Evening

We're surviving.

And beyond exhausted.

Daddy and Jeremiah have finally made friends...this is at least giving me a bit of day time sleep.   Wow its going to be intresting when daddy goes back to work.

All of the kids are "needy".    Mommy started crying twice today trying to meet everybody's needs and milk her achey sore body.

Milk would probably be a poor choice of words.    Cause of course my milk has come in today.   And that hurts too.

*whine*  LOL

Jeremiah is doing well nursing.  And the reflux is settling down a bit, not nearly as scarey today.     I've never made it through my milk coming in with so little stress....may it continue to be that way.

Tomorrow he has a quick healthy check-up.   Dr. W. will be seeing him.   It will be intresting to see where his weight is.

The kids are all responding differently to baby brother.  Samuel is the most hesitant.  And didn't enter my bedroom until about 5 o'clock tonight without a direct invitation/command.    That's typical of his personality though.   Mari has become daddy's leach.    Or puppy dog tail.   Rainee has become mine.   Kaylin and Zeria are adjusting much easier.

Although Zeria thinks she should be able to do everything for Miah and he's just too big for her to do so.   So we've had to break her heart a couple times and tell her no you can't carry him.  etc.   She'll survive...her heart gets broken easily. 

My back has been spasaming due to falling asleep in bad positions.  Will be more careful now....

And am going to go buy some more pillows for propping myself while nursing.   Or send Rob as the case may be...

All in all we can do this.  If I take exactly one minute at a time. 

Thanks for the congratulations.  After 9 months of worry over the outcome its remarkable how well things are going. 

 

 

Its a boy!  Born Tuesday night 11:14 pm.   I went into be induced at 1 pm...about 6 hours later then originally planned.

My midwife checked my cervix about 2:15 to decide how we were going to induce and my water ruptured on her.  *snicker*

That settled the options and we went with the pit.

The pit was put in at 3:00 and labor started about 6:15.     So math wise I was in "real" labor for 5 hours.  

Pushing wise????

9 minutes.

Yup 9.

I know its disgusting.

What did I push out????

A 10 pound 15 ounce baby boy.

Lets all groan together k?????

Man I am so glad I did not wait until he was 2 weeks overdue.  ROFL  Although 1 more ounce and I could brag about an 11 pounder...

My o.b. refers to Jeremiah as an 11 pounder.   Snigger.  

He's healthy, and we're recovering.  I got home this morning slept, and then went to my moms house for Thanksgiving.    I laid on the recliner chair and was served.  *grin*

We came home about 4:30-5:00 and I grabbed a couple more hours of sleep.

I only drug myself out of bed long enough to tell all of you wondering/worrying and I'm headed back to bed.

I am going to stay there until Rob has to go to work next Wednesday night.  LOL

I have only a week to recover.

But tis okay.

Cause I didn't hemoraghe.

I didn't tear.  (One count em one whole stitch)

And my bleeding is already to a bear minimum.

Easiest delivery I've had.

And yes God was definitely a miracle worker.  

And I'm still in shock that things went so well.

Oh inches??  He's 24 inches long.  

Yup OUCH!

He had a hard time nursing yesterday, but seems to be figuring it out now.

He's struggling with some reflux issues in which he rather struggles to breathe.   But as soon as we sit him up and pat him it straightens out.  We'll be watching him closely.    As he *is* Rainee's brother.

The pediatrician is being very thorough and watching him very closely.  My lovely and favorite Dr. W has been superb.  And told me I had every right to be anxious.  And no matter what question big or small I had this weekend he was on call all weekend and I was to call him.  *grin*

We will take Miah in Saturday and if the reflux thing has continued will discuss it then.   If it gets worse we'll call sooner.  

        

And there he is....all of 5 minutes old.    For all of his size he really is not fat.  Rainee was fat.  LOL   He's just Built...like a tank. 

              

And there he is this morning ready to go home.

I'll be back.....eventually. 

 

And I sneak online to announce to the world in general.

All contractions stopped at 9 o'clock last night.

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The baby just likes being inside me.  *growls*

So I'll head to church like a good little Christian and listen to 50 jokes about "Your still here."

They will NOT be funny.

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Oh well, Friday isn't that far away if this baby is determined to do things the hard way.    Which quite frankly we are rather figuring it is.   

I'm beginning to think the little old lady was right.   And baby's outdoor plumbing IS hung up on something.    Can I chop it off?   Then it wouldn't be hung up.

Of course when I told DH that story he started moaning for his theoretical son.  ROFL

So Jeremiah, or Emily, or non-name will you PLLLLLLLLLLLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE come out?

 

Good morning

Well it *almost* happened last night.   If howling while sitting on the toilet is any indication.   And crying, and rocking, and moaning.  Ya'll get the picture.    But alas today I just feel like I've been doing sit-ups all night.   Well it wasn't sit-ups it was pelvic tilts.  *sigh*

I feel like crap.  Yup.   Something run over by steam truck.  

