We finally decided to buy our own house in March of 2010! After we bought our house, we started then debating on having a third child or not. We had two healthy ones already, one boy, one girl. We discussed another baby for a good 3 months or more. We finally decided to proceed, so I stopped taking my birth control. We said we would give ourselves 4 cycles of trying (which really isn't alot). We found out on New Years Eve of 2010, after 3 months of trying, that we were pregnant with baby #3!! I once again, had the overwhelming feeling, this time boy. Sure enough, ultrasound said boy! This pregnancy, just as with my other sons pregnancy, I threw up every morning. Luckily it didn't last until delivery this time, just the first 20 weeks. Felt pretty good the rest of the pregnancy. This time, no induction. I was due September 7th, and labor pains started at home the night of September 4th. We made our way to the hospital, a 45 minute drive, which was NOT fun in full blown labor. We arrived at the hospital around 1am and I was unable to get my epidural at that time. I had to get all of the fluids in that they required before they would give me the epidural. Unfortunately, by the time I got my epidural it was already time to push. I had had the epidural that worked AMAZINGLY the first two pregnancies, this time was drug free. At 3:31 am, after 5 hours of labor, 7 minutes of pushing, and almost giving up, Brycen Joseph was born! He was healthy and happy, and surprised me with his black hair!
My mother and father in law made it up just in time, so that my father in law could take the older two kids into the waiting room for the actual delivery. They were so excited to meet him! My sister and mother in law were present for delivery, along with my husband. It was such a joyous occasion! We brought the new big sister and brother back to the room once Brycen and myself were all cleaned up. They were just in awe, and so in love! I was so touched at that moment. I realized, if this is my reward for everything I had been through so far, then it was all more than worth it! I'm blessed with an amazing husband and beautiful, healthy kids! My dad showed up awhile shortly after, and shared in our excitement. My in laws took the older two kids home and stayed with them until we were released from the hospital. They have always been there anytime we have asked or needed them.
My mother in law spent the first week with us and helped out tremendously. I don't know if I could have done it without her. My hubby took the next week off, to help when his mom left. This time it was a lot harder for me to get in the swing of things. When I had Brynley, Brayden wasn't in school yet so I didn't have to be out the door at a certain time. This time Brayden was in school, so I was even more sleep deprived. But we got on a schedule, and I soon got my groove back. Im still doing the stay at home mom thing and although it can be challenging, I love it. I loved being here for every moment, not missing a thing. Brayden is 7 years old now and will be heading into 3rd grade. He loves sports and is a great older brother! Brynley is 5, she is mostly a princess with a bit of tom boy in her :) She is a very sweet sister. Brycen is 20 months now and he is definitely my spitfire. He is full of energy and never ceases to amaze me with his intelligence! My hubby and I have been together for over 9 years now. He is honestly my best friend, my other half, my soul mate! We love each other so much and our bond is so strong and continues to grow everyday <3
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