So I decided to start this blog to chronical my pregnancy - and that I did. However, I feel its time to move on!
I started a photo site/blog to show off my baby.
Check it out at http://babyleilani.shutterfly.com/
So long and thanks for following!!!
With Love,
Christine
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Her birthday and hospital stay
Well Leilani Ann has arrived!!!!!! 4 weeks ago to be exact. And life as a mommy is amazing. I cant believe I didnt want kids. I really lucked out with how amazing she is.
So onto the info I know everyone is interested in.
We got to the hospital at 5am, and checked in. I was taken to my room around 6 and started on my IV and changed. I was given some meds for my heartburn and than it was time. It seemed like it took forever for them to call me to my room and get me ready. But once fahey came in and told me we were all set -time stopped. The wheelchair ride from my room to the OR seemed like slow motion as I wondered what would happen. And all the while, all I kept thinking was Its finally happening. In a few minutes she will be here, and out of me! And I just cant wait to meet her!!
Josh and I seperated at the OR doors. I got wheeled in and put up on the table. My epideral hurt like a bitch because it didnt go in a smoothly as it should have. And I was scared shitless it wouldnt work. I was worried I would feel something. So I got up on the table, got cleaned and prepped - and Fahey started. They called out all the surgical utensils, and told me what they were doing. They almost forgot to call in Josh, but Fahey remembered. I sat behind that blue sheet waiting to see Josh, scared I would feel something, and hoping she would be ok when she came out. Fahey had to push on my chest ( in a CPR style except around the bottom of my ribs) to try and move Leilani out of my chest. Her head was in my hips (which is the position babies get in for birth) and her legs were in my ribs. They tried for a few minutes to get her out of my ribs and when they could - They had to suction her head up and out to move her shoulders up so she could be grabbed.
What seemed like hours were just minutes and than - I heard her cry.
It was the most amazing feeling to hear everyone cheer and congratulate us. It all meant she was ok. As I cried out of joy, I told Josh to go check on her and make sure she was ok. I wanted him to talk to her and calm her down. I wanted him near her. He came back and sat down and told me she was beautiful with a full head of black curly hair (like I called it). And than the nurse put her on my chest (all the while I am still being stiched up) and she looked right into my eyes. And I just instantly fell in love.
Seeing Josh hold her was touching. And I was sad when they took her to the nursery.
I was sent to the recovery room while Josh and Leilani went to the nursery. I was not released from recovery until I could move my legs and lift myself (even if it was just a little) off the bed. It took 3 long hours! Which meant 3 hours of not seeing my newborn baby! I was determined to see her. So much I didnt sleep lol And I had not slept in about 2 days. But I did not want to waste a second of recovery so I could get to meet my daughter!!!! When I did finally hold her in my arms I just - ahh! There is honestly no proper way to explain the feeling.
I carried her for 9+ months, feeling her move and doing everything I could for her to thrive. I got huge and abused! All for this little person to come out and have me wrapped around her little finger. Her eyes, her smile, her hugs - all of it - is just amazing! And makes me feel complete!
So onto the info I know everyone is interested in.
We got to the hospital at 5am, and checked in. I was taken to my room around 6 and started on my IV and changed. I was given some meds for my heartburn and than it was time. It seemed like it took forever for them to call me to my room and get me ready. But once fahey came in and told me we were all set -time stopped. The wheelchair ride from my room to the OR seemed like slow motion as I wondered what would happen. And all the while, all I kept thinking was Its finally happening. In a few minutes she will be here, and out of me! And I just cant wait to meet her!!
Josh and I seperated at the OR doors. I got wheeled in and put up on the table. My epideral hurt like a bitch because it didnt go in a smoothly as it should have. And I was scared shitless it wouldnt work. I was worried I would feel something. So I got up on the table, got cleaned and prepped - and Fahey started. They called out all the surgical utensils, and told me what they were doing. They almost forgot to call in Josh, but Fahey remembered. I sat behind that blue sheet waiting to see Josh, scared I would feel something, and hoping she would be ok when she came out. Fahey had to push on my chest ( in a CPR style except around the bottom of my ribs) to try and move Leilani out of my chest. Her head was in my hips (which is the position babies get in for birth) and her legs were in my ribs. They tried for a few minutes to get her out of my ribs and when they could - They had to suction her head up and out to move her shoulders up so she could be grabbed.
What seemed like hours were just minutes and than - I heard her cry.
It was the most amazing feeling to hear everyone cheer and congratulate us. It all meant she was ok. As I cried out of joy, I told Josh to go check on her and make sure she was ok. I wanted him to talk to her and calm her down. I wanted him near her. He came back and sat down and told me she was beautiful with a full head of black curly hair (like I called it). And than the nurse put her on my chest (all the while I am still being stiched up) and she looked right into my eyes. And I just instantly fell in love.
Seeing Josh hold her was touching. And I was sad when they took her to the nursery.
Leilani Ann Smalley
Born August 19th at 8:17am
8lbs 15oz and 21 3/4in long
I was sent to the recovery room while Josh and Leilani went to the nursery. I was not released from recovery until I could move my legs and lift myself (even if it was just a little) off the bed. It took 3 long hours! Which meant 3 hours of not seeing my newborn baby! I was determined to see her. So much I didnt sleep lol And I had not slept in about 2 days. But I did not want to waste a second of recovery so I could get to meet my daughter!!!! When I did finally hold her in my arms I just - ahh! There is honestly no proper way to explain the feeling.
I carried her for 9+ months, feeling her move and doing everything I could for her to thrive. I got huge and abused! All for this little person to come out and have me wrapped around her little finger. Her eyes, her smile, her hugs - all of it - is just amazing! And makes me feel complete!
The next day -August 20th- was my birthday. I turned 23. And when I woke up and looked around, I realized I had recieved the greatest birthday gift. A beautiful and perfect little girl. And not to many remebered my birthday, but I know thats how it will be for now on. She is so much more important!
My days consisted of feeding and changing and holding my little girl. Visitors came in and out, and I was made to walk, shower (Thank God) and attempt breastfeeding. Sadly she never took to breastfeeding. But she is still thriving.
On Friday, august 21st, Fahey said I would go home the next day. Unfortunatly, an hour later the hospital pediatrician came in and said Leilani's biliruben levels had gone up and she had a case of jaundice. They did not expect it to get worse. However by Saturday morning the levels had risen and she had to go under the blue light. To make my worries worse - I was going home and she was staying in the hospital. I was devistated, and cried all day and night.
But by the grace of God, she was released on Sunday the 23rd - and came home to a very happy and anxious mommy and daddy!!
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