Sunday, November 4, 2007
Breast Feeding
Has been somewhat difficult for me so far. In the hospital it was overwhelming because all the nurses have their on opinion and way they think that you should do it. So, it was really hard to start and then they just stand there and watch you. Talk about pressure. My nipples are inverted and very flat and so that has made it even a harder process. However, one of the nurses gave me a rubber nipple shield and it works. I am able to breastfeed him with that. I am hoping by using that and pumping that it will hopefully draw my nipples out more. But, I have to use that thing the entire time then I am okay with that. One of the nurses said she knew several people who had to do that way. Knowing that made me feel a lot better. Anyways that is the update!
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Labor & Delivery
I thought I would try and write this really quick while he is sleeping! It is going to be long, so bear with me!
My contractions started at around 8 Saturday night. They weren't very hard contractions and so I ignored them while I worked on some homework! But, then I was like this are getting a little more uncomfortable and they are pretty close together. I started timing them around 8:45 and they were consistent for about a half an hour coming every three minutes and lasting about 55 seconds.
My mom happened to call because my dad had this instinct that they should just call. Lucky that they did, so I described to her what I was feeling and she said that they were contractions. I had Katelyn come and pick me up. I grabbed my hospital bag and we head to my parents house. I called Matt at work to just let him know what was going on and that if I called in the next half hour or so that we would be going up to the hospital.
At my mom's both Katelyn and my mom started timing them and Kallan kept a chart of how long and how far apart. Colton came home from work and was a little surprised to see everyone staring a me. After about an hour I called the hospital and they told me to come up. So, we all headed up there. I don't think my mom has ever driven that fast. Every time I had a contraction in the car she would hit the accelerator.
After I got up to the OB floor they put the fetal monitor on and they said they would observe me for an hour. My contractions were coming at a steady rate. She checked me and I was right at a two.
Matt showed up in half hour. He drove pretty fast because he made it there in about a half an hour. Poor guy had just come off working two days of overtime and my poor dad had put in about an 80 hour week as well.
They had my get up and walk around in the halls and that is when it became really painful. The pressure was so great down there from the bag of water and they were so close together my contractions. They finally had me get into a robe after that and checked me again. I was at a 3 and my water bag was right there, she said it could break at any time. So, she called my doctor and they admitted me. So it was 1:30 at this time..he was born at 3:38
Side note: Everyone in my family was there. My parents and siblings, Grandma, Aunt Kim, and my cousin Devin.
My contractions were really painful and I broke down crying to Matt because I was like if these are bad now and they are going to get worse, I can't handle them. I am going to need an epidural. Matt did a really good job of calming me down.
They went to put an IV in, I don't remember what time. Both the nurses tried to get in, but I guess my veins kept disappearing. It hurt really bad because they kept poking and it was always that the height of my contraction. The nurse supervisor came down 45 minutes later to get in, but she was supposed to be there in 20. By the time she got it in I was already dilated to a 10 and I was so upset I started to cry because it was so painful. I thought that maybe I could have at least gotten some stadol to take the edge off.
By that point I was telling them that I had to push. Dr. Thomson was on his way and I didn't think that I could wait until we go there. The minute he got in the room he broke my water...finally. The contractions weren't' so bad after that.
I started pushing my mom on side and Matt on the other. The rest of my family was in the back watching. It hurt to push, but they kept telling me what a good job I was doing. My mom kept telling me that she could see his hair and that made me excited.
His heart rate dropped really really low and so Dr. Thomson had to use a vacuum to push him out. I didn't have time to realize how scary the situation was. I could see on the Dr.'s face that he was really nervous and Matt was nervous. He just told me to push, I was so scared that I wasn't going to be able to push good enough to get him out. But, finally he came out and Matt cut the cord really quick.
They sat him on my chest and it was just so amazing to look down at my son. He was so beautiful and then to think that Matt and I created him together. It was just a special moment for us.
