Maverick's Birth Story

Maverick's official due date was Monday, June 24. People were driving me crazy; calling, texting asking when he was coming,and telling me not to have him on a certain day. I seriously thought I was going to loose my mind.

At my 39 week appointment, I ask my dr. when he thought I'd have him. He said he really believed I was going to go past my due date. He told me to come back on Tuesday, which was 6 days away. He was going to check me, and if my cervix was ready he was going to induce me the following day because he was on call. Well, for 6 days I was a total mess. Terrified I'd go into labor without him being there to deliver.

Tuesday, June 25, I make it to my appointment. He checks my cervix. I was 3 centimeters and 70%. He then stripped my membranes(a pain I'll never forget). He ask if I wanted to be induced the next day or if I wanted to wait till Friday, that was his next day being on call. I called Brandon, and Brandon told me to wait till Friday, so he wouldn't miss that much work.

I tell the dr.we decided to wait till Friday, and then proceed to ask him if he thinks I'll make it to Friday or if I'll go Wednesday. Because Thursday, he was off. So, I was thinking I'd go on Thursday while he was off. He said, "I'll probably see you tomorrow" as I was leaving. I go schedule my induction. It was set for Friday, June 28th at 6:30 a.m.

As I was leaving the dr. I was having random contractions and cramping really bad. I call everyone to let them know how it went and stopped at Food City to get some last minute groceries. I took my groceries home and went and picked up the boys I was wanting to spend every last minute with them because I knew these were the last few days when it would be just "them". The normal that they were used to.

I had contractions off and on all night Tuesday. Read everything I could find about stripping membranes and going into labor. About 9p.m. I got up and cleaned. Picked up toys, dishes, swept, and mopped. Went to bed cuddled with my two favorite boys about 11.

I woke up a little bit later moaning. I came to and thought, "am I in pain?" Then I had a contraction. I then got up, looked at the clock and it read 3:01a.m., and I went to the bathroom. I came back and laid down in the bed. I thought to myself, "these aren't real, I'll go back to bed." Well, I couldn't sleep because they were so strong, so I laid there and timed them. 5 minutes apart! 3:45 I decided I better get up and finish packing and shower. I knew I was about to welcome little Marlow boy #3. I got up finished packing, showered, mopped the kitchen, and read "What To Expect When You're Expecting".

I called the dr. at 4:50 a.m. While I waited for the dr. to call me back I decided to wake Brandon. I told him he needed to get up because I thought it was time to go to the hospital that I was just waiting for the dr. to call me back. I expected him to get up and get ready. Nope, he says, "let me know what the dr. says"and rolls over. I then ask him what he wanted me to do with the boys.

The dr. called me back at 4:57 and told me to come one in. I called Katie, she came down and stayed with the boys, and Brandon and I packed up the car. I kissed the boys goodbye and we left.

We arrived at the hospital at 6:15. the entire trip there I had to listen to Brandon ask me and tell me he hoped these wasn't fake that he would be tired for work if I got sent back home. They put me in triage. I got to put on one of those fabulous gowns. They checked me and I was still 3cm. but was 90%. The nurse said, "I'm going to call Dr. Myers to let him know you're here and see if he wants to send you back home or keep you." I said, "you tell him I'm not going anywhere". I meant that too! Just a few minutes later another nurse came in unplugged me and sent me to Room 228.

Once I got into my room there were three nurses came in to try and get an IV in my hand(s), no luck they ended up having to put it in my arm. While they were poking at my hands I was having hard and frequent contractions. I was in pain. Wanting to tear Brandon's head off his shoulders. I even told him I was done, no more kids after this one. He told me it was just the pain talking I'd stop talking like that once I got an epidural.

They called for the epidural. About the time he came in to do that so did my dr. He told me I was doing great and wanted to know what time I had started having contractions. He said I guess I won't be seeing you Friday. He watched the monitors while my epidural was inserted and waited about 15 minutes for it to take effect and then checked my cervix. I was 100% and 7cm! I couldn't believe I had made it that far without an epidural. That was about 8:45 when I was checked.

