Monday, May 6, 2013
Two week check
M had her two week check last Wednesday! She's still doing everything she's supposed to. Her weight is up to 5lb 5oz and is 19.25in long! She's still in the 0%ile for weight and head but up to the 10%ile for length. Her next checkup is at two months where she'll have to get shots. Yuck!
Friday, April 26, 2013
Back to birth weight!
My babydoll was already back to her birth weight at 6 days old! How amazing is that? It usually takes 10-14 days to get back to birth weight. That means I must be doing something right! However, since she is so small she is in the 0%ile on the growth chart. That's what happens when you're born so small!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
I'm a MOMMY!!!
I'm FINALLY a mommy as of last Wednesday! And it was definitely worth the wait! I'm finally getting time to post my birth story, so here we go!
Shawn and I went to the hospital around 8p on Tuesday night for my scheduled induction. I was still not dilated at my appointment the day before, so I had to go in to have Cervidil placed to hopefully soften my cervix. I got a little sleep but was very nervous about knocking my IV out and nervous about the BIG day.
Morning finally came and the doctor took out the Cervidil. My cervix did soften but that was it. The Pitocin was started about an hour later. As the morning progressed I dilated to maybe 1cm and the doctor unsuccessfully tried to break my water. During this time Madalyn had a couple decels with my contractions so I was changing positions a lot. As my labor continued she started to have decels with my contractions and I had only dilated to 1.5cm.
Around 11a the docctor came back by and we discussed the possibility of a C-section since I wasnt dilating and she was having decels. Her thinking (and mine) we went to get this baby out healthy and not put her under a lot more stress since I had not really dilated.
Between 1-2p, they stop the Pitocin because of the continued decels and start to prep me for the C-section. The nurse said that Madalyn was doing better because they stopped the medicine but I could still hear that her heart rate would drop with each of my contractions. That made me nervous but I knew we made the right decision!
Now we were in a holding pattern. We were supposed to go right back for the C-section around 2p but there were two emergency C-sections so we got bumped twice. Just before 4p they get me back to the OR, I get my spinal block, and things get going! Let me tell you the weirdest thing is to have a surgery like that and be awake! I didnt feel any pain BUT I could feel all the tugging and pulling!
Once they were down to Madalyn's home for the last 37 weeks they had Shawn look over the drape to see her come out. Shawn was also able to go over to the warmer and take all the pictures he wanted! I am so glad we were told we could take the camera in with us because I had my parents holding it for us, so I made Shawn grab it before we went into the OR. I"m sure Shawn was very happy to be the first one to hold her once they were done with her!
Madalyn weighed in at a whole 4lb 9oz and was 17.75in long. The size of a 33 weeker! Since she was so small she had trouble keeping her temp up to begin with and had to be wrapped at all times. She also had to have her blood sugar checked frequently to begin with but luckily there were no issues there! I'm happy to say there was no NICU stay for her and were were able to go home that Friday. Since I was a C-section, I would have normally stayed till the next day but I wasnt sending Madalyn to the nursery at night and the only thing the nurses were doing for us was their assessments twice a shift. I was also only taking Motrin for pain. I was ready to be at home and in my own bed!
In the end I am very glad I had a C-section even though the entire week bofore I said that I didn't want one. I dont mind my little scar at all because she is here safe and healthy!
Shawn and I went to the hospital around 8p on Tuesday night for my scheduled induction. I was still not dilated at my appointment the day before, so I had to go in to have Cervidil placed to hopefully soften my cervix. I got a little sleep but was very nervous about knocking my IV out and nervous about the BIG day.
Morning finally came and the doctor took out the Cervidil. My cervix did soften but that was it. The Pitocin was started about an hour later. As the morning progressed I dilated to maybe 1cm and the doctor unsuccessfully tried to break my water. During this time Madalyn had a couple decels with my contractions so I was changing positions a lot. As my labor continued she started to have decels with my contractions and I had only dilated to 1.5cm.
Around 11a the docctor came back by and we discussed the possibility of a C-section since I wasnt dilating and she was having decels. Her thinking (and mine) we went to get this baby out healthy and not put her under a lot more stress since I had not really dilated.