They took the baby away to get him cleaned up and weighed. My entire family was over there to greet him and hold him. Matt wouldn't leave my side, but I told him to go over and hold his son.
It took awhile to deliver my placenta and then I kept bleeding. He was trying to get all the clots out and that was pretty painful. My tearing wouldn't have been that bad except that they had to use the vacuum. It took him almost two hours to stitch me up.
During that time everyone was holding the baby and taking pictures. Matt went out to call his family. Finally around five my parents came over and kissed me goodbye and the rest of the family left.
It was seven in the morning by the time they got us moved to the next room. I didn't sleep at all maybe an hour. I told Matt to go home and get some sleep because he was exhausted.
Here are a few pictures of the labor and delivery. I squeezed Matt's hand a lot during my contractions, afterwards I had no strength left!
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
39 week Dr. Appt.
I had my last doctor's appointment today. I didn't mention this in my other blog, I don't think at least. I am on the schedule to get induced on Monday, October 29th. That is if I don't have him before then. I scheduled this date at my last doctor's appointment last week.
I got weighed today, but I didn't look at the scale. I am to the point where I don't care and I eat what I want:) I think thought I have gained about 40 pounds. That is about five pounds over than what he wanted which was 35. But, I am okay with that now and have come to terms..kind of.
His heartbeat was good and strong. It went up to 147 bpm today. At first when she went to find it there was nothing and I thought that he had flipped. I was like oh please don't let him be breech now! However he hit the doppler and it made a noise, it was funny. It was like he was mad at her or something. Very cute.
Dr. T. came in and asked if I wanted to be checked. I said that I didn't because I didn't' really think anything had changed. So, we went over what will happen on Monday. I am supposed to call the hospital between 5-6 AM and make sure they are ready for me. Once they tell me to come up, they will hook me up to an iv and get the fetal monitor on. They will monitor me for a couple of hours until the nurse shift change that happens at seven. After the shift change Dr. T. will come and break my water and then hopefully my body will take over from there. He said if things don't change around noon or so that he will start me on the potsion(spelling). Then if that get me contracting he will lower it and let mother nature take it's course. He still says he can be wrong about my small pelvis and the c-section. However, he doesn't want me to go over my due date and wants to induce. This way the baby doesn't get any bigger for the sake of me pushing him out!
So, here I am just getting things done for school this week. I am pretty much caught up. My goal this weekend is to get the house cleaned, laundry caught up, and groceries bought. I am probably not going to be able to sleep at all on Sunday night. I just can't believe that it is all coming to an end. I am definitely ready to not be pregnant anymore. I love the experience, but I want to be done:)
I probably won't post again until after he is born. So, keep watch of new posts later in the week next week! Okay, now I am going to go cry because this is all so emotional. I am really going to be a mom in less than a week!
I got weighed today, but I didn't look at the scale. I am to the point where I don't care and I eat what I want:) I think thought I have gained about 40 pounds. That is about five pounds over than what he wanted which was 35. But, I am okay with that now and have come to terms..kind of.
His heartbeat was good and strong. It went up to 147 bpm today. At first when she went to find it there was nothing and I thought that he had flipped. I was like oh please don't let him be breech now! However he hit the doppler and it made a noise, it was funny. It was like he was mad at her or something. Very cute.
Dr. T. came in and asked if I wanted to be checked. I said that I didn't because I didn't' really think anything had changed. So, we went over what will happen on Monday. I am supposed to call the hospital between 5-6 AM and make sure they are ready for me. Once they tell me to come up, they will hook me up to an iv and get the fetal monitor on. They will monitor me for a couple of hours until the nurse shift change that happens at seven. After the shift change Dr. T. will come and break my water and then hopefully my body will take over from there. He said if things don't change around noon or so that he will start me on the potsion(spelling). Then if that get me contracting he will lower it and let mother nature take it's course. He still says he can be wrong about my small pelvis and the c-section. However, he doesn't want me to go over my due date and wants to induce. This way the baby doesn't get any bigger for the sake of me pushing him out!
