My Love Story ❤️

My love story

I would like to begin with how this wonderful new world all started for me.  I met the love of my life Daniel Lee jr. Back in November 2007 when I started a job at the same place he worked.   It was love at first sight, a bit cliche however very true.  I literally fell head over heels.  

We exchanged numbers and began seeing one another by January of 2008.  Daniel was quick to let me know he wasn't able to have children.  So by 2011 after being together for 3 years, we talked about kids, but the reality of actually having them was nowhere in sight. It saddened both of us, but somehow we managed to accept the fact.  Daniel wanted a son, and I was more than willing to give him one. 

Tragedy and A Gift From Above

September 2012, Daniels mother lost her life due to a tragic accident.  

New Years Day 2013, was the first day of my last period.  Daniel and I became concerned that maybe something was seriously wrong with me.  After a few weeks of no period, we decided I better get a pregnancy test...or four.  We just thought, "there's no way!" Lo and behold, there is always a way.  All four tests were positive.  We still couldn't believe it, so I scheduled an appointment to be "officially" tested, and sure enough we were pregnant. Five weeks along already. 

We were in such blissful shock, as the weeks rolled by we finally settled upon the fact that we were going to be parents!  Daniel and I also decided that there's no other explanation for this miracle other than it had to be a gift from above, a gift from his sweet mother.  She was taken from us exactly one year ago, and in exchange a beautiful baby boy. Just what Daniel had always longed for.  

The Journey Begins

Daniel and I begin preparing for this new life we are about to embark upon.  

My due date is October 8, 2013.  We're ready and begin counting down weeks.  This pregnancy was different from my two previous ones with my daughter and son.  My skin broke out horribly  due to hormones, I became hot all the time, and let's not forget good 'ol morning sickness which I had my entire pregnancy.  Let me say that for me, Zofran was a lifesaver for that.   

As the weeks fly by, my belly grew so big.  Nearing my due date, sleeping and any physical activity was challenging for me.  I wanted my baby boy here, I was more than ready just like Daniel and the rest of the family.  The excitement of a new baby had everyone getting impatient for Daniel Lee's arrival.  

Daniel's Birthday - it's Time!

The morning of September 25th, I awoke at 6:00 a.m. to start my normal routine of getting the kids ready for their school day.  First off, I went to use the bathroom and discovered some blood in my underwear.  At first I panicked, I literally paced in circles in my bathroom.    Once I realized what was happening, I decided to carry on with my morning until my 38 week checkup appointment at 10:45 a.m.  I drove the kids to school while I was in the first stages of labor.  By the time Daniel and I arrived at the doctors office, I had began hard labor.  I get checked in, and while waiting on the doctor I was timing my contractions.  

They came fast, hard and regular. This was it, it was really happening!  Our baby boy was finally going to make his big debut.  The doc walks in and I tell her how I'm in labor.  Maybe she thinks I don't really know what I'm talking about, but in between contractions she manages to check my cervix.  I'm at a 4, and quickly progressing.  But nobody knew exactly how fast things were going to go from here.  The doc admits me into labor and delivery, and by 1:55 pm, my water breaks and before I knew it I'm in my room getting prepped for my epidural as my contractions are so painful I'm pretty much screaming and crying at this point.  

Finally, the epidural kicks in and I'm well on my way.  Daniel was such a good coach, offering his hand during my contractions.  He hated to see me in such pain, however I was able to smile and talk until the doc says, "ok let's check you.........I think we can push now!"  I couldn't believe it, things had went so fast.  Three hard pushes later and our little miracle was born.  The rush of emotions distracted me from how serious things were.  I hemmoraged and lost 750 mL of blood, twice the normal amount lost for a normal delivery.  The doc gets the bleeding under control, and life as we know it has changed forever.  This tiny life squealing on my chest, it was love at first sight. Again.  Daniel jr. stole my heart 6 years ago, and now Daniel Lee III.  

Life at home with Daniel Lee

As with any newborn, Daniel eats, sleeps, poops and cries and I couldn't be happier.   He nurses well, and has gained back five ounces since leaving the hospital six days ago.  His checkup yesterday went very well.  I love being a new mommy again, I get to experience all the rewards of motherhood again.  I haven't left my bedroom much in the past six days, feeding Daniel around the clock, changing dirty diapers, and watching this little angel sleep. I'm enjoying every minute of it, as I've written this post throughout today while nursing or holding my new bundle of joy.