Well these past 5 days have been crazy!
At about 9pm Saturday I started early labor. I started having contractions earlier in the day, but didnt realize the procession until around 9 when I started timing them. They seemed to be about 5 min apart and by midnight had gone to about 3 minutes apart. So my mom and I talked, and decided she would come over around 2 if they continued. She got here around 230 as did Josh from work. We packed up and headed down. By the time we got to the hospital - my contractions were 2 minutes apart. Than, being stubborn like me and realizing we were at the hospital, the contractions stopped! I mean WTF baby?!?! So, I was checked and no dialation. =( Which really sucked. But the doctor on duty followed my doctors rule, and got me an Ultrasound to see just how big this little girl is. Turns out that was a hard task. Her head is in position for birth, and so a proper reading was hard. But from what they could tell she is 8lbs 8oz (holy shit!!!). After the ultrasound the contractions started up again, but they were not strong enough to keep me. So I went home early Sunday morning.
I have been uncomfortable ever since. It hurts to sit, stand or even lay down. And it got to the worst point when I couldnt sleep last night. Now, Ive spent plenty of nights not being able to sleep but last night was rediculious!!! MY back, chest and belly all hurt! I was up almost all night until I finally took some asprin (which have always avoided through this pregnany) and josh massaged my back til I passed out.
Than, Fahey decided that she wanted a second opinion and had me come in for my scheduled ultrasound this morning. We got to see her little face, and finally got a confirmed picture of her girly parts! No junk there =) They had the same problem with her head and estimated 7lbs 6oz. Fahey got the report at her other office and within 10 minutes had Annette call me in for an appointment. Her concern was she could not believe Leilani is that little, but she doubts she is that big. So a Csection was scheduled. Fahey is worried if she is around 8lbs, my hips (with pins in them) wont be able to handle a natural birth. So I happily agreed to the Csection.
It is scheduled for 730am. And I have to be there at 530am for my blood work and epideral.
We are just so excited!! Its hard to believe we will finally be meeting our daughter tomorrow. and its a great early birthday gift! (my birthday is the 20th, and hers will be the 19th)
So when you check back next week you will get to hear all the fun stories of Leilanis first week of life =)
just 11.5 hours to go...
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
big baby
Today I went to this weeks doctors appointment. I was told everything looks good =)
My blood pressure is normal, my weight gain was fine and babys heartbeat sounds strong. So I wonder -
WHY AM I STILL PREGNANT?!?!?!?!?!
Ugh. I feel huge. She has no room and it hurts when she even moves an arm, let alone stretchs out and bares down.
I am still not dialating. And once Dr. Fahey measured my belly we estimated she may be about 8 pounds. Holy Sh*t! So we scheduled an ultrasound for Tuesday to get a look at her weight. Than, when I go back Thursday Fahey will decide what we do. Im quite sad its getting this close and still not even a sign of dialation =(
Oh well. She will soon be here. I hope!
Im starting to feel like she will never come out.
10 days to go...
My blood pressure is normal, my weight gain was fine and babys heartbeat sounds strong. So I wonder -
WHY AM I STILL PREGNANT?!?!?!?!?!
Ugh. I feel huge. She has no room and it hurts when she even moves an arm, let alone stretchs out and bares down.
I am still not dialating. And once Dr. Fahey measured my belly we estimated she may be about 8 pounds. Holy Sh*t! So we scheduled an ultrasound for Tuesday to get a look at her weight. Than, when I go back Thursday Fahey will decide what we do. Im quite sad its getting this close and still not even a sign of dialation =(
Oh well. She will soon be here. I hope!
Im starting to feel like she will never come out.
10 days to go...
Friday, August 7, 2009
WTF lady
I cant believe I onky have 2 weeks to go!
Now I cant say time flies because there were some times where I felt I would never make it to August. But I did finally make it, and now time is going incredibly slow!!!!
I keep being told to enjoy what little time I have left of piece and quiet. But the pain and discomfort is keeping me awake or waking me up anyways. Id much rather have her out than be dealing with the pain! Plus, I cant wait to meet her. And I cant wait to have my body back to myself.
Today is my nephew Nathans birthday =) He is 1 years old! He is going to be an amazing big cousin to Leilani. And I cant wait to see how they interact and what traits they share. We have his birthday party on Sunday so it will be fun to see everyone in my family one last time before I explode! Well, I better not explode before than. This is the one time in August Josh and I keep telling her to stay put! She likes screwing with me - bearing down and causing light contractions. But we keep telling her she is not allowed to come out til after the 12th. We want her to have her own special day...and this month is LOADED with birthdays.
Cousin Nathan - August 7th
Grandma Jane - August 11th
My Birthday - August 20th
Grandma Pat - August 24th
I went to the doctors yesterday. I love Dr Fahey, but she is kinda flighty! LoL She told me 2 weeks ago when I went in for early contractions to rest to avoid dialating. I came in yesterday and she told me she heard from Annette (the main nurse and Lauras mom) that I said I was on bedrest...but she never said that. Josh and I were like WTF lady seriously? But whatever. I am enjoying my time away from the stress filled hell hole of a job at Steak n shake. Thou it is a very tough month financially with Josh switching jobs and me not working.
