Ouch!!

On Monday the boys were playing in the backyard when we heard a scream. Caleb came running in covered in blood and dragging Joshua behind. Per Caleb...he says they were playing by/on the window well when it broke (???) and he fell in. He was able to climb out covered in blood and then dragged Josh away so he wouldn't fall in too. He ended up having stitches and bruises on his jaw, chest and neck. We are still finding sore spots as the days go on.

Needless to say, August called our landlord and let him have it! The window well covering was improperly installed and we had told him before that it needed to be fixed. We will see...

Poor Baby!

On a lighter note...Bella is doing great. Nothing like an elevated Bili level to keep her sleepy and quiet...j/k. She sleeps in 4 hour blocks and then eats and goes back to sleep. We have had to go to the hospital for daily lab draws since coming home on Saturday. Thankfully, her level finally peaked today and will hopefully keep dropping.

She was cuddling with August while he was playing the Wii.

Pink, pink and more pink!

She is my little doll. This pic isn't the greatest, but moments later she puked all over her dress.

Hold her...hold her!!...as Josh would say. Gotta love the smile...makes me crack up!

First Pictures!

On the day of induction we were extremely excited and ready. I had been having really strong contractions all night and had been awake since 1:30AM. We were told that we would be called to come in around 9AM, but never got called until 12:30 and told to come at 2PM.

Last Picture of me EVER pregnant the morning before she was born.

At the hospital ready to get things started.

Minutes after birth.

Labor was fantastic! Strange I know. I am built to give birth, just not to carry them for 9 months. I arrived at the hospital and was already 4 cm dilated. They started the pitocin at 2:30 and things progressed VERY rapidly. The entire time--from Pitocin started--to the birth--was 3 hours and 15 minutes. A majority of the time was spent trying to slow the contractions and wait for the MD to come break my water when clinic was over. When he arrived at 5:05 I was comfortable with my epidural and he then broke my water. I went from 5 cm to 10 cm in 25-30 minutes. It was identical to my boys (super fast dilation after water is broken and epidural is in). After the MD had arrived and prepped it took 3-4 cycles of pushing she was born at 5:43PM. It was great to have August, my mom and my sister with me at the time.

She weighed 7 lbs and 13 oz and was 19 cm long. She looks like an exact replica of her brothers at birth...only with girl parts!

Joshua is very sweet and keeps calling her Danner or Kael...his cousins. He is constantly telling her that she is cute. He loves her cute outfits and bows!

Caleb is in 7th Heaven! He was very involved this pregnancy and has been the cutest big brother ever. He has to hold her at all times and is unbelievably gentle and protective. He is constantly reminding Josh that she is asleep and that he needs to be quiet.

She is adorable and we love her soooo much.

Proud Papa!

Letting us know that she has pipes! She has a girly cry and can scream with he best of them!

Heading home.

Happy to be home in her own bed.

The entire experience was better then I could have ever planned. It is very surreal to be a mother of three. I feel very blessed and privileged to be given such a huge responsibility. It is crazy how you can love another child and it doesn't diminish your love for the other's, just magnifies it.

Love you Ella Bella! Welcome to our family.

Welcome Isabella!!

Isabella Elyse Spangler was born on Thursday, April 23rd @ 5:43pm after 3 hours of labor.



She weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was 19 inches long.



Danielle is doing great and is excited to have a baby girl.



We are extremely excited to have her in our family. Danielle will upload some photos when she is dc'd from the hospital.

39 weeks

Well, I have made it to 39 weeks. I can hardly contain the excitement that we will have a baby in a few days. I am being induced on Thursday the 23rd and am VERY excited. I am 5th on the induction list and will probably have her sometime late afternoon/early evening...pending everything goes OK.

Wish us luck! I will have August post a little something when she arrives! Otherwise, give us a call on our cell phones for updates!

38 Weeks

Well, I have made it to 38 weeks. Things are looking...from a medical standpoint...great. I, on the other hand, feel like I am carrying a 10 pound baby. Here are the latest stats:

Dilation: 2 cm...still

Effacement: 60%...up slightly

Contractions: Almost took me to the hospital (were 5 minutes apart for 4 hours) but didn't increase in intensity...so I stayed at home and then they fizzled...practice, practice, practice! BRING ON THE PAIN!!

Induction date: I am being induced on the 23rd! Yippee!

I am ready and willing for a baby anytime, any day...except today (Friday). August is in CA (again) for the day (excellent timing...I know...but we couldn't pass up an excellent job opportunity!!). He doesn't get home until 7ish so baby needs to stay nice and safe until then. But as soon as his plane lands my schedule is open...too bad babies can't read blogs!

So, everyone needs to put in their guesses for the baby's stats...weight and height. Here are some helpful hints:

Caleb: 7 lbs 5 oz & 20 inches @ 39 weeks and 5 days
Joshua: 8 lbs 4 oz & 20 1/2 inches @ 39 weeks and 2 days
Danielle: 7 lbs...something oz
August: 8 lbs...????? I am guessing/can't remember

My guess is: 8 lbs even, 19 1/2 inches long and bald as can be!

Easter Morning/Day

37 Week MD Appointment

2 cm dilated

50% effaced

-1 Station

Contractions: Irregular

Induction date if baby doesn't come: April 23...Yeah!