Thursday, January 29, 2009
Donovan's Birth story
I woke up early Sunday morning (1/18) to bloody show and I started having hard (not soft, not medium, but HARD) contractions, they were roughly 8 minutes apart. As the day progressed, they softened up and moved to about every 15 minutes, at this point I didn't think I was in labor, possibly false labor. That night I had a hard contraction about every 20 minutes or so, "definently false" I thought, though they seriously hurt!
A sleepless Sunday night to Monday (1/19) morning, my contractions moved from every 20 minutes or so, to every 5 minutes. I was in labor! We headed to the hospital when my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart, but sadly got sent home when it was discovered that I was only 1 cm dilated! I was seriously frustrated with the pain. We had a regular weekly OB appointment later that day, so I was still hopefully that I would have our son late that night/early morning. I spent the afternoon laboring contractions out in the bathtub as that was the only place I could bear them without breaking out into tears. At my OB appt, I was still only 2 1/2 cm dilated, but my OB prescribed something to help me sleep between contractions.
I managed to get a small amount of sleep Monday night, and late Tuesday morning (1/20) we decided to go back into Triage to see where I was. When I arrived, I was 3 cm dilated and they let me sit there for an hour to see where I would be, if I didn't progress to a 4 in that time, they would send me home again. THANKFULLY, I progressed to a 4 1/2 in 45 minutes and I was admitted! Shortly after being admitted around 11:30, I had an epidural, which was my lifesaver! I was able to sleep and get some well needed rest!
At 1:00ish, they broke my water in hopes of bringing the baby's head down further, I hadn't progressed since I had the epidural. My OB came to check on me at 6:15 and to her and my surprise I was complete and ready to push! They let me labor down for about 45 minutes while they got everything ready since the baby was still at a station-zero. I started pushing about 7:30 and gave birth at 8:14pm! The whole experience was amazing, pushing for me wasn't very difficult, we were joking in between contractions and watching some TV. Somehow managed not to break a sweat!
They put Donovan on my chest as soon as he was born and, seriously, the whole pain of pregnancy and labor went away as soon as I saw my son! He is the most amazing little person in my life and I am thankful for every moment that I get to spend with him! He has been an easy baby so far and I look forward to being the best mama possible!
A sleepless Sunday night to Monday (1/19) morning, my contractions moved from every 20 minutes or so, to every 5 minutes. I was in labor! We headed to the hospital when my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart, but sadly got sent home when it was discovered that I was only 1 cm dilated! I was seriously frustrated with the pain. We had a regular weekly OB appointment later that day, so I was still hopefully that I would have our son late that night/early morning. I spent the afternoon laboring contractions out in the bathtub as that was the only place I could bear them without breaking out into tears. At my OB appt, I was still only 2 1/2 cm dilated, but my OB prescribed something to help me sleep between contractions.
I managed to get a small amount of sleep Monday night, and late Tuesday morning (1/20) we decided to go back into Triage to see where I was. When I arrived, I was 3 cm dilated and they let me sit there for an hour to see where I would be, if I didn't progress to a 4 in that time, they would send me home again. THANKFULLY, I progressed to a 4 1/2 in 45 minutes and I was admitted! Shortly after being admitted around 11:30, I had an epidural, which was my lifesaver! I was able to sleep and get some well needed rest!
At 1:00ish, they broke my water in hopes of bringing the baby's head down further, I hadn't progressed since I had the epidural. My OB came to check on me at 6:15 and to her and my surprise I was complete and ready to push! They let me labor down for about 45 minutes while they got everything ready since the baby was still at a station-zero. I started pushing about 7:30 and gave birth at 8:14pm! The whole experience was amazing, pushing for me wasn't very difficult, we were joking in between contractions and watching some TV. Somehow managed not to break a sweat!
They put Donovan on my chest as soon as he was born and, seriously, the whole pain of pregnancy and labor went away as soon as I saw my son! He is the most amazing little person in my life and I am thankful for every moment that I get to spend with him! He has been an easy baby so far and I look forward to being the best mama possible!
Friday, January 23, 2009
He is finally here!
I will write more later, but I thought I would copy and paste something that was written by justin on our myspace page.
Post by Justin January 20th was a day.... I just don't believe how lucky I am to be a father! Am I nervous? No... I'm so happy! And I wish someone would shake me because I must be sleeping... But I know I'm not and look forward to every day to come, to spend with Donovan and Stacy. I can't wait for him to be fully awake tomorrow and his eyes open and he gets his first full view of his new world and how many oppertunities it is going to have for him. The whole experience of the birth of your first child (at least for me) is amazing, joy, warmth, smiles that are endless, and just so happy!
Post by Justin January 20th was a day.... I just don't believe how lucky I am to be a father! Am I nervous? No... I'm so happy! And I wish someone would shake me because I must be sleeping... But I know I'm not and look forward to every day to come, to spend with Donovan and Stacy. I can't wait for him to be fully awake tomorrow and his eyes open and he gets his first full view of his new world and how many oppertunities it is going to have for him. The whole experience of the birth of your first child (at least for me) is amazing, joy, warmth, smiles that are endless, and just so happy!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Is it possible to die from anticipation??
