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August 22, 2011 by Jessica 54 Comments

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I guess it’s been a while, huh? I can’t believe my newest little one is already 3 weeks old. Time is flying. The complete opposite of what it felt like with my first.

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I was blessed to have my mom come down for 2.5 weeks and help us out. She was so awesome with taking care of my oldest. It allowed me to fully focus on the newborn and get things down like breastfeeding and all (which is going extremely well!!! I’m very happy with it :).

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The big sis is completely in love with little sis, in a fact a little too much! lol That’s actually the biggest thing we are dealing with. She wants to be all over the baby all of the time. But, to me, that’s easier to deal with than her regressing somehow or resenting the baby.

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So, how about how the little came into the world? Well, we had a wonderful morning at church, went out to lunch, and then I took a nap with my oldest. I woke up and got out of bed. By the time I hit the hallway I had a big gush of stuff come all out. I was pretty sure my water broke, but I had to make sure (you know smell it and all). Definitely wasn’t urine.

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I decided to see if it kept coming out for a bit to make sure. Well, it did, so I called my hubby and told him we would need to take our daughter to our friends house and go to the hospital (the doctor had told me to go to the hospital if my water broke or contractions were 5-7 minutes apart).

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We got to the hospital a few hours after the initial “water breaking”. Unfortunately, they said the fluid was not showing up as amniotic fluid, so we were sent home. I was only dilated 4 cm and not having any real contractions yet. My friend told us to go out to eat by ourselves so we could have dinner together.

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We went to Panera’s and then I had another big gush of fluid come on out there. Lovely. Just lovely. Then I actually started having real contractions. I was up all night as they went from 20 minutes apart to 5 minutes apart. We dropped my daughter off at my friends again, at 5 in the morning, and headed to the hospital.

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Guess what? This time we got to stay! I was at 6 cm and everything was moving along really well. I am not a pain person, so I got an epidural which allowed me to get a quick nap since I wasn’t able to sleep all night with the contractions (I had really bad back pain with them).

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Everything went super well. It took a little longer to push her out than my first, but this baby was almost 2 pounds bigger than my first!

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Everyone that worked with us was amazing and I was really happy the way everything went. Poor baby did end up breaking her clavicle during delivery, but it wasn’t a big deal and healed real quick.

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And that is it. The big girl starts school next week, so I’ll probably be around a bit more then ๐Ÿ™‚

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Comments

  1. Tascha says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    Gorgeous! Take your time coming back. I wouldn’t want to take my hands off that little cutie if I were you!! (:

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  2. Kelly @ Stay at Home Trader says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    The pictures are absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! You look great! And I am so happy that you are getting your routine together. It was crazy when we had our 2nd baby last year, but it all kinda falls into place. Our son was the same with with our daughter. He was all.over.her! hahaha! It’s cute, and they learn in time. Enjoy that little bundle, and soak up every second! I agree it goes sooo much faster than with the first child.

    XOXOXOO

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  3. Vanessa says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Hi, Jessica

    You little girl is beautiful. I am so happy all is well with you and the rest of your family. Enjoy your time with your girls and look forward to seeing you soon.

    Blessings,

    Vanessa

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  4. Tasha says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:34 pm

    Congratulations!! She is just beautiful. What a beautiful family you have.

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  5. Amy says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    Congratulations!!

    I have been following your blog for about a year now, I think, and it is amazing how quickly I have gotten attached to reading about your family. I found myself waiting a bit impatiently for photos of your new little one! Haha.

    The photos are beautiful, your family is beautiful, and I wish you all the best!

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  6. SoSarahSews says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    Aw! You all look so Happy Together!!!!! (It’s getting late for me, getting silly.)
    I’m so happy for you, sorry about the Panera water gushing, probably not fun, but so happy baby is here and healthy. You all look great!

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  7. Alyssa says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:43 pm

    Congratulations! You all look so happy!

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  8. Tricia says

    August 22, 2011 at 8:52 pm

    With my first I had a similar experience with “my water breaking”. I know that I didn’t pee my pants, but my Dr. wasn’t convinced. One of the delivery nurses ended up telling me that there are actually two separate sacks. Generally they’ll both break together, but occasionally the first will break, and not read as amniotic fluid.

