I'm just worn down.

You and I will be fine. Ollie will love Baby just as much as Rox, Sophia & Grace will love Evan (& Co.). Does everyone keep saying how the kids will love growing up so close? Well, let's go with that.

Baby Hugs to you and Milo from the Smurfs.:hug:

[ikkin510]

Haley, I went through all of the same feeling when pregnant with Carter. Honestly, I don't think I really bonded while pregnant until the very end. It's totally normal what you are feeling. You will be a great mom to both boys.

[Heywie]

Thanks for all the support, ladies. I think I really needed to hear that from people who have been there or are going through it with me.

And Justina, thank you for snapping me out of my pity party! lol I love that I can always count on OW to make me feel better!

I forgot to mention that at my last appointment, the doctor asked me if I was interested in tubal ligation. I had always told myself I'd have 2 kids and then tie up those tubes! But after talking with her, I don't think I'm ready. She said she thought I may be too young to make such a permanent decision. God forbid something happened to one of my children and I really wanted another one, it may be hard to face that I sterilized myself. So for now, I'm thinking of putting that off until I'm older and going with a temporary birth control after pregnancy. Maybe an implant of some sort. Anyone have experience with those?

[dodgercpkl]

Haley - I have no real advice to give you other then I think you'll find that once the baby is born, you have more then enough love to go around.

I like Milo best as well! Henry is a close 2nd for me (but that might be because my awesome FIL is Henricus! *grin*)

*hugs, hugs and yet more hugs*!!

[KMS]

You have me crying here. I'm having so many of the same feelings as you are about this second pregnancy/baby.

[Qtpie]

I am thinking these feeling are a second time pregnancy thing. I have been having the same thoughts about not being able to give Katie ALL my attention. Even being as close to the end I find myself being nervous or anxious about having another baby. I am sure once she is here I will feel completely different though.

Oh and I vote for the name Greyson.

[DanDanNoodleBowl]

I'm having the same feelings. I feel so guilty with the fact that I'm just not...as excited? as I was with Lily. I mean, we tried for six months to get pregnant, and now that I am I don't know. I don't feel as connected to this baby. I wonder am I taking away Lily's childhood by having another? Will she get all the attention she needs? Also I worry about will I love this baby as much as I love her? I can't imagine loving anything the way I love Lily.
I spoke to my mom about this. She said she had the same feelings when she was pregnant with me ( thanks, mom LOL) but she said she can't explain it, but you love both kids the same no matter what, but it takes til when you give birth and are holding your second child to feel it.
So, you're not alone

[savepaws]

I can't really relate about being pregnant again obviously, but I think those feelings seem pretty normal judging from the other ladies' responses! I have two babies though and I sure know about the worries of if I'm giving each child all the love and attention that she needs. I guilty all of the time that neither baby has ever gotten 100% of me like most babies get.

I love your name choices. My favorite one when I first read your list was Henry...I just love that name for some reason. But when I started thinking about what fit best with Ollie, Milo wins hands down!!

[Heywie]

I don't know what it is, but today I woke up and felt like a train hit me. I am sooo exhausted and just want to sleep. I have been dragging my feet all day. I wonder if maybe my iron is low or something. Maybe I'm just pregnant?! ha

[jennybaby]

:hug:

First off! I was just wondering if you knew what you were having yet! I totally missed your pregnancy journal!! AHH. Silly me. CONGRATS on another boy! How exciting! I would adore having two boys.

Anyway, what you are feeling... I can't relate so I have no advice. However, it sounds pretty normal to me. You have plenty of people to support you and I KNOW once you see his little face you will be head over heels in love. :heart:

[Spatch4Officers]

How you feeling lately Haley? :) Been thinking about you and hoping everything is going well - it seems as though this pregnancy is flying by for you too b/c right now I'm looking forward to August b/c of vacation but by time I get back from vacation it will be almost September so holy mackrel that will mean you'll be on the home stretch then!!!! Woot Woot - Oh and I love the names you have picked out - :)

[Heywie]

How you feeling lately Haley? :) Been thinking about you and hoping everything is going well - it seems as though this pregnancy is flying by for you too b/c right now I'm looking forward to August b/c of vacation but by time I get back from vacation it will be almost September so holy mackrel that will mean you'll be on the home stretch then!!!! Woot Woot - Oh and I love the names you have picked out - :)

Thanks for thinking about me, Kay!

This pregnancy is definitely flying by! My belly is getting gigantic. I'm thinking I must have a big baby in there AGAIN.

Nothing really new to report. I have to take another glucose test before I go in for my appointment next month so that stinks. I'm just not going to eat anything before it at all so my blood sugar is as low as possible. I really don't want to take a 3-hour test!

Oh! I just remembered. I have to go to a seminar out in Washington, DC in August and I'm totally freaking out already! It's a 4-day seminar and I'm going to leave Ollie at home with Kevin. First, that will be the first time I leave him for an extended period of time. Second, I'm terrified to fly so pregnant, then end up in a city I don't know, and figure my way to my hotel. Then, I have to sit in a long conference whilst uber-pregnant! I'd love to go see the sites because I'll be in the heart of the city, but I won't do it alone. Not while I'm so pregnant! And, I'm pretty sure it will be super hot and I won't want to leave the hotel.