The nurse checked me at 9:20 and I hadn't changed. She came back at 10:20 and said, "I have a feeling you might be about ready." I told her I thought so too, because I had been feeling pressure in my bottom. She checked me and sure enough I was almost there. I was 9 1/2. She raised the back of my bed up and I felt the biggest gush of water. I told her that probably just pushed me to 10. She said she'd be back in 20 minutes to check me again, and we'd start pushing.

The boys got there and I seen them for about 10 minutes. My nurse came in around 11:05 and checked me. I was ready. 10cm! They broke down the bed, got the babys stuff out, and called my dr. to let him know I was about to start pushing. I began pushing at 11:15. She told me he had a head full of hair after I pushed my first push. I don't remember exactly how many pushes. Probably no more than 5. But I remember thinking, "I'm about to push this baby out, is Dr. Myers going to be here in time  to deliver?" So, I ask her if Dr. Myers would make it in time. She said, "yes, it takes him about 4 minutes to walk over here." So to relieve my worry she called him. I stopped pushing until he made. He told me immediately that Maverick had a head full of hair. I pushed about 2 more pushes and he was saying, "look down here Amy at all this hair." I look and Dr. Myers is combing Mavericks hair out with his hands (I hadn't even fulling pushed Maverick out yet, only his head.) After checking out that fabulous hair I began to push again, felt his shoulders come out and Dr. Myers laid him up on my belly. Mom and Brandon said, "he looks like Memphis." He did. He had those chubby cheeks like Memphis did. He was born at 11:29a.m.

We all guessed how much he'd weigh. Dr. Myers 8lbs, Brandon and me 8lbs. 1oz. and my nurse 7lbs. 14oz. My nurse hit it right on. He was 20 1/2in. long! I couldn't believe it. The other two were only 19. Dr. Myers said he would be my basketball player.

Once the dr was finished and the nurses left out we had just the boys to come in. It was so sweet. Brandon and I sat there crying as Bo checked out his baby brother. We video taped it, but I haven't went back to watch it. I've got a pretty bad case of the baby blues, and am crying at the drop of a hat.

I just feel so blessed and I am oh so thankful that God has blessed me with three healthy handsome little boys. So, far Maverick looks a lot like his daddy. He has the Marlow skin and dark hair. Brandon is really hoping it stays like that, so do I.

I'm trying to soak in every little detail and memory because this will be my last one and I just want to remember every little thing about it that I can. I can honestly say I love being pregnant, even though I'm usually sick as a dog, and love giving birth and taking care of a newborn. It just makes me feel great. I feel like I'm fulfilling my life. I know that's crazy, and probably makes no sense, but there is just something about it that I love and I am going to miss. I just cry thinking I'll never get to experience it again.

Memphis did ask me if I thought God would give us two more babies. He wants to know what a sister would look like.

Maverick's 1 week old

Maverick is a week old today. I can't believe it. I had forgot that loving feeling that a newborn brings, and I am trying my best to soak up every last little bit of it because I know it goes by all to fast. He'll be our last one, so I'm trying not to forget it. I just sit and look at him. He's so stinking cute. I'm crazy in love with him and so are the boys. I just cry every time I see them love on him because I know that Brandon and I have taught them that love. I also forgot how tiresome new mommies are.

Week In Review & Maverick Is HERE!!!!!!!!

Yep, little man Maverick has made his arrivial.  He was born Wednesday, June 26th.

Well, to review last week since blogging might be a little hard since I've given birth, but I'll try my best because it was the last week as a family of four.

Our last family fun night was Friday, June 21st. We watched Monster's University, and the boys loved it.

The next day, Saturday the 22nd, the boys and I went to Hobby Lobby, Ross's, and Target by ourselves.  When we got back home Memphis said, "mommy, I had fun with you today." I love taking the boys out like that and Memphis saying things like that. He's such a sweetie.

Sunday, we went to church. I felt miserable. I was cramping. It was hot. I was craving Alfredo and veggies and I made me some Fetticini Alfredo with grilled chicken and zuchinni and squash. It was delicous.

Monday morning at 2:45 I woke up with contractions 7 minutes apart. I woke up, timed them for two hours, and showered. After I showered, they stopped. I thought for sure that I was going to be heading to hospital seeing it was my due date and all. We went to mom and dads for breakfast and then came back home. I was afraid to get out and do to much because I knew my dr. wasn't on call until Wednesday and I was afraid I'd go into labor. lol I cooked bacon for Memphis and Brandon for supper and Bo and I had grilled cheese sandwiches and Bo added a side of grape jelly to his. His food cravings and Brandons constant eating during my pregnancy is one thing I'll definately miss.

Tuesday, was my dr. apt. I got there and was 70% effaced and 3cm. He told me he believed I'd go into labor on my own and stripped my membranes. He gave me the option to be induced the next day or Friday. Those were the two days that he was on call that week. I decided to go with Friday. As I was leaving he told me he thought he'd see me tomorrow! On my way home I stopped at the Cookout and got me some lunch. Then I stopped at Food City to do some grocery shopping. I had started having contractions and cramping immediately leaving the dr. office. I had a plan for the next two days. I ran up to mom and dads and got the boys ate supper with them, and came home. I fixed Brandon and the boys some corndogs and fries and fixed myself a baked potatoe. Still contracting and cramping I begged Brandon to go walking with me but he wouldn't. His brother came down and mowed and tooked the boys up to their mamaw and papaws til Aunt Katie could get there. So, while they were gone Brandon told me to walk around the house, so I did a little cleaning. Just little stuff like picking up toys sweeping mopping and dishes. I had plans on Wednesday waking up and doing laundry cleaning out the car and going through everything that needed to be sorted and organized. Well, about 9:30 we went and got the boys and left about 10:15. Got home bathed the boys and went to bed.

Wednesday, I woke up with a contraction, and then a few more. I got up at 3:01 to look at the clock and go to the bathroom. I won't write to much abou this day because I'll do a birthday story post, but needless to say 3:01 a.m. was a new beginning to our lives.

Thursday, we were in the hospital all day  loving on our little man. 

Friday, we were sent home.  We had to take him to Children's for an ultrasound on his heart. We made it home and the boys we're excited to see him. They were here waiting on us. They were showing him all their toys, Bo did some booty shaking for him, they were loving on him. Memphis kept holding him and when Brandon or I would hand him off to one another he would act nervous. He even called Brandon a crazy person because he thought Brandon wasn't handling him right. He would even try to stop the swing because he thought it was swinging to high.

Saturday, we had to take him back to the dr. for his newborn checkup. Dr. Freeman said he was perfect. I totally agree! :)

The sweetest thing ever was Saturday night. Memphis kept kissing Maverick, telling him he was awesome, saying he's so cute I just want to squeeze him, and telling him he loved him. Then he ask me what a sister would have looked like. I told him just like Maverick. Then he said I'd like to have 10 million brothers and sisters. I told him that wasn't possible, so he said I'd like to have one more brother and a sister. I cried, because that was sweet and I'm hormonal. Then he said the sweetest thing, I can't thing about it without crying, in fact, I'm crying right now trying to type it. He said, "mommy, do you think God will give us two more babies." Talk about melting my HEART!!!!!!!!!!!

Everytime Maverick cries upsets Cruz. He thinks the baby is mad at him and he starts to cry himself.


I started writing this post on Sunday, June 30th. Today is Tuesday, July 2nd. I've been a little busy! I'm gonna try to do a birth story post and a full blown post of pictures only!

Still Waiting

So, today was my 39 week appointment.  I'm still 2cm. and only 30% effaced.With my other two pregnancies I always ask Dr. Myers what he thought about when I would deliver, the weight of the baby, etc. He was pretty close with both. So, today he thinks Maverick will weigh 8 to 8 1/2lbs. I go back Tuesday, which I will be 40wk. 1 day, and he's going to check me then and possibly induce me on Wednesday if my cervix had made any progress. However, he told me he could be wrong that my water could break, but he was pretty sure I'd make it to Tuesday. We shall see. I was kinda, sorta, really hoping that I'd go into labor on my own because of the thrill, but I really want Dr. Myers to deliver. I guess you can't have both. I do suppose induction will be much better on everyone especially the kids; that way we have a game plan.

Bo just came and gave me a hug, told me he loved me, and I looked like him. lol He's so funny.