    Congratulations on your little girl. She’s just darling.

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  9. Ashley says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    So sweet! What a beautiful family you have.

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  10. Jessica M. says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:08 pm

    GREAT pictures! Who took them? You look awesome and well-rested! Can’t wait to see more pics!

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  11. Happy Together says

    August 22, 2011 at 9:13 pm

    Thanks everyone!

    Jessica M.,
    Me, my husband, and my dad all took pictures at some point. If you have a decent camera, good lighting, and know how to edit you can get good photos no matter who takes them ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. Jessica says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:07 pm

    What a precious family! Congratulations!

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  13. Heidi says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    Congrats! Beautiful Girls!

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  14. Heidi says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:15 pm

    Congrats!
    BEAUTIFUL GIRLS!!!!

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  15. Kimmie says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    congratulations.
    you are a blessed girl.
    enjoy your newest and all
    the many blessings God
    is pouring out on all
    of you.

    beautiful pictures (good job men!)

    Kimmie
    mama to 8
    one homemade and 7 adopted

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  16. SAMZE says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    beautiful, just beautiful! ๐Ÿ™‚ congratulations! i’m so happy for you and your family! i’m also so happy that your older daughter is adjusting so well. ๐Ÿ™‚

    i can’t believe that you even had time to post this!

    thanks for sharing and congratulations! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Lindsay says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Oh my gosh your little family is gorgeous! You are giving me baby fever ๐Ÿ™‚

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  18. Kelly says

    August 22, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    Congratulations! What an adorable family! Your little one is just precious! I hope all continues to go well with you and your family!

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  19. luvinthemommyhood says

    August 22, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    Awwwwww, hun, you look so gorgeous and happy. I’m so happy everything went well and she’s gorgeous! I miss this time for our little family too. You’re right, with the 2nd it goes by way too fast. Take the time when your oldest is in school to just cherish the baby. soak it in. Big hugs to you as I work on your pressie as we speak ๐Ÿ™‚ Luvs.

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  20. Ana says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:43 am

    your girls are beautiful!! Very sweet pictures!

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  21. gg says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:34 am

    Enhorabuena, te sigo desde España, me gusta mucho tu blog y esta entrada ha sido preciosa, con tus niños.
    No te preocupes por los celos de tu hija mayor, yo tengo tres niños y lo suelen manifestar cuando el pequeño ya es más activo, pero es algo normal, sólo dedícale algún rato exclusivo, que vea que ella es especial y disfruta mucho de tu maternidad.
    besos
    Fabiola

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  22. Stefanie Veldman says

    August 23, 2011 at 5:38 am

    Baby is so cute! Looks like her daddy? Enjoy!!

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  23. Heather says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:37 am

    You have a beautiful family! Congratulations on your new little baby girl!

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  24. Mrs. D says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:41 am

    awwwwww so glad everything went well. what a beautiful family!!!!!! she is so beautiful. keep showing us pictures of this sweet little addition:)

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  25. The Cottage Mama says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:52 am

    SO happy for you all! Wonderful pictures and a great labor story. Congratulations!

    Lindsay

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  26. The Christian Wife Life says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:48 am

    Congratulations! What a gorgeous family. And we all know that little one had a lot of cute stuff to come home to. ๐Ÿ™‚ Can’t wait to see more.

    Much love,
    Ashley – http://www.christianwifelife.com

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  27. Domesticated-Bliss says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:59 am

    Congratulations! What a beautiful family ๐Ÿ™‚

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  28. TranquilityKnots says

    August 23, 2011 at 9:13 am

    Congrats! She looks so cute and calm. So glad to hear the big sis loves her little sis so much, you are so lucky. My best friend has two boys, about the same age gap as your girls, the older one not only recented the new baby, he has been hitting the baby till now (baby is 8 months old now)! Enjoy you time with this little cutie, you deserve the rest. We understand you will be missing sometimes from blogland, and will be waiting for more baby pics patiently.
    Congrats again!

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  29. lindsay says

    August 23, 2011 at 11:23 am

    Congrats. She is beautiful – relax and enjoy this time Momma.

