So Ristyn's bilirubin levels went up over night. They have him on double lights for 24 hours and we're hoping it will make his levels go down and stay down. They've been testing his levels every 6 to 8 hours. After 24 hours of being on the lights he has to wait 6 to 8 hours and if his levels stay down he can go home. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. I just wanna take him home and snuggle!!!

That moment when the doctors and nurses tell me I'm healing perfectly and that my baby is very healthy for being 4 weeks early. I'm definitely very proud of my boy and myself!!

he is officially here. arrive at 4:22 pm on April 16th. he weighed 7 lbs and 3 and 3/4 oz. we do not know his length yet due to his head being a little misshapened because I pushed for so long. Welcome to the world Ristyn James Patrick Stirewalt

Well my waters been broken for almost 24 hours now. Contractions are just now starting to be a bit more regular and more intense. It's definitely the worst thing I have ever felt in my entire life.

I've only dilated to 1.5 centimeters. my cervix is very thinned out and soft. Baby's head is very low. Doctor is thinking they might have to give me pitocin. I'm having this baby one way or another

My water broke a little before 1:30 this morning. Not really having any contractions and I'm only dilated at 1. They are admitting me however. I have a feeling this is gonna be a looooonnnnggg day.

I feel absolutely disgusting. My fiancé won't touch me. I asked him if he wanted to have sex and he completely shut me down and said it's weird and grosses him out. I'm already so self conscious because I've gotten so big and this just doesn't help any. I'm at the point where I just wanna cry.

35 weeks!!

I've reached the point where I just want my baby boy here!! getting very impatient

Diaper cake from my baby shower. my mother in law made it! she's absolutely amazing ♡♡