Daddy and his girls.

The best daddy in the world with this little bear and monkey.

My little girls

Raegan Lee Herron 23 months old and my little bear.

Nolyn Lee Herron One month old today and my little monkey.

Big and Lil Sis

Am I really a mother of two little girls! Nolyn Lee Herron was born at 2:18pm on Monday May 24th 2010. She was 7lbs 14oz and 20 inches long. It was a wonderful labor and intense delivery (to say the least). The only thing to say is more power to the women who opt for a natural birth. My epidural did not work, and by the time the nursed believe me, yep it was too late and all natural it would be. WOW! I have never experienced such a crazy, intense time ever! Thank goodness I went from 7cm, to complete, to pushing, to Nolyn's arrival all within about 10 minutes. I maybe pushed 3 or 4 times. It was as Chris puts it, just like a movie scene. Nurse leaves to get doctor who is in middle of csection, I am now crowning and there is nobody in the room. He runs into the hallway yelling for help. The doctor made it in time, but only had enough time to put on gloves, no gown, or mask. Too funny. But she is here, and healthy and wonderful. Now time to begin our life as a family of 4. OH ME OH MY!

External Cephalic Version

What might be a the last family photo of 3?!?!
38 weeks 2 days. Morning of ECV

So yesterday Chris and I went into Norwalk Hospital around 11am for the attempted Flip of Baby Deuce. The chances of success are actually not great. About 58% to most recent studies. My doctors were not even sure if they would attempt the ECV for me because of my high risk pregnancy and complications from my blood clotting disorder. But Praise God they did, and we successful. Deuce is no longer breech but in the head down "ready position." It was a little uncomfortable and a lot of pressure, but overall not nearly the pain I had thought it would be. It also took less then 30 seconds probably to actually flip the baby. me and baby had to be monitored about an hour before and afterwards to make sure we were okay, but the actually flipping took no time at all. It makes it seem a little like it never happened. I have to attempt yesterday, and still today I am struggling with not freaking out that Deuce will turn back heads up. My doctor didn't give any actual numbers but according to my Internet research only about 4% turn back, but for some reason I can't shake the thought in my mind. So I am continuing to say my prayers that s/he stays down and we have a baby here soon. I am set for an induction on Monday the 24th, so just about 4 days from now. But baby can come anytime s/he wants! I am ready!

Me and my little bear.

I am uploading these pictures of me and my first little baby girl! She is almost 21 and half months old! I can't believe she will be turning 2 in July. I want to cherish these last few weeks here before baby deuce is born knowing this is my last time with her as my only child. I fear (like most moms having a second child I think) on how I am going to love a second one as much as I love Raegan. And how I want to be fair to each child and give them the love and attention they both will need and deserve. I think Raegan is going to be such a good big sister, but I also know it is going to change her world forever. I get a little sad sometimes thinking that when we have this one, I am some how taking away some of her "babyness" and forcing her to grow up. Or maybe this is just all pregnancy hormones acting up.

On updates for Raegan...she has gotten 4 teeth in the past month, so it has been crazy to say the least. She has 3 new molars and one new lower front right tooth. She is still way "behind" the norm but catching up quickly. She also has an allergen induced asthmatic bronchitis. She was coughing for several weeks, but had no fever and no other sick symptoms, but I took her to the doctor and never expected to hear my little girl was so sick. She is on 2 inhaler medications and will be rechecked next week. She is still a little go getter and full of energy. With the nice weather she spends as much time outside as she can. Her two favorite outdoor activities are playing in the sandbox and ....collecting rocks. Yep she collects rocks passes them out to us...or piles them up.....and then usually returns them to various spots in the yard. Too funny. She enjoys coloring and is starting to get the idea that we only color on paper....thank goodness crayons wash off easily. She also loves doing anything mommy and daddy too, and helping us with cooking, cleaning, and putting things away. She is also very into her baby dolls and playing pretend mommy with them. She has started taking them with her everywhere we go, the gym, the store, on walks, to bath, you name it and baby comes along. I hope she is this excited when Deuce arrives.

Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the spring weather!

Another 4d picture

I loved this one from the scan as it shows deuce yawning. How cute is that!

