His own little "isms"

I have said all along that I can't wait for Hayden to start talking. It has been so fun to watch him progress from two to three word sentences to much more complex expressions that always seem to have us laughing. So, for your enjoyment I thought I would share some of Hayden's little sayings, in the hopes that you too will be in stitches.

"I hurt me." He says this anytime he has a boo-boo!

"I feed hooses and goats" Repeated at least 14 times in the car ride home... EVERYDAY

"Mommy, Daddy tired" He told me yesterday. "what is daddy tired of?" Hayden: "feeding hooses and goats". Daddy has been feeding the animals while I have been recovering from having Reagan. Daddy claims he didn't say this, but you know what parrots little kiddos are.

Before Reagan was born: "Sister hurry up. Come play monster trucks."

At Christmas time: "Happy day Jesus!" I love this because he was singing it over and over!

This all reminds me that I need to start writing it down because I know there have been other sayings that are just so cute and I don't want to forget any of them. So stay tuned, there will probably be a follow up to Hayden's little sayings.

Reagan Elizabeth is Here!!!

The Jennings Family of Four

Reagan's birth was so much easier than Hayden's. We went in monday morning for an induction and got started at about 6:00a.m. They started my pitocin at 6:40 and by 6:50 I was having my first contraction. It felt like a tightening like a girdle, but wasn't painful. They slowly increased the level and at about 8:15 my OB came in and broke my water. After that the contractions increased in intensity, but stayed at about 2-3 minutes apart. I asked for an epidural probably earlier than I should have, but I didn't want to be so tired that when it came time to push I was too exhausted. I asked my nurse to check me and I was at 4cm. I asked go ahead and order the epidural and he was in the room by 10:00. An hour later I was at 6cm. Craig, Hayden and my MIL and were in the room with me and they had decided to take Hayden down to the cafeteria to get lunch. I remember saying (in passing) that I thought I was feeling a little pressure down low, but since I had the epidural I wasn't sure. They decided to go ahead and eat real quick and would be back soon. My OB came in about 5 minutes after they left and I told her I was having pressure. She checked me and said to the nurse that I just had a little lip left and one push might make it go away. It didn't realy register what she meant because when she asked me if I could call Craig, I asked her how much more I had to go. She smiled and said you're ready to push now. That was at 12:45. I tried to call him and got his voice mail three times!! I called my mom because she had just left for lunch too and was wanting to be in the room also. When she answered she said, "we just sat down". She was thinking that I would be pushing for a while, but I told her she better come now!


The OB and nurses were setting up and the OB told me that we really needed to start trying to push because there were decelerations to Reagan's heart rate. I started crying thinking that I was going to have no one there with me when she was born. Plus I was worried that something might happen to Reagan. That's when the PA that's doing her rotations said that she would go find Craig for me. A few minutes later her came running in with Hayden in tow. I didn't really want Hayden in the room for fear that he would be traumatized, but for some reason there were no other family members anywhere to be found. One of the nurses said that she would take him outside and soon after people came back and were able to keep him. Mom made it in time too and was able to ber there to see Reagan being born. I pushed through three contractions (about 5 minutes) and she made her entrance at 1:08p.m. weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and was 19/25 inches long. I was so shocked that she came so quickly. I pushed for 1.5 hours with my Hayden so I was thinking this time I would be pushing a while too.

When Hayden was born he was purple and not doing well so they took him straight to the basinet to work on him. I was so sad that I didn't get to hold him right away. Reagan was doing so well though, they placed her on my belly and I got to hold her for several minutes while they cleaned her up. It was so amazing to see her face and hold her immediately. I had no idea how much that moment would mean to me.

Brand New Baby Girl

Me and My Girl

Hayden meeting Sisser

We are so blessed to have this little girl. I am feeling really good and healing much more quicklythis time around. I can't believe that we are now family of four. Hayden was so excited to see sister when we came home. He wanted us to take her and put her right in her crib. She is eating well and is such a sweet baby. She sleeps a lot and cries very little. It's unbelievable how much she looks like Hayden did when he was born.

Hayden (2 days old)

Reagan (2 days old)

4 Days and Counting!

Yesterday was a big, eventful day. I had my last appointment yesterday afternoon. I had a jewelry show at 6:00 and as I was setting up I got a phone call from my mom saying that something was wrong with one my horses! She thought he had colic, which can be life threatening at the worst, at the very least, an expensive trip to the vet. Since I was at my show, and Craig has our farm truck with him, my aunt Sarah had to come over and tow the horse with our trailer to the vet over 50 miles away. He's a great equine vet, but the emergency visit reflects it. After my show I met her at the clinic at 10:30 and didn't get home until 1:00a.m. The good news, as of this morning, is that he's going to be ok and will be home tomorrow!

So, at my appointment I was dilated to 2.5cm, but still only 50% effaced. I am pleased with the progress and can't beleive how close I'm getting to having my little girl. My doctor doesn't expect me to go into labor before monday so we are planning a Birthday Party on Monday at 5:00a.m. I have had a few minor pains, but nothing to alarm me. And if I didn't go into labor after last night, it will absolutely take an intervention on my OB's part to get her out. I keep saying that she's not wanting to make her entrance because it's so cold outside! I don't blame her, it is pretty chilly out here and expected to get even colder in the next few days, at least by Texas' standards.

So, in four days (or less) we will be meeting Reagan Elizabeth! We are so excited and so nervous, but I am so READY! I hope that all have a great weekend and I will update on how we are all doing

37 Week Appointment

Thursday was my 37 week appointment. I got to see my baby girl crammed in there like a sardine. The ultrasound tech wasn't even able to get a good 3-d image because all appendages were in the way! She kept saying "this baby is REALLY low!" Tell me about it! She likes using my bladder as a trampoline!

The ultrasound machine said that Reagan is 99% for size and weight and estimated her weight at 7 pounds 14 ounces. I don't know how accurate that is, but the doctor didn't seem too concerned. She still feels like she will only be about 8 pounds at delivery. I wouldn't mind a baby that's only 8 pounds as opposed to 9. I was hoping that she would say that we could induce this monday, but she still wants to wait one more week. Unfortunately, I have made no progression to indicated that labor is close. I am still, after 3 weeks, only dilated to 1cm and 50% effaced. I did the same thing with Hayden. Dilated a little and stayed there until my induction.

So as of today, I have 9 days or less. I can't wait to meet my baby girl. She has been so active lately. Last night mom and I were watching the acrobatics going on inside my belly. It is so fascinating to watch and a little bittersweet since this is probably my last baby. I am trying to enjoy every little moment I possibly can, but it also hit me that in just a few days I will have two children! I had a moment of panic when this realization hit me. Two children to care for, provide for, love and nurture. I worry that I will drop the ball, but I know that in the end it will all be worth it. I can't wait to see them both smiling and happy. I can't wait to see Hayden hold his little sister. I can't wait for the days when they fight with each other and when they play together. I feel so blessed and I'm ready for it all to begin.