1st real bath!!!
Luke's 6th birthday!!
Tessa is 1 month old
Emy getting spa treatment from Luke
Christmas play at church
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Feelings.....geez.
Here goes. When I found out I was pregnant, complete disbelief took over. I think in some ways I'm still in denial. Even having Tessa at home, cooing, crying, smiling and making us happy as can be, it's still so hard to believe that I went through a pregnancy, delivery and ultimately becoming a mother of 3. These kids are a HANDFUL at times but a HEART FULL ALL THE TIME.
I wasn't prepared to LOVE being pregnant. I wasn't prepared for the feelings of guilt because I chose NOT to breastfeed. I wasn't prepared for missing that little life inside of me so much it hurts. I find myself waiting for her to kick me, only to remember she is here now. I had her all to myself for 9 months and now I have to share her with other people. I wasn't prepared to feel the jealousy of having to share her with others. I wasn't prepared to actually MISS being pregnant. I wasn't prepared for the swarm of emotions for the first two weeks after delivery. I wasn't prepared for the weakness in my back and for the sleepless nights. And I wasn't prepared for the guilt I felt for having my tubes tied. Lots of stuff to be prepared for folks....I was clueless.
Ultimately though, I wasn't prepared for falling so head over heels for this precious baby girl so fast and so strong. Just like I did with Emy & Luke. I can say one thing. It doesn't matter how you become a mommy--adoption or biologically--doesn't matter. Did you hear me? The LOVE is the SAME!
I'm feeling so much better since I'm able to get out and drive and go places. I'm not a stay at home type a gal. Tessa and I have been ON THE MOVE. Emy & Luke joined us in our travels during the holidays and I loved having all my kids together with me at home. What memories we did make this Christmas!!
So here we are--a family of 5--HAPPY AS CAN BE and we are meshing together quite well as a family. . everyone loves Tessa and I'm feeling better every day....I love being a mommy to these three children. God has definitely moved in my life and I thank Him daily for his many, many blessings.
Have you counted your blessings today? On the top of my list is my sweet husband, Darrell. He is definitely my rock, the LOVE of my life and I do so appreciate him. He is the BEST daddy ever. He wins daddy of the year in my book, for sure.
I don't think any year will top 2010 for me, but who knows what kind of blessings are in store for me in 2011?? Keep reading my blog and I'll share them with you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
I wasn't prepared to LOVE being pregnant. I wasn't prepared for the feelings of guilt because I chose NOT to breastfeed. I wasn't prepared for missing that little life inside of me so much it hurts. I find myself waiting for her to kick me, only to remember she is here now. I had her all to myself for 9 months and now I have to share her with other people. I wasn't prepared to feel the jealousy of having to share her with others. I wasn't prepared to actually MISS being pregnant. I wasn't prepared for the swarm of emotions for the first two weeks after delivery. I wasn't prepared for the weakness in my back and for the sleepless nights. And I wasn't prepared for the guilt I felt for having my tubes tied. Lots of stuff to be prepared for folks....I was clueless.
Ultimately though, I wasn't prepared for falling so head over heels for this precious baby girl so fast and so strong. Just like I did with Emy & Luke. I can say one thing. It doesn't matter how you become a mommy--adoption or biologically--doesn't matter. Did you hear me? The LOVE is the SAME!
I'm feeling so much better since I'm able to get out and drive and go places. I'm not a stay at home type a gal. Tessa and I have been ON THE MOVE. Emy & Luke joined us in our travels during the holidays and I loved having all my kids together with me at home. What memories we did make this Christmas!!
So here we are--a family of 5--HAPPY AS CAN BE and we are meshing together quite well as a family. . everyone loves Tessa and I'm feeling better every day....I love being a mommy to these three children. God has definitely moved in my life and I thank Him daily for his many, many blessings.
Have you counted your blessings today? On the top of my list is my sweet husband, Darrell. He is definitely my rock, the LOVE of my life and I do so appreciate him. He is the BEST daddy ever. He wins daddy of the year in my book, for sure.
I don't think any year will top 2010 for me, but who knows what kind of blessings are in store for me in 2011?? Keep reading my blog and I'll share them with you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Tessa is 1 month old today!
Can you believe my sweet baby is a month old already?!
Funny! She looks scared on this one---the flash, I think :)
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Luke is 6 years old!
Can you believe my little Luke is 6 years old?! He is so excited. We had a very small party here at the house for him and he will have another party with pinata at his preschool tomorrow.....my sweet fellow is so happy (almost always). He is a special boy to me. I love him so much and I am so happy he is part of our lives.
This is his "you caught me" look.....and again, that smile....love him!
His sweet smile.
He was so excited to be singing to the parents at preschool in this picture.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUKE!!!!!!
I have a few more pics I will post in a few days.....the time gets away from me these days (geez, I wonder why) LOL!!
Monday, December 13, 2010
More pictures...