Oh well.  

Yesterday was a GOOD day.   We had a lot of fun burning.  And got a lot of junk cleaned up.   My ginger snaps are being appreciated by all.   And Rob is addicted to them.  *snicker* 

So if I can shake the pain we will probably go again today.   

Wanta see a couple pictures??   This one is my favorite.   Rainee was just so delighted with daddy, and Kaylin wasn't far behind. 

                    

I edited it a bit last night.  And was delighted with the result.   The smiles on this are just so candid, and so much fun. 

            

This is also a very candid shot.   The kids decided it was snack time and each went and got a apple from the apple tree.   They then lined up and sat on the wee-log and watched us get the fire going.

                     

My kids are very eager for snow.   So the heavy frost yesterday morning was *almost* as good.   They thought that it should work like snow.  They did actually get the sleds to slide a bit.......but only if somebody pushed them.... *snicker*

Silly kids.

So onward we move.

There's a gingerbread tea this afternoon at our church.  Tea and then everybody builds gingerbread houses.   I haven't decided if I'm going or not.   I wish the mild contractions I'm having right now would go back to being what they were at 2:30 am when Rob called the midwife in a panic.  *snicker*

*sigh*

Prayers are always appreciated. 

And please come peak at my pictures I'm quite delighted with them.   Something to smile about.

Yup I'm still here.

I feel obliged to log on every day and say that.  Or everyone will assume this baby came out.

I keep telling you guys I'm ALWAYS gonna be pregnant.  *sniggers*

Its a gorgeous and freezing cold day today.   And we are going to go out and do some burning.   All the kids are bundled up in snow suits/coats/hats.    And exploring the ice in the puddles.    

We have some old wood from a nasty old shed that we had kept thinking we would use as kindling.    Well as we haven't had a wood stove in two years we'd rather like to reclaim the space its in.    And clear out under neath the trees that our kids tree fort will go.  (some day)

Oh I keep forgetting to blog this.  I met this cute little old lady at the restaurant on Wednesday.   She asked when I was due etc.   And when I said this was the first time I was late she asked what I'd had before.  I said both girls.   She smiled and said.  "Ahhh, that's the problem his outdoor plumbing is hung up somewhere."

Cackles madly.

It could well be.  Sounds more plausible then anything else I've heard. 

So the *plan*   If the baby isn't here by Tuesday which will be 41 weeks.  I will go have a nst (non-stress-test)   Provided everything is fine we will continue to wait.     If the baby still hasn't come by Friday, then we will go in and induce the baby.   This is my choice.   I could wait until the Tuesday after.    I somehow don't see that happening. 

I would like my body back...even if a bit battered and sore.   I'd like to start recovering and taking my life back.   And I'd like to snuggle a newborn who isn't smooshing all the nerves down by my hips. 

I'm currently dialated a generous 1 centimeter.    The midwife says almost two but "I'm feeling stingy."    And I basically haven't had contractions in a week.   (go figure)

She really stripped my membranes again last night.    And nothing happened.    Although she almost broke my water (accidentally)   "Not that you'ld mind."  she said with a grin on her face.  (I wouldn't have )

So we wait.

and wait

and wait.

But at least I'm sane again today.   Haven't the weepys or the screamys.   And have a gorgeous sunny day.  

 

And true comfort food.

I'm not nesting oh no I'm not.     (sarcasm oozes)   But I *am* going to go make my grandma's gingersnaps tanky very much!!!!    And cherish the memories that come with them.    

One year for Christmas when I was ummm 14?   She made each child/grandchild in her family 4 or 5 dozens of these as our Christmas present.  I shudder to think how much time that took her.

The note at the end of this was written by my grandma.     Definitely a nostalgia kind of day.

Ginger Snaps

 

2 cups lard

2 cups molasses

4 cups sugar        

melt together

 

4 eggs beaten & added when cool

11 cups flour

4T ginger

2 tsp soda

2 tsp salt

 

I think the recipe is from my grandmother Breithaupt who made a barrel at a time as they keep so well.  It is the recipe we always used at home.  Catherine Breithaupt Bower

***EDIT***   I was slightly asleep when I wrote down the basic cream sauce from my head.     That would be one part flour,  butter/margarine and two parts cream/milk.  rather forgot the butter the first time.  *snicker*   I've just done it from my head way way too often. 

I'm typing out the recipes of my grandmas that I want to keep.   These fascinated me.

Its a good thing I've been making the basic cream sauce since I was Zeria's age....

As she doesn't give the recipe for it.  ROFL.

And I only knew how to make the cheeze sauce out of all of these.   So I'll share, and now I'll have to experiment.  

The basic cream sauce btw is 2 parts cream or milk to 1 part flour and 1 part butter/margarine.   salt and pepper to taste.     As I recall.   Of course when I called my grandma to get this information one day when my mom was out of town  it took me quite awhile to figure out what 1 part by 2 meant.   I was only 14 at the time..........Its amazing how important food becomes to memory.

