My second birth story! Part 2

So I left off yesterday's post at the first contraction at 1pm while I was painting my nails!

We knew it was GO time! We all rushed to the car. Little k was saying, It's ok mommy! And letting me know he had a tummy ache once too. Such a cutie! 

I was trying really hard not to scare him. But the pain was unbearable that I had no choice but to let out my pain in screams haha! In between contractions I would let him know that mommy was ok and that we were going to the hospital to get baby Michael. He was telling daddy to drive faster too haha. He KNEW the urgency! Daddy was the best under pressure! 

We called our family and they all were further than us from the hospital so they began to make their way up as well! 

The drive there was about 30mins!!! Omg felt forever! Daddy got us there as fast as he could and safely! Although this time my contractions were already 2-3 mins apart I couldn't speak or move, only scream in pain!

As we drove through the hospital grounds, a family of 5 crossing the street, seemed as though they were taking forever! My husband honked and made hand gestures to let them know to hurry up!! They didn't look to happy, but we drove past and parked right in front of the hospital. 

Daddy had to think fast! He ran out of the car to grab a wheel chair. As he tried to help me out of the car.. Which was extremely hard with the amount of pain these contractions were...

That family we just yelled at, came running to our rescue. Daddy asked them to take me to the labor and delivery ha! Complete strangers! Husband, wife and their 3 kids! Daddy went to park the car and rushed up with little k...

I was in the most pain I have ever felt in my life haha, and with complete strangers bringing me to have my baby haha. 

We got to the labor floor, busted in there screaming haha. They rushed me to a room. They all KNEW it was time!!!! Nurses came running to help, the doctor was paged. 

The women I just met, helped change me into a gown. Daddy then came running in. He left little k with the woman's husband and kids we just met. 

The doctor checked me, I was 6cm this was about 1:40pm. Then they checked again 8cm...! Time to push! My mom and sister were still driving up the highway!

Whoa! I was having this baby! No pain killers ha! it's what I wanted for this birth.. Well that's off my check list. 

So it just so happened that the woman I just met is actually completing her courses to be a doula! What in the world! She asked if I minded that she was there. Nope I didn't, I didn't care who was there, I just wanted this to be over!!! 

She began to coach me, and help me breathe through contrsctions and coached me into how to push. I pushed 3 sets of 3 pushes. I was screaming like I've never screamed before! I felt so weak but so strong at the same time. I could do this! Omg no I can't do this!! That's what I was yelling haha. Daddy was holding my hand tight and my mom came in right when I was pushing. So I had a crew. Haha. 

From my first contractions at 1pm to the time we arrived 1:40pm baby M was born 2:11pm. Whoa! Now that was fast!!! Painful as %#^* but fast! 

My new Doula made sure I opened my eyes to see Michael when he just came out. Proud Daddy cut the umbilical cord.  

They then put Michael skin to skin on me.

 This was the best experience ever! We really didn't have much time to think about anything. It was such a rush! And the help we received a long the way, only that of a movie! 

After I gave birth to Michael, the room filled up with everyone. I felt like a super hero haha! Everyone was cheering me on and with big smiles everyone was welcoming baby Michael! 

After the delivery we began talking to the family we just met. They were at the hospital that day to visit a friend's baby. As I asked some questions, like where do you live etc. We realized that they knew our neighbor! It was our neighbors brothers baby they were going to see that day!

And as kristian was in the waiting room with this family he recongized my neighbors brother and ran up to him to give him a hug! Haha kristian new before we did. 

Talk about small world!!!

Now this one crazy birth story. Everyone involved had a big part. 

My little family was awesome! I'm so proud of us. Together we brought little Michael in this world of so much love!

Proud daddy!! 

We are a family of 4! 

And to make this day even better, we had a private room and all 4 of us spent the night together. Our new addition to our family. He is loved soooo much!!! 

This story will always bring me the biggest smile and the most joy in my life forever. 

Next blog post. Little k meeting his little brother! He is so proud to have a baby brother. Michael is so lucky! 

Mother's Day weekend!

We had a fun filled Mother's Day weekend! I couldn't have asked for anything better! 

Friday night we had an evening walk at the amusement park. 

Little k is always super excited for the weekends ha! He'll ask if he's going to school then gets soo happy when we say no, it's the weekend haha!! 

Saturday we had some errands to run and stopped by our favorite Apple farm for some Mother's Day treats! 

