I have a serious question. . . why in the world do babies feel the need to keep us up all night? I mean come on, wouldn't it just be easier for the both of us if babies would just sleep? Alysia was up every 2 hours. So of course I was up every 2 hours. Oh oh! My husband will be home in 4 hours! Anyways, Alysia was just waking up and crying. I'd try to feed her she didn't want it. I tried to change her, she didn't need it. I rocked her, she was still crying. What in the world was I supposed to...

My mother-in-law showed up at my house about a half an hour ago or so, and we got to talking and I burst into tears. She, who was sitting on a different chair holding my daughter, put my baby in her seat and quickly sat beside me and put her arms around me. I was shocked, but yet very comforted. She told me that she understood what I was going through. She asked me if I wanted to talk about what was bothering me, and I just let it all out. And you know, my sneaky husband, He asked for early l...

We just got home a few minutes ago, and Alysia is asleep. She cried almost the whole way home! My sister was getting upset and I just smiled. I don't know why, but that sound was so nice. Too bad the enjoyment of hearing her cry won't last. . . lol. . . I just convinced my little sister to read a book in the guest room. She's really driving me crazy We have to go back tomorrow for a check-up. The nurses fell in love with her. She's soooo tiny, I'm afraid to break her! Still waiting to hear...

The pictures didn't work when I attached them, so if you'd like you can send me your e-mail address and I can e-mail you all a picture or two of Alysia.Emma

I just woke up about 10 minutes ago... I have a beautiful baby girl, and I just named her Alysia Leah Rae. . . She weighed 4 lbs 3 1/2 ounces. She is so beautiful. It really hasn't hit me yet that I'm a mommy. I realize that I am, but it's so shocking. I held her once, and then they took her to take her picture. I have the picture so as soon as they give it to me on a cd then I'll put it on here. She is so sweet. I have been trying to call Shawn, but so far I haven't had any luck getting a ho...

I'm leaving for the hospital in 2 minutes, my contractions are getting farther apart, and its making me nervous so I'm going. My husband is unreachable. They don't know where he is at the moment, which is really making me more nervous. I'm scared to death. I'm going to write tomorrow or late tonight sometime, it depends when I have this baby and when I feel like using my computer.. I'm so scared I'm shaking. I called the hospital and they told me that if I didn't feel like I could drive, to g...

I am having slight contractions all the sudden, ugh! they hurt! I'm trying not to let my sister Paige see that I hurt, I'm afraid she'll get scared. I'm scared. I'm scared to do this alone. I'm scared to be away from Shawn any longer. I don't know how to deal with all the stress that I've had lately. . . Every night, I sit in my room, unable to sleep, because I'm worried about Shawn. He tells me not to think about him right now, but how can I not? So far he's the best thing thats ever happene...

I just got back from the Doctor, He said everything looks as we're right on schedule!! I am dialated 2 centimeters.. not very big but its a start I guess. I've had my mind on a few things for my baby, either Noah Shawn (Shawn after my husband!!) or maybe.... well i'm still stuck on the girls name. I took my little sister with me today, she's like my support with Shawn not here. She's not much of a support considering she's 12. I love her though. She wants me to name the baby Maggie, or Kurt.....

I just got off the phone with my aunt from LA, and she's going on and on about all these names she thinks my baby should be named. And I'm thinking to myself... oh dear... I don't know why this is so hard. I guess it is because the name I give my child will follow him or her the rest of his or her life. I AM SO STRESSED BY ALL THIS! Where is my husband when I need him most! omg! I can't take this! I need help! I spoke to my husband tonight for the first time in 2 weeks. He has been so busy, h...

Hi! I want to use this blog to write about my new baby and get advice.. I'm a new mom and i think that raising my baby would be easier if I had help from people who are more experienced than me. I have a few days before my due date.. I'm so excited, scared, but excited! I don't know what to expect... My husband won't be there for the birth, he left 3 months ago for Iraq... I don't know how to do this alone, but I keep thinking, just a few more months, just a little longer. I don't know when h...