Random Cuteness

sleepy girl


Kayden kissing his sissy



lol love this pic even though she looks crosseyed
(looks like mrs. attitude)

The boys with our little sweetie


Kayden reading Tysons church manual to Kaylee
"I reading her bout Jesus" he says


Little Princess


Wide awake

Just chillin

Kayden wearing a hat the hospital gave Kaylee

Kaylee Marie Branch

YAY Finally!! I went into labor on Friday May 14th around 11pm. I was not sure if my contractions were real or not because they were consistent and then not consistent. Finally around 1am I decided I should go up. My sister came out and stayed the night to watch the boys. I got to the hospital, checked in and around 2am and I was almost dialted to a 6. We walked around for an hour and then I was a 7. Around 5:30am they checked me again and I was at an 8. The nurses were shocked and called the doc and got everything ready to deliver. I was actually surprised I had made it to an 8 and didnt feel like I was that far. This was by far the easiest of my labors. So the doc got there about 6am and they checked me again I was still an 8. My contractions were getting stronger and I guess I was having a hard time relaxing even though I thought I was doing good lol so I quit dialting and was stuck at an 8. At 7am the doc came in and broke my water hoping that would speed things up. At 8:30am I was still at an 8 and they said they needed to give me pitocin to get my contractions going a little stronger so I would dialate. I decided maybe an epidural would help me relax a little better so I got that and then they started the pitocin. Around 9:30am they checked me and I was ready to go so they called the doc because he left for another delivery. Unfortunatly they thought I was numb enough that I wouldnt be able to tell when I had to push. Fortutantly I was numb enough to be relaxed, but was still able to feel that urge. I guess it was only good once the doc got there cuz I had to wait 15 min for him. Once he got there she was out in about 15 min. She was born on May 15th at 10:08 am and weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces, 21 inches long. Daddy got to cut the cord, but unfortunetly when she came out she didnt have enough time to get all the extra fluid pushed out of her lungs so she was having a hard time breathing on her own. They hooked her up on oxygen right away. It was so hard not being able to see my little girl. I got to go down bout 2 hours later and see her in the nursery. She was in there for 6 hours and then they transfered her to the NICU because she was not improving. She was in a closed bed and hooked up to all these iv's and tubes. Luckily I was able to baord there in the hospital still for free since I was nursing her, so i didnt have to drive up every day. Thanks for everyone who helped babysit my boys for those coupld days by the way!!! Tyson was able to give her a blessing sunday night and she made big improvements pretty quick. Tuesday she was off the oxygen and ivs and was able to nurse and we were able to take her home wednesday afternoon. It feels so good to have her home!! I miss being pregnant but I can definatly say Im glad Im still not, lol I have lost 25 pounds just from having her and actually can tie my own shoes. Anyways here are some pics.....

Heart breaking..... hooked up to oxygen

Daddy holdin her in the NICU

Under the billi for jaundice

Mommy holdin her in the NICU... the day she got to come home!

Gettin ready to go home!

Wide awake at home!!

Dear Kaylee,

We all thought that since I was dialted to a 4 and 80% thinned out that you would be here by now. Mommy cant sleep during naps anymore cuz Im so anxious to see you. Daddy and the boys just want to play, I promise they will be gentle. Everyone is just waiting on you, so please take that into consideration and quit bein so stubborn. Thanks!

Love, Mommy

36 week update!

Well I dont have much to blog about lately besides my doc appointments so hopefully they dont get old lol. Luckily Im almost there. Not really dialted but the doc said he could stretch me to a one. Tyson said Just tell her shes a one so she feels good lol. He said she weighs about 7 pounds, looking like she will be as big as the boys. He is not to optimistic about me going into labor anytime soon cuz of my history of going late or right close so who knows. Also he said I have a ton fluid, which is why my stomach is measuring bigger, guess thats ok better then being fat lol well my next appt is on tue so we will see what happens then.

34 Weeks

Yay 34 weeks. She is just about 5 pounds. I cant wait to see her. We think she has daddys nose and mommys lips but we will see. Look at those chubby cheeks, lol oh my word I am so excited I can wait to see her!!

New Change

BEFORE my hair cut

8 inches taken off and.......

The result

Yes I decided to cut my hair for the summer so its cool and hopefully easier to do when the baby comes. I am still getting use to it but I do like how its not so hot lol. Sorry not the best before and after pics but all I had. Anyways it was kinda cool, orginally I was going to have it a little longer so it landed on my shoulder when it was dry. The lady said that would be about 6 inches and if I did 8 I could donate it. I decided to go ahead and do it lol ya very scary but I know it will grow back fast espceially while Im still takin my prenate.

Easter

Ok so I have really slacked on taking pictures lately. I have slacked on scrapbooking too but my excuse is because of this blog lol. Anyways, we colored eggs this year and as we put the dye into the cups with water Kayden would say "WOW" thats been his new word lately. Kyler asked Tyson how old he was and Tyson told him to guess. Kyler said some random number and Tyson said "No im 25". Kayden said, "WOW" lol like your so old dad. He is so funny. We have been trying to potty train him before the baby comes, so far so good. Im not sure if its easier to do the day and night training all at once or one at a time but so far he does really good during the day and I still have him wear a diaper or pull up at night. Well enjoy the two pictures I do have lol

With the easter bunny of course!

Kayden and Grandpa Rex at the easter party reading stories