As for my labor story:
I was 2 cms dilated and 85% effaced at my 39 week appt. On wednesday the dr stripped my membranes at my 39 week appt. (my due date was saturday) No signs of labor, so I did some serious walking all day on thursday. On friday morning at abt 3 am I lost my mucus plug. At 5:30 in the morning I woke up with a REALLY bad contraction. I didnt know what it was at first. It lasted about a minute and a half. I got more of them, abt 7-10 minutes apart. At 645 I woke up my husband. We ate breakfast, I tried showering but I had 2 more contractions in the shower and they were horrible. I had to lay down on all fours during them and being in the shower I couldnt get myself back up. Jon had to pick me up. By 8 am we were on our way to hospital. Got to the labor room around 815. The dr was in surgery so they waited to check me, but they hooked me up to monitors and could tell by my contractions that I was in labor. A nurse checked me at 10 or so and I was 6-7 cms dialated. I got an epidural at 11. The dr checked me again at 3 and I was fully dilated but the baby was high so they said we would wait a bit to start pushing. So at 5 they had me start. I pushed until 630 when they decided to use the vacuum to help me because I was beyond exhausted. At 6:32 he was born! The next day they gave me a blood tranfusion and I got 2 bags of blood because I popped a vericose vein in my vagina while pushing and I lost too much blood.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Almost there.
Total weight gain/loss: Total is 45 lbs. Shocking I know, my dr yelled at me.
Sleeping: I sleep in cycles now. I get up at 730 when Jon gets up and then I take a nap later in the day before I go to work. Sleeping isnt too bad, I wake up at least 3 or 4 times a night to pee. The worst part of going to bed is actually getting in the bed. Lately Im like a beached whale and I just cant move, Jon has had to pull the blankets up for me. Apparently Jon says I started snoring, REALLY loud. Which surprises me, I never snored before. Poor guy, Im sorry...its almost over.
Best Moment this week: My baby shower was on sunday, 1/16. It was awesome. I got a ton of stuff. Everything on my registery, plus I got to see everyone. And I got to wear my cute new shirt that I got online at Kikis Maternity. Jon and I had a really great time.
Any movement: Well about 3-4 weeks ago I started feeling contractions. I havent been having any recently though. The baby stretches out alot. The head is down, but I usually feel the feet, like its trying to stand up inside of me. Also started feeling hiccups. Those are weird, at first I thought it was a heart beat, but its definitley little baby hiccups.
Cravings: Still nothing strange. I have prolly spent a few hundred dollars at Panera Bread the past few weeks.
Pregnancy signs: My feet and hands are really swollen. My feet have started to hurt pretty bad. I also have the WORST pain in my uterus/vagina. It hurts to walk, climb stairs, stand up, bend over....its awful. Its at least a 5 on a scale of 1-10, but what makes it so bad is that its constant. It hasnt gone away or gotten any better. I guess the baby must have dropped bc I cant see my belly button anymore, so my stomach has definitely changed.
What I miss: Going to the chiropractor. I got lazy and decided I didnt have time in my busy day (which consists of me sitting at home) to actually drive all the way across town for my appointments. I really need to go again though, I think they make a big difference.
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out if we have a little girl or a little boy.
Things that have changed: Our finances. No more weekly spending allowance. That money needs to buy diapers and formula. Plus our insurance plan will nearly double in cost now that we will be on the family plan. I imagine we will be eating dinners at home for a long time. Budgets suck.
Sleeping: I sleep in cycles now. I get up at 730 when Jon gets up and then I take a nap later in the day before I go to work. Sleeping isnt too bad, I wake up at least 3 or 4 times a night to pee. The worst part of going to bed is actually getting in the bed. Lately Im like a beached whale and I just cant move, Jon has had to pull the blankets up for me. Apparently Jon says I started snoring, REALLY loud. Which surprises me, I never snored before. Poor guy, Im sorry...its almost over.
Best Moment this week: My baby shower was on sunday, 1/16. It was awesome. I got a ton of stuff. Everything on my registery, plus I got to see everyone. And I got to wear my cute new shirt that I got online at Kikis Maternity. Jon and I had a really great time.
Any movement: Well about 3-4 weeks ago I started feeling contractions. I havent been having any recently though. The baby stretches out alot. The head is down, but I usually feel the feet, like its trying to stand up inside of me. Also started feeling hiccups. Those are weird, at first I thought it was a heart beat, but its definitley little baby hiccups.