Today, after my appointment, I took the boys to get haircuts. After the lady cut Bo's she said, does that look good, and he said,"no". After Memphis got his cut he ask for a mirror to see his. lol

Our next Family Fun Night is Friday. We are going to the movies to watch "Monster's University". Memphis is so excited to see this. I've never saw him as excited over a movie as he is for this one.

Nesting & Resting

It's getting closer and closer for Maverick's arrival. I can't wait to meet him. In one breath it feels as if I've been pregnant for forever. In the other I feel like it's flown by. I'm 38 weeks and 4 days. I went to the dr. 2 days ago and was dialated 2 cm., but the dr. says he thinks I'll go right around my due date, and he's been right with his predictions from my other 2 pregnancies, so I'm going off his judgement. I've been nesting like a mad woman, and trying to rest when Brandon  gets home from work early. It's amazing out good a 30 minute power nap can make you feel. 

Last week's family fun night was thrown for a loop a little bit. I had a late dr. appointment that day, and apparently every pregnant woman due decided to pop on that day, and all the dr.'s where running behind. After my appointment at the office I had an appointment at the hospital to register and take a tour. The boys (including the hubs) where cranky and hungry. So, after we left the hospital we went to Chick-Fil-A for supper and stopped at Dairy Queen for dessert. Memphis fell off the side walk at DQ, and cried the whole way home because Bo kept telling him that he was going to have to have his leg cut off, and he was going to be the one to do it, and was asking Brandon for his pocket knife. Needless to say, it was a stressful FFN! But definately one I'll remember.

Last night was FFN, for this week and we roasted weenies and marshmallows. The boys enjoyed. They also enjoyed getting to feed the dog hotdogs they had roasted, and Cruz of course, loved getting sticks and setting them on fire. He's all boy. He does this little dance and song after bathtime and it's all about his tighty whiteys. It's hilarious. He's hilarious.

Hopefully, the next time I'll be blogging about my birth story. :)

Week In Review

We've had a busy/crazy week!

Monday, we waited on daddy to get off work, and we went to my parents house for a cook-out. Have I ever mentioned that my mom is the best cook?! Well, she is. We had corn on the cob, green beans and new potatoes, macaroni salad, and grilled hotdogs and hamburgers. In fact, I haven't been able to get those bean, potatoes, and corn outta my head since then, so I went to Food City today to buy some more.

Tuesday, we hung out at home, but we played hard. A hard day of play consisted of water gun fights, bubble blowing, the boys peeing in an empty paint bucket, making a pretend apartment for the dog, and chalk board painting on the front porch. Sweet summertime! My boys love playing outside, bare foot and shirtless. They play hard too. I mean from 8a.m.-8p.m. No naps and I have to force them to come inside to eat.

Wednesday, we went and bought Maverick's swing.

Thursday, I had a dr. appointment. Maverick's doing great. Before my appointment we took some donations to the Goodwill and cleaned out the car. After the appointment we stopped by the mall and done a little shopping in Gap Kids. I love that store! There was a male employee there who came op to me several times to tell me about the sales, see if I was finding everything ok, etc. Well, this employee was a wee bit in touch with his female side. The first time he walked up Memphis ask me if that was a boy or a girl. Second time, same question. Third time, same question followed by, what's wrong them because he doesn't act like a boy. Oh the curiousity of children! Once we made it home we headed out for "Family Fun Night". This weeks FFN consisted of Cracker Barrell, Bass Pro Shop, and Target for toys that they just had to have. Don't know what next weeks FFN will consist of, but I'm sure Memphis will enjoy it.

Friday, the boys and I ran down to get a few groceries. While at the store I started having contractions. Intense contractions. Every 5 min. apart. Got home, called Brandon, called the bff, called dr., called mom. Showered, threw a bunch of stuff in a bag while mom threw a bunch of stuff in the diaper bag and ran out the door like first time parents scrambling around to get everything finished. Memphis was so excited he thought for sure Maverick was coming. Cruz didn't have a care in the world. I was a little paniced because I had nothing ready. After spending two hours at the dr. office I was sent home. My mom kept the boys last night so Brandon and I could do a little cleaning/preparing for the baby.

So, today I've cleaned, napped, and grocery shopped. I'm totally nesting because Cruz is laying here asleep and I'm fixing to get up and clean some more! I'm so ready to meet this little guy and check out his adorable chin dimple and his head full of hair.