And my favorite recipe with the basic cream sauce????   Creamed eggs!  Basic sauce mixed with 12 boiled/sliced eggs.   Served over toast.   Now I'm hungry!!!!!!

Use two cups basic cream sauce.  

 

Caraway sauce;

Simmer 5 minutes 1 or 2 TBsp caraway seeds & 3 tbsp ground parsley.  Serve over steamed cabbage or saurkraut with spareribs, pork or ham

 

Cheese sauce.

Remove basic sauce from heat add 1 ½ cups nippy cheeze 3 minutes before serving.   Serve over broccoli, cauli, spinach or other vegetables or add dill seeds & serve over steamed or broiled fish.

 

Dill sauce;

Cook in sauce 1 5o 3 tsp crushed dill seeds.   Serve with fish, lamb, veal, eggs or spuds

 

Egg sauce;

Add 1 ½ tsp worchestershire ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 to 4 eggs

 

Hot tartar sauce;

 

Heat 2/3 cup medium cream sauce;  add 1/3 cup mayonaise 2 tbsp each ground parsley & lemon juice ½ cup chopped pickles;  1 grated onion tsp dry or prepared mustard.    With fish or seafood

 

Celery sauce;

Simmer 5 minutes in basic sauce 1 ½ cups finely chopped celery or t tsp celery add 4 tbsp ground parsley serve with fish, eggs, liver  or heart.

 

Olive sauce;

½ cup ripe or stuffed olives to sauce salt to taste.

 

Sauce delicious;

 

1 grated onion just before serving, beat in 2 egg yolks 2 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp parmeasean cheeze.

Tomato sauce

Saute lightly in bacon drippings, 1 or 2 chopped onions; 1 minced clove garlic 1 chopped stalk celery with leaves; 1 green pepper;  1 finely diced carrot.  Stir well & add 2 cups tomato puree or drained & chopped canned tomatoes; 1 tsp salt; pinch of basil or oregno 1 tsp molasses; ¼ to ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns.  Cook ten minutes.  Add 2 tbsp ground parsley. 

 

Onion Sauce;

2 cups ground onions generous dash cayenne, cook onions in sauce only 5 minutes.

 

Piquant sauce;

Saute 3 chopped onions 1 minced clove garlic, 2 finely diced carrots, make basic sauce using same utensil add pinch thyme, dash nutmeg; just before serving add 4 tbsp ground parsley ¼ cup lemon juice.    Dellicious—serve with fish, lamb, heart, liver, tongue, veal, rice, spinach or any greens.   

 

Yup,  I'm still here.   Nope the baby isn't.

Next subject

Bills?   Nah that ones just too dang depressing.   The bills are starting to pour in from Rob's broken leg.   *gah*   Need a puking icon here.

Nevermind the baby bills that *will* be coming.    Why do they always come just before Christmas.   And why didn't I buy Rob's Christmas present two months ago when I had money?

*sigh*

Next positive conversation.  *snicker*

Housework is staying caught up.   Laundry is caught up.   Its all rather scarey.    

Zeria came home from Awana in a MAJOR bad mood.   She's been informed if she repeats the scenario again Awana will be cancelled.  Hitting both siblings in less then five minutes after walking in the door is unacceptable.   Especially as one of them was bringing her snack to her. 

Why was she mad?   Because she didn't get to say as many sections as she thought she should have.

Oh there's a good reason.   (sarcasm oooooozes)

Other then that...I'm just waiiiiiiting.

Come out baby Come out!

Oh my talk about close calls...

In the frazzled mommy department.

It occured to me that Rainee who was less then two feet from me was being too quiet.

I turned just as she was putting scissors up to her head to make the first cut of her hair.

No! No! No!

Hair saved.  Mommy happy.  Baby sad.

PHEW!   

And I'm here.  still.  evil grin.

I've decided I will always be pregnant, and soon this baby will way 25 pounds.

I went to a HomeWare Party.  Never heard of them?  Neither had I.  Housestuff (spendy) Stinky candles (I'm not into smells)   And picture frames.  Was able to find a cool dinner bell which we'll hang outside our door. 

And one major total selfish splurge.    I don't buy $$ splurges.  Oh I'll spend $5-10 on craft stuff.  But not "real" splurges.   I *gasp*  spent $50 last night on something I absolutely do NOT need.   Apparently I had no sales resistance.

I told Kayte that it was my I'm officially overdue at midnight splurge. 

*shrugs*  Its done and overwith now.  LOL

And Rob says I can still run away....so I probably should do that soon.  Gotta get some shellac for my "crafty" project I did.   And am hoping to work on some more......

I'll have to take pictures when they are done.  I made little dough figure faces of each of my kids.  They turned out very cute.