Cravings: Still nothing strange. I have prolly spent a few hundred dollars at Panera Bread the past few weeks.
Pregnancy signs: My feet and hands are really swollen. My feet have started to hurt pretty bad. I also have the WORST pain in my uterus/vagina. It hurts to walk, climb stairs, stand up, bend over....its awful. Its at least a 5 on a scale of 1-10, but what makes it so bad is that its constant. It hasnt gone away or gotten any better. I guess the baby must have dropped bc I cant see my belly button anymore, so my stomach has definitely changed.
What I miss: Going to the chiropractor. I got lazy and decided I didnt have time in my busy day (which consists of me sitting at home) to actually drive all the way across town for my appointments. I really need to go again though, I think they make a big difference.
What I'm looking forward to: Finding out if we have a little girl or a little boy.
Things that have changed: Our finances. No more weekly spending allowance. That money needs to buy diapers and formula. Plus our insurance plan will nearly double in cost now that we will be on the family plan. I imagine we will be eating dinners at home for a long time. Budgets suck.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
I cant believe theres ONLY 11 weeks left!
Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs. total!
Sleeping: No problems in this department, I sleep like a baby...and then when I wake up me and my girlfriend (Toots magoots) take naps together on the couch everyday before work.
Best Moment this week: Well its been a while since my last post, so the best moment this month, wouldve been my couples pregnancy massage class. I loved it. Jon learned a lot of techniques to help alleviate my discomfort.
Any movement: The baby is crawling around inside of me. You can see my entire stomach shift around like an alien trying to escape through my belly button.
Cravings: Bread.....its all i want, bread rolls and butter! I love it
Pregnancy signs: deformed belly button, leaky nipples, bloody noses. On a more recent note, my pelvis hurts sooooooooo bad. It feels like bone on bone, when I walk, stand, or lay down. Its excruciating!
What I miss: My old pain free body. I miss being able to go for walks with Tootsie everyday. But honestly theres no way I can anymore, between the pain in my groin, the shortness of breath, my daily naps and the 30 lbs I've put on....my ass isnt walking anywhere.
What I'm looking forward to: I decided I want the birth videotaped. So my mother will be doing the honors for us. Im looking forward to having that. I watched "The business of being born" and I have a new outlook on the birth. Im looking forward to the experience, though Im sure I will regret saying that soon enough!
Things that have changed: TMI WARNING: Ive started feeling tons of pressure in my vagina area. It feels like a tampon is hanging out of me. So uncomfortable. When I get up in the morning and after I sit down for a bit. When I get up I literallly feel like the baby is going to fall out. Its so low, that I bet Jon could see the baby if he wanted to!
Sleeping: No problems in this department, I sleep like a baby...and then when I wake up me and my girlfriend (Toots magoots) take naps together on the couch everyday before work.
Best Moment this week: Well its been a while since my last post, so the best moment this month, wouldve been my couples pregnancy massage class. I loved it. Jon learned a lot of techniques to help alleviate my discomfort.
Any movement: The baby is crawling around inside of me. You can see my entire stomach shift around like an alien trying to escape through my belly button.
Cravings: Bread.....its all i want, bread rolls and butter! I love it
Pregnancy signs: deformed belly button, leaky nipples, bloody noses. On a more recent note, my pelvis hurts sooooooooo bad. It feels like bone on bone, when I walk, stand, or lay down. Its excruciating!
What I miss: My old pain free body. I miss being able to go for walks with Tootsie everyday. But honestly theres no way I can anymore, between the pain in my groin, the shortness of breath, my daily naps and the 30 lbs I've put on....my ass isnt walking anywhere.
What I'm looking forward to: I decided I want the birth videotaped. So my mother will be doing the honors for us. Im looking forward to having that. I watched "The business of being born" and I have a new outlook on the birth. Im looking forward to the experience, though Im sure I will regret saying that soon enough!
Things that have changed: TMI WARNING: Ive started feeling tons of pressure in my vagina area. It feels like a tampon is hanging out of me. So uncomfortable. When I get up in the morning and after I sit down for a bit. When I get up I literallly feel like the baby is going to fall out. Its so low, that I bet Jon could see the baby if he wanted to!
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
25 Weeks and 3 Days...and friggin miserable
Total weight gain/loss: Havent had a weigh in.