So I hope everyone had a fabulous Christmas and is doing well in the New Year! Justin and I (Ok, maybe just me) are going crazy from this waiting game, he could be here ANY moment! It really doesn't help that I have been having strong Braxton Hicks contractions every night. In some cases, they have even woke me up! I wish that my water would break, that way I would know that it is certain he is on his way and not just a maybe. Maybes are no fun!
I am supremely uncomfortable in these last weeks. Having to wake up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom is just a pain in itself! That and the fact that I basically only fit into Justin's shirts! Everyone tells me that I am small for 37 + weeks, but for someone who has never had a stomach before, I feel like a walking continent! In addition to this list of grievences, I have carpel tunnel in both hands, my hips and back kill me everyday, and trying to get comfortable in any position is impossible! Come on baby! head for the light!
In other news, Justin and I hit 6 years together on Thursday, yay for us! I am hoping baby Avara decides to make his debut that day, that way we can celebrate it as a day that we all came together!
I am supremely uncomfortable in these last weeks. Having to wake up 2-3 times a night to use the bathroom is just a pain in itself! That and the fact that I basically only fit into Justin's shirts! Everyone tells me that I am small for 37 + weeks, but for someone who has never had a stomach before, I feel like a walking continent! In addition to this list of grievences, I have carpel tunnel in both hands, my hips and back kill me everyday, and trying to get comfortable in any position is impossible! Come on baby! head for the light!
In other news, Justin and I hit 6 years together on Thursday, yay for us! I am hoping baby Avara decides to make his debut that day, that way we can celebrate it as a day that we all came together!
Monday, December 22, 2008
35 3/7 weeks!
Seriously now, this child can come out in exactly 1 week and 4 days! My body is TIRED of being pregnant! Plus, Justin and I are getting anxious to meet our son! It really seems like these last weeks are dragging along and that he will never be here! My body hurts, I'm tired of random contractions, I just want to give birth! I"m going crazy without horses and exercise!
In other news, snow around here has been crazy! It is getting in the way of everything including birth prep classes, dr appts, work, traveling, you name it! Mom is supposed to leave for cali tomorrow and dad is supposed to leave on weds, lets see if they are actually able to get out of the airport!
I hope everyone is well and safe this holiday season!
Sunday, December 7, 2008
33 3/7 weeks
Well, Baby Avara has dropped! and BOY! am I uncomfortable! I feel like he is going to fall out of my stomach at any moment! We have a dr. appointment tomorrow so we shall see if I am effaced or dialated at all. I kinda hoping that we are so that there is an actually reason for all the pain that I am going through.
I think I am officially done with work. They put too many jobs on me at once and I couldn't handle the stress being pregnant. On top of my own job, I was training a new person, supervising and taking over my former manager's position. It was hard and I can't deal with one of the people that I had to work with. She is not the brightest bulb on the string and made things 50% harder than they should have been.
Plus I was in a lot of pain at work and they just didn't really care. So I am done!
Only 6 ish more weeks until he is here! Justin and I are so excited for him to be here and we are starting to prepare other than just buying things. We are going to install the car seat, set up the crib with its bedding, and are in the process of packing a hospital bag! SO exciting!
I think I am officially done with work. They put too many jobs on me at once and I couldn't handle the stress being pregnant. On top of my own job, I was training a new person, supervising and taking over my former manager's position. It was hard and I can't deal with one of the people that I had to work with. She is not the brightest bulb on the string and made things 50% harder than they should have been.
Plus I was in a lot of pain at work and they just didn't really care. So I am done!
Only 6 ish more weeks until he is here! Justin and I are so excited for him to be here and we are starting to prepare other than just buying things. We are going to install the car seat, set up the crib with its bedding, and are in the process of packing a hospital bag! SO exciting!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Anxious..
Justin and I finally registered for baby preparation classes today, and it hit me; I'm going to have a son in less than three months. I have no clue what the future has in store for me, what motherhood has in store for me. All I can hope for is that I try my best and that my best is good enough. Its an overwhelming emotion, this anxious feeling, the anticipation building up inside a person. It causes tears of joy to roll down one's face, the fear of the unknown is greater now than I have ever experienced.
Justin and I look forward to the day when we can finally look into our son's eyes and marvel in the little person that we have created. Regardless of the sleepless nights, the smelly diapers, and midnight feedings ahead; I can honestly say that this will be the biggest triumph in my 24 years of living. I can't wait to hear his coos and his sweet murmurs, his screams and his endless crying; every sound will be orchestrated into our biggest accomplishment, our son.
Justin and I look forward to the day when we can finally look into our son's eyes and marvel in the little person that we have created. Regardless of the sleepless nights, the smelly diapers, and midnight feedings ahead; I can honestly say that this will be the biggest triumph in my 24 years of living. I can't wait to hear his coos and his sweet murmurs, his screams and his endless crying; every sound will be orchestrated into our biggest accomplishment, our son.
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