Three

My Baby turned three on Saturday. I can't believe how the fast he is growing up. It just seems like yesterday that we were still in the hospital. We love you little guy!

This was taken the day I went to the hospital- at the baby shower.

Joshua's due date was April 16th (Easter Sunday) and this was March 11th. All that week I was having major back pain, but didn't realize that I was actually in labor. The morning of the shower, my plug fell out and I really didn't feel good at all. Every one told me I was in false labor and to just take some Tylenol. So, I took some pills, went to the party, and as soon as the party was over, was taken to the hospital where I was already dilated to a three. The doctor gave me a shot of Demerol and was about to send me on my merry way when I started to leak amniotic fluid which meant I wasn't going any where. I was put through four days of Hell before Joshua was finally born on March 14th at 4:11pm weighing in at 5 pounds and 0 ounces. The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck and body twice which is probably the reason the little guy wanted out. He was born perfectly healthy and has stayed that way in his three year old existence.
This is the worst possible picture of me ever! Just remember that I was in a hospital for a week on the nastiest meds ever invented. In fact, I was pumped full of so many fluids and drugs that I was bigger when I left the hospital than when I went in. My maternity clothes were almost too small! My feet were so swollen that I couldn't even fit them into my tennis shoes. Luckily, it only lasted about a week after I came home.
I just can't believe how far Joshua has come. Being his Mother has been so much better than I ever thought it could be. He is the sweetest little boy I have ever met.

One week old


One year old


Two years old


Three years old and so grown up!


Our family wouldn't be the same with out you Bobo! We love you!


I'll post about his fun birthday party after I finish uploading all the photos.