Anyway, when I booked my flight, I started crying because I'm already freaking out. I'm sure it's partially my preggo hormones and partially just travel anxiety, but either way, I have a feeling the trip will creep up on me and then the next thing I know I'll be having a baby! Let's just cross our fingers he doesn't decide to come while I'm mid-flight or in a foreign city without my husband!

[savepaws]

I would be scared to go alone even when NOT pregnant so I can imagine your feelings of having to go when you'll be so far along! I'm sure everything will go fine and the 4 days will fly by!

[LuLu86]

Im so excited for you and your boys! I know how u feel about the dragging around allday though! Hope u feel better!

[Heywie]

My sciatica has already kicked in this time. I don't remember when it started last time, but I hate it! My left butt cheek is numb most of the time and it's really uncomfortable. I'm just waiting for the shooting pains to start because that's what usually comes next!

I've been incredibly tired lately. I haven't wanted to move. I don't think I'm getting enough sleep at night and every time I lie down to nap in the daytime, Ollie finds me to wake me up or he wakes up himself and I don't get a good rest.

Today I feel like being a couch potato and just watching tv all day long, but that's really not good for me! I should probably take Ollie to the park or something, but I just don't have the energy. I've also been getting really dizzy lately. I hope this doesn't keep up or I'll be dragging my feet like crazy come 3rd trimester!

[f77g4]

Sorry you're in pain!

[KMS]

Oh no, these darn second pregnancies. Bad things popping up sooner!

[savepaws]

I hope you can get some rest! Sounds like it is much needed!

[FutureKelley]

Congrats on another little boy!! I'm sure him and Ollie will be the best of buddies! Sorry your sciatica is acting up... that's the worst, especially when pregnant!

[Heywie]

I've been absolutely terrible updating this journal! I hope it's not a sign of things to come with me neglecting baby books our taking less pictures...

Things are going well with the pregnancy so far. I have less than 4 weeks to go and I'm really not feeling ready for a newborn. Milo will arrive on October 10th, unless he decides to come early!

My mom came up and painted the nursery last weekend, but I still have so much to do. I need to go through all of ollie's old clothes and organize them by size and wash them. They've been in the garage getting dirty for months now. I also need to sterilize ask our bottles and get them ready, and take back a few items we received duplicates of.

Of course, I got a bad cold that's not helping with my productivity.

[f77g4]

Wow - only 4 weeks left!

Good luck in the final days!

[brendalin]

WOW, only a month to go! That is crazy!!! I feel like it was yesterday that you were telling us you were pregnant with Ollie!

[savepaws]

You are getting so close!! Can't wait to "meet" little Milo. Miss you around here!!

[KMS]

Holy smokes - it's October and you're due so soon!! :bbeek: *yay!*

[Heywie]

I have a C-section scheduled for 1 week from today!!!

We had a bday party for Kevin at our house on Saturday, and I was pretty sure Milo was coming early. I overdid it big time. Contractions and pelvic pressure galore! Luckily, I got some rest and it all went away.

The bad news is, I'm STILL sick. The whole fam has been sick for a month now. Nothing is helping us. We're all on antibiotics and they don't seem to be helping. My left ear is plugged up and I haven't been able to hear for about 5 days now. I'm going crazy!

My OB said if I'm not well by my next appt (tomorrow), she wants to postpone my C-section for a few more days to make sure I am well when baby comes. I'm somewhat okay with that, but I have a feeling he will come on his own before then if she does postpone it!

I'm full-term now, so it's technically okay if he comes, but I am nervous about not feeling 100% and going into surgery again. Plus, if the whole family is sick, no one will be able to hold Milo until they are well!

On a completely separate note, I am NOT ready to start breastfeeding again. I feel like I just finished!!!

[f77g4]

Good luck Haley!

[Ninedays9]

I hope you start feeling better really soon! And good luck with the c-section... or whatever ends up happening with the birth. It's so exciting that another OW baby will be here soon!

[gwenshack]

I was just thinking about you last night. I posted the October Wedding Anniversary thread and did a little pleading for you to check in with us - and now here you are. Ears burning much?!? :)

So excited to see the new baby! I bet Ollie is going to be a GREAT big brother. :soppy:

[mj512]

My goodness I feel like you were just telling us you were pregnant! Funny how other people's pregnancies go by so quickly lol

Can't wait to see pictures of your newest beautiful little boy. I hope you are feeling better and that everything with the C-section goes as planned.

[Spatch4Officers]

Can't wait to hear of Ollie's new little brother, hope you are doing well and good luck with however this new blessing comes into the world! It's so crazy how fast time flies on here anymore!

[Heywie]

Thanks, ladies!

I got the green light from the doctor to keep our c-section date. She sent me to a primary care doctor though because she didn't like that I wasn't better yet. He told me that as long as I wasn't coughing on Monday, the surgery will be fine. If I am still coughing, it increases the risk of something going wrong. :(

I'm such a chicken right now. I keep going back and forth between wanting a V-BAC and wanting a section. I guess Milo will decide for me!