Sleeping: Omfg its awful. Uncomfortable. And if I have to hear Jon complain one more time about how I keep him awake at night with my breathing and tossing & turning, Im going to tie him to the bed and set the house on fire. I get into bed and he'll wake up immediately, and ask me "whats wrong"...are you serious. I cant breath! Thats whats wrong. Also if one more person calls or texts me (or Jon, bc I am in the same bed as him, it wakes me up too!) at 7 o'clock in the morning, Im going to set your house on fire!
Best Moment this week: Nothing comes to mind.
Any movement: Yes, crazy movements, no Braxton-Hicks yet, I hear those are coming.
Cravings: Panera Bread and oatmeal, I have eaten 6 packages of oatmeal so far today and I plan on having 2 more when I get home.
Pregnancy signs: Bitchiness, exhaustion, this line that darkens everyday on my belly, my shirt hurts my nipples, I cant Not wear a bra anymore.
What I miss: Oh you'll love this, sneezing. Yes thats right I miss sneezing. It isnt what it used to be. Now when I sneeze urine falls out. WTF is that?
What I'm looking forward to: The chiropractor tomorrow and my haircut on thursday, and saturday, I think Im going to take the day off.
Things that have changed: My body, I feel like a stranger.
And Lastly, I leave you with my public service announcement: Keep in mind everyone, I still have PD. That hasnt gone away temporarily or cured itself! Not trying to 'play that card', but seriously nobody knows what Im going through, physically! I dont want anyones sympathy but a litttle empathy would be nice. Let me assure you, you have no clue what Im going through...its not like im on disability and all im doing is baking this baby, im also working full time. And yes I know that this struggle will only continue once the baby is born, but I CAN ask for help with that part. The pregnancy part though, kinda on my own with this.
Thank you, that is all!
Sleeping: Omfg its awful. Uncomfortable. And if I have to hear Jon complain one more time about how I keep him awake at night with my breathing and tossing & turning, Im going to tie him to the bed and set the house on fire. I get into bed and he'll wake up immediately, and ask me "whats wrong"...are you serious. I cant breath! Thats whats wrong. Also if one more person calls or texts me (or Jon, bc I am in the same bed as him, it wakes me up too!) at 7 o'clock in the morning, Im going to set your house on fire!
Best Moment this week: Nothing comes to mind.
Any movement: Yes, crazy movements, no Braxton-Hicks yet, I hear those are coming.
Cravings: Panera Bread and oatmeal, I have eaten 6 packages of oatmeal so far today and I plan on having 2 more when I get home.
Pregnancy signs: Bitchiness, exhaustion, this line that darkens everyday on my belly, my shirt hurts my nipples, I cant Not wear a bra anymore.
What I miss: Oh you'll love this, sneezing. Yes thats right I miss sneezing. It isnt what it used to be. Now when I sneeze urine falls out. WTF is that?
What I'm looking forward to: The chiropractor tomorrow and my haircut on thursday, and saturday, I think Im going to take the day off.
Things that have changed: My body, I feel like a stranger.
And Lastly, I leave you with my public service announcement: Keep in mind everyone, I still have PD. That hasnt gone away temporarily or cured itself! Not trying to 'play that card', but seriously nobody knows what Im going through, physically! I dont want anyones sympathy but a litttle empathy would be nice. Let me assure you, you have no clue what Im going through...its not like im on disability and all im doing is baking this baby, im also working full time. And yes I know that this struggle will only continue once the baby is born, but I CAN ask for help with that part. The pregnancy part though, kinda on my own with this.
Thank you, that is all!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
23 Weeks and 4 days!
Total weight gain/loss: My total weight gain from pre-pregnancy size is 21 lbs....Today I weighed in at 119 lbs.
Sleeping: Soo now I have leg cramps in the middle of the night, pretty much charlie horse in my calves. Also I never used to know exactly what acid reflux was, now I have three words to describe it: throw up burps! Sexy I know....dont be jealous.
Best Moment this week: Buying my maternity jeans. I used to think I am way to cool to wear those nana jeans with the elastic stretchy thing that you pull up to your bra. Well let me just say that I was a fool. They are the best damn thing ever invented. I wanna buy more!
Any movement: Crazy movements. Jon feels it all the time now. Its not uncomfortable yet, still feels cute.
Cravings: Bread, butter, broccoli, waffles, cup of noodles....I wouldnt say cravings but they are my recent indulgences lately.
