Baby Burch #3's Arrival!!!

As most of you know we decided to wait to find out if we were having our 3rd son or 1st daughter! It was torture in so many ways! But, the closer it got to the day that we met our new baby, the more I worried about the big things. I worried about the health of baby "dot" (that's what we called the baby) and just wanted a healthy, happy baby....

My due date was March 1st but on Thursday, February 18th I went to my 38 week check up. I was dilated between a 2 and 3 and the doc muttered the most beautiful words yet..."Do you want to be induced?" I had been so miserable this pregnancy that it was music to my ears. We scheduled the induction for Monday, February 22, 2010!! 2-22-10.

Monday morning we loaded up the car and headed to the hospital-Cabrini's New Women's and Children's. I wasn't very nervous but very anxious. Since my epidurals didn't work well with the first two children I decided that I wanted to try to have this baby natural. But, I was keeping an open mind since I was being induced and with labor, anything can happen!

They didn't start me on pitocin until about 7:30 and the doctor came by at 8:30 and broke my water. Luke, my sister-Courtney, my mom, and my precious boys were all there to keep my mind occupied. I was fine, talking through the contractions and everything. The contractions got more intense about 11:30 but I was able to breath through them with the help of Luke, my mom and my sister Courtney.

Once I got to transition (from a 7-10) I was miserable. Luckily this didn't happen until about 12:00. I am not going to sugar coat it..the pain was insane! It was so intense that picture taking went out the window! haha!

The last 15 minutes was the worst for sure. I can't accurately explain the feeling because it was very unique. I literally felt the baby dropping and pushing to come out with every contraction. The nurses kept telling me not to push but it was an almost uncontrollable urge to push. Not just "Oh I think I want to push." But, I was having to fight against my body. That was something that I did not expect. I feared the actual delivery but the pain was so intense that all I kept asking to do was push! When the doc finally gave me the green light it was serious business! Don't get me wrong, the delivery was the most insane part of the experience but I was so ready for it to be over...I was a woman on a mission! As the head was crowning I remember the doctor telling me to take a breath and wait for the next contraction. All I could do is shake my head no. lol. He said, "Ok...let's push" and the head was out. Next was the shoulders, which I thought would be easy but they weren't! I only had to push for about 5 minutes so that was a blessing!

As soon as the baby was out, 12:41pm, the doctor said...."HE'S OUT! HE'S OUT!" I wasn't sure if he meant it was a boy or if he was just saying he out of habit...So the first words out of my mouth were, "He or she?" He suddenly remembered that we didn't know and looked down and then he said it... "IT'S A GIRL!!!" I immediately burst into tears (and I'm crying just thinking about it). He handed me my beautiful baby girl. Everything is a bit of a blur after that. I just remember thinking how beautiful and perfect she was as they took her to weigh her.

8lbs 6 oz. 21 inches long...what a cute little chunk!

The most amazing part of natural childbirth, for me, was feeling every little part of the process. It was awesome to know what was going on and to feel the many stages of labor and what your body just naturally does. I've always thought that childbirth was amazing but now even more than ever. I cannot imagine how anyone could watch or experience the birth of a tiny little one and not know that we have a Heavenly Father that truly has a divine plan. Although it was a somewhat traumatic and painful experience, I am happy that I did it. I think part of me would have always wondered what it was like. I've also joked that this was the best form of birth control! I am 100% sure that I do not want to do that EVER again. haha.

So... now that the drama was over we needed a name. We had been talking about Jordyn Yvette but we didn't know if it was a girl at the time. So, after she was born we needed to talk about it and decide for sure we thought...That is, until Tylen and Braylen came running in the room saying "Baby Jordyn!" We were SOLD! I LOVE her name now and it just fits right in with the family. For those of you who do not know, Yvette is my middle name. I was named after a dear family friend, Connie Yvette Smith. I always wanted to pass on the name and I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to do that. So...that's the story as long as I could possibly tell it!! ;-)

Here is MISS JORDYN YVETTE BURCH!!!

Christmas projects and more...

So, I've put some of my new toys and creative juices to work this Christmas! It was fun and here are some of my projects!

For my sister-in-law: something sweet for the bedroom! "Always Kiss Me Goodnight!" It's on a canvas and I was picturing it right above the bed...

As a mother of boys, I hate leaving the boys out and have been wanting to find something cute for the little men in my life. My genius mother helped me think of this one! It's a hat/cap holder and wall art all in one! I personally love it.

Perhaps my favorite was the bow holder for my niece! Her mom has always said this saying, so I couldn't resist.

"The BIGGER the Bow The More You Know!"

Tylen (who is 100% boy) said this was the best one. lol!


We actually aren't doing Christmas until tomorrow so I'm excited. I'm safe posting them b/c very few people actually look at my blog since I only recently started posting more than once a year!

I had so much fun making them that I'm thinking of selling some...I could do any theme! Anyway--I'll have to post Christmas pics and include their reactions...I hope they like them!

A record....

Yes, it must be a record that I have posted more than one entry on my blog in a year! Actually Jessica was my inspiration with her amazing blog and blog give away! She rocks and I stink at this (and other times too if you read her blog lol)!
http://www.thelowefamilynews.blogspot.com/
http://www.sashawrap.com/

So...the other reason that I am here posting on my blog is that I FINISHED THE SEMESTER!!! Yippee!! Luke and I are both done for the semester with A's and B's. I'm so ready for a break and excited about my classes next semester. So, if I blog for the next month and then not again for 6 months...you know why!

After I finish this I will be preparing for the big Pineville Christmas Parade! As PTO pres I am helping get a float together for the parade so it should be fun. But, as most of you who know me know, I have a hard time settling for average. I've had to do it lately but I hate it. We are trying to get book donations to hand out books at the parade (and candy too). I found out yesterday that our public libraries take their discards (the books that aren't good enough to check out anymore) and sell them at the book fair! REALLY? Louisiana...this is why I love you....can you say CHEAP?! Oh well, it will be fine.

