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We Welcomed Baby #3

On Monday July 11, 2011 we were blessed to welcome Sarah Ann Cagle into the world at 3:44pm. She weighed 7lbs 1 oz and was 19.25 inches long. She scored 9 on both of her apgar tests. I delievered her at North Austin Medical Center which is where I also delivered Emma. The hospital has been great. On Monday I arrived at 12:30pm and was given a bed in pre-op. They put me on monitors to check out Sarah's heartbeat and everything looked good. So they started my IV. One nurse tried with no luck and with me in a bunch of pain so another nurse took a try. Again no luck. From there they called in a anesthesiologist to get it started. She was great. It didn't even hurt. Just before I was taken back to the Operating Room my dad and Jason's dad showed up. It was nice to see them as I went back.
I was taken to OR #3, but before I went in Jason and I said a little prayer. Jason had to wait in the hall while the nurses and anesthesiologist got me all ready. They had me preped for a spinal which was not fun. It took about 5-6 different sticks to get the numbing medicine. Once they did a nurse put up the drape and let Jason come in. Then Dr. Loar began. Jason was super excited to see the first cut. He missed it with Emma. They let Jason take pictures through out the whole thing. Right as the Dr's reached in to pull Sarah out, Jason got some great pictures, but since they are not for the week at heart I will not be posting them. I still remember her first cry and I do believe that is something as a mom you never forget with any of your kids.
They took Sarah off to the side of the room to clean her, weigh her, and everything else they needed to do. Right as the Dr was closing me up Jason went with Sarah to the nursery where our family was waiting. I was taken to post-op where everything went great. I was only back there for an hour and was then taken to my room. Sarah was brought to my room with in minutes. I love the moment where Brooke and Emma came in and saw her up close for the first time. Brooke was excited to see her through the nursery window but now she was able to touch her. They only stayed for a few minutes since it was close to there bed time and I was beginning to feel the pain.
This week has gone well. Sarah and I have learned to breastfeed together and now that I am beginning to heal everything is much more fun.
Today we get to head home and I can't wait to see Brooke and Emma react to Sarah coming home.

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Also a heads up. We are having a planned csection on July 11, 2011 at 3pm.

Fathers Day

Well today hasn't been much of a great father's day for Jason. We got up and went to church, but after only about 10 mins I was called to get Brooke. She wasn't feeling well and the staff took her temp and said it was above 100. So she went to worship with Jason and I. She spent the entire time sleeping on Jason's chest. We came home and took her temp it was 102.5. So she took and nap and still has a temp as well as she says her head hurts. Poor baby. I hope she feels better soon.

Baby #3 Nursery

Here are some pictures of the new nursery. My mother in law and I worked on it over a couple of days. I am so blessed to have a wonderful and talented MIL. She did most of the work. Jason and I Painted the walls blue and then she did the tops of the trees. I helped with the tree trunks since that is all I could reach with out getting on a ladder. Now all I need is a bunch of Diapers.

(sorry for the poor photos, I just took them with my cell and didn't bust out my good camera)

The bedding is new and a gift from Jason's parents. Thanks Jim and Phyllis!

The bird houses on this shelf with hold the letters to the baby's name after she gets here.

The Pink Curtains are black out curtains and the swing is off of craigslist. Thanks Jim and Phyllis for getting that for us.

I thought about recovering the glider, but I think the green still works with this room.

The Mirror is an awesome goodwill find by Phyllis. A little paint and it is perfect.

Here is a close up of the birdcages hanging above the glider.

Memorial Day Fun

So Jason and I took the girls to the local splash pad for some morning fun. Happy Memorial day to everyone and a big thanks to those who have served and those who are serving today.

Sickness

So this week has been a rough week. At least for me. I have been sick since monday. I have a bad cough and have been a bit stuffy. There isn't much I can take since I am pregnant. I have been super tired trying to take care of the girls. They seem to be playing tag on who is not feeling well each day. I really hope that we all wake up in the morning and feel better. If not I am call for some Dr apts.

Way to long

So yesterday I did a blog makeover and I guess blogger has had some issues. I am sure That I shocked the system by making a post since it has been almost 8 months. We have been super busy, but I hope to get around to blogging again.
Brooke turned 3 in April and is very active. She is very much a "3" year old. She has her own thoughts on everything and isn't scared to tell you. This sometimes lands her in the timeout chair, but things are getting better.
Emma is now 16 months old and is a handful. She is lots of fun, but she doesn't walk places she runs. She is hard to keep up with sometimes. She loves her big sister and thinks Brooke hung the moon. She wants to do everything that Brooke does. I am happy they are such good friends.
Our most exciting news is that we are expecting Baby girl #3 on 7-11-11. Jason and I can't wait to complete our family. I do however feel like I have so much to do in order to get ready for her. Every time I try to get things done around here I have two "little Helpers" and it takes me twice as long to do anything. Of course chasing them around also makes me very tired at this point in my pregnancy. So when they nap all I feel like doing is napping even though I have so much to do.
Anyways we still love living here in Austin and life is great.

Long over due

So it has been almost 8 months since I last updated our blog. (I can't believe it has been that long). Things have just been so busy.
Brooke turned 3 in April and it shows. She is very active and has such a wonderful personality. She gives us a run for our money sometimes.
Emma is now 16 months old and is very hard to keep up with. She does walk places, she RUNS. Between the two of them they keep Jason and I very busy.
On top of all of that we are expecting Baby Girl #3 on 7-11-11. We can't wait to meet her, but I have so much to do to get ready for her arrival. It is hard to get things done for the baby when I am chasing the girls around all the time. When I do get them down for a nap at this point all I want to do is take one to. My MIL will be coming sometime before the baby gets here and we are going to redo the nursery. I am so excited and will post pictures when that happens.

Emma's Crawling

She is now moving forward insead of just backwards.

GO EMMA GO!!!

August 2010

Brooke's first time to Forward Face in her Car seat.

Round Rock Express Game. Both girls first Baseball game.
First Day of Preschool

July 2010

On her way to her 6 month check up

First Solids.... Carrots

Getting her ears pierced.

All Happy Again

June 2010

Bath Time

At the Creek with Brooke's BFF Katie

Saying sorry

More summer fun

We are still ALIVE

Ok, So I know that it has been forever since I posted anything, but life with two little ones is crazy. Summer is almost over and Brooke is getting ready to start pre preschool. We went to meet the teacher and she was so excited. I am excited that they have care for infants as well, so Emma will be going once a week which means I can get much needed stuff done all by my self.
Emma,
- turned 8 months old on 8-31-10
- she is sitting on her own
- lots of babbling, but no realy words yet
- starting to show interested in crawling, she can go backwards like a champ, but still trying to figure out going forward
-still in PT for her neck, which is getting so much better
- eating solid baby food and has been now for about 2 months, not really into the finger foods yet, but working on it
- has 2 bottom teeth all the way in and 1 top tooth that just broke through and another working it's way through.
- loves her big sister

Brooke,
- can count to 20 in english, and 10 in spanish
- know her ABC's
- loves to sing,
- could go swimming all day if we let her
- PARK, PARK, PARK do I need to say more.
- fav food is pizza
- never stops
- still takes a nap in the after noon and believe me it is needed.
- loves animals

Giveaway

So I have been following RuffleButts on Facebook and I just love there products. I think that they are so cute and want to get some for the girls. They are having a wonderful giveaway. RuffleButts, Baby Banz, and BobuxUSA are coming together for this give away. If you go to RuffleButts blog you can find out all the details. Good Luck