...here I am typing with one hand while the other cradles a sleeping Madeline.
I just have to say for the record that I've been blessed with a perfect baby. Lindsey was here all day with us and commented on how she never cried once. Seriously, perfection.
Her nighttime ritual is pretty much always the same:
Bed @ 1o:30
Feeding & Changing @ 1:30ish
Feeding & Changing @ 4:30ish
Feeding & Changing @ 7:30ish
Up @ 10:30 (sometimes 10)
Then it's naps & feedings throughout the day.
She really is wonderful & the best cuddler EVER!
xo.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Well, I'm a bit behind on updates...mainly because I'd rather jut stare at my perfect little girl than the computer screen. =]
Bare with me, it's tough to type with a sleeping baby in your arms!
Monday was Madeline's first pediatrician appointment. Everything went really well...except for the part where she pooped through her clothes! =] She's back up in weight at 8lbs, 12oz. She as 8lbs, 3oz when we left the hospital on Saturday. The doctor said she was perfect...but we already knew that! <3 After the appt. my mom & I took Madie on her first shopping expedition to Target & the mall. I have to say, I think she enjoyed it because she slept soundly the entire time.
On Tuesday I had my stitches removed. It's one of the most uncomfortable things to have done...while it doesn't hurt it does feel weird, and burns. But thank the lord that is over with. Now everytime I move it doesn't feel like I might rip something open!
Other than that, there isn't really much to update. The breast-feeding is going about as well as expected. I'm really sore...but Madie is learning quickly and pumping has definetly been helping (& it means that DH can take a feeding during the night).
xo.
Bare with me, it's tough to type with a sleeping baby in your arms!
Monday was Madeline's first pediatrician appointment. Everything went really well...except for the part where she pooped through her clothes! =] She's back up in weight at 8lbs, 12oz. She as 8lbs, 3oz when we left the hospital on Saturday. The doctor said she was perfect...but we already knew that! <3 After the appt. my mom & I took Madie on her first shopping expedition to Target & the mall. I have to say, I think she enjoyed it because she slept soundly the entire time.
On Tuesday I had my stitches removed. It's one of the most uncomfortable things to have done...while it doesn't hurt it does feel weird, and burns. But thank the lord that is over with. Now everytime I move it doesn't feel like I might rip something open!
Other than that, there isn't really much to update. The breast-feeding is going about as well as expected. I'm really sore...but Madie is learning quickly and pumping has definetly been helping (& it means that DH can take a feeding during the night).
xo.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Before I Was a Mom...
Before I was a Mom,
I never tripped over toys
Or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
My plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
And my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
So doctors could do tests.Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
Watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
When I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
Could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
Having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel
To feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
Between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
Could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
Every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
The joy,
The love,
The heartache,
The wonderment
Or the satisfaction of being a Mom..
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I Was a Mom.
I never tripped over toys
Or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not
My plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind
And my thoughts.
I slept all night.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child
So doctors could do tests.Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night
Watching a baby sleep.
Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because
I didn't want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
When I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small
Could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.
Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of
Having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel
To feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond
Between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small
Could make me feel so important and happy.
Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
Every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
The joy,
The love,
The heartache,
The wonderment
Or the satisfaction of being a Mom..
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,
Before I Was a Mom.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Introducing Madeline Renee! <3
Well, ladies and gentleman: She's Here! =]
Madeline graced us with her presence on January 20th @ 6:40pm via C-Section. I gave natural labor a valiant effort, but my body just wasn't up for the challenge.
Monday, January 19th:
DH & I went in to the hospital at 7am for a scheduled induction. We were nervous...but extremely excited. By 8am we were settled in our private room, and by 8:30 I was checked by one of my Dr's MW's (midwife's). I was not dialted at all, but that was what we had expected...
At 9am the first dose of Cytotect was administered. I had already been having contractions, so those continued on. Around 10:30-11am they started to climb in intensity and time. They continued through-out the day on Monday. At 2:30 Monday afternoon I was once again checked for progression...to some's surprise, I was not any further dialted than I was that morning. So, because I was already contracting, I was given another dose. By 5:30 that evening, my contractions were intense, the worst I had had all day, coming closer and closer with eachone. I was checked again, and there was no more progression. I was quite upset.
Because of my contractions, I was administered Morphine for the night.I contracted through the night, although had very little pain. Thanks morphine!
