Well I am officially past the 6 week post-partum period. Although I started spotting again, so that kind of stinks!
Allura is doing great. She is eating like a champ and I have continued to only breast feed! She is on a pretty good schedule although I am still sleeping away from the hubby so he can sleep through the night (he gets up at 4:15 am). I need to work on that one!
This weekend we will be in California for my sister's wedding. We both get to get all dolled up! I can't wait for those pictures! Allura finally gets to me the extended family (aunts, uncles, cousins, great grandmas, etc.)
But the biggest news in my life is that we are moving from Phoenix, AZ to Austin, Texas! We will be all moved out by mid June. I am scared and excited all at the same time; but mostly I am just busy!!!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Fw: I am 10 pounds and 23.5 inches long!
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Birth Story
Long Post!!
Well Allura is 2 and half weeks old and I finally have time to write this!
On 3/10/10 (a Wednesday) I went to my OBGYN appointment. I was 2-3 centimeters dilated at that point. My doctor informed me that he was going out of town the next night for his vacation and that we could induce if we waited to have him deliver. My hubby and I thought about it, We didn't really want to induce, but my family lives 7 hours away from us and the timing would work out pretty well since they would have to take off from work to come out. Not to mention we wanted our doctor to deliver our baby!
So that night we went to the hospital at 10:30 pm. I was hooked up to the IV and the doctor came in at around 11:45 and broke my water. At that point we started Pitocin as well (double whammy!!) I was at 3 centimeters at this time.
Then the contractions really started to come! I couldn't believe how hard and fast they came. One right after the other. I really wanted to get further along than 3 centimeters before the epidural but I couldn't last much longer in this much pain! So I asked for and received my wonderful epidural. I could feel anymore contractions which was great considering the monitor was looking like a Richter scale at this point.
Although I couldn't feel any pain from the contractions I could still feel the pressure from the baby's head. (Something my nurse said was good for pushing later on.)
Well an hour and a half later (so at around 3:30ish) my nurse checked me... I was at 8 centimeters! Woah this was going fast (what do they say about first time Moms???) My hubby and I got about 45 minutes of sleep that night! At around 4:30 I was at 9 centimeters and luckily my family had just arrived at the hospital (They drove through the night to make it!!)
At this point my blood pressure was getting high and they gave me oxygen for the baby just to be safe. Both of our families got to hang out in the room with us for about 45 minutes while we waited for her head to come down more. I was shaking from the epidural and looked like a mess!
I started to feel alot of pressure and before I knew it it was time for practice pushing. This was harder than I thought it would be. I found it impossible to push without straining my face. Even though I wasn't pushing as well as I could have her head started to crown. My nurse called the doctor up and he came rushing back to the hospital. For about 15 of the longest minutes of my life I had to wait for him, without pushing (this was SO hard) There was so much pressure down there.
My doc finally came in and with the hardest pushes ever she came out! During each push I thought I would black out! Her head was so big I had to get an episiotomy, but at that point I didn't care. It actually didn't really hurt at all, just a few pinches when he made the cuts.
My Mom, sister, and husband were there to watch her come into the world. It was so intense. I didn't have to push for very long (The perk of feeling the pressure) But it was the hardest thing I've ever done physically. I felt so much relief after she came out, not to mention joy!
After she came out they put her on my belly to rub her down, then took her to do their tests. She was 8 pounds 8 ounces, and 20.5 inches long! A big baby!
I didn't stop bleeding right away, so my doctor had to keep pushing down on my belly and keep checking my internally while he was stitching me up. They eventually had to give me a shot in the leg to help my uterus contract and go down in size. My husband and sister said there was ALOT of blood, and it was scary to watch. After about 10 minutes of this, things finally calmed down, and I got to hold my perfect angel.
I don't know what was better holding her myself, or watching my husband hold her.
She is finally here. My infertility journey has ended with this beautiful being in my life. I don't know what the future holds (will our frozen embryos give her siblings? Will we have to do another round of IVF, will God give us a miracle on our own?) Right now all I care about is her.
Well Allura is 2 and half weeks old and I finally have time to write this!
On 3/10/10 (a Wednesday) I went to my OBGYN appointment. I was 2-3 centimeters dilated at that point. My doctor informed me that he was going out of town the next night for his vacation and that we could induce if we waited to have him deliver. My hubby and I thought about it, We didn't really want to induce, but my family lives 7 hours away from us and the timing would work out pretty well since they would have to take off from work to come out. Not to mention we wanted our doctor to deliver our baby!
So that night we went to the hospital at 10:30 pm. I was hooked up to the IV and the doctor came in at around 11:45 and broke my water. At that point we started Pitocin as well (double whammy!!) I was at 3 centimeters at this time.
Then the contractions really started to come! I couldn't believe how hard and fast they came. One right after the other. I really wanted to get further along than 3 centimeters before the epidural but I couldn't last much longer in this much pain! So I asked for and received my wonderful epidural. I could feel anymore contractions which was great considering the monitor was looking like a Richter scale at this point.