So, here I am just getting things done for school this week. I am pretty much caught up. My goal this weekend is to get the house cleaned, laundry caught up, and groceries bought. I am probably not going to be able to sleep at all on Sunday night. I just can't believe that it is all coming to an end. I am definitely ready to not be pregnant anymore. I love the experience, but I want to be done:)
I probably won't post again until after he is born. So, keep watch of new posts later in the week next week! Okay, now I am going to go cry because this is all so emotional. I am really going to be a mom in less than a week!
38 Weeks
I wasn't going to blog about my 38th week because I already talked about the doctor's appointment. However, if I don't I will feel guilty that I missed writing about a week because I have been good about not missing any.
I didn't really have any more contractions this week, which is such a bummer. I was hoping that I would start having a little more of them. Things that are gross, but well I am going to write about them anyways:) I did notice this week that my discharge was brown, but they say that is normal and means that your cervix is starting to soften, etc.
He is moving around a lot still, I don't think he realizes there is no room left in there! The other night I was trying to go to bed, but he was moving so much. I was almost in tears because it hurt so bad because he is so big now!
I developed a cold this week. I am sure that I got it from the of the students at school since they all pass around germs. I am constantly washing my hands or using germ-x while I am there. But, it hasn't been that bad, so hopefully it won't last too long.
I have been extremely grumpy this week as well. I snap at everyone for the littlest things. Poor Matt has had to bear the brunt of it all and he is probably doesn't want me to ever be pregnant again. Well, he actually has said that:) Saturday I didn't pick up any of my phone calls because I was so grumpy.
At this point all hear is "oh you haven't had the baby yet" or people are constantly asking me how I am feeling, or when I am due. I feel like a broken record..and it makes me irritable. I know that people mean well and they just care and I need to realize that!
We put the carseat base in the car this weekend and everything is ready for him. I have my bag packed and his things packed. Now, he just needs to simply arrive:)
I didn't really have any more contractions this week, which is such a bummer. I was hoping that I would start having a little more of them. Things that are gross, but well I am going to write about them anyways:) I did notice this week that my discharge was brown, but they say that is normal and means that your cervix is starting to soften, etc.
He is moving around a lot still, I don't think he realizes there is no room left in there! The other night I was trying to go to bed, but he was moving so much. I was almost in tears because it hurt so bad because he is so big now!
I developed a cold this week. I am sure that I got it from the of the students at school since they all pass around germs. I am constantly washing my hands or using germ-x while I am there. But, it hasn't been that bad, so hopefully it won't last too long.
I have been extremely grumpy this week as well. I snap at everyone for the littlest things. Poor Matt has had to bear the brunt of it all and he is probably doesn't want me to ever be pregnant again. Well, he actually has said that:) Saturday I didn't pick up any of my phone calls because I was so grumpy.
At this point all hear is "oh you haven't had the baby yet" or people are constantly asking me how I am feeling, or when I am due. I feel like a broken record..and it makes me irritable. I know that people mean well and they just care and I need to realize that!
We put the carseat base in the car this weekend and everything is ready for him. I have my bag packed and his things packed. Now, he just needs to simply arrive:)
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
38 Week Dr. Appt
Today was my doctor's appointment...I didn't get my hopes up going into it. I gained another three pounds, what a shocker. I have been so swollen though this past week. My ankles look like balloons seriously. One night my left ankle was huge compared to my right. My hands have also been really swollen and I am glad that I took my wedding ring off a long time ago!
Baby's heartbeat was good it went up to 140, but that is still good. It was speeding up at the end because he was moving around. It was funny, I don't think he liked her pushing on him..I was hoping it would make him come out!
