November 15, 2010

What's happening in my world....

If you have followed my blog from the beginning, then you know that I have never posted pictures of my kids, nor have I ever mentioned their names. I always felt this blog was my special outlet. Mine. A way to express myself and my stories. I also felt it was safer for their privacy to not include them in this part of my life.
Lately I find myself realizing that they are not only a huge part of my life but also becoming a huge part of this blog. I think a lot of you are genuinely interested in seeing pictures of them and hearing about my mommy stories. I mean come on, I have the word diaper bag in my blog title! How long can I really go without sharing them with you?!
So without further adieu, I would like to announce the birth of my daughter!

Labor was awful, but quick! I went on Cervital by 9:00pm. My water broke by 2:30am. I had my epidural by 4:00am, and was on Pitocin by 6:00am. By 10:45 I was 9cm and ready to soon be pushing. I actually got her out in 4 pushes! I really wanted to be done! I hadn't slept since the day before at 7:00am so I was beyond tired! The cord got wrapped around her neck and she wasn't breathing so they had to get her out very fast and I wasn't able to see her for the first 20 minutes she was alive. Talk about longest minutes of my life! I knew she was okay, but they went ahead and started taking foot prints and stats. I was laying there like hello?! I haven't seen her yet!!! Then she was in my arms and hasn't left them much since!! She is perfect! A great eater, great sleeper, and generally not too fussy. Yes, I am very lucky!! So far so good!



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My son loves her and gives her lots of hugs and kisses. He actually calls her NeNe and likes to be the one who puts the bottle in her mouth at every feeding! He's the little helper. I am beyond lucky to have 2 happy healthy children, and I know it!

22 comments:

Mimi said...

OMG....she is beautiful! Congratulations!

Alicia xoxxo said...

Oh my!!! She is precious!! Thank you for sharing pictures! Glad to know that you are doing well!!!! Congratulations!!!!!

Wendy said...

congratulations on your new little one! so glad your son is loving her - instead of asking to send her back (which I've heard before) - :) all my best and don't forget to rest -

melissa rose said...

I'm so glad you decided to share your little one with us! She is absolutely beautiful! congratulations! And welcome to the world Penny! :)

Balancing Lisa said...

Thanks ladies! I'm such a proud mommy!! ;)

Christy Sparks-Arrajj said...

She is adorable!!!! <3 Congrats Fergus Family!!!

Lara Paches said...

Congratulations, Lisa! She's a doll, and I love the name :) I am very happy for you and your family!

Lindsay Hosanna said...

She is so beautiful and perfect!! Love all you guys! Soooo beyond happy that your family is here safe and sound :) xo

Balancing Lisa said...

You guys are all too sweet! Thank you!

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FashionJazz said...

Shes gooorgeous omg love the pictures! Mwah xx

Megan // Honey We're Home said...

She is a REALLY beautiful baby! And you are looking great too my dear:)

Erica @ Acire Adventures said...

Congrats! She is beautiful and you look great! And I think we all like to hear about your little ones. Being a mom is such a big part of your life, so to have a blog without any sign of your kids just wouldn't make sense. :)

Cassi said...

Awwwww, that first photo! She is so gorgeous and photogenic (she obviously takes after her mommy)! I'm glad you decided to share photos :) And I LOVE her name too!

Erica @ Acire Adventures said...

By the way, I passed on a blog award to you, Lisa. It's called the Stylish Blogger Award, you were one of the first to come to my mind!

http://acireg.blogspot.com/2010/11/something-very-nice.html

Tiffany said...

So excited for you guys, she's is perfect!

3 boys 1 princess said...

awwww, too precious :)

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Celine said...

Congratulations, she's gorgeous!
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koosh @ candidkoosh said...

Congrats shes adorable and you look great. Also props on the name great pick.

Sassy Wife said...

She is beautiful! Congrats...I've missed way too much in my blog world lately. You look great lady. I love how you barely missed a beat with your blog.