[dodgercpkl]

I hope you get better immediately Haley! *hugs*

[Spatch4Officers]

Anyone hear from Haley yet????

[scarymary48]

Facebook told me that she was at Jiu-jitsu just a couple of hours ago :)

Hope you are feeling better Haley!

[Heywie]

LOL!

I'm doing well. Just playing the waiting game. I've been having some really intense Braxton Hicks the last few hours so I'm lying down and resting tonight. The pre-surgery nurse was supposed to call me last night to tell me what time to be at the hospital on Monday, but she didn't call. So I called today and the lady told me to call labor and delivery tomorrow at 8pm to make sure they have a bed for me. Ugh. What if they don't?!

Right now, I'm just hoping Milo decides to wait until Monday! It's technically okay if he decides to come tomorrow. We have his room ready and the carseat installed, and my parents are coming up tomorrow anyway. But I'm kind of hoping for one more day of relaxation before I have a newborn!

Thanks for checking on me! I'll be on here from the hospital for sure on Monday because they have Wifi and I'll be chilling there for a couple hours before my surgery (9:30AM PST).

[Kirby]

I hope everything goes well! I can't wait to see pictures!

[FFC]

I just saw on Facebook that Milo is here!!!! Kevin says that Haley did great and is recovering now. I can't post a photo right now but there is one of Milo on Haley's FB!

Congrats Haley, Kevin and Ollie!!!

ETA: Photo!

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[gwenshack]

Yay! :) Congrats to all! :baby:

[scarymary48]

Awww, congrats Haley! He is handsome little guy :heart:

[f77g4]

Congratulations Haley!

[Ninedays9]

Aww, congrats!!!

[firespirit]

Congrats Haley!

[Nekochanpurr]

Congrats! Hes so cute!

[jennybaby]

Saw the pictures on FB. CONGRATS! Can't wait to hear all about it. :heart: Hope you are doing well Haley!

[Heywie]

Hey everyone!

I'm currently in my hospital bed with baby Milo cuddling me. He's such a little sweetheart! He was born at 11:05AM and weighed 9lbs 4oz and was 21 inches long! Another giant baby for the Howell clan!

My experience was 100x better this time than the last. I was extremely nervous going into surgery because my last c-section was so traumatic, but everything went really smoothly.

When we got here, someone had to have an emergency c-section, so I got bumped about an hour. It gave me more time to sit around stressing out and trying to pretend I was brave! Kevin was really nervous, and he doesn't hide it well. I think the whole time he was picturing how he would raise our two boys if anything happened to me and it was freaking him out!

They took me into surgery just before 10 o'clock. I got a spinal and it was smooth sailing from there. The doctors were great and the anesthesiologist was the best! They tried to fix my scar (I got really bad keyloid last time) and said it looks great now, but I may need to see a dermatologist in a few days to see if they can prevent it from happening again.

When they took Milo out, I heard him cry and I immediately lost it! Kevin and I were both wiping our eyes (he actually watched them pull Milo out!) and it was a wonderful feeling. I saw him right away before they took him to the table to clean him up. They finished sewing me up and then we went to the recovery area for about an hour while they monitored both of us. We're in our postpartum room now and he's been a good little eater and sleeper so far. I'm hoping he's my mellow little boy I've been praying for!

Ollie already met him and didn't really care either way! He just wanted to see his mama. I think in time, he'll be really happy to have a little brother, but he's going to miss my big belly!

I'll check in again soon with photos. Thanks for all the well-wishes!

[gwenshack]

Glad to hear from you Haley! :) I'm so thrilled it was an easier experience than last time and that Milo is as perfect as Ollie. :)

[Qtpie]

congratulations Haley. I am so happy for you. Ollie is so going to love having a little brother. I am so glad that your csection went so much better this time. Cant wait to see more pictures.

[Spatch4Officers]

Congrats Haley!!! He's so cute, I'm really glad that the c-section went smooth this time and that they were able to fix (or hopefully have fixed) the mess from Ollie. I'm sure once you bring Milo home and Ollie gets to interact with him more he'll be more interested. You take care of yourself sweety, can't wait to see more pics. :soppy:

[lalaland13]

Really glad to hear things went so smoothly; you were due for an easy birth experience after last time. By the way, I love the names Oliver and Milo. I think they go well together and are adorable to boot.

[jennybaby]

Glad everything went well! :) I can't wait for more pictures, but I hope you are resting up.

On a side note, Peter and I talk baby names a lot and he said "What about Milo Peter?" Haha! We could have another baby Milo on this board in a few years... ;)

[mj512]

I was so excited yesterday when I saw a picture of adorable Milo on FB yesterday :)

I'm glad everything went so much better than it did last time!!

[savepaws]

Congrats Haley!! So happy to hear everything went well with the c-section!!

[Kirby]

Congratulations!! He is adorable! I'm so glad everything went well with your c section. :congrats2: