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Date Posted: 06:46:26 04/04/02 Thu
Author: Skye
Subject: A day in the life

4-01-02 Morning

Oh, the start of a new month! I was officially one month along(according to the doctor). I woke up at about 6:30 and Jordan was in the shower. Hannah was sleeping on her little bed beside our big one. I went downstairs and prepared a breakfast of fruit salad, french toast, and orange juice or milk. Jordan came down and we sat at the table, enjoying a peaceful moment together before hectivity of the day starts. Jordan finished his french toast.
"That was great, Holly. I'll see you at lunch." he said and kissed me goodbye.
"Bye, honey." I said as he grabbed his briefcase and headed out. I went into the living room and lifted Jack up onto my lap. He started licking my face and I laughed. I pushed the recliner button and stretched out on the couch. I switched the TV on and turned to TLC. A baby story was on, and they were just ending the first story. I watched that until 8:00 and went to check on Hannah. She was still sleeping, so I let her sleep.
More later..
Love,
Holly

4-01-02

I pushed Hannah on the swing as she giggled happily. It was about noon, and the sun was shining. I lifted Hannah out of the swing and carried her inside. I put her on the couch and handed her her favorite doll, Laymie. I went into the kitchen and prepared a lunch or mac&cheese, grapes, broccoli, and apple juice. I took Hannah into the kitchen. Today was the day she would get her brace off! After lunch, I strapped Hannah in the car and took her to the doctors. They took off the brace and did a CAT scan. Her ribs had healed nicely and she didn't need the brace anymore. The doctor said not to have her do anything to active for the next few days.
I took Hannah home and ran her a bath. I lifted her into the tub and washed her with her favorite ducky washcloth and soap. I shampooed her pretty blode hair and formed it into a big curl on teh top of her head. I lifted her up to te mirror and she giggled. I put her back in the tub and washed her hair. When I finally took Hannah out of the tub, she commented.
"Mommy, I wook wike a pwune!"
It was true. Her hands and toes were wrinkled. I took a giggling, happy Hannah into her room and changed her into the cute shirt and pants flower set. I brushed her hair and put it into the matching ponytail holder. Hannah ran downstairs, first stopping in her room to get her suitcase of doll clothes.

More later..
Holly

4-01-02

I held a sleeping Hannah in my arms as I carried her up the stairs. I gently changed her into fuzzy pajamas and laid her in bed. I slid her little mermaid covers over her and headed downstairs to clean up the mess. I packed all of Hannah's doll clothes neatly back in the suitcase, grabbed Laymie and the suitcase, and headed to Hannah's room. I put the suitcase in the corner and tucked Laymie into bed with Hannah. Jordan had come home and went straight to bed, said he wasn't feeling to well. I got into my pajamas and crawled in beside Jordan.

Midnight-

The phone rang and I reluctantly rolled over and picked it up. It was mom, saying Madelyn was in labor and to get there as soon as possible. I gently awoke Jordan and asked if he could watch Hannah today. I told him the situation, and he said he was planning to take the day off anyway. I packed a bag and headed to St. Mary's hospital. I rushed to Madelyn's room, and she was on a rubber ball, breathing out her contractions. I set my bag down and rushed over. She turned and leaned on my shoulder.
"Oh Holly. It hurts so bad." she said as if she were going to cry.
"I know baby, I know." I said.
"Here comes another one," Madelyn said.
I started rubbing her back as she slowly breathed in and out.
"It's almost over, hang in there," I said, trying to comfort her.
The nurse checked her awhile later, and said she was 6 centimeters dialated. She had progressed so fast that there would be no time for the epidural.
Madelyn returned to the rubber ball and leaned against me for support.
"Another contraction Holly." she said, sounding almost exasperated.
"Just hang in there, Maddie. You are really close."
She continued having contractions for another hour. The nurse came in and checked her. She was dialated 10 and it was time to push. Adam sat by her side and held her hand. The nurses prepped her and the doctor came in a few minutes later.
"Push, Maddie, push." I said, trying my best to encourage her.
After about a half an hour of pushing, my neice, Jenna Madelyn Dykema, was born.
"Great job, Maddie. All natural." I said, beaming with pride. I later got to hold Jenna. She was a beautiful, cheeky 7 pounder, weighing 7 lbs, 3 oz and 21 inches long. I left at about 4 am, leaving my mother and grandmother to take care of Maddie.
I arrived home and Jordan and Hannah were still sleeping. I peeked in the soon-to-be nursery of our son or daughter. I was overwhelmed by a wave of excitement. I stood there a moment, gazing and imagining how it would look. I finally went to bed and slept peacefully.

Love,
Holly and newborn neice Jenna

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