My boyfriends sister gave birth to a baby boy today at 6:30pm. He is premature and weighs 2 pounds. He was ready to make his appearance into this world. I will continue to pray for his growth and strength as the days go by.
Welcome into the world baby Marquell Jontell Dixon and also welcome to motherhood Markisha. This is such a blessing
3.26.2013
3.25.2013
Weekend Recap
1. We went to the mall and got the kids some shoes and clothes 2. Malans friends came over and we made a egg and cheese salad, we also made some rice crispy cakes. They had so much fun making everything and even better eating them. 3. Malan decided to give herself a makeover 4. Japan got her hair done (not like it doesn't have to get done every other day) 5. Baby Marlan is getting better at holding his bottle 6. Caught up on Spartacus and cried.
P.s I'm trying out the new blogger app on android. Its pretty convenient if you want to post while your not around a computer :)
P.s I'm trying out the new blogger app on android. Its pretty convenient if you want to post while your not around a computer :)
3.21.2013
3.20.2013
Baby Marlan: 4 Months
weight: 16 Pounds 7 oz
Height: 25 1/2 inches
Head circumference: 42 1/2 cm
Lets Go Back... Very Long Post
This is so long overdue, I still wanted to get it done though. After this I can finally keep up month to month.
The Beginning - November
My due date was 11/11/12, but you had other plans. You didn't want to come so they scheduled me for an induction on 11/19/12 at 7:15am. Me and your daddy left for the hospital, we checked in then went to our room. When we got settled in they put me on a drip for the GBS that I had and boy did that sting. The nurse was nice enough to help ease the pain by adding another drip to it wouldn't sting as much.
The doctor came in the room at 9:15am and I was 4cm dilated, 50% effaced and -2. The doctor said she would be back in later on to break my water because she wanted to give the penicillin time to kick in. The doctor came back at 10:40am and broke my water, I was still dilated 4cm, nothing changed. Again I was checked at 12:35pm and I was now 5cm dilated. At 4:25pm I was 7cm dilated and still -2. Mind you during this time the contractions were a lot stronger and more consistent. I sat on the ball for a while, walked around the room, got in the tub then went to lay back down. I was just trying to do anything I could to really hurry this natural labor on. I think I was a little in denial because with Malan it was quick and easy so I thought it would be the same again - very wrong.
Born on 11/19/12 at 7:24pm, weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces, length 19 3/4 inches
Your very first "bath". You really liked it, you were so relaxed and quiet
Looking just like Malan when she was born and laying on daddy
Getting big already Baby Marlans belly button fell of on 11/28/12
December
Baby Marlan had his 2 week check up on 12/3/12, he weighed 9 pounds 7 ounces, he was 20 1/4 inches and his head circumference was 36.2cm
Malan used her pot for the first time on 12/26/12, she was a little embarrassed because she pooped but we were so excited January 2013
Malan had her first dentist appointment on 1/10/13. The dentist were surprised how well she did, Malan was very excited she got a new tooth brush and a sticker :) Baby Marlan had his 2 month check up on 1/21/13, he was 13 pounds 12 ounces. His height was 23 inches and his head circumference was 40.2cm 
Baby Marlan ended up in hospital with RSV on 1/25/13, you stayed in there overnight so they could check your breathing. We were blessed to go home the next day and from there you only got better
February
Baby Marlan got his ears pierced on 2/8/13 he cried a little but after he was just fine and he looked so cute (not like he didn't before)
I made Malan a tutu, it wasn't quiet finished yet though
The Beginning - November
My due date was 11/11/12, but you had other plans. You didn't want to come so they scheduled me for an induction on 11/19/12 at 7:15am. Me and your daddy left for the hospital, we checked in then went to our room. When we got settled in they put me on a drip for the GBS that I had and boy did that sting. The nurse was nice enough to help ease the pain by adding another drip to it wouldn't sting as much.
The doctor came in the room at 9:15am and I was 4cm dilated, 50% effaced and -2. The doctor said she would be back in later on to break my water because she wanted to give the penicillin time to kick in. The doctor came back at 10:40am and broke my water, I was still dilated 4cm, nothing changed. Again I was checked at 12:35pm and I was now 5cm dilated. At 4:25pm I was 7cm dilated and still -2. Mind you during this time the contractions were a lot stronger and more consistent. I sat on the ball for a while, walked around the room, got in the tub then went to lay back down. I was just trying to do anything I could to really hurry this natural labor on. I think I was a little in denial because with Malan it was quick and easy so I thought it would be the same again - very wrong.
