Delivery Day!
What’s in my Hospital Bag for Baby #2
The day is finally here! Justin and I get to meet our newest addition!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your well wishes and prayers! You simply cannot understand how much that means to me, and I’m so grateful to have such friendly and kind readers.
Assuming all goes well today, I’m hoping to be able to share a photo of him or her on Instagram at some point! Otherwise, today marks the first day of my maternity leave from the blog. Like I mentioned here, I have pre-drafted posts going up for the next few weeks. It may not really seem like I’m gone! I likely won’t be able to moderate or answer questions in the comments much, so just keep that in mind for the time being.
Thank you again, so much, for everything. I answered a few questions in a video today about the new baby!
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Thinking of you today. hoping for a safe and smooth delivery and healthy momma and baby!! lots of love from Liz take care bryan family!
best wishes today to you and the whole family!! Such an exciting time, enjoy!!!
Yay!! I’m so excited for you! Delivery day and you get to find out if David will have a lite brother or sister!!! ๐ I have a 5 month old daughter and you’ve inspired me to be surprised for the next one if we are blessed with another child. ๐ Enjoy these moments with your newborn and sweet little family!!!
Prayers for you today Kate for an easy delivery and a healthy baby!
Congratulations and good luck today!! So happy for you!
Kim
http://trendkeeper.me .. Not appropriate!
Will be thinking of you today & wishing you all the best! Can’t wait to find out boy or girl!!!
So excited for you! I hope all goes well and I look forward to hearing about life with two!
That’s wonderful! Praying for a smooth delivery today and for a seamless transition into life with 2 babies! You’re going to rock this!
Good Luck and Happy Birthday baby!!!!
Best wishes from Savannah, GA! Can’t wait to find out if you have a boy or girl ๐
You are the cutest. And we are all so lucky to be able to share in your life/lives. Praying for healthy babe and momma today. Enjoy this next step!!
Oh and this is SOOOO not important but all along you’ve mentioned a c-section today “unless the baby comes early” – were you saying that you were going to give a VBAC a try? No judgment here at all, just curious.
No, she did not plan for a vbac
Best wishes to you & Justin!!
Happy baby day! So exiting!
Just wanted to say that I hate that feeding David was so painful. I experienced that with my second. YOUCH!!! Turns out she lip/tongue ties. Our ped missed diagnosing them but my lactation consultant caught them. Something to check for with the new baby.
Have blessed birthday little one!
Thinking about you, Justin, David, and your new baby today! Hoping today goes so smoothly, and can’t wait to see what you’re having ๐
I’ll be thinking of you today & look forward to your gender reveal. I have a four month old baby and we opted to not find out the gender and it made the birth even more special!
Hi Kate, I too suffered terribly with breastfeeding – it’s very common in fair-skinned mothers apparently. I used a cream called Kamillosan which was a life saver (not sure if you can get it in the States, I’m in the UK) and enabled me to feed my baby until he weaned himself at 6 months….and I cried every time he was due to feed before that! Good luck and wishing you every blessing with this new baby.
congrats to you all on the new addition…can’t wait to hear!
Wishing you and your family all the best. I can’t wait to find out the sex of the baby and the name. I can’t imagine how you must feel. Good Luck and congratulations!!!
Good luck today!! I cannot wait to see your announcement on instagram! ๐
Best wishes to you and your family! Enjoy your new bundle.
.. Laura ..
Wishing you a smooth delivery and healthy baby! Can’t wait to hear if you have a boy or girl!
I am so excited for you and your wonderful family. You are beautiful, inside and out, and I’m grateful that you share your talents with us on this blog!
Kate I had latch issues with my little one also. For the first 5 weeks I used a nipple gaurd and phased out of using it after that and it was a LIFESAVER!!! No pain, cracking, etc! I’m so glad our nurse was so attentive and knowledgable and gave the gaurd to us! You can buy them at target though!
Congratulations, Kate! I hope you have a wonderful transition to a family of 4!
Best of luck Kate and Justin! Wishing you a smooth delivery! You’re all in my thoughts and prayers today. Can’t wait to see a picture of your new addition! ๐
Good luck! Can’t wait to hear the news ๐
Good luck! Sending prayers!
I just wanted to comment on your concerns about breastfeeding this baby. My first child had horrible latch issues (her mouth was very small) and we tried for 11 weeks. Each feeding ended with both of us crying and me pumping to make sure we didn’t get a failure to thrive warning from the doctor ๐ I went to lactation consultants, weighed her before/after feedings etc. I too finally gave in for my sanity and used formula.
So, I COMPLETELY understand your concerns with baby #2. But, baby #2 was a different child and she nursed like a champ right from the get go. Her mouth was very different and I nursed for 2.5 years with her without any issues. I pumped while at work and was able to freeze so she had milk for 3 years!
So, my point is – David is not this baby. It really is a partnership between mom and baby and this baby and you could have zero issues. So, what will be will be. Don’t stress. You will be great, regardless of whether you can BF this wee one or not.