Pregnancy signs: Nose bleeds. Every day. I have extremely bad shortness of breath. To the point where I seriously think I need an oxygen tank on wheels to carry around with me 24/7.
What I miss: Having money...this baby shit is expensive
What I'm looking forward to: I have something Im not looking forward to: my glucose test! I might not show up for it, i'll be honest. It involves bloodwork and i might faint, I think i need a tranquilizer for this. I am looking forward to the classes that Jonny and I signed up for at the hospital. We will be doing a tour of the labor and delivery room. A childbirth class which is 8 hours long. A pregnancy massage class which will be awesome, and newborn class.
Things that have changed: Nothing that I can think of.
Sleeping: Soo now I have leg cramps in the middle of the night, pretty much charlie horse in my calves. Also I never used to know exactly what acid reflux was, now I have three words to describe it: throw up burps! Sexy I know....dont be jealous.
Best Moment this week: Buying my maternity jeans. I used to think I am way to cool to wear those nana jeans with the elastic stretchy thing that you pull up to your bra. Well let me just say that I was a fool. They are the best damn thing ever invented. I wanna buy more!
Any movement: Crazy movements. Jon feels it all the time now. Its not uncomfortable yet, still feels cute.
Cravings: Bread, butter, broccoli, waffles, cup of noodles....I wouldnt say cravings but they are my recent indulgences lately.
Pregnancy signs: Nose bleeds. Every day. I have extremely bad shortness of breath. To the point where I seriously think I need an oxygen tank on wheels to carry around with me 24/7.
What I miss: Having money...this baby shit is expensive
What I'm looking forward to: I have something Im not looking forward to: my glucose test! I might not show up for it, i'll be honest. It involves bloodwork and i might faint, I think i need a tranquilizer for this. I am looking forward to the classes that Jonny and I signed up for at the hospital. We will be doing a tour of the labor and delivery room. A childbirth class which is 8 hours long. A pregnancy massage class which will be awesome, and newborn class.
Things that have changed: Nothing that I can think of.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
"Babies" the documentary
Im sorry Oprah, but you're crazy, this movie/documentary was nothing close to "A-maz-ing!"
I was horrified watching the babies in Namibia and Mongolia. I almost had to close my eyes in some parts because I was scared to death. For those that havent seen it, here are some highlights (Long!):
The Namibian mom wiped her baby's poo onto her leg and then brushed it off with some caveman tool. The worst part was the baby was allowed to chew on what looked like the bones of a decayed animal. I understand its not a developed part of the world, but the baby putting the bones in its mouth should not have been allowed, even in 3000 B.C.!
The worst scenes went to the Mongolian baby. I think the herd of cattle would have done a better job raising that child than that mother was doing. First of all i understand why the unsupervised infant was tied to the bed and left alone, this is so that monkeys cant come into the house and take the babies (which apparently happened recently in Malaysia) anyways. However, when the rooster jumped up on the bed I was praying I wouldnt see the rooster peck the (again unsupervised) baby to death in front of me. Now I also dont agree with tying the unsupervised few month old baby to the foot of the bed and leaving a roll of toilet paper within reach for the baby to eat.
How about when the baby was sitting in the bowl by the window and the cattle with the huge horns came up to the baby, I was petrified it was going to be mauled in front me. Or when the wobbly baby was standing on the tree stump, I just kept saying omg, omg, he's gonna fall backwards and break his neck, someone get him off there. Even the cattle new it was dumb, they came running over, im sure they were thinking "hello, put the camera down and get the baby off the stump". Finally the baby is left in a carriage in the meadow with nooone around and he's standing up. I had to turn my head bc my stomach was turning, and sure as shit the kid tips the carriage over and falls out! Where are these parents? And why did this cameraman not stop this?
Honest to God any concerns I may have had about not being able to provide for this baby or, not know what Im doing, went right out the window after seeing this!
I was horrified watching the babies in Namibia and Mongolia. I almost had to close my eyes in some parts because I was scared to death. For those that havent seen it, here are some highlights (Long!):
The Namibian mom wiped her baby's poo onto her leg and then brushed it off with some caveman tool. The worst part was the baby was allowed to chew on what looked like the bones of a decayed animal. I understand its not a developed part of the world, but the baby putting the bones in its mouth should not have been allowed, even in 3000 B.C.!
