Again, I was induced, and again, I had Rachel about the same time of night as the other 2! Only this time, labor was so simple...I can remember sitting there watching Dr. Phil talking about how hungry I was! (the only bad part, I had a reaction to the medicine and I was throwing up during the last part of labor and after she was born). Bradley Co hospital had finally finished their new birthing suits, so I finally got to stay in style!
Rachel was born Sept 2, and Noah had just turned 2 July 27th, so he was just a little over 2 yrs and 1 month old. Leah was 15 months old.
Rachel added our 3rd child in diapers, 3rd one on a bottle (I broke all of them at the same time from the bottle when Rach was 6 months) 3rd baby bed....3rd child in one room (we had a 2 bedroom house) and 3rd car seat....a good thing we bought that mini van after Leah was born! And yes, I felt like a crazy loon at the time....and no, I wouldn't change not one single thing. I love my family so much, and I am so glad that God saw in his plan for us to have our children the way we did. And if I could go back and do it all over again....I would, with the knowledge I have now, and let myself enjoy it! We were in survival mode back then!
Leah seeing sis for the first time! (And Thank you to my sis for taking all these pics with my camera!)
This photo to me is priceless!!! It has my mom holding Noah, who is pointing at Rachel that my mother in law is holding...and my dad peeking over...and that is SO him!
I need a stiff drink just thinking about all that action! WHEW girl that is CRAZY! But, they sure are sweet now aren't they!?!?
ReplyDeleteYou know,I had my last two close together as well(11 months apart by default),that time is a blur for me too...LOL.3 in diapers,2 on the bottle in a 2 bedroom duplex,it was awesome though!!
ReplyDeleteI am loving all of these pictures,we dont hardly have any and certainly none of the grandparents... :(
I love these alot!!Wow!!
Good grief! Braiden is SO going to be an only child. I don't have a clue how you two did it...survival mode for sure!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool how close together they are. Anytime I hear someone complain about having 2 kids 2 years apart, or whatever, and how hard it is, I break into their conversation and say, "you have no idea how hard it is...my friend had 3 kids under the age of 3, and they were born at separate times!" That usually shuts them up!
Wow! I decided just to scroll back to the top to comment. I guess I never realized how close in age your children are. I honestly don't know how you did it with 3 kids that close in age. I only have one baby, and she wears me and my husband plum out! She won't even let us sit her down at home with all of her toys without screaming bloody murder, so it seems like we never get a break. But oh no, she is an angel at daycare and never makes a fuss. I don't know if she recognizes the environment at home or what, but because she is this way, I think I only want one baby, and that's her! I commend you for your bravery, and what a mighty fine job you have done! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm exhausted after reading that, Maury! God Bless, and I'm glad you got a few minutes alone while the kids went fishing! They're all beautiful!
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