Congratulations!! So excited for you and your adorable family!
Thinking of you today, hope all goes well. X
Hi Kate,
I am so happy for you and your family today. I woke up in the middle of the night and thought of you and how you must just be so excited to meet your new addition!
I cannot wait to find out if it’s a boy or a girl!
I have a little boy Brooks who will be 18months when our second baby will be born and we, too, decided not to find out the sex!
Can’t wait to see pics!
All the best.
Praying everything goes well.
And just so you know, I actually JOINED Instagram this morning SIMPLY so I could learn if it was a boy or girl.
Thanks for dragging me into whatever century we’re in now!
Hi, Kate! I’m so excited for your little family’s addition today! I had my 2nd on December 12- (my two are only 16 months apart). You mentioned in your video that you had severe latch issues with David- my new little guy (born 4 weeks early) has had the worst time as well. I said, in tears, every day that I was giving up my attempts to nurse and going with formula. However, FINALLY around 6-7wks he started latching properly. It was such a relief (of course, he has to be fed in the football hold which is a royal pain because I have to tote the boppy everywhere,) but at least he’s growing and doing better. All that to say, my 1st- a girl, was night-and-day different. She latched perfectly from the start and nursed beautifully until I dried up (around 14 months) due to being pregnant again. Either way, I wish you well in your attempts this time around, and hope #2 will be an amazing experience! Can’t wait to see “who” you’re having! Blessings!
P.S. I also had to have c-sections with both of mine so I completely understand where you are today! Hope all goes well! ๐
Good luck today, can’t wait to hear the news and see pics of baby!! I wanted to also say that I really appreciate your comments about breastfeeding. I too was unable to do this with my first child (due to anxiety, exhaustion, etc…) and felt sooooo guilty for a long time. I think your words really resonated with me, because I agree that a having a sane and happy/healthy mom is just as important as what you feed baby. My daughter is now a healthy 3 year old and as much as I would have loved to share that bond with her, the bond that has come since then through spending time together, teaching her new things, and just loving her makes me know I did the right thing.
Congratulations Kate! I’m so excited for you and your family!!!! Wishing you all the very best.
Good Luck Kate!! I look forward to your returning to the blog and telling us about the second round of mommy hood. I am loving all the great baby advice, and will be testing it all out on my own little one in July!! On the breastfeeding note: I am 21 weeks pregnant today and I was so surprised by all the back and forth, positive and negative advice I have been receiving since I announced my pregnancy. Especially about breast feeding (which i intend on doing for as long as I can). I have friends that found success and loved it, and others who struggled with it for a while, or just did it while in the hospital. I was given a great piece of advice from someone recently that made me feel so much better about trying it for my self with my baby. They simply said that breast milk was wonderful for the baby for whatever length of time you can provide it. It has so many natural antibodies, and even if the baby only get it for 24 hours after birth, it builds up their immune system so much better than having none at all. Its a blessing if you can give it to your child on a longer term, but of course I don’t think anyone should feel pressured to do it for a certain amount of time or judged if they struggle and make a decision to stop and formula feed. I wish you the best of luck!!! you will be a great mommy of 2! Praying for a safe delivery and quick recovery for you after your C-section, God Bless.
-Liz
Wishing you a safe delivery. And I’m not on Instagram so I do hope you’ll post at least one picture of your new baby of the blog.
Prayers to you on this wonderful day! It has been such a joy to read along your blog for years now and see your beautiful family grow.
Thinking of you today! I will be praying for you to have a safe delivery and for you and your family to receive a happy healthy baby boy or girl! I have enjoyed reading through your pregnancy! I have been reading your blog for over a year now and have enjoyed watching David grow and your belly grow and can’t wait to watch your new baby boy or girl grow! Good luck today! ๐ <3
Yay! Baby day! Best wishes to you and your family. Looking forward to lots of pictures. Enjoy your baby-bonding. I enjoy your blog!
I’m so excited!! I cannot wait to see if Baby #2 is a boy or a girl! I’ll be stalking Instagram all day to see the announcement! Sending prayers to your soon-to-be family of four!
Kate, I am so excited for you! I am praying for you and for your sweet family as you grow from 3 to 4! I can’t wait to see your new little blessing. God bless!
Baby time! Such a special day! Best wishes to you all from the Netherlands. ๐ Looking forward to the pictures (and if the new addition is a boy or girl).
I wish you the best of luck with your C-Section and can’t wait for the reveal!! ๐
congrats kate! can’t wait to hear if you’ll be adding more blue or switching it up with pink this time!!
