Hi all,
Sorry I have been MIA. We moved out of MIL house because it just wasn't working out and the new apt has no internet at the moment.
Benjamin is growing and getting big and as soon as I can get time and some web service I will update on all the trials, woes and joys of my motherhood journey...
Be back soon.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
And there was baby
Sorry I have been MIA...
We had the baby and since then life has been go go go and I have been on an emotional roller coaster.
Promise - birth story part 2 to come, plus having to spend a night away from my little one and all the things that have happened in just week one of his precious life.
First...drum roll please...
Benjamin ( that's the name Hubby and I finally settled on once we saw him)
was born on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6:03am ( after 90 mins of pushing)
He weighed in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 inches long ( this explains why my stomach never really dropped)
He is gorgeous and I love him to pieces...promise more updates to follow...
We had the baby and since then life has been go go go and I have been on an emotional roller coaster.
Promise - birth story part 2 to come, plus having to spend a night away from my little one and all the things that have happened in just week one of his precious life.
First...drum roll please...
Benjamin ( that's the name Hubby and I finally settled on once we saw him)
was born on Thursday, October 7, 2010 at 6:03am ( after 90 mins of pushing)
He weighed in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 inches long ( this explains why my stomach never really dropped)
He is gorgeous and I love him to pieces...promise more updates to follow...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Day 1 after induction postponement
So today I am still home waiting to have this little guy.
I woke up this morning with active contractions. Not able to find a comfortable position to sleep all night...I was a little tired but my body was contracting something serious. After I got home last night I started on Raspberry Tea by Yogi and it has helped bring on my contractions but still nothing serious. Not like people told me it would. I had a steady bit of contractions, then hubby had to go to a dentist appointment, which is on the same side of town as the hosptial. He was suggesting I go with him since at the moment we only have one car. I agreed to go because contractions were coming pretty consistently. However, once I took a shower and get dressed things cooled down, so I stayed home.
Then my mom and I decided I needed to walk ( well really her and my sister kept suggesting it) so out we went in the cool of the morning and walked to the grocery store to get some baking powder... a few onctractions while walking but nothing major...honestly I was able to deal better with contractions while up and walking around then when I was just sitting in one place.
After our 1 hour walk...we came home took hubby to the train so he could go to work and then we came back to MIL house and my mom cooked a few of my favorite dishes and we talked. It was a great experience really. Nothing notable to report at the moment. We have contractions but nothing steady and continuous warrenting a ride back to the hospital.
So here we sit, baby, my wonderful mommy and I...
I woke up this morning with active contractions. Not able to find a comfortable position to sleep all night...I was a little tired but my body was contracting something serious. After I got home last night I started on Raspberry Tea by Yogi and it has helped bring on my contractions but still nothing serious. Not like people told me it would. I had a steady bit of contractions, then hubby had to go to a dentist appointment, which is on the same side of town as the hosptial. He was suggesting I go with him since at the moment we only have one car. I agreed to go because contractions were coming pretty consistently. However, once I took a shower and get dressed things cooled down, so I stayed home.
Then my mom and I decided I needed to walk ( well really her and my sister kept suggesting it) so out we went in the cool of the morning and walked to the grocery store to get some baking powder... a few onctractions while walking but nothing major...honestly I was able to deal better with contractions while up and walking around then when I was just sitting in one place.
After our 1 hour walk...we came home took hubby to the train so he could go to work and then we came back to MIL house and my mom cooked a few of my favorite dishes and we talked. It was a great experience really. Nothing notable to report at the moment. We have contractions but nothing steady and continuous warrenting a ride back to the hospital.
So here we sit, baby, my wonderful mommy and I...
To induce or not to induce
That is the question.
Labor Story part 1 -
The weekend was uneventful. I had no serious contractions and just mild cramping.
Monday morning rolled around and we were supposed to be at the hospital by 6:30 am but we didn't get out of bed until 6 am and the hospital is about an hour away. We hung around the house for a little while, I kept trying to convince the hubby to call off the induction, because really I was only a few days past my due date. Of course he was not having it and so off to the hospital we went. I was immediately taken a back when I walked outside because it was cold, windy and rainy...fall is clearly here. Of course the rain means traffic seeing as we were leaving the house at 7:30 in the am. So it took a bit longer to get to the hospital. On the way there I started to get a bit nervous...because I hadn't heard good stories about the drug they use to induce labor. I hear it cause the contractions to be more painful. My mom says that's often because they give too much so it's like going 0 -60 in 5 mins. Either way the whole idea made me uncomfortable. On the way to the hospital the doctor's office called to find out where I was, I told them that I was on my way and they were like ok. Turn out they like you to get there before the crack of dawn so they can monitor you and then start the process so that the birth doesn't go into the wee hours of the night.