She said I am not dialating yet, but they are worried about my blood pressure. It was high, and Ive been experiencing headaches - which are 2 out of 3 signs for preclampsia. However, I dont have swelling, and my test came back ok so its probably just stress. So far there are no signs of complications to come. So my plan is after this weekend to start taking walks early in the morning and than after dark once it cools down. Im going to continue to go to the pool too =) and hopefully that will move her along. I go back next week (38 weeks) and if I dont deliver by the week after we will get an ultrasound to see how big she is! But I really do hope she comes before that.
Speaking of...Josh finally left Steak n Shake =) I am so proud of him. He started work at Brunswick Bowling Alley 2 weeks ago. He works the snack bar, doing what he did at Steak n Shake in something the size of a closet- and is getting paid MORE! He was going to work both jobs for a month or so. But after walking into a hot mess for a week straight Josh couldnt take it anymore. He talked to the night managers, stayed late to speak with the GM, and told employees they couldnt leave. And in the end no one did their job. Everything was being left for him to clean on overnight, and thats not fair. He may not be as busy on overnights but he is pretty busy and all by himself; and now you expect him to clean EVERYTHING(which apparently not even a 6 person staff can do). not cool. So he left the mess for the morning shift (who normally leaves a mess for the second shift, who inturn leaves it for Josh). They always walk into a clean store and if its not clean they get Josh introuble, yet no one paid for not doing shit for Josh. I am not bothered that he left Steak n Shake - even though it has made things tough for us financially. Luckily I have some awesome friends who have really helped me out. And hopefully I wont be so stressed, and my headaches will go away too.
So thats whats been going on. its been a busy 2 weeks and yet so boring at the same time. I will write again next week =)
Until than Im going to read up on my mommy books and get as much advice as possible before the little one arrives
2 weeks to go...
Now I cant say time flies because there were some times where I felt I would never make it to August. But I did finally make it, and now time is going incredibly slow!!!!
I keep being told to enjoy what little time I have left of piece and quiet. But the pain and discomfort is keeping me awake or waking me up anyways. Id much rather have her out than be dealing with the pain! Plus, I cant wait to meet her. And I cant wait to have my body back to myself.
Today is my nephew Nathans birthday =) He is 1 years old! He is going to be an amazing big cousin to Leilani. And I cant wait to see how they interact and what traits they share. We have his birthday party on Sunday so it will be fun to see everyone in my family one last time before I explode! Well, I better not explode before than. This is the one time in August Josh and I keep telling her to stay put! She likes screwing with me - bearing down and causing light contractions. But we keep telling her she is not allowed to come out til after the 12th. We want her to have her own special day...and this month is LOADED with birthdays.
Cousin Nathan - August 7th
Grandma Jane - August 11th
My Birthday - August 20th
Grandma Pat - August 24th
I went to the doctors yesterday. I love Dr Fahey, but she is kinda flighty! LoL She told me 2 weeks ago when I went in for early contractions to rest to avoid dialating. I came in yesterday and she told me she heard from Annette (the main nurse and Lauras mom) that I said I was on bedrest...but she never said that. Josh and I were like WTF lady seriously? But whatever. I am enjoying my time away from the stress filled hell hole of a job at Steak n shake. Thou it is a very tough month financially with Josh switching jobs and me not working.
She said I am not dialating yet, but they are worried about my blood pressure. It was high, and Ive been experiencing headaches - which are 2 out of 3 signs for preclampsia. However, I dont have swelling, and my test came back ok so its probably just stress. So far there are no signs of complications to come. So my plan is after this weekend to start taking walks early in the morning and than after dark once it cools down. Im going to continue to go to the pool too =) and hopefully that will move her along. I go back next week (38 weeks) and if I dont deliver by the week after we will get an ultrasound to see how big she is! But I really do hope she comes before that.
Speaking of...Josh finally left Steak n Shake =) I am so proud of him. He started work at Brunswick Bowling Alley 2 weeks ago. He works the snack bar, doing what he did at Steak n Shake in something the size of a closet- and is getting paid MORE! He was going to work both jobs for a month or so. But after walking into a hot mess for a week straight Josh couldnt take it anymore. He talked to the night managers, stayed late to speak with the GM, and told employees they couldnt leave. And in the end no one did their job. Everything was being left for him to clean on overnight, and thats not fair. He may not be as busy on overnights but he is pretty busy and all by himself; and now you expect him to clean EVERYTHING(which apparently not even a 6 person staff can do). not cool. So he left the mess for the morning shift (who normally leaves a mess for the second shift, who inturn leaves it for Josh). They always walk into a clean store and if its not clean they get Josh introuble, yet no one paid for not doing shit for Josh. I am not bothered that he left Steak n Shake - even though it has made things tough for us financially. Luckily I have some awesome friends who have really helped me out. And hopefully I wont be so stressed, and my headaches will go away too.
So thats whats been going on. its been a busy 2 weeks and yet so boring at the same time. I will write again next week =)
Until than Im going to read up on my mommy books and get as much advice as possible before the little one arrives
2 weeks to go...
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