Family Fun Night

We had our first "Marlow Family Fun Night" last night. Memphis has been asking for a few months now if we could have a family fun night. So, last night we did. We had Papa Johns XL cheese pizza and went to the park for a little fishing. We didn't catch anything:(. But we did have fun and enjoy each others company.  We will be having our 2nd family fun night next Thursday. Memphis wants to play games. I ask him what game he'd like to play(totally thinking I'm going to have to go buy a board game), and he tells me he wants to play "tag your it". Oh Lord, I'll be in the hospital having this baby if I don't talk him out of it. LOL! I'll be sure to try and remember to post pictures from last nights family fun night and blog about next weeks.

Maverick update, he's growing good and I am dialated 1/2 a centimeter and 50% effaced at 35 weeks. I can't wait to see him. In my last ultrasound they said he had hair, which you could see swaying in the fluid, and he has a dimple in his chin!

Pondering....

I need to stop that....Pondering! Although, when I ponder I do blog, but I haven't decided if that's a good thing or a bad thing! I guess since Memphis completed Pre-K it's just something I can't help but to do. Sit around and ponder.

You date, fall in love, and get married. You then realize that you want something more. You begin to lone for that newborn to make your heart and life full. Sometimes people wait what seems like forever for those two pink lines, and other times it just happens as soon as you decide you want that newborn.

You bring this sweet little angel home, and you think of all these great things that you hope to happen to your newborn. And in the blind of an eye it's time to sign that baby up for school. Most people decide that sending their child to pre-k is the right thing to do. I, however, wasn't one of those people. I waited right up until that last minute to sign Memphis up. He was smart. He knew all the education things that you would learn in Pre-K. My biggest thing about sending him was to get that interaction with other children. You see, as a child I was painfully bashful. I didn't want him to be that way. Oftentimes, I find myself feeling that same bashful feeling. I hate it. I must say Pre-K helped Memphis with that. Now Pre-K is over, and I find myself thinking, "should I have sent him." That was the last year that I could have had with him. Those three little years went by so fast when I had him at home all to myself. Right in the middle of his summer break I'm going to rock his world by bringing a newborn. I feel like that in itself makes me a horrible mom. And Cruz, what does that do to him? He's been the baby for 4 years. He's had me all to himself.

I can't help but to cry when I'm by myself. Schools out, five weeks later we'll be adding a new addition to our family, and then in 6 weeks later school starts back. Not just for Memphis, but Cruz too. I'll have a Kindergartener and a Pre-Schooler! Where has time gone?!

I must say that truely feel like my pregnant days are over. I love being pregnant as horrible as I feel and as bad as I get sick. I never thought I'd have this feeling, but I feel totally content with three boys, and the third one hasn't even got here.

These next four and a half weeks I am going to embrace them. These are the last four and a half weeks that we will be a family of four, that I will be pregnant. I ponder will my boys be as close as they are now after Maverick comes?

I must learn to embrace these new challenges. Ready or not, it's summer break I have to embrace it and make the best of it. Ready or not, we're having another little boy. Ready or not, God has a plan for my little family and it will all work itself out in the end! We'll all be alright.

So, two blogpost in one day! Oh my!! Blame it on the hormones. Yes, I'm still crying. lol I just had to blog this because it was way to sweet to ever forget. But here is a conversation that Memphis and I had earlier:
Memphis:Mommy, I love you.
Me: I love you too, Memphis.
Memphis: I will always love you Mommy.



First Day Of Pre-K.



Last Day of Pre-K.

Time. Where Does It Go?