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  30. kendascrafts says

    August 23, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    So sweet. ๐Ÿ™‚ Congrats!

    Reply
  31. April - Team Tottle says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:11 pm

    Congratulations!! Your family is beautiful. I had an amazing experience at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola with my first child almost 5 years ago and I wonder if that’s where you delivered this precious bundle!

    Reply
  32. Christy says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    Beautiful family! I love the picture of your big girl holding the little. Too Cute!

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  33. Andrea says

    August 23, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    she’s beautiful, just gorgeous. congrats to you and your little family.

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  34. Jenny @ Anything Pretty says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    Congratulations! She is beautiful! Enjoy every second with her!

    Reply
  35. Katy Cameron says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    Aww, congrats again, what a lovely family

    Reply
  36. Katy Lunsford says

    August 23, 2011 at 2:56 pm

    So happy for you! You have such a beautiful family. Much love to all.

    Reply
  37. Corey~living and loving says

    August 23, 2011 at 4:03 pm

    OH! you are so very blessed. So happy for you. I love the shot of your daughter kissing the baby…the black and white one. wow!

    Reply
  38. Wendy (aka Roo) says

    August 23, 2011 at 6:26 pm

    Awww, your little one is soooo sweet. Really great photos of your happy little family. Thank you for sharing them with us. I’m happy to hear that everyone is doing well!

    Puppy Hugs!

    Reply
  39. The4Rs says

    August 23, 2011 at 8:04 pm

    Thank you for sharing! Such a beautiful gift, and so perfect. I pray for your family to enjoy every minute, and for patience as you adjust to this new little one. God bless!!!

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  40. Beth- the mama bee says

    August 24, 2011 at 6:18 am

    lovely pictures. What a blessing. I’m curious, does your oldest seem SO BIG now!

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  41. Lauren says

    August 24, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    She is just precious! Congrats!

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  42. Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com says

    August 24, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    So precious! Enjoy!

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  43. Seaweed and Raine says

    August 25, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Awww Jess! She is super cute! I love arrival stories. You have some lovely family shots, and I really like the last “smiley” one! Just makes me grin too.
    Blessings!
    S&R xo

    Reply
  44. Jenni says

    August 25, 2011 at 8:34 am

    love your pictures… especially the one on the floor with your hubby in the blue shirt. Great idea.

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  45. Rachel says

    August 25, 2011 at 2:09 pm

    Beautiful pictures!

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  46. Ashley Eiban says

    August 25, 2011 at 5:18 pm

    Congrats Jess! She is beautiful! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  47. Jamie says

    August 26, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    This is the perfect birth story! You look great, and she is beautiful! I especially love that last picture of her! xoxoox

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  48. GAMZELฤฐ ANNE says

    August 26, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    very sweet, very beautiful baby, loves a happy family:) I kissed babies:) and you beautiful mother:) loves from Turkey:)

    Reply
  49. Delia says

    August 27, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Awww…such sweet pictures. That last one is golden. I am so glad everything went so well…well mostly. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  50. Mommafo says

    August 27, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    Oh my goodness, you have an absolutely beautiful family. ๐Ÿ™‚ Congratulations!!!

    Reply
  51. Dita Maulani says

    August 28, 2011 at 8:51 am

    COngratulation! Just find this blog via bloglovin. Lovely girls! I really enjoy the post, really!

    dita

    Reply
  52. (((((( zizo's crochet ))))))) says

    August 29, 2011 at 11:14 pm

    congratulation,jessica.
    you have asweet girl & baby.
    i hope you enjoy your life with your family.
    i’m a muslem woman from egypt,thanks for accepting my comment dear.

    Reply
  53. Jennifer says

    September 4, 2011 at 10:51 am

    So adorable! I love the pictures! I was wondering who makes the purse above this caption: “So now she has a fantastic little outfit to wear and it’s surprisingly comfortable despite it’s more mature look.” It’s such a nice bag!

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  54. Happy Together says

    September 4, 2011 at 3:46 pm

    Jennifer,

    The purse came from TJ Maxx. I just got it, so if you head to one you just might find it ๐Ÿ™‚ The company had a few kinds. They are created with a vintage look to them. It’s my new diaper bag ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply

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