Congratulations Midnight and Angel!!! I got the front updated! We're getting so many babies!
Angel - Melody is BEAUTIFUL! Congratulations!! I'm sorry you had a rough time towards the end. I can only imagine the pain.. it was bad enough for me and I went from 6-10 in less than 3 hours. I really do think it makes a difference how fast you're dilating.
It's still surreal to me to have baby at home with me. I feel like I should still be waiting with everyone else! It can happen so quick.
Thanks to everyone commenting on DS2! He's definitely a little heart breaker just like his brother! This board definitely has some of the cutest babies around!! I'm so happy to have a redhead! I don't expect it to change, but it's possible. I can't wait for him to have a full head of hair that I really expect to be curly like his brother's! I hope it grows as fast!
I know someone asked how DS1 was taking to DS2 and I don't think I said anything about it. I've attempted to submit replies so many times and have failed. I need to just make a word document.
Anyways, he's doing awesome! He hasn't been jealous of his baby brother at all. The only thing he has been jealous of so far is the baby items. He's mostly curious and the first day he was home he "helped" me burp him and change his diaper. He often runs over to see why baby is fussing or crying. If baby is in my lap and DS1 wants up or attention he generally just joins. He's wanted me to follow him a few times while I'm feeding, but hasn't thrown a tantrum over me not getting up. I know there will be tough times, but he's been so great so far! It does help that he has his 1 year old cousin here to play with, though. During the night is the hardest. Baby won't sleep by himself and I'm trying not to co-sleep. He does throughout the day, but not at night. I think his days and nights are flipped. I have co-slept, but for the most part I've avoided it because DH stays up at night with my brother so he takes DS2 for the most part and I've been able to get some sleep. I can get him to sleep on his own towards the end of the night.
When it comes to labor. I feel being in bed makes it so much worse. If you can get up and move around and find a position that is more comfortable. Do it. I mean, I did get to a point where I couldn't move through a contraction it was so intense, but that was pretty much time for me to push so I guess that's to be expected. The intense pain didn't last all that long, but it just felt like it was long. Most of my labor was very manageable! I am glad I didn't feel baby tear through me, though. It was nice having a clear mind to greet him with.
Lite - That would be super scary! I start to worry about DS1 if he goes to bed and doesn't wake up looking for me after a couple of hours! I would definitely think he was ill if he did that. I probably wouldn't be excited about having anything to do either.. especially that. I'm not big on those things!
Ana - That sounds rough, I couldn't imagine dealing with back problems while pregnant. My brother has some serious back problems and is being released from the military due to it and he's just miserable at times.
Kk - I'm glad baby is okay! That has to be a huge relief!
Pompy - That has to be a tough decision. Hopefully your scan helps you decide!
Jess - Glad he's head down! Hoping you get your home birth after all! The troublesome ones can be fun! DS1 definitely was one and he's taken me for an interesting journey.
I'd keep commenting on everything and I'm sorry if I missed something recent, but I really don't think anyone wants to see me publish a book!
AFM - We went to see my great grandma yesterday. It was rough seeing her like that. Hits harder when you have to face it. I just hope it isn't drawn out. I really don't want her to suffer. She's doing well considering, but she looks awful. She had a seizure so she's really banged up. I saw them transferring her and it made me mad because they were probably hurting her. Unless she wants to try to walk, they shouldn't do it. They have physical therapy out there today to evaluate her and change plans, so hoping they say no more walking. She had baby T in her lap for a short while. I'm so glad she got to meet him and happy for the two years DS1 was around, but it's hard seeing my only grandparent in my life leaving. She's been ready for awhile, but I wish it wasn't in such a way.
I also finally got my iron prescription. I shouldn't have put it off because I've been increasingly getting dizzy and lightheaded the last couple of days. Should start feeling better soon, I hope. Being out yesterday had me totally wiped out. I still feel really good overall.
My milk is also coming in really well and I have to pump because DS2 doesn't eat enough yet. I didn't have that problem with DS1. It increased about the same rate he increased his feedings. I basically drown DS2 sometimes!
Going to try to keep up better. Really hard with family being around and having baby!
I cannot believe that I created this little being. After 2 years TTC, I just cannot believe my rainbow is here. 
good luck all ladies that are close ️xx
got home and took my socks off and half the nail polish came off with them. 