Read the following only if you are ready to read the rants of a whining pregnant lady!
I am now about 29 weeks pregnant!! I feel like it is my first pregnancy with so many differences this time (maybe that is b/c it's a girl--fingers crossed). No, really, I enjoyed being pregnant after the first trimester with the boys...this time I am MISERABLE! I know I sound like a big baby but until you are in my shoes...don't judge. lol! I was sick for 19 weeks this time...horrible! Then just as that passed I began having a wrenching pain in my pelvis. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (go figure something about my body is dysfunctional) the doctor explained that the really strong ligament that keeps your pelvic from moving has loosened too much and too early. So, my pelvic that is supposed to be immobile is mobile which makes me not so mobile....It is even more painful than it sounds! On top of that I have Braxton Hicks contractions all the time that get painful this time. The combination of these causes risk of preterm labor apparently. The GOOD news is doc says baby is good, cervix is closed, and it's only me who is miserable! That is really good news!

I actually am liking this...maybe I'll make a habit of it...but don't hold your breath. Wait...is anyone reading this?? ;-)

Wow! I'm not good at this!!

It has been over a year since my first blog experience!! How funny is that! I think I'm going to get into it now...we'll see. Boy have things changed in our lives!



Let me briefly recap the past year!! We LOVED Lubbock very much and our time there was awesome. We were there for about a year and then circumstances brought us back home to Louisiana. We made so many friends there that I hope will always be a part of our lives. We have both discussed that we would love to move back there someday, when the time is right. But, for now we feel that Heavenly Father brought us back home and wants us here. We are both in school and Luke is working full-time. I am working on my Master's degree and already thinking that I am crazy! haha. Luke likes his job at Simpson Security and I LOVE that he is home every evening and weekend and his phone never rings at night!! It's so great!!!! We also LOVE being close to family. It is so great to have cousins, grandparents, aunts, and uncles around for the kids.



First of all I will have to change our website all together because we will not be a family of four for long!!! Baby Burch #3 is due March 1st!! We are very excited!! I was very, very sick for the first 16 weeks or so but it seems to have mostly passed now (at 19 weeks) and I'm feeling great. I lost about 14 lbs. in the process but I'm sure I will have no problem gaining that back!!! We are not finding out the sex of the baby b/c Luke really wanted to wait and this may very well be our last one. So, I decided to cooperate if I can stand it. We have been discussing names and I think we've decided.

Girl name- Jordyn Yvette Boy- Gavin Rayburn



Tylen is now 5 years old and a KINDERGARTENER!!!!! He loves school (most days) and is really making progress reading and writing. It's amazing and makes me feel very old! He loves riding his four-wheeler still and doing anything that little boys do! He got a trampoline for his birthday and that is his newest toy. He is a good big brother and cannot wait for his new sibling to arrive.



Braylen is 2 1/2 and still momma's little boy! He is a very laid back, loving little boy-his dad in toddler form. He is talking up a storm but only when there aren't a lot of people around. Just like Luke he does not compete for the stage when it comes to conversation. But, I am enjoying having alone time with him during the day and he is so much fun to just talk to all day. He is obsessed with my belly and the baby!! He is fully potty-trained which is wonderful! He also makes Luke and I laugh at least twice a day with his cuteness!!!



That's probably much more than anyone wants to read tonight so I'll stop there and upload pics and ful things tomorrow if I can make myself!

Finally, I give in and join the world in blogging....

Since we've moved so far from friends and family I decided to take some time to share what is going on in our life with everyone. We are loving Lubbock so far! No complaints from me (and that is really amazing!) Lubbock is the perfect combination of everything that we loved about Louisiana and Fort Worth (a perfect country-city mix). The weather is great too (well in comparison to other places we've lived). It does get hot but it's more of a dry heat and it cools off every night. The nights are so nice here! Here's a brief update of each family member:



Tylen-- will be four September 21st but thinks he's 14! He is 100% boy and still loves to play rough and tough (although we've tamed it some). He loves his new Sunbeam class and is making friends very fast. He is very into "school time" where I help him with his numbers and letters. He recognizes most of his letters and all of his numbers and he is practicing writing his letters. His new love is our four-wheeler. He only rides by himself with the governor on (so that he can only go really slow) in open ares haha. But, he loves riding with mom and dad.



Braylen-- is growing so fast and talking more and more everyday! He is almost 19 months and counting... He is my sweet, timid, cuddle bug (he takes after Luke). He is very laid back and just hangs out all day. He suddenly just started talking a few weeks ago and has a new word or two everyday. His favorite things to say are, "I 'anna go", "Shoes on", "Outside", "Catch", and "Night night". He and Tylen both adjusted very well to their new house, finding their way around very quickly. He loves his family and prefers to stay close to mommy. He is slowly adjusting to nursery.... slowly being the key word there.



Luke quickly found a new softball league here (imagine that) and is showing off his skills haha. He stays pretty busy with work but loves to go riding four-wheelers with our friends here. (Can you tell that's the family hobby lately?) We went mud riding for the first time and I actually got into it more than he did. I was covered (pics to come)! I guess the country side came out haha. There are lots of young couples our age at church (b/c of Texas Tech) so that is fun. There are 2 nurseries and 3 Sunbeam classes! The nursery has their own chorister and story time reader! It's great to have so many friends for the kids. As for as me....I'm just loving being home with the kids. I've joined a gym to get my rear into shape and hope to enroll in the Spring to start on my Master's in Psycholgy. Other than that I am just loving being a wife and mommy!! I'm new at this blogging thing so bear with me : )