from my parents' house. We are here for the 2 week appointment tomorrow at just under 3 weeks (okayed by the doctor).
The move went well. I hate moving, but all in all, things went well.
Baby is doing well. She's getting big. I can't wait to see how big she is. She's barely yellow anymore, just taking on that pale color of her mama.
My 2 year old is doing exactly what every 2 year old with a new baby sister who just moved is doing, so she's acting normal. Driving me crazy, but acting normal.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Friday, January 06, 2006
Going to be gone for a little while....
We're moving this weekend, and I will be without internet (for the most part at least) until our tax return comes in which hopefully won't take too long. I'm still going to try to check my email somehow, but I'll probably be in and out. Hope everyone is doing well and had a happy holiday! :)
Monday, January 02, 2006
She's here!
I was induced Tuesday morning. They put the IV in at about 7:30, broke my water at 8:30, had an epidural at 9:30 (before any real pain hit -- I'm a wimp). 
I took a nap for a while, and the nurse came in and wanted me to lay on my right side. She didn't want to drop, but the nurse said that when she did drop, I would probably dilate in a hurry. So, she had me lie in a position with my right leg straight and my left leg bent because it's supposed to help the baby drop. It did. Within 30 minutes, I had gone from a 5 to an 8. She told me to roll over on my left side and do the same thing and call her when I started feeling pressure. Ten minutes later, I hit the button and told her that I was feeling pressure and like I needed to push. This was at 12:30. My OB was in the cafeteria downstairs eating. Hubby said he thought she'd be here by 1:00. She didn't want me to push until my OB showed up because baby was right there. Two pushes and she was here. 12:52 pm. 7lbs, 8 oz, 19 1/2 inches long. Looks so much like my 2 year old it's uncanny.
Here bilirubin levels started going up pretty fast. Therefore, they put her under the bilirubin lights to help control the jaundice. I was afraid that she wouldn't get to come home with me, but we all got to come home Thursday with phototherapy. She only had to be under the lights until Saturday and is doing great now. Thank you all for the well wishes! Sorry it took me so long to post an update.
I took a nap for a while, and the nurse came in and wanted me to lay on my right side. She didn't want to drop, but the nurse said that when she did drop, I would probably dilate in a hurry. So, she had me lie in a position with my right leg straight and my left leg bent because it's supposed to help the baby drop. It did. Within 30 minutes, I had gone from a 5 to an 8. She told me to roll over on my left side and do the same thing and call her when I started feeling pressure. Ten minutes later, I hit the button and told her that I was feeling pressure and like I needed to push. This was at 12:30. My OB was in the cafeteria downstairs eating. Hubby said he thought she'd be here by 1:00. She didn't want me to push until my OB showed up because baby was right there. Two pushes and she was here. 12:52 pm. 7lbs, 8 oz, 19 1/2 inches long. Looks so much like my 2 year old it's uncanny. Here bilirubin levels started going up pretty fast. Therefore, they put her under the bilirubin lights to help control the jaundice. I was afraid that she wouldn't get to come home with me, but we all got to come home Thursday with phototherapy. She only had to be under the lights until Saturday and is doing great now. Thank you all for the well wishes! Sorry it took me so long to post an update.
Friday, December 23, 2005
Just a few minutes....
to post an update. Yay, I made it through Friday at work! She can come anytime now. This afternoon would be good. I can't wait to sleep on my back or my stomach or anything but my side again.
My brother made it in safely, so it's been good to see him. My daughter just adores him. It's so cute.
Her last day of daycare was yesterday. It was so sad in a way. My husband is pretty worried about her and the havoc we're about to wreak on her little life, but I remember being worried when she started there after he first got his job. Again, a lot of havoc and she did wonderfully, so I know she'll be great.
My grandmother made it in safely yesterday as well. I'm glad she came for Christmas, but she's already driving me crazy, and I've only spent a few hours with her. Another week and a half is going to be hard. At least when my husband gets home, we can limit our time with my family.
I told my mother our plans for when the baby is born and introducing her to her big sister. We (my husband and I) really want it to be just the 4 of us in the room when we make the introduction. I told my mother this as a warning that we're not trying to hurt anyone's feelings, but we don't want any more than that. Her response, "Well, can we come peek at the baby?" Um, did you not just hear what I said? I told her she could after we had introduced our 2 year old to her. Her response? "Well, can your husband come pick her up from the car in the parking lot? We're not going to bring her in and not see the baby."
I was like, what the f---?!! I ask for one thing -- ONE THING. I told her that was fine -- I'd send him down to retrieve her. She could tell I was pissed about it. She said that there was no reason for them to come up unless they were going to see the baby. I told her that we didn't want hours and hours alone, but at least 15 minutes or something. She decided that they could probably bring our 2 year old to the lobby and drop her off there (with my husband of course) and get a coke or something from the cafeteria and come back. We'll see if it actually happens that way. I think she's willing to respect my wishes (especially since she could tell that I was going to be pissed if it doesn't happen that way), but she'll have my grandmother and my father with her as well. I'm tempted to tell my husband to block the door if anyone tries to come in. He told me that they probably just want to see my daughter's reaction as well, but still. I don't have too many demands as far as things go. I don't want them in the delivery room, but she knew that was coming. I don't think it's too much to ask that my family respect our wishes on this one.
So, as of now, we're all set for Tuesday. But, she can feel free to arrive anytime before then as well. I don't know if I'll have a chance to post before then, so it might be after she's here before I post again.
My brother made it in safely, so it's been good to see him. My daughter just adores him. It's so cute.