Emy & Tessa (my favorite picture so far of these two)
Emy getting kisses from Tessa
Tessa's favorite sleeping place and position
Luke is so proud to be a BIG brother :)
Tessa in a funny sleep position--we laughed at her for this one.
Luke & Emy "camping out", watching a movie.
My sweet Princess Emy.
I love her sense of fashion!
Luke
My BIG kids. I can't believe how tall they both are!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Our special delivery--finally blogging about it.
Well, last Monday is almost a blur. Luke spent the night with Angie, Greg and the boys. Emy tried to but she really wanted to come to the hospital and meet Tessa so I let her skip school and she accompanied us to Labor & Delivery at 6:00am. The ultrasound did show Tessa to weigh at least 9 pounds and 5 ounces (they said give or take a pound). 10 pounds-wow! Well, she ended up only weighing 9-3 but that was big enough I say!!
My doctor came in and checked me and I had only dilated to 2 (since about 5 days before at my last dr check). He said with the size of my pelvis being very small and the baby being very large, he would recommend performing a C-section. He was worried about her shoulders getting stuck and then having a REAL emergency on our hands. We didn't want Tessa to suffer in any way, so we opted for the safer route of having a C-section. My recovery will take longer of course, but my baby is safe and sound so I feel like we chose correctly.
About an hour later, they came in and said "alright, get your things, it's time to go to the OR". We had to call my mom to come and get everything (except for the camera, of course). Darrell and I went to the OR (he walked and I was of course pushed on a bed--yay me). When Darrell came in with all the garb on, I laughed because I almost didn't recognize him! I thought he was a nurse or doctor---LOL!!
Maybe I was delirious already....haha.
They took me back pretty soon and had me sit up so they could insert the SPINAL--ugh! It took them 3 tries to get it to work but that is a miracle in itself, how you can't feel anything from your ribcage down, but you are alert and oriented enough to meet your precious little one as soon as they are delivered. Just a side note: I had a spinal headache when I left the hospital on Wednesday, went to a pain clinic and had a blood patch performed on Friday, and had IMMEDIATE relief of my headache).
It took them a little while to get her out--she was wedged against my pelvis (she still has a knot on her head to prove it) and they tugged at the bottom and a nurse was practically sitting on top of my sternum, pushing so hard to get her to come out.....then there it was, that AWESOME sound of a baby crying. I tell you, I lost it. That was the very sweetest sound to my ears---and still is, believe it or not.
I told Darrell--GO, take pictures, GO!! He was worried about me because I was in tears and I couldn't hardly make him leave me to go see HER.
BUT, we had a student nurse take quite a few shots, so we didn't miss anything major.
After getting stitched up, I was on my way to recovery (where I woke myself up snoring)...LOL!!! More than once, actually. Who cares? I was tired and deserved a good snore!
When they took me to my room, I was surrounded by family and friends. I can't remember who all was there, I was feeling just a little bit loopy--the most precious memory is looking over at Emy who had this HUGE smile on her face and she was holding her baby sister like a pro. Emy was the first to feed Miss Tessa and I am so happy about that! Luke came to see her that night and was happy to see us all.
Now we have been home almost a week and life could not be better--the house could be cleaner, more organized, the laundry is overwhelming, but honestly, God does give you the desires of your heart. I HAVE ALL FOUR OF MINE RIGHT HERE--my Darrell (who has barely left my side) and my three precious children (Emy, Luke & Tessa).
Have a great day because I plan to.
My doctor came in and checked me and I had only dilated to 2 (since about 5 days before at my last dr check). He said with the size of my pelvis being very small and the baby being very large, he would recommend performing a C-section. He was worried about her shoulders getting stuck and then having a REAL emergency on our hands. We didn't want Tessa to suffer in any way, so we opted for the safer route of having a C-section. My recovery will take longer of course, but my baby is safe and sound so I feel like we chose correctly.
About an hour later, they came in and said "alright, get your things, it's time to go to the OR". We had to call my mom to come and get everything (except for the camera, of course). Darrell and I went to the OR (he walked and I was of course pushed on a bed--yay me). When Darrell came in with all the garb on, I laughed because I almost didn't recognize him! I thought he was a nurse or doctor---LOL!!
Maybe I was delirious already....haha.
They took me back pretty soon and had me sit up so they could insert the SPINAL--ugh! It took them 3 tries to get it to work but that is a miracle in itself, how you can't feel anything from your ribcage down, but you are alert and oriented enough to meet your precious little one as soon as they are delivered. Just a side note: I had a spinal headache when I left the hospital on Wednesday, went to a pain clinic and had a blood patch performed on Friday, and had IMMEDIATE relief of my headache).
It took them a little while to get her out--she was wedged against my pelvis (she still has a knot on her head to prove it) and they tugged at the bottom and a nurse was practically sitting on top of my sternum, pushing so hard to get her to come out.....then there it was, that AWESOME sound of a baby crying. I tell you, I lost it. That was the very sweetest sound to my ears---and still is, believe it or not.
I told Darrell--GO, take pictures, GO!! He was worried about me because I was in tears and I couldn't hardly make him leave me to go see HER.