I'm sitting here balling my eyes out! We just got home from Memphis's Pre-School end of the year celebration. I can't believe that just 9 months ago I was balling my eyes out because he was starting school. My only question is, as I sit here crying and pondering, where in the world does time go? It seems like just yesterday I was taking a positive pregnancy test to Brandon with big ole tears running down my checks. It seems like only yesterday we were bringing this little 8lb. bundle of joy home with us, and me thinking, "oh I got this" when really I laid in the bed with Brandon and Memphis crying my eyes out because I really had no idea what I was doing. When I look at Memphis I can't help but to swell up with joy, happiness, and tears. He has the biggest heart. He's so kind, gentle, and smart. I love him more than life itself. He's so generous. He is always sharing with his brother when brother is whining, Memphis just always thinks of Bo first. I can't believe that these past 5 years have gone by as fast as they have. All the tears and prayers that I shed for this little boy to be brought into my life finally became reality, and they are slipping by so fast. I love him more than I could put into words. He's the sweetest little thing. He's more than I ever imagined him to be and then some! I thank God so much for placing him in my life. I know before long he won't want to sit in my lap or go everywhere I go. He'll soon be embarassed by me. That's ok, though, that's part of growing up. I'll just some where quietly and cry. lol I'm so proud of the little guy he's growing up to be. I pray that God keeps him safe and he always keeps God close to his heart. I pray that he continues to be kind hearted, a good kid, a good student, and grows up to be a nice man with a great career. I know he can do anything he sets his mind to. I must go now, the tears are so heavy that I can't see my typo's. Memphis, mommy loves you! I am so proud of you. I just wish I could keep you little forever!

Well, today Cruz had his 4 year check up. He didn't have to have any shots, which was a good thing. He did however have to have his finger poked. By the way he was acting you would have thought that they came in there and rip his entire finger off his hand. lol. As the nurse was doing it he was yelling at her telling her he was going to tell his dadda on her. It was hilarious.

Yesterday was Easter, Memphis was so excited. I hid some eggs in their room and had them hunt them. I told them that the Easter bunny had dropped them off on his way to the church to hide the eggs for the church. I haven't count how many eggs he got, but he go through every single one of them before we got home.

He wanted his mamaw and uncle j to come to church with him on Easter and he ask me where they needed to sign up at. He must have been thinking of school.

We went to eat with my parents friday for their anniversary and the waitress ask if anyone would like some sweet tea, and he says, yeah me, jack. I think he's been watching to much Duck Dynasty.

As usual, I've been super busy, super tired, and wanting to blog!




First, Cruz turned 4 on Saturday! I can't believe how fast the last 4 years have went by. I can't believe everything we have went through in the last 4 years, and I just have to say thank you Jesus for being there for my family when I really thought no one was there.



We had. Cruz a party at the park Saturday. Normally his birthday or the day we have his party on is usually pretty, often hot. Of course, you can't trust this good ole East Tennessee weather, and Saturday was freezing. The sun didn't shine. It was a big ole 40 degrees. Cruz pushed Memphis into the lake. Memphis is now on antibiotics and breathing treatments. He {Cruz} told me he had the best birthday, and he got everything he wanted for his birthday.



Today, while heading to the grocery store, Cruz says, "mommy, I can't wait to go to school." I got teary eyed and said,"why". He says, "because I am excited." I will miss that little many like crazy next year when he goes to school. He also told me today he couldn't wait for the baby to come. Then I said I think it's going to be a girl.



Second, Memphis is really into eating at the table and praying for his food. Which is a good thing to be into. :) He likes to say the prayer himself. It goes like this, "dear Lord, thank you for this food. Help those who doesn't have any. Amen." How sweet is that?! Yesterday, while at the dr. the receptionist ask me when was he going to return to school as she was making out his excuse, and before I could give her an answer, he says(without any hesitation),"Monday, Jack." Needless to say, everyone cracked up. He wants Uncle Si from Duck Dynasty, to come his his birthday party and this his papaws probably have his phone number. lol



Third, I just want to say how thankful I am for my healthy children. I love them oh so much. Often times, I get so busy and I forget to count my blessings.

My little Cruz will be 4 in 2 more days! I can't believe it. He is growing so much. He's calmed down, a little. He's just so funny. Last week we were doing arts and crafts and he had the little safety scissors trying to cut off his private. Yep. I freaked out. He talks about being a big brother, and the way he says big brother is so cute. He currently likes, Mario, Wall-e, Buzz Lightyear, wearing house shoes and long sleeve shirts(he thinks short sleeved shirts are to small for him lol). In his earlier days I thought I wouldn't survive to see him turn 4. I really thought he'd drive me crazy. Although, some days I still think that I just can't believe how quickly these last 4 years have passed. He'll be going to school next year, and I can't believe it. He's to tin-tin(tiny) to go to school. I'll miss him like crazy when he starts. Liam Cruz, you'll always be my tin-tin baby, and I'll love you always!

