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First, I have to say October is my favorite Month. September going so fast is a nice welcome. Cooler weather in Vegas, warmer clothes and the sweet smell of pumpkin spices and cinnamon. I wish it was October already..
Once again it has taken me a couple Months to get back to my blog. Life gets in the way. Major rip tides occur and BAM! We now have a new addition to the family.
Hailee-(With Sunni)
This little chub is our new adopted daughter. I'll make a long story short. My cousin on my Mother's side has 2 girls ages 1 and 2. She was going in to get her tubes tied in January of 2009 and was surprised to find out she was pregnant. Not wanting the baby because she is single and on her own taking care of the two she already has. Fast forward 7 Months thru the drama and tears. Hailee was born July 22, 2010. 1 Month premature. My cousin leaves the Hospital and decides to give the baby to Eric and I to raise as our own. I go to the Hospital to visit Hailee and fall in love at first sight. July 31st the papers were signed. I roomed in the Hospital with Hailee to bond on August 3rd for 24 hours. (was supposed to be 48 but I was cleared by the Doctor after 24) Came home and slept a TON. (I knew what I was preparing for..lol) The NICU wanted Hailee to feed better (more) so she was kept a little while longer. August 5th Hailee came home!
Needless to say sleep was never an easy thing for me. But, now I feel like I miss it more then ever! Hailee is up to 4-5 oz. of Formula. Her Bio-Mom (my cousin) hasn't seen her since July 31st. (she has called a few times) We are doing great. The kids love her like their own and we love to take her out and show her off. Within just a few weeks I've had to get diapers, wipes, baby clothes, bassinet, burp cloths, and bibs, formula and bottles. I have forgotten how much a baby needs just to be content. (it's been 7 years) Hailee is worth it.
It's a daily struggle thinking the Bio-Mom (my cousin) will just pop back into our lives and want Hailee back. I know it's not possible but, this world can be confusing and people can change from one second to the next. It's taken me a few weeks but, I have invested myself to Hailee and so has Eric.It took him a week longer then me but, that was to be expected.
I feel blessed to have another baby in the house. It's been a while. And Eric and I were considering my health to have another one. Now, that decision has been made for me. No, 8-9 Months of pain. She's already here. 1/4 of my blood runs through her veins and that's enough for me. She is my daughter and always will be. She'll call me Mommy and Eric Daddy. I have 2 boys and now 2 girls. My life is complete.
I suppose this blog has gone from complaining about my back problems, to talking about my family to talking about what I need to improve to ,now back to talking about my family and how I will raise my adopted daughter. I think it's a turn in the right direction.