I’ve had this thought lots of times, but hearing you talk about your breastfeeding experience again and knowing that david has a gap in his teeth, I would almost bet money that he is lip & tongue tied. there are tons of great resources out there regarding lip & tongue ties, but unfortunately, most pediatricians & lactation consultants aren’t even trained on these. my daughter was both lip & tongue tied and it’s a nightmare. just some food for thought and something to look into if this baby is a bad breastfeeding experience too. (please don’t think I’m crazy!!! I just mention this because I had never heard of it until another mom suggested I look into and low & behold, my daughter was severely tied!)
You are right about tongue-tie being a possibility, however Kate has previously said that it was looked into and David was not tongue-tied.
Can’t wait to see what this baby is!!! Either would be wonderful…two boys to play together would be great, knowing you have one of each would be great!
And SOLLYWRAP!!!!! THE BEST THING EVER!!!!! I never really wore my first, but with my second, dude that baby LIVED in that wrap until he was 3 months old. He’s 4.5 months now, and I still use it regularly, but this early days, he was in it basically every moment I was awake.
Good luck today! I’ll be watching instagram!
How exciting!!! I hope your delivery day goes smoothly and you welcome a new healthy baby to the world! Can’t wait to see some photos! Have a well deserved maternity leave!
xx
Jenny // Mish Mosh Makeup
Wishing you all the best!!
Hugs! ๐
YAY! I am so excited for you!!! Good luck and congratulations!!!
Wishing you a safe delivery and healthy baby! Can’t wait to meet him!
Congratulations! I’m guessing you’re having a c-section since you know the delivery day?
I’m so excited for you and wishing you guys all the best!! <3
Just wanted to encourage you to seek help from a lactation consultant if you have the same BFing issues! It’s not normal for you to be in pain! I am breadtfeeding my third baby, and I’ve seen a lactation consultant with all 3 kids because they all had different issues. With my first one, I wasn’t positioning her properly even though she had a great latch, so it was causing me pain. My 2nd one was lazy and didn’t want to work for colostrum before my milk came in. And my third had an awesome latch but i was in pain, so I asked them to check him for a tongue tie. And having that clipped in the hospital made an IMMEDIATE difference. Not that formula isn’t ok! I just try to encourage everyone to seek help to make it the best possible experience. Saying a prayer for you today!!!
I remember Kate mentioning before that she did meet with a lactation consultant!
Congrats! All the best in delivery! ๐
So fun thanks!! I know you’ll be busy but can’t wait for a follow up video! I’m due in April with #2 and so so wanting advice on how it is and what to prepare for.
Happy Delivery Day!! Praying for a healthy and smooth delivery for you and the baby!! Congratulations in advance on your family of 4!!
How exciting! Welcome baby #2!
-Meg
http://www.smalltownsisters.blogspot.com
Best wishes for a perfect everything!
Good luck! ๐
So happy for you! Can hardly wait to see if baby boy or girl!
exciting!!! Congratulations and best wishes!
Thinking of your family on this special day!
Praying for you Kate and your precious newborn baby..Can’t wait to hear if it’s a boy or a girl. Blessings, Barbara
Praying everything goes smoothly, and you make so many wonderful memories! Enjoy your time away with your newly expanded family ๐
I am so excited for you, Justin and David! Good luck! I only nursed my first for 15 days. However, my second (who was 15 months younger) I nursed until she weaned at 13 months. My third is still nursing at night at 13 months. If you get the same lactation consultant ou had with David, ask to see someone else. That made all the differen e for me.
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As always, love your video! You seem to have such a great, relaxed attitude about having your second baby, and I think that gives you a remarkable leg-up, if you will, as you enter this stage of transition. Your experience with breastfeeding David sounds so painfully similar to mine with my first. I’m expecting my second in a few months and, like you, am cautiously optimistic about having more success this time. I HIGHLY recommend seeking educated counsel regarding tongue and lip ties if you do experience latch difficulties again. I learned that my daughter was lip-tied months after the fact, and having that corrected could have made all the difference in the world! Best wishes to you and your growing family!
What an exciting time! I can not wait to see what the gender is this time! Either way, the baby will be as adorable as David is! Names are so hard. My husband and I like traditional names & I also thought of what our girls names would sound like as they were older. I also chose names that were in the family. Naming our 2nd girl was harder- b/c our first daughter has a name that I love so much- I also wanted their names to be from the same time frame- not be matchy-does that make sense? We named our first girl Elizabeth & our 2nd girl is Katherine. I think (if u have a little girl) either of those are so pretty & it sounds good w/David. I think because your name is Kate, Katherine would be so sweet! But hey- It may not matter. It may be a boy name after all. Good luck! Hope everything went as planned.
I’ve been thinking of you all day! I don’t have an Instagram account but I just saw your announcement and I’m so excited for you! I had my second boy in May and nothing beats being a mom to boys. I love being their special girl. Look forward to the day when they ask you to marry them ๐ Congratulations!
One of my favorite things about this video is that I finally know how to say Kacia’s name. I’ve been reading “kah-see-uh” for… a long time. Ha! Congrats on cute baby Luke!
That’s how I said it too before I knew otherwise!
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