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Chubby Feet Keep Me Going

Ok, so it's not my fault I haven't updated for a month. This is a picture of one of his 15 minute naps. Just long enough to stuff something in my mouth, pee and load the poopy laundry. Everyone assures me that this is the hard part and it gets easier. Is this the truth, or fiction to get new moms not to give up?

No, really, he's great. I love him and his chubby feet and his new smiles and coos. He is an angel (except for at 2am, 4am, 6am, you get the picture). 7 weeks old tomorrow!!!

No need to be jealous that your baby doesn't have a natural mohawk. Not everyone can be that lucky, ok?

I am so sad because my mom has been helping me for two weeks straight with the baby and it has been priceless. Next week I am on my own and I am petrified. I am thoroughly spoiled by having her here. She takes such wonderful care of him and loves him so much. It's also nice to not be alone all day! I ask you; How does one take a shower when you have a newborn who doesn't like to be put down and no more mom? Just wondering...

The Saga

Ok, it was 36 hours of induced labor, the last of which was 14 hours of excruciating back labor without the much desired epidural.

Yes, the hospital and doctors make you think that if the pain is too much they will sweep in with an epidural and all will be well. This is not true however, and once you are in that much pain you are at the mercy of these people who can choose when you can have said epidural. In my case that was just two hours before pushing after 2 nights without sleep, the second of which was so painful I thought I would die. They were holding off for a little more dilation- something that didn't come until after they finally caved and gave me the epidural. All this and no doctor ever checked me! As soon as I had the relief of the epidural I dilated 10 in less than two hours. Also, since they didn't want to give me the epidural they decided to pump me full of narcotics instead so that I wasn't able to function for two days. It was awful, the care was substandard and I am so glad it is over. Now I have a healthy baby who I still worry about 24/7. My hospital story could go on forever but I don't want to dwell on it. I will save that for the lawsuit (just kidding).

He's Here!

All 7 lbs. 10 oz. of soft cuddles arrived one week ago today- this would explain the lack of posts. He's lovely and beautiful and I'm typing with one hand because he doesn't like his people to put him down.

More to come when my hands are free!

Goodbye Good Friend

I stayed up till 5am finishing the book last night. By the time I was 40 pages away from the end I was seeing stars (literally) and even looked over my shoulder for dementors (dark hooded figures from the story). Probably a sign that I needed more sleep...

I can't even describe how great this book is, just like all the others. I will have to read it at least 2 more times to take it all in. Without giving things away I will say that the book takes the reader on a roller coaster ride of emotions and is much more mature than any of the previous books. I even had to ask my husband what a few words meant! The characters are done so much justice and the story is so rich. I will give it another week and then I might post on the details (with a SPOILER warning preceding any such details). I am not left wondering what happens to anyone. I feel like the end was whole and meaningful.

I just want to thank Jo Rowling for sharing such a wonderful story with the world. I am too tired to feel the full loss that is the end of this world of Harry Potter but I am sure the sadness will set in when I allow myself to think of it (after a few more hours sleep). Perhaps labor will finally come and spare me the thought of no more Harry...

OMG- First in Line!

Thanks to some very special young ladies (pictured above) I was one of the first five people out of well over 1,500 at my local book store to get my copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Very unfortunately, pregnancy brain is causing slow reading and so I am ashamed to say that I am only 200 or so pages into the book at this late hour. A friend who spent the night after the midnight release finished earlier today and I am so afraid she will give something away I can't even look her in the eye.

Baby news (and then back to reading so I have more to report later)- Acupuncture this morning for 1 1/2 hours and so far no baby but it did feel very intense while it was happening so I am hoping that is a good sign. Could be anytime tonight or tomorrow if it worked in inducing labor. Will let you know!

Also, when I am reporting on the outcome of the read later I will try my best not to spoil and will only talk about my emotions following the end of the series and the outcome of the book. Please be advised that I will try my best not to give any plot lines away! Also, my crazy face in the picture above sums up my delight at being first in line!!!!