Tuesday morning, the MW on call came in to check on me. We were extremly happy to find out that I was 1cm dilated! I was happy. 1cm might not seem like a lot...but it's better than nothing. We (MW, DR. & I) that we would start Pitocin. Since, I was contracting and dilated (somewhat) it seemed like the next best step. My mom & DH were my labor buddies, but I sent my mom to work for a half day, fully aware that I could perhaps not end up having her on tuesday at all.
By noon my contractions were coming about 60-90 seconds apart and about 3-5 minutes long. They finally started to even out to a good 2-3 minutes apart but because of Madie's sunny-side up position, my back labor was excruciating. At abour 4:15, while on my hands and knees my water FINALLY broke. We were so frikin happy that my mom and DH were dancing around the room. =] My mom turned to my nurse, Nicole and said "Would this be considered laboring?" Nicole smiled and said "Yes, finally." Within 10 minutes Nicole had the entire room prepped for delivery. All we were waiting on was my MW, Claudia. The next hour and 45 minutes were the worst. I layed curled to my side holding my Mom's and/or DH's hands saying:
*Stop touching me.
*Hold my hand.
*Please, stop talking.
*Talk to me about something, anything.
I felt awful for them...which was odd because I was the one in pain!
The contractions were about 30 seconds apart when my MW got there and checked me for dilation...and the room got very quiet. I'm not dumb, I knew what was going on. I wasn't dilated.
The Dr. came in shortly after and I was faced with a decision: continue to labor it out in hopes of having an natural labor...or throw in our cards and start prepping for a c-section. I could barely keep my eyes open as it was, I knew I'd never make it if we proceeded with labor. DH and I had already discussed what we would do.
So, We chose the c-section. My MW admitted that they had known all along this is where we would end up. (Thanks for letting me labor it out for 34 hrs!) I was checked for dilation at 5:35, we made the decision for the c-section at 5:45. By 6:00 I was being wheeled out for the OR. I was taken in, giving the spinal tap (heaven after all those contractions) and at 6:30 they called DH into the room.
It went smoothly, except for a little incident of my throwing up, and at 6:40pm on January 20th, 2009 Madeline Renee entered the world. We had quite the big girl on our hands. Weighing in at 9lbs, 3.3 oz and was 22in in length. She scored a 7, 9 on her apgar. Losing 2 points for color (she was blue) and 1 point for tone (on both the first and second test).
Mommy scarred Dady just once, while in recovery. I passed an apple sized clot that had the nurses a bit worried at first. MW was not too concerned but I was watched a lot closer after the fact and kept in recovery an extra hour.
Madeline latched on 20 minutes after being in the delivery room, and has been a completely godsend when it comes to breastfeeding. I'm not saying we haven't had our ups and downs, my left breast is having a hard time expressing milk and I am pumping to try and fix that. Also, because of my left breast, Madie dropped down to 8lbs 3oz, so we are giving her a few supplemental feedings, about 2 a day to try and help her get some of her weight back.
Welcome to the world, Madeline Renee.
Madeline graced us with her presence on January 20th @ 6:40pm via C-Section. I gave natural labor a valiant effort, but my body just wasn't up for the challenge.
Monday, January 19th:
DH & I went in to the hospital at 7am for a scheduled induction. We were nervous...but extremely excited. By 8am we were settled in our private room, and by 8:30 I was checked by one of my Dr's MW's (midwife's). I was not dialted at all, but that was what we had expected...
At 9am the first dose of Cytotect was administered. I had already been having contractions, so those continued on. Around 10:30-11am they started to climb in intensity and time. They continued through-out the day on Monday. At 2:30 Monday afternoon I was once again checked for progression...to some's surprise, I was not any further dialted than I was that morning. So, because I was already contracting, I was given another dose. By 5:30 that evening, my contractions were intense, the worst I had had all day, coming closer and closer with eachone. I was checked again, and there was no more progression. I was quite upset.
Because of my contractions, I was administered Morphine for the night.I contracted through the night, although had very little pain. Thanks morphine!
Tuesday morning, the MW on call came in to check on me. We were extremly happy to find out that I was 1cm dilated! I was happy. 1cm might not seem like a lot...but it's better than nothing. We (MW, DR. & I) that we would start Pitocin. Since, I was contracting and dilated (somewhat) it seemed like the next best step. My mom & DH were my labor buddies, but I sent my mom to work for a half day, fully aware that I could perhaps not end up having her on tuesday at all.