Although I couldn't feel any pain from the contractions I could still feel the pressure from the baby's head. (Something my nurse said was good for pushing later on.)
Well an hour and a half later (so at around 3:30ish) my nurse checked me... I was at 8 centimeters! Woah this was going fast (what do they say about first time Moms???) My hubby and I got about 45 minutes of sleep that night! At around 4:30 I was at 9 centimeters and luckily my family had just arrived at the hospital (They drove through the night to make it!!)
At this point my blood pressure was getting high and they gave me oxygen for the baby just to be safe. Both of our families got to hang out in the room with us for about 45 minutes while we waited for her head to come down more. I was shaking from the epidural and looked like a mess!
I started to feel alot of pressure and before I knew it it was time for practice pushing. This was harder than I thought it would be. I found it impossible to push without straining my face. Even though I wasn't pushing as well as I could have her head started to crown. My nurse called the doctor up and he came rushing back to the hospital. For about 15 of the longest minutes of my life I had to wait for him, without pushing (this was SO hard) There was so much pressure down there.
My doc finally came in and with the hardest pushes ever she came out! During each push I thought I would black out! Her head was so big I had to get an episiotomy, but at that point I didn't care. It actually didn't really hurt at all, just a few pinches when he made the cuts.
My Mom, sister, and husband were there to watch her come into the world. It was so intense. I didn't have to push for very long (The perk of feeling the pressure) But it was the hardest thing I've ever done physically. I felt so much relief after she came out, not to mention joy!
After she came out they put her on my belly to rub her down, then took her to do their tests. She was 8 pounds 8 ounces, and 20.5 inches long! A big baby!
I didn't stop bleeding right away, so my doctor had to keep pushing down on my belly and keep checking my internally while he was stitching me up. They eventually had to give me a shot in the leg to help my uterus contract and go down in size. My husband and sister said there was ALOT of blood, and it was scary to watch. After about 10 minutes of this, things finally calmed down, and I got to hold my perfect angel.
I don't know what was better holding her myself, or watching my husband hold her.
She is finally here. My infertility journey has ended with this beautiful being in my life. I don't know what the future holds (will our frozen embryos give her siblings? Will we have to do another round of IVF, will God give us a miracle on our own?) Right now all I care about is her.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Allura Katherine is here!
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
38 week check up
Hi all,
I just got back from the doctor's office. I am 1-2 centimeters dilated and 70% effaced!!
Let's see what else:
I have gained about 28-30 pounds so far.
Stretchmarks: No, I have been using the Wal greens brand oil everyday; but I have noticed some small stretch marks starting on my boobs (seriously I have gone up maybe half a size).
Contractions: Yes but nothing consistent
Right now we are scheduled for another doctor's appointment next week. But we'll see if I make it that far. I really hope since she is now fully developed that she makes an early debut!
I just got back from the doctor's office. I am 1-2 centimeters dilated and 70% effaced!!
Let's see what else:
I have gained about 28-30 pounds so far.
Stretchmarks: No, I have been using the Wal greens brand oil everyday; but I have noticed some small stretch marks starting on my boobs (seriously I have gone up maybe half a size).
Contractions: Yes but nothing consistent
Right now we are scheduled for another doctor's appointment next week. But we'll see if I make it that far. I really hope since she is now fully developed that she makes an early debut!
Friday, February 19, 2010
37 weeks, 1 CM dilated, 50% Effaced!
I went in for my 37 week check on Wednesday. Ouch, if that hurts that much I can only imagine what I am in for!!!
Goods news though I am 1 centimeter dilated and 50% effaced. I am really glad to hear that some work is being done for me ahead of time! At least the pains and achy-ness (I don't think that is a word) I have been feeling (like PMS cramps) have been worth something!
Let's see I still need to put together my hospital bag (my goal for this rockin Friday night), have my hubby install and get the car seat checked at the Fire Dept.; I think that will be this week; and buy a few last minute items at Babies r us (nothing essential though; we have all that done!
And oh yeah - reassemble the pack n play inside the bedroom since it doesn't fit through the doorway (poor Daddy to be :( )
I have been trying to get super organized at work and stay on top of my chores at home since she could be coming at any time now!!
Any suggestions for hospital bag essentials they don't tell you about??
Goods news though I am 1 centimeter dilated and 50% effaced. I am really glad to hear that some work is being done for me ahead of time! At least the pains and achy-ness (I don't think that is a word) I have been feeling (like PMS cramps) have been worth something!
Let's see I still need to put together my hospital bag (my goal for this rockin Friday night), have my hubby install and get the car seat checked at the Fire Dept.; I think that will be this week; and buy a few last minute items at Babies r us (nothing essential though; we have all that done!
And oh yeah - reassemble the pack n play inside the bedroom since it doesn't fit through the doorway (poor Daddy to be :( )
I have been trying to get super organized at work and stay on top of my chores at home since she could be coming at any time now!!
Any suggestions for hospital bag essentials they don't tell you about??
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