Yesterday, while Brian was in the ER. A family down the way was saying their last goodbyes. Everyone says it could be worse and it honestly could have. I could have been saying good by to someone I loved right before Christmas.
The first year Brian and I started dating. We sat in that waiting room, waiting to hear if my grandpa was going to make it.
He pulled through that night and every night until he was ready to go home.. On his own terms.
With everything Brian and I have going on and how stressful our life is right now. I know this to shall pass. And in the end make Brian and I stronger. And God doesn't give us more than we can handle. I'm learning I can handle a lot, more than I ever thought.
We are truly blessed w/2 healthy active babies. Brian will go and see the specialist and see what needs to-do done to correct the hernia.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Johnathon's birth story!
Aug 7th -
we got up and loaded up for our day trip to surfside beach. I wasn’t feeling all that well but I wanted to take Kayleigh to the beach. When we got to Lake Jackson we stopped into bucees. Kayleigh laughed every time she saw his face on something.
We got our bucee supplies and headed down to the beach.
Kayleigh got out of the car and RAN to the water. She didn’t have her bathing suit on yet. We got her into her suite and she and Brian were off to play in the water.
I got lunch all out and set up – Kayleigh didn’t want to come to shore and eat.
We finally got her to eat & drink something and we all went and played in the water. Normally, I don’t go into the water. But I wanted to be w/my family and show Kayleigh that the water was fun.
She is totally a beach baby!!
As we were heading home I told Brian “that we had our last trip as a family of 3 and Johnathon would be coming soon. And it would be funny if I had him tomorrow.” As we got closer to our house I started having contractions. Nothing time able or anything just annoying.
We got home and the contractions stopped and I went to bed w/no contractions.
Aug 8th,
Kayleigh woke up at midnight and Brian got up w/her. I woke up at 1am – Brian was putting her back in her bed. I went to the bathroom and I started having contractions again. I laid in bed for over an hour thinking they would stop. NOPE – they were getting close together. Brian kept asking if we should go to the hospital. I wanted to wait a bit more – he just got Kayleigh to bed. My water hadn’t broken and I was still able to breathe through the contractions. But then I started thinking he was breech & I tested positive to the strip B. So I decided that we needed to go just to get checked out. So Brian called my parents and we called the Dr. I didn’t pack a bag b/c I just thought they would stop them again and send me home. My parents got to my house and we headed to the hospital. That was the longest & most painful drive of my life. We get all checked in and get put into the triage room. Hooked up to all the monitors & my contractions were 2 mins apart. The nurse checked me and I was a good 3 Cm dilated. I was still thinking they would stop the contractions and send me on my way. NOPE – the next on call nurse walks in and says “you have 30 mins and were going to prep you for your c-section”. My heart sank and I started to cry. I was hoping w/all I had that Johnathon had flipped. But they did a quick u/s and he was still breech. From that point on it was like time went by so fast…… We had to call my parents again and see if they could bring us our camera. The nurses were telling us we didn’t have time to go home and get it. They started me on terbutaline to stop the contractions; I got 2 doses of it. The drug from hell --- gives you the shakes! I had to fill out a lot of paperwork while shaking like a 90 year old woman. My parents brought us our camera and they brought Kayleigh in so I could see her one last time before I went into surgery. They prepped me for surgery and my parents left so the nurses could get everything ready. When they left, my anxiety hit the roof!!! I started to cry and told the nurse that I wanted to run b/c they had already stopped the contractions I was OK now. She laughed a little and went on w/her paperwork. Brian told me that if his mom could do this 2 times then I could do it. That didn’t help I was still panicking. When they came in and gave Brian his paper outfit it all was going to fast for me.
The nurses came in and unhooked me from the monitors and wheeled me into the operating room. Brian had to wait until my spinal block was done and then came in the room. Those 5 mins seemed like forever. The NICU team was prepping and I could hear the nurse count the tools. I remember there were 40. I told myself REMEMBER that number! LOL!!!
They brought the blue sheet up and someone came in and through something on my legs. I could feel that & the Dr said it was normal as long as I couldn’t feel pinching or pain. WELL, I didn’t want to feel ANYTHING. Dr did a “test” to see if I could feel the pinching and I couldn’t. Spinal feels like your legs and feet are asleep. I hate that feeling!!!
From start to Johnathon coming out was 10mins at the most & from that point to finish was another 15mins.
I remember seeing Johnathon and kissing him for the first time. That made everything worth it!!! He was so small and just so cute!
The nausea and pulling was getting harder and the anesthesiologist just handed me a wand incase I got sick. He sucked!!! Who gives someone w/2 doses of terbutaline a wand to hold and try to make it into their mouth?