Between 1-2p, they stop the Pitocin because of the continued decels and start to prep me for the C-section. The nurse said that Madalyn was doing better because they stopped the medicine but I could still hear that her heart rate would drop with each of my contractions. That made me nervous but I knew we made the right decision!
Now we were in a holding pattern. We were supposed to go right back for the C-section around 2p but there were two emergency C-sections so we got bumped twice. Just before 4p they get me back to the OR, I get my spinal block, and things get going! Let me tell you the weirdest thing is to have a surgery like that and be awake! I didnt feel any pain BUT I could feel all the tugging and pulling!
Once they were down to Madalyn's home for the last 37 weeks they had Shawn look over the drape to see her come out. Shawn was also able to go over to the warmer and take all the pictures he wanted! I am so glad we were told we could take the camera in with us because I had my parents holding it for us, so I made Shawn grab it before we went into the OR. I"m sure Shawn was very happy to be the first one to hold her once they were done with her!
Madalyn weighed in at a whole 4lb 9oz and was 17.75in long. The size of a 33 weeker! Since she was so small she had trouble keeping her temp up to begin with and had to be wrapped at all times. She also had to have her blood sugar checked frequently to begin with but luckily there were no issues there! I'm happy to say there was no NICU stay for her and were were able to go home that Friday. Since I was a C-section, I would have normally stayed till the next day but I wasnt sending Madalyn to the nursery at night and the only thing the nurses were doing for us was their assessments twice a shift. I was also only taking Motrin for pain. I was ready to be at home and in my own bed!
In the end I am very glad I had a C-section even though the entire week bofore I said that I didn't want one. I dont mind my little scar at all because she is here safe and healthy!
Monday, April 8, 2013
We have a birth day
Had my appointments this morning and we have a birthday....next Wednseday. Not at all sure what to think. I really didnt want her to come this early!
I have lots to do before then! I need to get her room organized. I need to buy a few more things...yes we have the necessities like crib/carseat/stroller but there are other things I would like. I also need to figure out what I want to get and what I dont really want. Just so overwhelming right now.
This post is short and sweet and probably makes no sense.
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Weekly appointments
We are now down to the weekly appointments! Everything still checks out good and the NSTs have been great! Next Monday is a full morning. First we have an ultrasound appt with the specialist, a regular doctor appointment, and an NST scheduled. Hopefully no one runs late! I'm hoping to get out of my NST that day. Just have to remember to ask at the ultrasound.
I'm hoping that she is behaving in there at the ultrasound appointment. I want her to bake for as long as she can!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Successful shower and maternity pics
Last week we took our maternity pictures at JCP and I was very impressed. Definitely plan to go back there for more pictures! Yesterday they were ready for pic up and I ended up with more poses that I planned to buy but it was a great deal!
Today has been a busy day! We had a successful shower with family and friends. She got lots of cute clothes today and quite a bit of goodies! This momma is now exhuasted and ready for bed! I'm thankful for everyone who was able to make it out for the party!
I've had a couple more NST's and they have been looking great so far! Wishing I could go to once a week instead of twice a week. My next one is on Monday after the doctor appointment.
Today has been a busy day! We had a successful shower with family and friends. She got lots of cute clothes today and quite a bit of goodies! This momma is now exhuasted and ready for bed! I'm thankful for everyone who was able to make it out for the party!
I've had a couple more NST's and they have been looking great so far! Wishing I could go to once a week instead of twice a week. My next one is on Monday after the doctor appointment.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Reassured
The appointment on Tuesday was reassuring. My doctor told me that many IVF babies are smaller. I'll still be doing the twice weekly NSTs but I feel reassured after talking with my normal doctor.
Today was my second NST and I learned I need to bring my belts back. In my defense I was not told to bring them back so I left them in the car. During my NST I was told it could take 30 minutes to 2 hours to get what they want on the monitor. So far it's been closer to the 30 minute mark. And I was also told some tricks on how to make it the shorter time. I will be sure to eat before each NST. Especially since my next one is after work on Tuesday! I think I'll end up falling alseep during that one!
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