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December
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3.19.2013
Dear Mother Nature
Not to be rude but please leave me alone. I don't know what I have done to you for you to keep randomly appearing in my life back to back. When I think I have gotten rid of you for a little while, her you go just popping up out of nowhere. I thought I'm only supposed to hear from you maybe 6 days the most in a month, NOT around 20 days. I know you and this new birth control I have may be having problems getting along but does that mean I'm the one that has to suffer. When you come around I cramp a lot more, my face begins to break out, I look bloated, feel fat and horrible, and my mood, oh lets not get started on how that changes and not for the better either. I'm sorry but I need a break, not a 1-2 day break but at least give me a 1-2 week break if that's not to much to ask from you.
sincerely
A Very Unhappy Woman
3.18.2013
Rambling
Marlan started his job today, so this was the start of many hard days to come. We have two children, I work 10pm - 8am while he works 8am - 5pm and with just one car I have to see if I can leave work a little early in order for him to pick me up.
I feel like I barley slept, I went to sleep around 9am and woke up around 12pm. Then I didn't get back to sleep until around 7pm and had to wake up at 9pm. All in all I would say I had roughly 5 hours of sleep and then it was back to work.
I know this isn't going to be easy but I keep reminding myself that this is for our children and doing whats best for them so we can provide a better life for them. I just need to get my schedule to where I can get a little more sleep. I hate feeling like I'm tired because I act so moody and I don't want to act a certain way towards Marlan or the kids because it isn't there fault. I don't know when me and Marlan will even have time for each other now seeing as when I'm working he would be sleeping and when I'm sleeping he would be working, then when hes not working i would be trying to get some sleep before having to come back into work. Lets not forget to mention that after doing a 10 hour overnight shift and while hes working I would have to have the kids during that time, cleaning, cooking and basically spending quality time with them.
I'm glad that we both get the weekends of so I know for sure we will be around each other and be able to spend a little time as a family.
This is only day one and I'm already thinking about what it would be like when I start college and how hard its going to be then for us. We just need to continue to work together and think positive. I need to just breath, and keep reminding myself "this is for our kids" and in the long run hard work will pay off.
I feel like I barley slept, I went to sleep around 9am and woke up around 12pm. Then I didn't get back to sleep until around 7pm and had to wake up at 9pm. All in all I would say I had roughly 5 hours of sleep and then it was back to work.
I know this isn't going to be easy but I keep reminding myself that this is for our children and doing whats best for them so we can provide a better life for them. I just need to get my schedule to where I can get a little more sleep. I hate feeling like I'm tired because I act so moody and I don't want to act a certain way towards Marlan or the kids because it isn't there fault. I don't know when me and Marlan will even have time for each other now seeing as when I'm working he would be sleeping and when I'm sleeping he would be working, then when hes not working i would be trying to get some sleep before having to come back into work. Lets not forget to mention that after doing a 10 hour overnight shift and while hes working I would have to have the kids during that time, cleaning, cooking and basically spending quality time with them.
I'm glad that we both get the weekends of so I know for sure we will be around each other and be able to spend a little time as a family.
This is only day one and I'm already thinking about what it would be like when I start college and how hard its going to be then for us. We just need to continue to work together and think positive. I need to just breath, and keep reminding myself "this is for our kids" and in the long run hard work will pay off.
Weekend Recap
My weekend begins on Thursday morning, seeing as that's when I get off work and wont return until Sunday night.
On Thursday I ended up going to the gym after work finally then to Walmart to grab some things for my upcoming project I'm planning on doing for Malan. I also grabbed a movie from the red box for me and Marlan to watch while we ate later that night. I must say that Twilight breaking dawn part 2 was a really good movie and defiantly worth watching. I've watched all of them now and I'm pretty sad that there will be no more coming out.
On Friday me and Malan went to Walmart yet again. Poor Malan was so tired she ended up falling asleep in the shopping cart and walking around I kept hearing people like "aww how cute" "she must be tired" "look at the little girl"
Yes I stopped to snap a picture of this cute moment, my baby girl sleeping while I was getting some shopping done.
I brought some things for the apt, but my favourite purchase of the day was my sewing machine. After searching long and hard trying to figure out what machine I wanted to get and which one would be a good price for a start up first time machine, I ended up going with the Brother CE8080PRW Project Runway
I was so excited to get this, I went to the self check out at Walmart (bad idea) I was there for over 20 minutes while they tried to assist me because the stupid machine wouldn't work, Malan woke up by this time and was acting very fussy because she was ready to be at home laying down instead of sitting in the uncomfortable trolley. Finally after what seemed like forever we got to go home.
Baby Marlan was sleep per usual, he's really been sleeping a lot recently. My co- worker said its normal because he is having a growth spurt. Me and Malan was also going to start her little project but it was getting dark outside and it was pretty cold so we thought to save it for Saturday seeing as Marlan said it would be warmer (very wrong)
On Saturday we was all hanging out, the baby played a lot with Malan, he's becoming a lot more aware of his surroundings and wants to follow you everywhere. He loves being with his dad Marlan. Anytime he comes in the room baby Marlan will look at him until he picks him up. He laughs a lot with Malan and keeps rolling over. Now we have to watch him when hes on the couch so he wont fall. I cleaned up a little with Malans help of course. Then I plugged up my sewing machine so I could see what it was made of. Watching videos on YouTube helped a lot with what to and not to do. I like my machine so far, and the different stitches it does are really cute.
