Another Bump in the Road

Today we went to the doctor for Lincoln's check up and of course everything wasn't normal.  This has been an easy pregnancy and safe delivery, so something was going to happen.

I knew he looked a little "tan" and had a feeling he would have to be re-admitted to the hospital for jaundice.  I was right-we went through this with Avery (after three days in the ICU).  I know it's not that bad and he is going to be fine, but just going back into the hospital and leaving Avery and Mack was really hard. 

They didn't seem to mind too much, but we were just getting back into our routine... So today has been very emotional and exhausting.  Luckily (like stated before) our family was there to step in.  Mark took A and M to cousin Cohan's birthday party and my friend Celine came and sat with me all day at the hospital.  This was healthy for everyone-we all got to socialize outside of the house!  Thank you from everything Mark and I have to you all!

Now Mark is back and the evening has come.  This will mean a night of no sleep and no holding our newest baby!  This is what we have to look at:

Ugg tomorrow can't come fast enough-if we get to come home tomorrow!

What a Day...

I know I am not the only mom who has bad days-today was one of those days.  I think my pregnancy is starting to sink into my body and I don't have the energy like I did before.  With a 2 year old that doesn't want to take her naps (and who used to be the BEST sleeper) I felt like I was going to go crazy. 

Does anyone have a child who purposely gets themselves so upset they throw up?  Avery gets so worked up and doesn't want to sleep that she will begin gagging and throw up all over her bed, blanket (tis) and pillow.  This leads to a bath followed by NO NAP!  Before I was pregnant this would have been fine because she has gotten to the point where she is fine without one (not the best, but not bad).  Now I depend on that time to clean up the house, finish laundry or to just rest.  Today she did it and I got so mad at her.

After the bath I took her downstairs and started cleaning-as I look back she is using one of her toys to help me clean and trying to help me.  I almost started to cry it was so cute!  I got a little on video, but it was too late.  I then took some time to just sit down and talk with her (and my mom who made me realize I need to take advantage of these little times).  She was so stinkin cute and cuddly!

There were no hesitations or delays in going to bed tonight and I am exhausted because Mark worked until 6:30 tonight and then went to a concert (which I got him the tickets for his birthday),  I want to make sure he has fun tonight because we all need breaks, so I am trying not to complain.

It may have been one of those days that could have been better, but it takes those days to really step back and think of them ALL as blessings.  Still it does feel better to vent a little...