This Pregnancy

I haven't really posted alot lately, especially about this third and final pregnancy. It's alot different this time. Of course, all pregnancies are different, but this one is exceptionally different.

First of all, it's my third. Probably my  last. With both Memphis and Cruz, I felt like I needed another one. Not feeling that this time. I was extremely sick in the beginning. Luckily, I only had one trip to the E.R. and no stays at the hospital. I have stayed thirsty. Drinks are what make me sick.

Second of all, this baby's very active. More active than the other two were. Hopefully, he will calm down when he gets out. ;)

Third of all, he has a marginal cord insertion. What's that? I really don't know. All I know is that when the cord attaches to the placenta it should attach at the center. His attached near the edge, 1.98cm away from the edge. I will be having more ultrasounds with him. More than likely he'll be little when born, but should be healthy and make it to full term.

Even though he's my third little boy, I love him with all of my heart and can't wait to have him in my arms. I can't wait to see his two big brothers with him!

Maverick Hayes, I love you to the moon and back!

Ahhh...I'm doing what I do best and procrastinating! I have a very messy house that needs my attention. I just cooked breakfast and need to do those dishes. I have about 7 loads of laundry to do. I need to go to the bank, and pay some bills, and eventually make it to WalMart to get the hubs some D.O.


What I am doing is writing about my sweet babes(or at least I am about to:)), and wondering if I can sneak me in a little nap this evening when B gets home from work!

When we went to the dr. three weeks ago to find out the sex of the baby. Memphis took his DS with him, and on the way was snapping some pictures with it, and said I have to take a picture of this today because I want to remember it always. He was so excited to find out that he was going to have another brother.

He is at home today, because he threw up last night, and they don't want your kid sent to school if they've thrown up until after 24 hrs. I sit here thinking time has flown by! Just five short years ago I was a new mom, wondering what in the world I was doing! I still think that. People always say, "treasure those toddler years because they go by so fast." Boy, was they right! I guess it's probably just the hormones, but I get so emotional thinking about how quickly these years have flown by. Before I know it, Maverick will be five! (remember, he's still cooking.)

Well, I need to hop off of here and make some memories with my babes and clean a little.

Randomness at it's best!

I have all of these things I want to remember running through my mind that I need to blog about, so this will most definately be a modge podge of craziness!

Memphis turned five in November! FIVE!!!! I can't believe it. He is the sweetest little boy ever. He has a big ole heart. When he grows up he says he wants to be a teacher. He first wanted to be an astronaut, then a fisher, then a hunter, and now a teacher. I will totally support him in whatever he wants to become. He's doing so good in school. His teacher always brags about him. She calls him a role model for his peers. He has a best friend, Jacob H. They talk about going hunting all the time. They told me they were going to hunt alligators in the mountain. LOL! Five year olds, they're hilarious! He was a Wii for Christmas, and he loves it. He very curious. Last night we talked about old people wearing diapers, having no teeth, the 70's, why me or him was born in the 70's, and when God was born. At the end of that conversation, he says,"that was some juicy stuff." Today, he said if God was here he could turn Cruz into a tiny mushroom. Haha! He's so excited about being a big brother, again. He told me today that he wished I had two baby brothers for him in my belly.

Cruz, will be four in one month! He's rotten. He wants to wear pajama's all the time. He's afraid that once the new baby gets here no one will carry him. He pretends that he is a baby. I have a feeling that I'm going to have my hands full once he gets here.

Holy Moly!

We're only one kid away from having to drive a mini-van!!!! Yep, we're expecting another baby. So, lots has happened since August.:)

We're expecting our THIRD little boy in June. Maverick Hayes, shall be his name.

Memphis  is thrilled to be getting another brother. He told me the night before our ultrasound that he really hopes he gets another brother. Cruz, well I really have no idea what his thoughts are. He has recently been sucking old pacifiers that he has hidden, cries like a baby, and is worried no one will carry him once the new one gets here. When Cruz says, Maverick, it sounds like he calls him Mamaw!

I would write a whole lot more, but I have a bad case of pregnancy brain and can't remember what I had on my mind to write.