Baby was born May 11, around 1am. He is 6 pounds, 12 oz. 19 in long. He was due May 2, and was scheduled to be induced on Wednesday/Thursday- but decided to come on his own afterall.
After 36 hours of labour, we had to have an emergency csection because his heart rate kept dropping and they did not know what was causing it. When he was born they found that his cord was wrapped around him several times, and around his neck- every contraction was choking him.
He has has alot of trouble with breast feeding. They say he was so traumatised by the birth and because he was little, that he just needs some time to learn. Yesterday was the first day that he breastfed really well on his own for a whole meal. Usually he gets a combination of my pumped milk and formula. We see the lactation consultant again tomorrow so hopefully she can help us out some more. I think he is learning, though, and the nurse we saw yesterday at the post birth clinic said that she didnt see any reason why he wouldnt continue and learn.
Every day during the day when Im not as exhausted, I try to practice with him.
We are still getting caught up on our sleep. Before the actual birth on Monday night we hadnt slept since Saturday. We were already sleep deprived before he even got here. Its been so, so hard. I have no words for how hard it has been. We would never have been able to manage if it werent for mum and teresa, and when pat came and stayed with me during the day at the hospital so Dan could go home and sleep. The baby was up pretty much all night and Dan was taking care of him.
Anyway, I think thats mainly the story for now. We are still catching up and trying to learn as much as we can before Teresa leaves on Wednesday. Every day gets a little better, I think.
We arent talking to people on the phone or anything yet. We are just barely getting things done as it is. I will do my best when I am rested and feeling ok on some days to post here with updates.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Induction at 41 weeks.
We had our ultrasound this morning, and appointment with the OB this afternoon. Ultrasound showed baby is doing very well, and everything looks perfect with him.
At the OB appt we found out that things arent moving very well with me (apparently I have an extremely strong cervix), his head is not as engaged as it should be- and he is still not facing the right way. At the ultrasound, he was laying on his side- facing to my right.
We agreed that its time to induce next week. The first day will be outpatient and they will give me cervadil which is the medication that causes dilation and effacement, the second day I will be admitted and get the medication that causes contractions (like pitocin, but I dont remember what it is called.)
Thats all the news. Im really shocked that all this is happening. I never dreamed he would be this late. I asked her what the chances are of me starting on my own before then, and she said she really believes that there is an 80-90% guarantee that I will need inducement for anything to happen.
So now I just have to wait, and get through to next week. Day time isnt so bad for me.. its night time that drives me out of my mind.
At the OB appt we found out that things arent moving very well with me (apparently I have an extremely strong cervix), his head is not as engaged as it should be- and he is still not facing the right way. At the ultrasound, he was laying on his side- facing to my right.
We agreed that its time to induce next week. The first day will be outpatient and they will give me cervadil which is the medication that causes dilation and effacement, the second day I will be admitted and get the medication that causes contractions (like pitocin, but I dont remember what it is called.)
Thats all the news. Im really shocked that all this is happening. I never dreamed he would be this late. I asked her what the chances are of me starting on my own before then, and she said she really believes that there is an 80-90% guarantee that I will need inducement for anything to happen.
So now I just have to wait, and get through to next week. Day time isnt so bad for me.. its night time that drives me out of my mind.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
3 days past due date, and counting.
Today is three days past due now. Im anxiously waiting for my ultrasound and my appt on Thursday. It will be really interesting to see what is going to happen. If she is going to induce I dont know if she would do it Friday or on the weekend- or if she will wait until Monday. Ive heard they even let you go to 42 weeks sometimes. At least this ultrasound should give them an idea of baby's size, too. I dont mind waiting as long as it doesnt mean having a bruiser for a baby, either. lol
My guess is he is 7-8 lbs.
Im generally pretty comfortable, still have my moments. We went walking around the park yesterday. I didnt realise there were animals there.. it was the first time I had been to that part of the park. It was really nice, and it will be really fun to take the baby there when he gets bigger. They have all kinds of birds and animals.
It was funny at the end I had to go pee really, really, really badly.... lol I ended up having to wait on a bench while Dan went and got the car to get me, because I seriously couldnt walk like that. For a few weeks now Ive been at this point where as soon as my bladder is full I start getting really bad BH contractions until I go. So on top of all that weight sitting on my bladder, and the contractions... its really painful.
I was actually thinking as I was waddling over to the bench that I was going to pee in my pants. It was so close that I was actually trying to decide if I should sit down and just go, or walk over by the fence and go.... I did not think I was going to make it. I was picturing myself having to sit there dripping, waiting for Dan to come back and rescue me. lol Luckily I made it, though. :-)
Well, that was really TMI- but hopefully it was a good little laugh for someone. There isnt much else new. Just waiting, and wondering. Will write again probably after my appt on Thursday, and hopefully something will actually be happening then.