BUT, we had a student nurse take quite a few shots, so we didn't miss anything major.
After getting stitched up, I was on my way to recovery (where I woke myself up snoring)...LOL!!! More than once, actually. Who cares? I was tired and deserved a good snore!
When they took me to my room, I was surrounded by family and friends. I can't remember who all was there, I was feeling just a little bit loopy--the most precious memory is looking over at Emy who had this HUGE smile on her face and she was holding her baby sister like a pro. Emy was the first to feed Miss Tessa and I am so happy about that! Luke came to see her that night and was happy to see us all.
Now we have been home almost a week and life could not be better--the house could be cleaner, more organized, the laundry is overwhelming, but honestly, God does give you the desires of your heart. I HAVE ALL FOUR OF MINE RIGHT HERE--my Darrell (who has barely left my side) and my three precious children (Emy, Luke & Tessa).
Have a great day because I plan to.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Wow--the week has flown by
Tessa is a week old today--I can't believe how the time is flying right on by. I'm so blessed. Will post pictures later on, when I have more energy.
Have a great week everyone.
Have a great week everyone.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
EMY & LUKE WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE.....
TESSA RENAE CHRISTINA OAKLEY.....their baby sister arrived on 11-29-10 at 10:17 am via C-section and she weighs 9 pounds, 3 ounces and she measures 21 1/2 inches long!
She is a sweetie---Emy and Luke love her lots.
She is a sweetie---Emy and Luke love her lots.
ENJOY THE PICS---WE ENJOYED TAKING THEM.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
LAST doctor visit. whew!
I am so thankful to have good doctors to rely on...but my goodness, I have seen them more than my share lately. I have been going to the doctor twice a week for about 6 weeks now--geez, enough is enough.
On Monday, they ultrasound the baby and check to make sure her heartbeat is good and steady, check my urine (yay me), and weight, and measure my belly. It's loads of fun, I say!
On Thursdays (this week Wednesday due to Thanksgiving) they hook me up to two belts (one is for baby's heartbeat and the other is to monitor any contractions). Oh yeah, and they check weight and urine (again). Yay.
Tomorrow is my LAST OFFICE VISIT until I have the baby on Monday. It has been quite a long road with the doctor visits, so I'm quite glad this is the final one! I think I know all the nurse's names and I think they all know me...sad but true.
I am so very thankful that the pregnancy has gone so great and that we are both healthy. So thankful for that.
Now, the final decision on the name........should she have four names like my other two kids? We shall soon see :)
On Monday, they ultrasound the baby and check to make sure her heartbeat is good and steady, check my urine (yay me), and weight, and measure my belly. It's loads of fun, I say!
On Thursdays (this week Wednesday due to Thanksgiving) they hook me up to two belts (one is for baby's heartbeat and the other is to monitor any contractions). Oh yeah, and they check weight and urine (again). Yay.
Tomorrow is my LAST OFFICE VISIT until I have the baby on Monday. It has been quite a long road with the doctor visits, so I'm quite glad this is the final one! I think I know all the nurse's names and I think they all know me...sad but true.
I am so very thankful that the pregnancy has gone so great and that we are both healthy. So thankful for that.
Now, the final decision on the name........should she have four names like my other two kids? We shall soon see :)
Monday, November 22, 2010
Tessa will be here soon.
We went to the doctor this morning and he thinks C-section will probably be the best bet for us. We are scheduled for Monday, November 29th at 6:00am. The doctor says my pelvis is small (go figure--the one small thing on me and I can't even see it) and he thinks we would probably fare better with a c-section. I trust his judgment, so we are going for it.
Please keep us in your prayers.
I will keep you all posted, I promise!
Thanks.
Please keep us in your prayers.
I will keep you all posted, I promise!
Thanks.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Random pics
We love dress up!!
and karaoke
and birthday pinatas full of candy
Our big 8 year old girl giving the princess wave.
Emy, Luke and Ivana Diamond
Luke was helping with Emy's tangles.
By the way, the date on my camera is WRONG!!!
It is definitely Nov 2010.
LOL!!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
EMY IS 8 TODAY!!
I can't believe my baby is 8 years old today!! No more booster seat in the car!! She is so happy about that!
Emy is the sweetest daughter a mommy could ask for.
I love her to the moon and back.
Emy is the sweetest daughter a mommy could ask for.
I love her to the moon and back.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Darrell's Fishing Trip with his Dad
Darrell and his 27 pound catfish!! Go Daddy!
Darrell's brother in law, Tony, with his 29 pound catch.
Papa Martin with the biggest catch of the day--32 pounds!!
What a day of fishing!! I'll enjoy these one day very soon!!
YUMMY!!
Monday, November 1, 2010
36 weeks
This is me, 36 weeks....countdown is ON!
I have gained about 10 pounds total and Tessa weighs over 6 already.
This will be the ONLY picture I will post because I am starting to swell in places I didn't know could swell...LOL!!
Enjoy, folks, this is it!
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