Alright.  Well, I am pretty delirious.  This blog may seem really random, but I wanted to get something out there!

Welcome to the world Jordyn Marie Quist!  8# 2 ounces, 21" long!My biggest baby yet!  2 pounds MORE than Laney!

We had a really hard time with the middle name.  Finally, at midnight, we decided.  In honor of my Mom, sister Katie, Jacob's Grandma, and the most important person.....ME!  (Not really, but eh, I'll just pretend!)

I'll share a quick version of the birth, just because I always LOVE hearing people talk about their birth story.

After MANY failed hopes of going any earlier, my OB took pity on me, and allowed me to be induced at 39 weeks.  I was miserable.  If I had to go one more week being pregnant, I think I would have cut her out myself!

So, On January 15, I called at 4 a.m. to make sure they had room.  Sure did!  I had to arrive at 5 to get the prep going.  I was so thankful God had allowed it to be this way!  They once again had a hard time getting my IV started.  3 pokes and one huge bruise later, they were in!  Let the Pitocin begin!  Well, they started it, but I noticed 2 hours later, that they had never added the line to my fluids!  Ha!  I guess all those hours at clinic paid off, since I was being nosey and looking at my IV line!  So, really at 9 a.m., they started things!  I asked them not to break my water until I got my epidural.  Mostly because I am a chicken and I made it to an 8 with Ike and Gabs.  Not trying.  And I KNEW I never wanted to feel that pain AGAIN!  It was so weird getting my epidural relaxed  and not in between contractions!  They broke my water, and I thought for sure that she would come quick since I was already dilated to a 5.

Nope.

Laid back chicka did not want to come out.

After sitting around for almost 10 hours, around 7 p.m., I was ready to push.

I am not exactly sure, but I think it was 45 minutes of that fun stuff....

Jordyn was born at 7:48 p.m.

And I could not be more thankful!  I was no longer pregnant.

Although it took me 15 hours to feel my left leg again, I was so happy to be able to breath!!!!  I could bend!  I could wash my feet!  Relief!

As with most 4th children, I really do not have a lot of pictures, but I will share with you what I have!

 

 The hair!  Oh the hair!  I think I have called her Gabby more than I have Jordyn!

I thought of all my kids, Laney would do the best.  And that I would have to watch Gabby the most with the baby.  But, alas, I am wrong.  Laney has been having a REALLY hard time with the adjustment.  Ike and Gabs can't get enough of Jordyn!  I know everything will eventually go back to normal.  But Laney has been very challenging to say the least!

 This boy LOVES his sister

 My friend EB made me this BEAUTIFUL rainbow bow.  I can't get enough of it!

She's here!  I thought I would just HATE having a newborn again, but I find that I am REALLY enjoying it.  For now.

I have so many things to say.  Like why did it take me to my fourth kid to give my kid formula until my milk came in?  I got to just enjoy her AND get a little sleep.  Instead of "cluster feeding" all day and night while PRAYING my milk would come in faster!

Or instead of taking a nap when help is here, cleaning my house!  Why did I do that?!!?!?

Needless to say, I have learned a lot.  Mostly that I don't know much.  But at least TRYING to relax a bit.  And allowing people to help me.

Thank you all that have helped with EVERYTHING along the way!  Time, diapers, infant carriers, nursing bras!  I feel so overwhelmed by the love from you all!  Thank you.  SO MUCH!

And now, I must bid you ado. Everyone is asleep, and now I as well!

Adios!

The time is currently 2 a.m.  I can't sleep.  I can't get comfortable, so I blog.

 

I have had pictures uploaded for a couple days now.  But I kept hoping and praying I would be "too busy" to get to this post.  But alas, I am not.

So, on to recent happenings.

I hate the holiday let down.  My kids keep asking when the next Christmas party is, but to their dismay, there is no more.

With this let down, and being 9 months pregnant, I have been trying to do fun things.  Moving around has been tough, and I have been in a lot of pain.  This limits a lot of activities.  But, we have been able to keep moving!

Going outside to get freezing cold, and coming in to drink hot chocolate is always a classic hit!

We also had our first milestone in our home with Laney losing her first tooth!

She has since lost another one.  Two baby teeth down!  We are working on her quitting sucking her fingers, and trying to rip any other teeth out.  This whole "cash" thing has her motivated!

With the nudge of one of my favorite people, Stacy, I DID take recent pictures of my belly.  One even showing some skin.  She said she never took one, and regrets it.  I have debated whether to share it on here or not.  I know that I LOVE seeing other peoples' bellies.  So, I decided to share with you all my big 'ol belly.  Skin and all!

This was me.  37 weeks.  Total weight gain, 40 pounds.  I totally share this with you because I always LOVE comparing notes, and pictures.  And really. I am not ashamed of it.  The "baby fat" will be coming off, and staying off.  Forever.

With my "moms" having mercy on my soul, they have been taking turns helping me with my kids.  Cleaning, babysitting, and getting the tornadoes outside. I know that people can do it without their family, (Stacey, you are my hero!), but I am thankful I don't have to try!  I seriously HATE being so needy, but am thankful for the rescue that has come!

 

 One day was snowman day, and I got to stay inside and take a nap!

I keep reminding myself to try and cherish things like this.  I am trying.  With lots of prayer and grace from my King, I will continue to pray for a good attitude.  I practice gratitude as much as I can.  I know I won't be pregnant forever.  And pictures like these, although I had nothing to do with it, make my heart happy.

In Ike news:

 

He REALLY has been doing AMAZING!  I still do not get tired of hearing him ask for something to eat!  He is wild.  Insane.  Completely normal if you ask me!  For this, my heart sings.  I love that I am counting months now, instead of years of treatment!  Thank you all who have followed me on this journey and have been praying for me!  I KNOW that without this support, my family and I would be in ruins.  Your prayers have saved my life. Thank you.  I really mean it.

 

And the next blog will be introducing to you the newest member of the Quist clan!  Whenever she decides to show up!

 

Adios!