Her last day of daycare was yesterday. It was so sad in a way. My husband is pretty worried about her and the havoc we're about to wreak on her little life, but I remember being worried when she started there after he first got his job. Again, a lot of havoc and she did wonderfully, so I know she'll be great.
My grandmother made it in safely yesterday as well. I'm glad she came for Christmas, but she's already driving me crazy, and I've only spent a few hours with her. Another week and a half is going to be hard. At least when my husband gets home, we can limit our time with my family.
I told my mother our plans for when the baby is born and introducing her to her big sister. We (my husband and I) really want it to be just the 4 of us in the room when we make the introduction. I told my mother this as a warning that we're not trying to hurt anyone's feelings, but we don't want any more than that. Her response, "Well, can we come peek at the baby?" Um, did you not just hear what I said? I told her she could after we had introduced our 2 year old to her. Her response? "Well, can your husband come pick her up from the car in the parking lot? We're not going to bring her in and not see the baby."
I was like, what the f---?!! I ask for one thing -- ONE THING. I told her that was fine -- I'd send him down to retrieve her. She could tell I was pissed about it. She said that there was no reason for them to come up unless they were going to see the baby. I told her that we didn't want hours and hours alone, but at least 15 minutes or something. She decided that they could probably bring our 2 year old to the lobby and drop her off there (with my husband of course) and get a coke or something from the cafeteria and come back. We'll see if it actually happens that way. I think she's willing to respect my wishes (especially since she could tell that I was going to be pissed if it doesn't happen that way), but she'll have my grandmother and my father with her as well. I'm tempted to tell my husband to block the door if anyone tries to come in. He told me that they probably just want to see my daughter's reaction as well, but still. I don't have too many demands as far as things go. I don't want them in the delivery room, but she knew that was coming. I don't think it's too much to ask that my family respect our wishes on this one.
So, as of now, we're all set for Tuesday. But, she can feel free to arrive anytime before then as well. I don't know if I'll have a chance to post before then, so it might be after she's here before I post again.
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
My Last Appointment
We had our last appointment this morning. Surprisingly, there was no wait time. By the time I was sitting down, they were calling us back. Shocking, I know, especially for my OB's office. Everything looked good, urine good (no comments on how I need to drink more water this time), blood pressure good, weight, well, good enough (I passed the dreaded 200 mark -- I was afraid that would happen, but it means that baby is growing well, so I can't complain too much), baby measuring well, heartbeat in the 150s.
Dr. B comes in to talk to us. He asks me if I got the shakes (shivers, whatever) when I had my daughter. That's a no. Or at least it is as far as I remember. I think I would have remembered that, so I'd have to say no. He wants to make sure that I know that isn't uncommon at all and not to worry if I do get them this time. My group B strep test was negative. So, therefore, we are all systems go for next week.
Then he tells us that we should make sure the camera is ready. He's seen it time and time again. Batteries are dead. No film. New camera -- don't know how to operate. Um, okay, well, I know how to work my camera, I've already charged the batteries (although I'm sure I'll do that again anyway), and I've uploaded everything that was on the memory card of my digital camera, so it's free.
He also suggested that many of his patients get professional portraits done before they deliver. Yeah, okay, well, next time I have lots of cash lying around just waiting to be spent, I'll do that. As it is, I was barely able to pay my electric bill last Friday before they shut if off, so no pictures unless I take them myself. And, well, with the stretch marks and all, I don't know if I want to do that. I am thinking about taking a few of me and my daughter in front of the tree as a gift for my husband. I have a shirt that will match her little Christmas dress.
Then he asked if I had any questions?
Yes, what if my cervix isn't ready? What then? I don't want to get there and find out that I can't have a baby that day. He looks at my chart and sees that last week zip, nada, nothing was happening, so he decides to check me again this week (which I guess he normally doesn't do). Especially since I haven't had many contractions. Well, apparently something is working because I'm now 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated. As long as the little monkey decides to stay put for a few more days, we're all set. No worries.
Dr. B comes in to talk to us. He asks me if I got the shakes (shivers, whatever) when I had my daughter. That's a no. Or at least it is as far as I remember. I think I would have remembered that, so I'd have to say no. He wants to make sure that I know that isn't uncommon at all and not to worry if I do get them this time. My group B strep test was negative. So, therefore, we are all systems go for next week.
Then he tells us that we should make sure the camera is ready. He's seen it time and time again. Batteries are dead. No film. New camera -- don't know how to operate. Um, okay, well, I know how to work my camera, I've already charged the batteries (although I'm sure I'll do that again anyway), and I've uploaded everything that was on the memory card of my digital camera, so it's free.
He also suggested that many of his patients get professional portraits done before they deliver. Yeah, okay, well, next time I have lots of cash lying around just waiting to be spent, I'll do that. As it is, I was barely able to pay my electric bill last Friday before they shut if off, so no pictures unless I take them myself. And, well, with the stretch marks and all, I don't know if I want to do that. I am thinking about taking a few of me and my daughter in front of the tree as a gift for my husband. I have a shirt that will match her little Christmas dress.
Then he asked if I had any questions?
Yes, what if my cervix isn't ready? What then? I don't want to get there and find out that I can't have a baby that day. He looks at my chart and sees that last week zip, nada, nothing was happening, so he decides to check me again this week (which I guess he normally doesn't do). Especially since I haven't had many contractions. Well, apparently something is working because I'm now 50% effaced and 1 cm dilated. As long as the little monkey decides to stay put for a few more days, we're all set. No worries.
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