Dr. T. came in and checked my cervix. He asked if I wanted him to strip any membranes since he knows I am sort of trying to work this delivery around school. I told him that if he thought it was okay, that would be great. Let's get this show on the road:) But, if he didn't want to that was fine too. So, he checked me and I was probably 1/2 cm. dilated. He stripped me to a 1 1/2. So, hopefully that will jump start things. If not he said that when I come in next week that he would do it again. It was so painful when he was doing it that I was like how the heck am I going to push my baby's head out! But, I didn't show any signs of pain..according to my mom. I must hide it well.
Anyways, so that is the news for now. I will keep you updated!
Baby's heartbeat was good it went up to 140, but that is still good. It was speeding up at the end because he was moving around. It was funny, I don't think he liked her pushing on him..I was hoping it would make him come out!
Dr. T. came in and checked my cervix. He asked if I wanted him to strip any membranes since he knows I am sort of trying to work this delivery around school. I told him that if he thought it was okay, that would be great. Let's get this show on the road:) But, if he didn't want to that was fine too. So, he checked me and I was probably 1/2 cm. dilated. He stripped me to a 1 1/2. So, hopefully that will jump start things. If not he said that when I come in next week that he would do it again. It was so painful when he was doing it that I was like how the heck am I going to push my baby's head out! But, I didn't show any signs of pain..according to my mom. I must hide it well.
Anyways, so that is the news for now. I will keep you updated!
Monday, October 15, 2007
37 Weeks~waiting,waiting, and waiting..~
I am becoming more and more uncomfortable as each day passes. I don't notice it as much on the weekends because I don't have to sit at a table for six hours like I do during the week for school. I am hoping that our little one arrives this next week, but who knows..he is on his time:)
I have been having mild contractions for the last week or so! This excited me even if it doesn't mean I won't have him for another two weeks. At least I feel like am doing something! They aren't intense or anything and I had to call my mom to make sure if that is what I was feeling or not.
This is going to be gross to some of you, but most of you are women who read this, so I am not to worried. I did lose my mucus plug this week as well. I noticed it after I went to the bathroom one evening. It wasn't gross or anything, it just kind of looks like what it is called. So, I know that my body is preparing for him to come out.
Saturday and today I went on really long walks. I am hoping that it will help to induce my labor. Matt wants to try one other thing that induces labor as well:) My mom said it worked for her and my dad, but I am so huge and uncomfortable I don't know if I can do it! More intimate details that you didn't want to know, but I am a pretty open person as you all know!
This past week on the 10th I got a big nesting feeling. I really thought that I was going to have the baby on the 11th. It was the day my Grandpa passed away and I just thought for sure for symbolic reasons it was going to happen. So, that night I was frantically cleaning the house and catching on laundry. I changed the sheets on our bed and made sure everything was in place. I packed my bag for the hospital and the baby's diaper bag with his things. Then my mom, sister, and aunt all called me to see if I was still having any contractions. Pretty much everyone thought I was going to have him. However, the next day came and went and here I am still pregnant! At least everything is in order!
Everything is washed and put away in his dresser and closet. My parents can't believe how spoiled he is! I also went to Wal-Mart and got the remaining things that I needed, which wasn't a whole lot..such a blessing.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that I am dilated and he just sends me up there because I am at a four or something! That is wishful thinking though. I will update you tomorrow after the appointment!
I have been having mild contractions for the last week or so! This excited me even if it doesn't mean I won't have him for another two weeks. At least I feel like am doing something! They aren't intense or anything and I had to call my mom to make sure if that is what I was feeling or not.
This is going to be gross to some of you, but most of you are women who read this, so I am not to worried. I did lose my mucus plug this week as well. I noticed it after I went to the bathroom one evening. It wasn't gross or anything, it just kind of looks like what it is called. So, I know that my body is preparing for him to come out.
Saturday and today I went on really long walks. I am hoping that it will help to induce my labor. Matt wants to try one other thing that induces labor as well:) My mom said it worked for her and my dad, but I am so huge and uncomfortable I don't know if I can do it! More intimate details that you didn't want to know, but I am a pretty open person as you all know!
