OK guys... I am ready to have this baby. Last
Friday during the storm (Tropical Storm Fay) mom and I sandbag the front of the store and decide to close for the weekend. I come home and take a nap
because at this point it's hard to keep my eyes open. Then I wake up and start to get ready to go to the movies with my mom. So I do all the normal stuff... go to the bathroom, get dressed, brush my teeth and as I am walking out of the bedroom to go with my mom, who has come by the house to pick me up and I double over in pain. Now seeing how I did not go into labor by myself with Abbie I wasn't sure what was going on. But I am pretty sure that labor doesn't start like this. So after not being able to stand and in so much pain I am crying
uncontrollably they get me into bed and call the doctor. During this time all I can say is "All I want to do is go to the movies". (We are big movie people and I am trying to get as many movies in as I can before this baby comes.) After a few hours of laying still and trying not to move because it hurts so bad the doctor says to come in to make sure we are not in labor. So hunched over off we go. Sure enough I am not in labor but Kate was sitting on a
nerve and we just needed to give it time for her to move. Well two days later and I woke up from a nap and she had moved. YEAH! I am still sore but at least I could get out of bed by myself and walk without help. But let me tell you after that experience I am really ready to get this child out. I will keep you posted when it happens. Keep your fingers crossed it is soon.
We are so proud to announce the birth of our second little girl, Katherine Elizabeth Hartmann. "Kate" She was born on September 17, 2008 at 6:08 am. 7 pounds 3 oz, 20 inches long After her much awaited arrival she came into the world very quickly. So quickly that the midwife didn't have a chance to get into the room. She is a delight just like her big sister and has been nothing but a joy. Abbie is adjusting great with the addition of Kate to our family; she loves giving her kisses and helping to rock her cradle. Besides a little bit of Jaundice, Kate is doing great with eating and sleeping well. More to come...
Thursday of last week Kyle, Abbie and I all went to the OB for another check up. In anticipation of another big baby we had Rachael (the mid-wife that delivered Abbie) strip my membranes. *Sorry if this is to much info for some of you. We then all trek home in hopes of little Kate's arrival. I could not get my walking outfit on soon enough. So at 5pm Thursday afternoon I left the house with my cell phone, i-pod and a bottle of water. I thought surely this long walk in the Florida heat would get things going. I walked every hill I could find in our neighborhood and blasted music by Beck, The Connells and Miles Davis. After a hour of this I marched home with some irregular contractions and a lot of sweat. Later that night Mom and my Aunt Barbara (who is in town to help with Abbie while we are at the hospital) came over for dinner. We were all so hopeful and even after dinner Kyle and I went for another walk. However, nothing happened. Well it is Monday morning and after 7 long walks, 50 laps in the pool and a full moon no Kate yet. I swear my children like to stay put and all the help in the world doesn't get them out of there. For all the wise tales, none of them WORK! I have tried: Primrose Oil, Raspberry Tea (4 times a Day), Sex, long walks, laps in the pool, Eggplant Parmesan, Foot Message, walking under the full moon, walking pulling Abbie in the Radio Flyer and many other things but nothing yet. I know Kate will not stay put forever but it sure feels that way now. I tell you I feel as though I might loose my mind waiting for her to come and my house can not get any cleaner or more organized. I think I am even going to start scrap booking to pass the time and as most of you know... I DON'T SCRAPBOOK. I will keep you posted as to Kate's arrival. Pray it's soon!