Finally, It was all over & my son had made and early arrival. He had some transitional breathing issues. After a while, he was sent to the NICU for monitoring. After a while my nurse took my whole bed into the NICU so I could see my little man.
He stayed 2 days in the NICU and finally the NICU Dr signed off so he could be in my room.
We were released 1 day early….. I hate being in the hospital and away from my little girl.
Thankfully, we have awesome parents. My parents took Kayleigh until we got home & my in laws took Kenzie (dog ).
We have such awesome friends that came to visit us in the hospital. Thank you to everyone that came out.
we got up and loaded up for our day trip to surfside beach. I wasn’t feeling all that well but I wanted to take Kayleigh to the beach. When we got to Lake Jackson we stopped into bucees. Kayleigh laughed every time she saw his face on something.
We got our bucee supplies and headed down to the beach.
Kayleigh got out of the car and RAN to the water. She didn’t have her bathing suit on yet. We got her into her suite and she and Brian were off to play in the water.
I got lunch all out and set up – Kayleigh didn’t want to come to shore and eat.
We finally got her to eat & drink something and we all went and played in the water. Normally, I don’t go into the water. But I wanted to be w/my family and show Kayleigh that the water was fun.
She is totally a beach baby!!
As we were heading home I told Brian “that we had our last trip as a family of 3 and Johnathon would be coming soon. And it would be funny if I had him tomorrow.” As we got closer to our house I started having contractions. Nothing time able or anything just annoying.
We got home and the contractions stopped and I went to bed w/no contractions.
Aug 8th,
Kayleigh woke up at midnight and Brian got up w/her. I woke up at 1am – Brian was putting her back in her bed. I went to the bathroom and I started having contractions again. I laid in bed for over an hour thinking they would stop. NOPE – they were getting close together. Brian kept asking if we should go to the hospital. I wanted to wait a bit more – he just got Kayleigh to bed. My water hadn’t broken and I was still able to breathe through the contractions. But then I started thinking he was breech & I tested positive to the strip B. So I decided that we needed to go just to get checked out. So Brian called my parents and we called the Dr. I didn’t pack a bag b/c I just thought they would stop them again and send me home. My parents got to my house and we headed to the hospital. That was the longest & most painful drive of my life. We get all checked in and get put into the triage room. Hooked up to all the monitors & my contractions were 2 mins apart. The nurse checked me and I was a good 3 Cm dilated. I was still thinking they would stop the contractions and send me on my way. NOPE – the next on call nurse walks in and says “you have 30 mins and were going to prep you for your c-section”. My heart sank and I started to cry. I was hoping w/all I had that Johnathon had flipped. But they did a quick u/s and he was still breech. From that point on it was like time went by so fast…… We had to call my parents again and see if they could bring us our camera. The nurses were telling us we didn’t have time to go home and get it. They started me on terbutaline to stop the contractions; I got 2 doses of it. The drug from hell --- gives you the shakes! I had to fill out a lot of paperwork while shaking like a 90 year old woman. My parents brought us our camera and they brought Kayleigh in so I could see her one last time before I went into surgery. They prepped me for surgery and my parents left so the nurses could get everything ready. When they left, my anxiety hit the roof!!! I started to cry and told the nurse that I wanted to run b/c they had already stopped the contractions I was OK now. She laughed a little and went on w/her paperwork. Brian told me that if his mom could do this 2 times then I could do it. That didn’t help I was still panicking. When they came in and gave Brian his paper outfit it all was going to fast for me.
The nurses came in and unhooked me from the monitors and wheeled me into the operating room. Brian had to wait until my spinal block was done and then came in the room. Those 5 mins seemed like forever. The NICU team was prepping and I could hear the nurse count the tools. I remember there were 40. I told myself REMEMBER that number! LOL!!!
They brought the blue sheet up and someone came in and through something on my legs. I could feel that & the Dr said it was normal as long as I couldn’t feel pinching or pain. WELL, I didn’t want to feel ANYTHING. Dr did a “test” to see if I could feel the pinching and I couldn’t. Spinal feels like your legs and feet are asleep. I hate that feeling!!!
From start to Johnathon coming out was 10mins at the most & from that point to finish was another 15mins.
I remember seeing Johnathon and kissing him for the first time. That made everything worth it!!! He was so small and just so cute!
The nausea and pulling was getting harder and the anesthesiologist just handed me a wand incase I got sick. He sucked!!! Who gives someone w/2 doses of terbutaline a wand to hold and try to make it into their mouth?
Finally, It was all over & my son had made and early arrival. He had some transitional breathing issues. After a while, he was sent to the NICU for monitoring. After a while my nurse took my whole bed into the NICU so I could see my little man.
