Isaac

October 2013 we decided our family wasn't complete, we were supposed to have one more. However this is not something we decided over night. I have been praying about it for 4 years! For 4 years, I was told not yet, wait for Beau, and it's almost time. Beau was set on not having anymore and usually wouldn't discuss it with me at all. So when I started getting a yes it's time I stopped praying about when we should have a baby and started praying that Beau would be open to the idea because I was on board. Some people wonder why I would want more, I say why not? Some people wondered how I could handle 2 kids with special needs and a baby and I said, yes I can. So yes our baby was planned, and prayed for. We conceived quickly, I have been blessed in that aspect of having children. I had terrible morning sickness and was later diagnosed with early onset gestational diabetes. I was warned my baby was gearing up to be really big, like over 9 lbs big. I bought all 0-3 months clothes for my big boy. At 32 weeks while Beau was out of town, my water broke. I had just tucked kids into bed,finished sewing a baby bag, and was in the bathroom when my water started leaking. At first I thought I was being paranoid, but soon it was gushing and there was no mistaking it. I called a friend, her husband was out of town,I called a second friend, she was out of town. But within a few minutes I had ladies at my door to take me to the hospital and another on her way to stay with my kids. Beau changed his flight home for the next morning. I prayed for several things. First that Beau would make it home in time, and second that the baby would be ok. After 2 days of not being allowed to sit up and having to lay in the same position they did a C-Section and delivered Isaac. I would not wish that on anyone. It was the worst thing I have ever gone through. Isaac came out screaming and was rushed to the NICU. He stayed there for 3 weeks and was discharged quickly considering how early he was. Since then, almost a year later he has grown and developed normally. I decided to nurse him and started pumping. About 2 weeks before his due date I began to try and nurse instead or pump, it took a week but we got it! He overcame a tongue tie, 2 bouts of thrush and several clogged milk ducts. I wanted to give up several times but my husband encouraged me and a wonderful friend who is also a lactation consultant helped me and I am thankful they did. After bringing him home he wouldn't let me set him down for longer than a few minutes, it was a long 4 months. He hit all of his milestones on time for his adjusted age and about a month late for his actual age.He is now a well adjusted almost 1 year old. Time flies.