Bonjour, mamma.

I've been meaning to write this post for weeks now, but every free moment I get is usually spent catching a few extra ZZZ's or scrubbing the toilets.  With  both girls napping, I decided to do a quick blog post so I don't forget the details of bringing Mae Valentine Hammonds into the world. After holding on for 42+ weeks, I was STILL scheduled to be induced.  I didn't want to be considering that with Jane, my labor was super painful due to the pitocin.  I didn't want that darn stuff again! But lo and behold, my "pit" drip started at around 2 am on March 5, 2017.  The nurse assured me it would be just a small amount since I was already dilated to a 3.  Mike and I thought for sure we wouldn't deliver Mae until that night, but as the early morning hours crept past, I was dilating quickly. The overnight nurse couldn't believe how quickly I was progressing. I woke Mike up at around 5 and told him "babe, my contractions are super strong and feel mys

So many emotions going through my mind as I sit here in the hospital room, waiting to meet my second daughter.  Today we spent the day at downtown Summerlin and took Jane to decorate a sugar cookie at our favorite bakery. Then we took her to a toy store and got her a new puzzle. We ended our last day as a family of three at California pizza kitchen, enjoying each other's company in the cool, sunny weather.  I was literally fighting back tears the whole day because I am just so happy and blessed aand love my people so much. I am so ready to meet this little girl whom we've waited so long for.  Before bed  tonight , Jane was sort of having a hard time knowing mommy and daddy wouldn't be there when she woke up. We assured her that she will get up, have breakfast, then come to meet her baby sissy! She is so excited. She says she can't wait to kiss her cheeks.  I love my daughters so much. Mae, you are the most blessed and loved little girl. See you in a few short hours!