Update - LONG time overdue!

I haven't posted since Eva was born. Geez...that was 7 months ago. SO much has happened since then. And the past two months have been SO hard...so much family drama and pain. This mama needs a break. Eva is the sweetest baby. I don't hardly have any trouble out of her all. And big sister just loves her to pieces and loves to help mommy. And mimick mommy as well. Elizabeth has a fascination with my breastpump and thinks she has to "pump". Still trying to potty train her. After baby arrived she decided she didn't want to use the potty anymore. I went back to work when Eva was 5 months old. Was supposed to at 3 months, but my mom (who keeps them twice a week) fell and broke her ankle so I had to wait for her ankle to get better. I have been trying to get this baby (plus staying at home for 5 months) weight off. It's been so hard. I'm going to blame stress. Here is what I have had to deal with the past 2-3 months: DH's aunt died (mother's sister) DH's grandfather had surgery to remove cancer My grandmother had surgery BOTH kids sick 3 different times with runny nose or ear infection/fluid DH's mother died (to which my DH was left to deal with all of the crap because his family wouldn't do it) My brother's wife left him And yesterday my brother was checked into drug rehab I am mentally exhausted. I want. A VACATION. I feel so bad for my parents right now. They were so upset yesterday. I just hope they don't blame themselves. They really are the best parents ever. We are lucky to have them.

And then there were four...

Eva Rose is here!

We are both doing well and she is just perfect!!

Born today at 1:50p, 6 lbs 11 oz., 20 in long

I have no idea how to post pics from my phone!!

I forgot to tell you the BEST part...Eva arrives in SIX days (or less if she chooses)!!

THAT'S RIGHT!!!

We are inducing this Sunday, the 19th!! Unless of course she decides to come earlier. My parents know and that's going to be it, besides you ladies! And I told hubby that I'm going to tell the hospital to list me as ANON when they admit me because I don't want anyone knowing I'm there or what my room number is. Privacy is the name of my game this time around, we had WAY too many visitors last time and I got ZERO time to myself.

37w update

37w checkup yesterday...

FINALLY 2cm...still 50%...and -2 station.

I've been having pains up and down my right leg, in my right hip when I walk or stand and have general pains/cramping on my right side of my pelvis all week. And lots of movement in my pelvis as well, it feels weird. My tummy doesn't feel good. I've had upset stomach all day Monday and it's kinda been like that today. Other than that I am REALLY ready for this baby to get here...

A trip to L&D and then a trip home...with baby still in my belly.

Last nite at 830 I started having contractions. They were 6-8 minutes apart for about an hour. My parents come over and got E so me and hubby could head to hospital to see if it was anything. Of course they stop once they get me hooked up to the machine. I stayed for an hour and then they sent me home. Dr on call checked me and I'm STILL at 1cm. I've been at 1 freaking cm for FOUR weeks now. This kid is messing with my head. And probably having a good laugh over it at the same time.

Finally SMILING :)))))

I figured it out. And am SOOO happy right now! I had a long talk with hubby tonight and we logically thought out the name. I told him my pros and cons and he agreed with me and even opened up about how he feels, which he hasn't done before now.

We did decide to change her first name (it has NOTHING to do with my uncle/aunt situation). But believe me, I am so happy with our new choice and I know without a shadow of doubt that it is the perfect choice for her. We told me parents tonight and they agreed with us. My mom even opened up a little and she's glad we changed it (for reasons not including my uncle/aunt). We aren't announcing the name until after she's born though. That is to everyone other than my parents and my blog friends!!

I can't stop smiling right now! You should check out my new ticker on the side!! :)))) (PS~ NO mention of the name on Facebook please!!)

I want to stop crying.

Someone please tell me it's just the hormones and it'll all stop once this baby gets here. I can't take any more tears.

I think I'm going to have to break down and tell hubby about wanted to see/talk to someone. I may just have to pay the $300 and get over it. I can't keep going like this.

I need to know who this baby is. And I think that outside, unbiased help is the only way to find out.