By noon my contractions were coming about 60-90 seconds apart and about 3-5 minutes long. They finally started to even out to a good 2-3 minutes apart but because of Madie's sunny-side up position, my back labor was excruciating. At abour 4:15, while on my hands and knees my water FINALLY broke. We were so frikin happy that my mom and DH were dancing around the room. =] My mom turned to my nurse, Nicole and said "Would this be considered laboring?" Nicole smiled and said "Yes, finally." Within 10 minutes Nicole had the entire room prepped for delivery. All we were waiting on was my MW, Claudia. The next hour and 45 minutes were the worst. I layed curled to my side holding my Mom's and/or DH's hands saying:
*Stop touching me.
*Hold my hand.
*Please, stop talking.
*Talk to me about something, anything.
I felt awful for them...which was odd because I was the one in pain!
The contractions were about 30 seconds apart when my MW got there and checked me for dilation...and the room got very quiet. I'm not dumb, I knew what was going on. I wasn't dilated.
The Dr. came in shortly after and I was faced with a decision: continue to labor it out in hopes of having an natural labor...or throw in our cards and start prepping for a c-section. I could barely keep my eyes open as it was, I knew I'd never make it if we proceeded with labor. DH and I had already discussed what we would do.
So, We chose the c-section. My MW admitted that they had known all along this is where we would end up. (Thanks for letting me labor it out for 34 hrs!) I was checked for dilation at 5:35, we made the decision for the c-section at 5:45. By 6:00 I was being wheeled out for the OR. I was taken in, giving the spinal tap (heaven after all those contractions) and at 6:30 they called DH into the room.
It went smoothly, except for a little incident of my throwing up, and at 6:40pm on January 20th, 2009 Madeline Renee entered the world. We had quite the big girl on our hands. Weighing in at 9lbs, 3.3 oz and was 22in in length. She scored a 7, 9 on her apgar. Losing 2 points for color (she was blue) and 1 point for tone (on both the first and second test).
Mommy scarred Dady just once, while in recovery. I passed an apple sized clot that had the nurses a bit worried at first. MW was not too concerned but I was watched a lot closer after the fact and kept in recovery an extra hour.
Madeline latched on 20 minutes after being in the delivery room, and has been a completely godsend when it comes to breastfeeding. I'm not saying we haven't had our ups and downs, my left breast is having a hard time expressing milk and I am pumping to try and fix that. Also, because of my left breast, Madie dropped down to 8lbs 3oz, so we are giving her a few supplemental feedings, about 2 a day to try and help her get some of her weight back.
Welcome to the world, Madeline Renee.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
LG Baby Shower...
DH's co-workers threw us a shower on Monday! We had a great time, and got some yummy cake. Most importantly, they were insanely generous and gave us a giftcard to Babies 'R' Us (BRU) that completely covered our glider (featured in the post below this).
Here are a few pictures:
One of DH's mentor's students drew this picture and I just had to take it home with me...
Here are a few pictures:
One of DH's mentor's students drew this picture and I just had to take it home with me...
Yay for BRU...
Our glider came today! A whole 3 days after we ordered it, instead of 8-12 like they said it would!
DH had it all put together when I got home from coaching tonight!
xo.
DH had it all put together when I got home from coaching tonight!
xo.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
There is a light at the end of the tunnel...
...I feel relief. haha.
We had our last Dr's visit today! Woohoo! I can't believe that the end is finally here. It's crazy, I feel like, in retrospect, it went SO fast. I never thought we'd (Madie & I) would get here. But we did! =]
We had a growth u/s today...and Bean is measuring in at a lovely, healthy, 9lbs 7oz. Whew, that's a whole lot of baby! Now the u/s can be off by about a lb, in either the plus or minus...so we could be anywhere between 8-10lbs. My weight gain however has lowered...I lost another two lbs this week...placing my weight gain at 22lbs. Which I think is pretty frikin awesome...and I'm proud of myself for not getting too out of control. haha. If you know me, you know I love me some food!
My liver blood test came back negative...so I don't have Cholestasis. But then what?! do I actually have...who knows? Also, my anemia levels look a little better...which is surprising but hey, I'll take what I can get.
So, the news you've been waiting for: Drum roll, please!
I will be induced on this Monday, January 19th @ 7am. That is, unless, she decides to grace us with her presence before then. We're are probably looking at a Tuesday baby once all is said and done...
xo.