We was expecting company, Malan ended up falling asleep while waiting and not long after that baby Marlan went to sleep and I followed. I didn't even know Marlan had came back from the gym I was so tired. My friend from work ended up having to cancel which was fine with me because I got to catch up on a little sleep and the kids would see her family tomorrow anyway seeing as it will be her sons birthday
Now leading me to Sunday, the day I pretty much dread because I know I will be returning to work later at night. Don't get me wrong, I do like my job, I just like sleep and spending time with my family a lot more.
Well I woke up around 8am with baby Marlan while Malan and Marlan stayed sleep. When baby Marlan got his bottle he ended up falling back to sleep anyways but I was up because I had to pump as well as I really wanted some pancakes and eggs so I made some. I got in the shower then woke the baby up to put him in the tub then later on Malan so they could be ready for the party at chuck e cheese that started at 11am. We still managed to be 1 hour late though. Malan had so much fun, she was running around playing, dancing, eating and making new friends. It was so nice seeing our daughter enjoy herself like she did. Baby Marlan was sleep for most of he time we were there with his dad. When he was awake he was just laughing and looking around like "where are we". After leaving the party we all came home and took a "nap". All of us was so tired.
All and all i enjoyed the weekend spending time with my family and watching my children enjoy themselves. Now I'm back at work sitting her eyes watering and steady yawning. I need to find something to do to keep me awake and occupied because I still have 8 hours left to go :(
On Thursday I ended up going to the gym after work finally then to Walmart to grab some things for my upcoming project I'm planning on doing for Malan. I also grabbed a movie from the red box for me and Marlan to watch while we ate later that night. I must say that Twilight breaking dawn part 2 was a really good movie and defiantly worth watching. I've watched all of them now and I'm pretty sad that there will be no more coming out.
On Friday me and Malan went to Walmart yet again. Poor Malan was so tired she ended up falling asleep in the shopping cart and walking around I kept hearing people like "aww how cute" "she must be tired" "look at the little girl"
Yes I stopped to snap a picture of this cute moment, my baby girl sleeping while I was getting some shopping done.
I brought some things for the apt, but my favourite purchase of the day was my sewing machine. After searching long and hard trying to figure out what machine I wanted to get and which one would be a good price for a start up first time machine, I ended up going with the Brother CE8080PRW Project Runway
I was so excited to get this, I went to the self check out at Walmart (bad idea) I was there for over 20 minutes while they tried to assist me because the stupid machine wouldn't work, Malan woke up by this time and was acting very fussy because she was ready to be at home laying down instead of sitting in the uncomfortable trolley. Finally after what seemed like forever we got to go home.
Baby Marlan was sleep per usual, he's really been sleeping a lot recently. My co- worker said its normal because he is having a growth spurt. Me and Malan was also going to start her little project but it was getting dark outside and it was pretty cold so we thought to save it for Saturday seeing as Marlan said it would be warmer (very wrong)
On Saturday we was all hanging out, the baby played a lot with Malan, he's becoming a lot more aware of his surroundings and wants to follow you everywhere. He loves being with his dad Marlan. Anytime he comes in the room baby Marlan will look at him until he picks him up. He laughs a lot with Malan and keeps rolling over. Now we have to watch him when hes on the couch so he wont fall. I cleaned up a little with Malans help of course. Then I plugged up my sewing machine so I could see what it was made of. Watching videos on YouTube helped a lot with what to and not to do. I like my machine so far, and the different stitches it does are really cute.
We was expecting company, Malan ended up falling asleep while waiting and not long after that baby Marlan went to sleep and I followed. I didn't even know Marlan had came back from the gym I was so tired. My friend from work ended up having to cancel which was fine with me because I got to catch up on a little sleep and the kids would see her family tomorrow anyway seeing as it will be her sons birthday
Now leading me to Sunday, the day I pretty much dread because I know I will be returning to work later at night. Don't get me wrong, I do like my job, I just like sleep and spending time with my family a lot more.
Well I woke up around 8am with baby Marlan while Malan and Marlan stayed sleep. When baby Marlan got his bottle he ended up falling back to sleep anyways but I was up because I had to pump as well as I really wanted some pancakes and eggs so I made some. I got in the shower then woke the baby up to put him in the tub then later on Malan so they could be ready for the party at chuck e cheese that started at 11am. We still managed to be 1 hour late though. Malan had so much fun, she was running around playing, dancing, eating and making new friends. It was so nice seeing our daughter enjoy herself like she did. Baby Marlan was sleep for most of he time we were there with his dad. When he was awake he was just laughing and looking around like "where are we". After leaving the party we all came home and took a "nap". All of us was so tired.
All and all i enjoyed the weekend spending time with my family and watching my children enjoy themselves. Now I'm back at work sitting her eyes watering and steady yawning. I need to find something to do to keep me awake and occupied because I still have 8 hours left to go :(
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