Running around had this one pooped in the afternoon! 

While he slept we decorated the bathroom with some new purchases from the morning! 

We got new bathroom mats and towels, new decor to complete the look! 

Huge huge difference it made!!

This mama is happy!!

Later that evening we decided to go out for dinner. We looked up a New Mexican restsurant in the city and went to enjoy a quiet dinner on a patio. 

The weather was perfect! 

Yummy! 

This morning for Mother's Day my boys surprised me with breakfast! I didn't even hear them get up! They let me sleep in and woke me up with breakfast ready for me! How sweet!!!!!!!! 

Love my little man soooooo much!

This afternoon we spent it at my grandparents. All the little kids lovee being with eachother. Cousin love!! 

We ended the day at home with evening Apple pie! And a relaxing evening in. My husband cleaned up and did laundry too! :) it was a perfect Mother's Day!!

Oh and we can't forget Sunday night homework. I love that my little man loves sitting in the office to do his homework. It's just the cutest!! 

Our trip is coming up! I need to get my pack on!!! Ha! 

Have a great week friends!!!! 

Weekend fun with friends and family

This weekend was all about Christmas! 

Meeting up with family and friends to exchange gifts and catch up! We don't get to see eachother often, but we all make the effort during the holidays. 

Saturday we finished up our Christmas shopping. We didn't stay out too long because we had a work Christmas party to attend to downtown! 

We have been going to these Christmas parties since 2004!  It was so great to catch up with friends. We were all equally happy to see eachother during the holidays. 

I was exhausted by the time we got home, I was sooo happy to see my bed ha! 

Sunday morning we got to sleep in a bit before heading out to a friends house. 

These little cuties got to open the gifts they got eachother. We are so blessed to have such great friends. 

The kids had a blast opening the gifts! 

The girls got to catch up and the guys, well. They were taking their body measurements for custom made suits! It was serious business!! 

Then when we left one friends house we went to another which was only 5 mins away which was great. 

The kids got to play and the adults chatted about everything and anything. Lots of food and lots of fun! A great holiday get together. I haven't seen some of these friends for years, but we all just picked up where we left off. That's true genuine relationships. 

Little k loves being with his friends. And they love being with him. He talks about them all the time and they are always asking for him!. He has one little baby that just started daycare with him. She doesn't talk yet but her father said that on the weekend all she kept saying was Kristian Kristian. Ha! The girls love him. 

He had a great weekend and he can't wait for Santa. He's been a really good boy and everyday he surprises me. Love my boy sooooo much!! And I'm more excited this Christmas than all the others past. 

I'll have some other pictures to post soon when I get them from daycare. Even tho his daycare isn't religious she still went out of her way to teach Kris the basics,  a little of what she could on the Christian side and a little on the commercial side. That was so nice of her. Although, she had a little tree and kris and his friends were complaining that they have big trees at home and that hers was too small haha! Kids! 

The past couple weeks...

The past couple weeks in pics...

Cousin's wedding!! 

Our house SOLD!! 

We celebrated over wine and steak! Ha! Of course! 

Our new home is coming along! 

Enjoying our last summer here in this home! 

And having fun everyday with this little man!! 

Happy Sunday! 

Daylight savings weekend

Who is tired!? Zzzzz we changed the clocks forward Sunday morning. Little K slept in this morning and I allowed him an extra 15mins before waking him up to get ready. I felt so bad! He looked so cozy this morning. 

This weekend was the usual, busy busy!

Friday night was date night at a Jazz club downtown. We had a great time. 

The music was amazing and a place we will definitely go back to.

We are beginning to declutter and stage the home to sell in the spring. Saturday morning we had a cleaning complany come in for 5 hours. While that was happening we went out to get new items for the bathroom and bedroom. It was a early morning for us, we were up at out at 8am! 

Saturday night we were over the inlaws for my sil's birthday celebration! They have a karaoke speaker/microphone and little K had a blast! He was so excited and went to grab us one by one to come dance and sing with him. 

Cuteness! 

Yesterday I went to get my hair colored and cut by my cousin. My hair feels so much lighter! She layered and thinned it out! 

It's Monday, the start of a new week. Let's start today with love and positive thinking. This morning I read this bible vs and reminded me to trust in God when we are dealing with things in life we are unsure or afraid about.... It's easy to get caught up in what society tells us of how to think and behave..... 

When confused... 

Prov 3:5: trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.