Once I got to the hospital, we registered and they took me up to the room. It was all very pleasant. Once I got into my room though, it took 20 mins before I actually saw a nurse which was a bit off putting especially since they were expecting me and since there was only like two other patients on the ward. In the end I got an IV in my hand - very painful - for me anyway...my least favorite part. The nurse put Jelly Bean on a monitor, they put me on the machine to check my pressure and the contractions, which were very mild.
Then I had a ton of paper work to review and sign and I got hooked up to a glucose bag and antibiotics for the Group Strep B...
After I was all hooked up my petite little doctor walked in and was like, I think we can send you home. LOL...she had called me after I had been in the hospital for 2 hrs and said after a second review of my chart and the nurses review of my current progress I could probably go home because technically I was only a few days from my due date and since I was having mild contractions it looks like the little guy was making his way down and no need to force him if the body is doing what it's supposed to be doing and he is responding well. Turns out my chart at the doctor's office had the wrong due date, my actual due date was October 2 which is what I had been telling people anyway. I liked the idea of going home but was also a little perturb at the thought of not getting the little guy out especially since I was already there. Hubby was of the opinion they had be there go ahead and take him out...he is of course very excited and anxious to see our little guy.
In the end I opted to go home...I really would prefer not to be induced. Although anticipation of the whole ideal is getting to me and making me very weary. I still would prefer for him to come out as natural as possible. So we packed up and I left the hospital and treated my mom and hubby to this all local Italian eatery near the hospital that some work friends had taken me to that is absolutely delish. I have been meaning to take hubby there but because of the distance we hadn't made it so it was nice for us all have lunch together...
Labor Story part 1 -
The weekend was uneventful. I had no serious contractions and just mild cramping.
Monday morning rolled around and we were supposed to be at the hospital by 6:30 am but we didn't get out of bed until 6 am and the hospital is about an hour away. We hung around the house for a little while, I kept trying to convince the hubby to call off the induction, because really I was only a few days past my due date. Of course he was not having it and so off to the hospital we went. I was immediately taken a back when I walked outside because it was cold, windy and rainy...fall is clearly here. Of course the rain means traffic seeing as we were leaving the house at 7:30 in the am. So it took a bit longer to get to the hospital. On the way there I started to get a bit nervous...because I hadn't heard good stories about the drug they use to induce labor. I hear it cause the contractions to be more painful. My mom says that's often because they give too much so it's like going 0 -60 in 5 mins. Either way the whole idea made me uncomfortable. On the way to the hospital the doctor's office called to find out where I was, I told them that I was on my way and they were like ok. Turn out they like you to get there before the crack of dawn so they can monitor you and then start the process so that the birth doesn't go into the wee hours of the night.
Once I got to the hospital, we registered and they took me up to the room. It was all very pleasant. Once I got into my room though, it took 20 mins before I actually saw a nurse which was a bit off putting especially since they were expecting me and since there was only like two other patients on the ward. In the end I got an IV in my hand - very painful - for me anyway...my least favorite part. The nurse put Jelly Bean on a monitor, they put me on the machine to check my pressure and the contractions, which were very mild.
Then I had a ton of paper work to review and sign and I got hooked up to a glucose bag and antibiotics for the Group Strep B...
After I was all hooked up my petite little doctor walked in and was like, I think we can send you home. LOL...she had called me after I had been in the hospital for 2 hrs and said after a second review of my chart and the nurses review of my current progress I could probably go home because technically I was only a few days from my due date and since I was having mild contractions it looks like the little guy was making his way down and no need to force him if the body is doing what it's supposed to be doing and he is responding well. Turns out my chart at the doctor's office had the wrong due date, my actual due date was October 2 which is what I had been telling people anyway. I liked the idea of going home but was also a little perturb at the thought of not getting the little guy out especially since I was already there. Hubby was of the opinion they had be there go ahead and take him out...he is of course very excited and anxious to see our little guy.
In the end I opted to go home...I really would prefer not to be induced. Although anticipation of the whole ideal is getting to me and making me very weary. I still would prefer for him to come out as natural as possible. So we packed up and I left the hospital and treated my mom and hubby to this all local Italian eatery near the hospital that some work friends had taken me to that is absolutely delish. I have been meaning to take hubby there but because of the distance we hadn't made it so it was nice for us all have lunch together...