The worst scenes went to the Mongolian baby. I think the herd of cattle would have done a better job raising that child than that mother was doing. First of all i understand why the unsupervised infant was tied to the bed and left alone, this is so that monkeys cant come into the house and take the babies (which apparently happened recently in Malaysia) anyways. However, when the rooster jumped up on the bed I was praying I wouldnt see the rooster peck the (again unsupervised) baby to death in front of me. Now I also dont agree with tying the unsupervised few month old baby to the foot of the bed and leaving a roll of toilet paper within reach for the baby to eat.
How about when the baby was sitting in the bowl by the window and the cattle with the huge horns came up to the baby, I was petrified it was going to be mauled in front me. Or when the wobbly baby was standing on the tree stump, I just kept saying omg, omg, he's gonna fall backwards and break his neck, someone get him off there. Even the cattle new it was dumb, they came running over, im sure they were thinking "hello, put the camera down and get the baby off the stump". Finally the baby is left in a carriage in the meadow with nooone around and he's standing up. I had to turn my head bc my stomach was turning, and sure as shit the kid tips the carriage over and falls out! Where are these parents? And why did this cameraman not stop this?
Honest to God any concerns I may have had about not being able to provide for this baby or, not know what Im doing, went right out the window after seeing this!
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Bitch Badge
*Disclaimer*
I just have to get this off my chest. When I am laying on the couch with my feet up, with my 50 lbs doggie dead asleep on my lap, I am not getting up. Not unless the house is on fire or someone has a ham sandwich in their hands....thats it. So don't ring my doorbell...or say "Hey babe come here for a sec" or expect me to answer my phone that I left on the table....Bc I have a human being growing in my uterus and its being held in only by my skin....So as this entry is appropriately titled, I have earned my Bitch Badge.
Thank you!
Total weight gain/loss: I now weigh 114 lbs....thats 16 lbs gain from my pre pregnancy size!
Sleeping: Is the best thing ever, I wake up frequently to pee, as in 2-3 times a night, but I have no problem falling back to sleep lately.I think the giant U shaped pregnancy pillow that Jon bought me is the best gift ever!
Best Moment this week: Finding out that Jon is a normy and is not a carrier for the Parkin gene mutation that I have. This means that since the gene is autosomal recessive, our children will only be carriers. (They will get my mutated copy(bad kind) and Jons normal copy(good kind) and will be carriers(like my parents).
Any Movement: Jon felt the baby move on sunday!
Cravings: Lil Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies
What I miss: My clothes that fit. Im down to rotating out the 3 shirts I have left that fit.
What Im looking forward to: Our baby shower....moms been talking to me about it and its so exciting!
Things that have changed: The name that we had picked out if its a girl. We were doing Leah for a girl, but we changed our minds....we're not saying what we picked, it'll be a surprise! And if its a boy, its still Cody.
I just have to get this off my chest. When I am laying on the couch with my feet up, with my 50 lbs doggie dead asleep on my lap, I am not getting up. Not unless the house is on fire or someone has a ham sandwich in their hands....thats it. So don't ring my doorbell...or say "Hey babe come here for a sec" or expect me to answer my phone that I left on the table....Bc I have a human being growing in my uterus and its being held in only by my skin....So as this entry is appropriately titled, I have earned my Bitch Badge.
Thank you!
Total weight gain/loss: I now weigh 114 lbs....thats 16 lbs gain from my pre pregnancy size!
Sleeping: Is the best thing ever, I wake up frequently to pee, as in 2-3 times a night, but I have no problem falling back to sleep lately.I think the giant U shaped pregnancy pillow that Jon bought me is the best gift ever!
Best Moment this week: Finding out that Jon is a normy and is not a carrier for the Parkin gene mutation that I have. This means that since the gene is autosomal recessive, our children will only be carriers. (They will get my mutated copy(bad kind) and Jons normal copy(good kind) and will be carriers(like my parents).
Any Movement: Jon felt the baby move on sunday!
Cravings: Lil Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies
What I miss: My clothes that fit. Im down to rotating out the 3 shirts I have left that fit.
What Im looking forward to: Our baby shower....moms been talking to me about it and its so exciting!
Things that have changed: The name that we had picked out if its a girl. We were doing Leah for a girl, but we changed our minds....we're not saying what we picked, it'll be a surprise! And if its a boy, its still Cody.
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