Deuce 4d scan at 35 weeks

So Chris and I went this morning to see a 4d ultrasound scan of baby deuce. We were fortunate with our pregnancy with Raegan to have an OB office that did the scans there for you. For this pregnancy our office does not offer this but Chris and I really wanted this memory for our second child so we went this morning and spent a half hour just watching our little deuce in 4d. It was so amazing and felt so wonderful to do something special for this second child. We think it looks like a boy...but what do we know, we thought Raegan looked like a boy! We also think he/she looks like Raegan did at her 4d scans so who knows. Deuce was so active and was a little camera shy. He/She was moving around and trying to get his/her hands in their mouth. Deuce was yawning and rubbing his/her eyes and it was so awesome to see. So her is two of the photos and I love to be able to share it with you all! God is Great!

34 weeks

34 week checkup today...and me and baby deuce are doing good. Heartbeat was 140bpm and estimated weight was 4lbs 8oz. The only snafu at this point is deuce is still in a frank breech postition. After this point it becomes less and less likely for him/her to turn head down. I will continue to pray in the next 5 weeks he/she listens to me and moves down. Time will tell, but I am definitely freaked out about the idea of a csection. AHHHH

Ray and Jessica Fischer's Wedding

Rehearsal Dinner

Ray and Chris at the Rehearsal. What 2 good looking guys!

Laura and the gorgeous bride Jessica.

Chris the best man, and me...the loving wife!

Florida for David and Katie's wedding. April 3, 2010

Here is mommy and Raegan poolside in Sarasota, FL. We headed there for David and Katies wedding. Chris was a groomsmen and Raegan the flower girl. We had fun playing in the pool and were so thankful to have Nana and Papa come too so we had help with Raegan. She is a water baby for sure! And just to note I am 32 weeks pregnant here and being very brave letting it all hang out!

My little girl Raegan loves sunglasses and bows, and shoes, and being a girl, but will throw mud and play in the dirt at the same time! Love it. This was the rehearsal night and she was so adorable. Raegan is about 20 months old and growing into a little girl each and every day.

My gorgeous flower girl. She didn't quite make it down the aisle but nonetheless the most amazing flower girl for 20 months ever! She looked good and had fun!

So hard to get family photos these days. But I made sure we had at least one of us the night of the wedding. Chris looked so good and when I look at this photo now I can't believe we only have a couple weeks left before we are a family of 4.

My favorite photo from that weekend. Not often me and Rae smile at the same time! Love the sun and my southern baby girl!

Palm Sunday and Gma comes to visit

Mommy and Raegan getting ready for Palm Sunday Church Service

Raegan saying Cheese for the camera!

Grandma and Raegan ready for church

Chris and Laura.....on our way to a family of 4 in just 8 weeks now. Oh my!

March 19th Update

Still never sure why I put these out there except maybe for me to look back at and laugh. But here is my almost 30 week belly. I am definitely carrying diferently then I did with Raegan. I am much rounder if that makes any sense. In some ways I look at how big again and think wow I have so much more time I am going to be huge (you definitely forget how big you are at the end). I also think wow only 8 weeks to go (before induction since I won't go on my own and the doctors won't let me go past 39 weeks). ONLY 8 weeks!
Chris (aka Daddy) and his precious lil bear. Raegan is 20 months old and a ball of energy. Now that the weather is getting "warm" (for the north that means in the upper 50s) we have been outside as much as possible. Raegan likes to gather like items. Mostly rocks. She will find as many as she can and pile them up. It is too cute.

Nana came to visit while Chris was out of town. How nice to have family come and give me some extra hands to help out with Raegan. Much harder bending over these days! Nana, Raegan and I did some shopping with daddy gone and ordered Deuces' crib and dresser and thanks to Nana for the new moses basket! Love it!

Raegan is 19 and half months old...Duece is coming in 3 months.

Mommy and my precious little bear. I can't believe she is almost 20 months old. And crazier yet is that Deuce is due here in less then 3 months! Oh me oh my!
How cute is she! She is so verbal these days. If she is awake she is talking. She still only has 4 teeth, but that's okay. All in time I guess. Raegan weighs 22lbs (wow big girl ; 0 ) Her favorite time is Tuesday morning music class with her buddies Brayden, Madeline, and Avery. She is very Miss Independent and is loving playing big sister with her baby dolls. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. I love her so much!

Valentines Day

Making heart cookies with mommy and daddy.
Well, really I ate the cookies and frosting while they made cookies.

Eating my Godiva chocolate covered strawberry from daddy

Daddy gave Raegan her own flowers. She was so happy and loves having them in her room now.

My beautiful bear!

She is almost 18 months old and I can't believe how time has fllown by. She has a BIG personality and will let you exactly what she she wants. And she usually wants it NOW. Love my little girl! Raegan Lee