We had our last Dr's visit today! Woohoo! I can't believe that the end is finally here. It's crazy, I feel like, in retrospect, it went SO fast. I never thought we'd (Madie & I) would get here. But we did! =]
We had a growth u/s today...and Bean is measuring in at a lovely, healthy, 9lbs 7oz. Whew, that's a whole lot of baby! Now the u/s can be off by about a lb, in either the plus or minus...so we could be anywhere between 8-10lbs. My weight gain however has lowered...I lost another two lbs this week...placing my weight gain at 22lbs. Which I think is pretty frikin awesome...and I'm proud of myself for not getting too out of control. haha. If you know me, you know I love me some food!
My liver blood test came back negative...so I don't have Cholestasis. But then what?! do I actually have...who knows? Also, my anemia levels look a little better...which is surprising but hey, I'll take what I can get.
So, the news you've been waiting for: Drum roll, please!
I will be induced on this Monday, January 19th @ 7am. That is, unless, she decides to grace us with her presence before then. We're are probably looking at a Tuesday baby once all is said and done...
xo.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Ric-Rac Hat
I have been trying very hard all week to NOT purchase this hat for Madie-kins. It is so stinking adorable! I think I'll wait and get it for next winter...which makes me feel better about getting it because she would use it for longer...
Check out: http://www.ricracbaby.com/ for some really adorable hats!
At week 37, your pregnancy is considered full term, meaning baby is likely to thrive after birth. Baby spends these last weeks in preparation for the outside world… meaning careful refinement of the blink, suck, inhale and exhale. Meconium, which you’ll probably find in the first diaper, is accumulating in the intestines. If (okay, as) you worry about giving birth, consider what it’s like for the little one. During the journey out of your womb, baby will produce more stress hormones than any other time in life.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Ohhh Madie. Come out, come out wherever you are!
I had my 38wk appointment today...and the Dr. decided to not think about inducing. Instead I had to go have bloodwork done, to check my count (for my anemia that isn't getting better) & to test my liver because it's acting up and over-producing salts. Which causes hives. fun.
Our next appt is on tuesday & they ordered another u/s to determine her weight/height. Based on that and if I'm dilated or not we will discuss the next steps.
Keep your fingers crossed that she comes on her own before then...or they decide to take her out next week. =]
I keep telling Madie that her momma is getting anxious...I think she's ignoring me.
xo.
Our next appt is on tuesday & they ordered another u/s to determine her weight/height. Based on that and if I'm dilated or not we will discuss the next steps.
Keep your fingers crossed that she comes on her own before then...or they decide to take her out next week. =]
I keep telling Madie that her momma is getting anxious...I think she's ignoring me.
xo.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Happy New Year!
I'm a few days late...so what?! I'm pregnant...cut me some slack!
I hope everyone had a great new year! I know we did!
Here's my 37wk photo:
First, 37 wks means that Madie's lungs are fully developed! Yay, for Bean and her lungs! =] That means if I go into labor right now she has a high chance of having no serious birth problems!
Second, Had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday (New Years Eve) & MW (midwife) told us Madie is about 7 lbs right now...also my liver is over developing salts.
So, when we go on this Wednesday, the 7th, I will be 38wks & we will be talking "induction". Obviously, my liver can cause some problems with a normal labor, also it's causing me to have hives and constant head to toe itching...so they might relive me early. Also, She will be gaining about a lb. a week from here on out...so they don't want to have to do a c-section at 40wks because she is 10lbs.
I'll keep you all posted. Promise!
xo!
I hope everyone had a great new year! I know we did!
Here's my 37wk photo:
First, 37 wks means that Madie's lungs are fully developed! Yay, for Bean and her lungs! =] That means if I go into labor right now she has a high chance of having no serious birth problems!
Second, Had a doctor's appointment on Wednesday (New Years Eve) & MW (midwife) told us Madie is about 7 lbs right now...also my liver is over developing salts.
So, when we go on this Wednesday, the 7th, I will be 38wks & we will be talking "induction". Obviously, my liver can cause some problems with a normal labor, also it's causing me to have hives and constant head to toe itching...so they might relive me early. Also, She will be gaining about a lb. a week from here on out...so they don't want to have to do a c-section at 40wks because she is 10lbs.
I'll keep you all posted. Promise!
xo!
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