Has it really been 3 years???

Where has the time gone? After fertility treatments with my first two children, Landon was our "Surprise". Hadlie was 6 months old when we found out I was pregnant with Landon. At first I didn't know what to think. It still feels like such a blur because time went so fast.

March 5, 2006

My pregnancy with Landon was relatively easy. I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes, and that happened to be my only complication. I handled it well and because of it, I really knew his routine with the foods I ate.

On a Saturday night I ate dinner and noticed he was not moving like he normally would after I ate. I dismissed it thinking that I was getting close to the end and there was not much room for movement. The next morning I purposely ate a piece of toast with Jelly and had a glass of Root Beer hoping the sugar would get him moving. We headed to church and I sat waiting to feel his movements. Still there was nothing.

We left church after Sacrament so I could call the Dr. He had us come in right away to get monitored. I was not having contractions but the monitors were showing decelerations in his heart rate. For this reason, they admitted me and induced me.

They started me on the "PIT" drip and within in two hours or so I had my first real contraction. I had my epidural because the Dr. freaked me out saying he was going to be a big baby because of the Gestational Diabetes. Lucky me, the epidural did not take. (If I have the opportunity to have a next time, I won't be getting the epidural because it almost kills me every time. My heart rate drops and the nurse always starts to freak out. But that is another story for another day.)

From the first real contraction to the time Landon was born was only 3 hours and 45 minutes. His labor was the easiest I have had. He came into the world weighing 7lbs 14oz and 18 1/2" long. When he was born the cord was wrapped around his neck and he was a bit blue. I am so glad that I really was in tune with him and our story ended well. I hate to think of what could have been if I didn't call the Dr.

He was this round little baby because he was so short. He was so cute and I can remember feeling the most familiar feeling with him. I can also remember feeling a bit overwhelmed. When he was born he had the LOUDEST cry I have heard from a newborn baby. Normally that would not be a big issue, except he started crying the day he was born and did not stop for at least 18 months. The only break we ever got was when he was asleep.


Every little accomplishment Landon had, he would become a happier baby. I really think he was angry that he was not born with the ability to walk and talk and be free to do what he wanted.


At this point in my life, I can look back and say how happy I am that he is a part of our family. I have always been grateful for the blessing of having another baby, but things were hard for the first two years.


I can look into Landon's eyes and know that he is supposed to be here at this time. He makes our home a fun one.

He has a way of looking at me and smiling with his ear to ear smile that seems to make everything better for me.

Happy Birthday Landon!!! You are my heart. I love you.

Love ~ Mom