My guess is he is 7-8 lbs.
Im generally pretty comfortable, still have my moments. We went walking around the park yesterday. I didnt realise there were animals there.. it was the first time I had been to that part of the park. It was really nice, and it will be really fun to take the baby there when he gets bigger. They have all kinds of birds and animals.
It was funny at the end I had to go pee really, really, really badly.... lol I ended up having to wait on a bench while Dan went and got the car to get me, because I seriously couldnt walk like that. For a few weeks now Ive been at this point where as soon as my bladder is full I start getting really bad BH contractions until I go. So on top of all that weight sitting on my bladder, and the contractions... its really painful.
I was actually thinking as I was waddling over to the bench that I was going to pee in my pants. It was so close that I was actually trying to decide if I should sit down and just go, or walk over by the fence and go.... I did not think I was going to make it. I was picturing myself having to sit there dripping, waiting for Dan to come back and rescue me. lol Luckily I made it, though. :-)
Well, that was really TMI- but hopefully it was a good little laugh for someone. There isnt much else new. Just waiting, and wondering. Will write again probably after my appt on Thursday, and hopefully something will actually be happening then.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
D DAY!! and death by swelling.
Well, D day has officially arrived with no sign of baby boy. His dad is always late, so why would I think he wouldnt be, too?? lol :-D
I was feeling really off last night and thought maybe something was starting, but no- of course not. Some times I feel really good, and other times I feel really bad. Thats why I dont like being around people right now. I never know how Im going to feel from one minute to the next.
This swelling is going to be the death of me, though. The last two days got really bad again. Night before last it actually kept me up most of the night. I think I slept for maybe an hour the entire night. My hands, legs and feet just felt like they were going to split right open. I want to walk because it makes me feel better, but I think it makes the swelling worse.
Anyway, I trust my dr. She has been delivering babies for as long as I have been alive, and I imagine she has a pretty good idea of when a baby might make an appearance. She seems to think I might actually make it all the way to my next appt on thursday- so we will see.
Now if I can just get people to stop calling me every day and asking me if Im at the hospital yet. It might be just about the right time to start turning the ringers off, hmm? :-P
As bad as I some times feel, I do have to say here that I am very happy to have this little guy with me. There is nothing in the world like his little kicks in there, and I will miss that after he is born. Im just thankful to be having a healthy, full term baby at all. I have seen so many people on the forums I read who have had so much trouble, who lost their babies early on, and I know there are alot of people who cant have one to begin with. All of this is just temporary, and completely worthwhile.
I also know that I have had it pretty easy. I dont have most of the common ailments of pregnancy. Really just heart burn, and swelling but they both started pretty much at the beginning of the ninth month. I really cant complain. There are times when I really, really wish he would be born, but most of the time, Im ok and I can wait it out. It just depends on when you ask me.
Its getting hard now, though. I have to admit that Im really getting to where I need to hand him to his dad for awhile. lol
I was feeling really off last night and thought maybe something was starting, but no- of course not. Some times I feel really good, and other times I feel really bad. Thats why I dont like being around people right now. I never know how Im going to feel from one minute to the next.
This swelling is going to be the death of me, though. The last two days got really bad again. Night before last it actually kept me up most of the night. I think I slept for maybe an hour the entire night. My hands, legs and feet just felt like they were going to split right open. I want to walk because it makes me feel better, but I think it makes the swelling worse.
Anyway, I trust my dr. She has been delivering babies for as long as I have been alive, and I imagine she has a pretty good idea of when a baby might make an appearance. She seems to think I might actually make it all the way to my next appt on thursday- so we will see.
Now if I can just get people to stop calling me every day and asking me if Im at the hospital yet. It might be just about the right time to start turning the ringers off, hmm? :-P
As bad as I some times feel, I do have to say here that I am very happy to have this little guy with me. There is nothing in the world like his little kicks in there, and I will miss that after he is born. Im just thankful to be having a healthy, full term baby at all. I have seen so many people on the forums I read who have had so much trouble, who lost their babies early on, and I know there are alot of people who cant have one to begin with. All of this is just temporary, and completely worthwhile.
I also know that I have had it pretty easy. I dont have most of the common ailments of pregnancy. Really just heart burn, and swelling but they both started pretty much at the beginning of the ninth month. I really cant complain. There are times when I really, really wish he would be born, but most of the time, Im ok and I can wait it out. It just depends on when you ask me.
Its getting hard now, though. I have to admit that Im really getting to where I need to hand him to his dad for awhile. lol
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