This past week on the 10th I got a big nesting feeling. I really thought that I was going to have the baby on the 11th. It was the day my Grandpa passed away and I just thought for sure for symbolic reasons it was going to happen. So, that night I was frantically cleaning the house and catching on laundry. I changed the sheets on our bed and made sure everything was in place. I packed my bag for the hospital and the baby's diaper bag with his things. Then my mom, sister, and aunt all called me to see if I was still having any contractions. Pretty much everyone thought I was going to have him. However, the next day came and went and here I am still pregnant! At least everything is in order!
Everything is washed and put away in his dresser and closet. My parents can't believe how spoiled he is! I also went to Wal-Mart and got the remaining things that I needed, which wasn't a whole lot..such a blessing.
I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow. I am hoping that I am dilated and he just sends me up there because I am at a four or something! That is wishful thinking though. I will update you tomorrow after the appointment!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Baby Shower Take 3
Today I was given a surprise baby shower by the girls in class! It was so funny because I had no idea that it was going to take place. I pride myself by usually finding these things out, but not this time!
Dr. Evans at around 10:40 told me that Dr. Gomez wanted to see me in her office. I was like great I am in trouble! He said she wanted to talk to me about the baby and what I had figured out for my practicum out at the elementary school. So, I went to her office and she was really encouraging. She told me the that first I needed to take care of myself and the baby. They didn't want me to go right into teaching my five day lesson the next week if I didn't feel up to it. My plan right now is to go in that week and teach my five lessons, but only stay half days. Both my professors are perfectly fine with that and that is such a huge relief for me!
So, I went back to class hoping someone had stayed for lunch because my stuff was in there and if the door got shut it would be locked! So, I walked up to the room and I saw this table full of food, but I assumed that the faculty were having lunch or something. The moment I walked in they all yelled "surprise" They had the room decorated and a table full of gifts. They had ordered pizza and had salad and dessert. It was so sweet and overwhelming.
I just couldn't believe that they took it upon themselves to give me a shower like that. I held it together though and didn't cry!
I got some really cute outfits, a gift card, two of the girls made blankets for him, he got bath times stuff, and I got a few things for myself. It was so much fun to open the gifts. I am so blessed to have such a good group of classmates!
I don't drive to school, so I called Matt to come and get all the gifts. There was no way I could have carried them all home afterwards! I think he felt a little funny walking into a room of 25 women! I introduced him and it was fun for them all to put a name to face!
So, thanks to all of you. Matt and I really appreciate it!
Dr. Evans at around 10:40 told me that Dr. Gomez wanted to see me in her office. I was like great I am in trouble! He said she wanted to talk to me about the baby and what I had figured out for my practicum out at the elementary school. So, I went to her office and she was really encouraging. She told me the that first I needed to take care of myself and the baby. They didn't want me to go right into teaching my five day lesson the next week if I didn't feel up to it. My plan right now is to go in that week and teach my five lessons, but only stay half days. Both my professors are perfectly fine with that and that is such a huge relief for me!
So, I went back to class hoping someone had stayed for lunch because my stuff was in there and if the door got shut it would be locked! So, I walked up to the room and I saw this table full of food, but I assumed that the faculty were having lunch or something. The moment I walked in they all yelled "surprise" They had the room decorated and a table full of gifts. They had ordered pizza and had salad and dessert. It was so sweet and overwhelming.
I just couldn't believe that they took it upon themselves to give me a shower like that. I held it together though and didn't cry!
I got some really cute outfits, a gift card, two of the girls made blankets for him, he got bath times stuff, and I got a few things for myself. It was so much fun to open the gifts. I am so blessed to have such a good group of classmates!
I don't drive to school, so I called Matt to come and get all the gifts. There was no way I could have carried them all home afterwards! I think he felt a little funny walking into a room of 25 women! I introduced him and it was fun for them all to put a name to face!
So, thanks to all of you. Matt and I really appreciate it!
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