Friday, October 1, 2010
Waiting is the hardest Part
Ok...so we still have no baby...
I am one day past my due date which was yesterday...
I had a doctor's appt and they said 90% effaced and 2 cm dilated. They asked me to schedule an induction date, which I put down for October 6th. However, my doctor told me that was too late, because my weight jumped 10lbs in a week. I seem to be retaining fluid like there's no tomorrow...So should nothing happen this week we will be induced on Monday.
On top of scheduling my induction...they scheduled me for an ultrasound today. So this morning hubby and I headed to the office to get the ultrasound. Little man was still sleeping and I didn't eat breakfast...so he wasn't very active doing the procedure...but he did get enough movement so they could make sure he was ok. I got to see him in there, head down...little feet and hands...aww.. Then the ultrasound tech went to talk to the doctors, fingers crossed they would induce today...we waited and then waited some more...to be told to go home and hang in there...so at home waiting I am...
Honestly, I would prefer not to be induced, I hear induction cause more painful contractions.
I got some red raspberry tea that was suggested to help move the process along- have yet to try it but will probably do so on Sunday. Also, I am going to start walking. I have tried the sex but that doesn't seem to do anything but give contractions that lead to now where...sigh...Everyone tells me sex is fool proof but I guess my little guy isn't convinced.
The only hangup is...I don't want to have the little guy on Sunday, because that's my SIL birthday, and if he is born on her birthday we will never hear the end of it...so no attempts to aid the process will happen on Saturday, they will resume on Sunday after about noon. I know hubby and I are a bit odd but we both agree having the baby on SIL birthday would mean a lifetime of annoyance...for us and him...poor guy.
Back in the womb world - it turns out the estimated weight is 8lbs 7oz! NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I swore up and down my baby would be under 8lbs...I don't want anything over 8lbs coming out of my vajajay...Not mention by the looks of things my little man has a big head...really little man...use that head and push your way out before you get too fat...
Either way, I have reached the tipping point and as much as I know there is more work when he is outside rather than inside...I am seriously ready to have him as an outside baby...So my darling jelly bean, be forewarned if you make no moves to come out, you will be physically removed from my womb ( the place you have called home for 10 months) on Monday...I love you but sometimes little birds need a push out the nest to spread there wings...
I am one day past my due date which was yesterday...
I had a doctor's appt and they said 90% effaced and 2 cm dilated. They asked me to schedule an induction date, which I put down for October 6th. However, my doctor told me that was too late, because my weight jumped 10lbs in a week. I seem to be retaining fluid like there's no tomorrow...So should nothing happen this week we will be induced on Monday.
On top of scheduling my induction...they scheduled me for an ultrasound today. So this morning hubby and I headed to the office to get the ultrasound. Little man was still sleeping and I didn't eat breakfast...so he wasn't very active doing the procedure...but he did get enough movement so they could make sure he was ok. I got to see him in there, head down...little feet and hands...aww.. Then the ultrasound tech went to talk to the doctors, fingers crossed they would induce today...we waited and then waited some more...to be told to go home and hang in there...so at home waiting I am...
Honestly, I would prefer not to be induced, I hear induction cause more painful contractions.
I got some red raspberry tea that was suggested to help move the process along- have yet to try it but will probably do so on Sunday. Also, I am going to start walking. I have tried the sex but that doesn't seem to do anything but give contractions that lead to now where...sigh...Everyone tells me sex is fool proof but I guess my little guy isn't convinced.
The only hangup is...I don't want to have the little guy on Sunday, because that's my SIL birthday, and if he is born on her birthday we will never hear the end of it...so no attempts to aid the process will happen on Saturday, they will resume on Sunday after about noon. I know hubby and I are a bit odd but we both agree having the baby on SIL birthday would mean a lifetime of annoyance...for us and him...poor guy.
Back in the womb world - it turns out the estimated weight is 8lbs 7oz! NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! I swore up and down my baby would be under 8lbs...I don't want anything over 8lbs coming out of my vajajay...Not mention by the looks of things my little man has a big head...really little man...use that head and push your way out before you get too fat...
Either way, I have reached the tipping point and as much as I know there is more work when he is outside rather than inside...I am seriously ready to have him as an outside baby...So my darling jelly bean, be forewarned if you make no moves to come out, you will be physically removed from my womb ( the place you have called home for 10 months) on Monday...I love you but sometimes little birds need a push out the nest to spread there wings...
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