Johnson Journal

So, I started this blog last Easter. Hard to believe it's already been a year! Last year we had a new house, this year we have a new daughter. We are so blessed! We spent our Easter with Mimi, Pa, Laura, and Leslie at our house. It started out a little wet, but turned into a great day! We went to church with Mimi, and then when everyone else arrived, we had a delicious lunch- ham, squash casserole, green bean casserole, deviled eggs, rolls, and banana pudding for dessert! Mmmm! Happy Easter!

My sweet baby is already a week old! We are finally catching up on our sleep and figuring each other out. Yesterday, Mom and Lindsey ventured out to Lauren's t-ball game (but mostly stayed in the car for a feeding). Last night she slept in her bassinet for 4 hours, ate, and then slept another 3 hours. Life is good!

Lindsey Faith was welcomed into the world Monday, April 13th at 9:05 p.m. She weighed 9 lbs. 3 oz., and was 21 inches long. She is gorgeous! My mom and sisters were able to be there for the birth, and my dad and the kids came up to see her on Tuesday. It was rough at the hospital because we had gone in at 5:30 a.m. for induction, spent a looong day waiting, and then were not able to get much sleep after that with the nurses coming in, etc... My milk took awhile to come in, too, while her appetite did not- so that was a little rough. We came home yesterday, Wednesday, about noon and had a wonderful first night at home! So thankful to my family for all of their help- especially Mimi, for letting me get some rest and feeding us!

Nine days to go...REALLY? How did that happen? I thought I would NEVER get through the first trimester, or have an appetite again. Thought I would never FEEL her move. Now, I sometimes wish she would chill out in there with all the squirming and moving. I felt like it was Christmas Eve the night before my ultrasound to find out if she was a boy or girl! I couldn't WAIT until the 3D ultrasound to see her face! It's APRIL!!! I can't believe she will be here so soon! It's one of those- in some ways it seems like it's been so long, but in others it seems like it went so fast- kinda things.


Starting all over again. Breastfeeding. Sleepless nights. Diapers. Crying.

New baby smell. Cute outfits. Smiles. Snuggles. First steps. First words.

Am I ready???


I think the house is ready. I'm not doing much these days but lying on the couch...oh...and reading the Twilight series. I know in a few weeks I will look back on these days and wish I had them back, but right now the minutes are creeping by. One day I feel great! Like today- I am up and showered and trying to think of a fun place to take Lauren. Yesterday, though, I was miserable. I think she has dropped, and sometimes gets in a position where she is hitting a nerve or something. It hurts! I can barely walk. I was lucky to make it off the couch and to Mom's Night Out last night- which was so fun! Anything to keep me distracted. I don't remember feeling like this with the other two. I am just trying to hang in there until Saturday, when the new hospital opens. Then, I will be ready for her to come anytime!

I think the kids are ready. They have wanted a little baby for so long, though I don't know if Lauren has any clue what she is asking for. I know they will both be a big help, and will be so excited to meet their little sister. I am just not sure how Lauren will adjust to not being the youngest anymore.

My friends with three have said that the baby part is easy...it's when they're mobile that the hard part starts. And, I was told to invest in a comfy car seat, because the littlest one will be in it a lot- transporting the other two to and from their activities. (I know that is true from when Leslie was little!)

What will it be like with another kid in the house? I can't imagine...though I know once she is here, I will never be able to imagine life without her! Or remember life before her!

Praise God! I am so blessed by His faithfulness and His perfect timing! I can't wait to meet you, my little miracle!