He stayed 2 days in the NICU and finally the NICU Dr signed off so he could be in my room.
We were released 1 day early….. I hate being in the hospital and away from my little girl.
Thankfully, we have awesome parents. My parents took Kayleigh until we got home & my in laws took Kenzie (dog ).
We have such awesome friends that came to visit us in the hospital. Thank you to everyone that came out.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Dear Non-Pregnant Person
Dear Non-Pregnant Person,
I hope you find these guidelines helpful in your interactions with pregnant women as failing to follow them may result in serious physical harm.If you are thinking, surely she doesn't mean me- then you should probably read this twice.
1) The appropriate response to a couple telling you they are having a baby is 'Congratulations!' with enthusiasm. Any other response makes you a jerk.
2) Through the wonders of science, we now know that babies are made ONLY by the mother and father- not grandparents. Unless the baby is in your uterus or you are the man that helped put it there, you may not ever use the phrase 'my baby'.
3) On the same note, unless you made the baby as defined in 2, the pregnancy, birth and raising of the child are not about you. You do not have input. No one wants to hear your opinion unless they ask for it...
4) The body of a pregnant woman should be treated the same as any other body. You would not randomly touch someone's stomach if they were not pregnant, nor would you inquire into the condition of their uterus, cervix or how they plan to use their breasts. Pregnancy does not remove all traces of privacy from a woman.
5) Likewise, no woman wants to hear comments on her weight...ever. A pregnant woman does not find it flattering that you think she is about is pop, must be having twins, looks swollen or has gained weight in her face. Telling her she looks too small only makes her worry that she is somehow starving her baby. Making such comments invite her to critique your physical appearance and you may not act offended. The only acceptable comment on appearance is 'You look fabulous!'.
6) By the time we are 20-30 years old, most of us have picked up on the fact that the summer is hot. We are hot every summer when we are not pregnant. We don't need you to point out that we will be miserably hot before the baby comes. Nor do we need to know how badly you will feel for us because we will be pregnant during the summer and how glad you are that YOU will not be pregnant this coming summer.
7) There is a reason that tickets to Labor & Delivery are not yet sold on Ticketmaster. Childbirth is actually not a public event. It may sound crazy, but some women really do not relish the idea of their mother, MIL or a host of other family members seeing their bare butt and genitals. Also, some people simply feel like the birth of their child is a private and emotional moment to be shared only by the parents. You weren't invited to be there when the baby was created, you probably won't be invited to be there when it comes out either.
8) Like everything else in life, unless you receive an invitation, you are NOT invited. This includes doctor appointments, ultrasounds, labor, delivery, the hospital and the parents' home. You do not decide if you will be there for the birth or if you will move in with the new parents to 'help out'. If your assistance is desired, rest assured that you will be asked for it.
9) If you are asked to help after the birth, this means you should clean up the house, help with cooking meals, and generally stay out of the way. Holding the baby more than the parents, interfering with breastfeeding and sleeping schedules and making a woman who is still leaking fluid from multiple locations lift a finger in housework is not helping.
10) The only people entitled to time with the baby are the parents. Whether they choose to have you at the hospital for the birth or ask for you to wait three weeks to visit, appreciate that you are being given the privilege of seeing their child. Complaining or showing disappointment only encourages the parents to include you less.
Sincerely,A
ll the Pregnant Women in the World
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
7 months
Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.
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Last monthly Appt, Now I go every 2 weeks.
At my appt yesterday I only gained 4 lbs
Blood pressure was good
My GT was all good - Dr said I was sweet but not to sweet ( LOL!)
and Johnathon is still breech.
Dr assured me J had time to flip. Time isn't my issue its room.... there isn't much left for him.
I also asked if I could schedule my induction - yes. He said people do it all the time - I just have to be 39 weeks. Great!! One less thing to worry about unless J decides to be like his daddy and come early.
Since Kayleigh was head down I never got jabs or full head movements. I can recline in my office chair or recliner at home and watch him move all around. Yesterday, J was moving alot (enjoying pizza rolls) - I told Brian to come look. He saw J's head moving a little and said it was weird.
Every pregnancy is definitely different!
Next appt is July 5th & the week after I go have another U/S done. I love seeing that little man!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Lesson we learned - last night!
Last night after eating dinner. Brian & I took K outside to play.
I went in & out a couple of times and on my last trip out I locked us out.
The handle is old and we've been meaning to change it but we just haven't.
Note: we don't hide keys.
We stood outside thinking of ways to get into the house
1. open window somewhere - NO, I check everynight.
2. Brake the glass and fix it once we get in. - Wouldn't break (seriously, we tried everything to break it)
3. Old school - break the door down - again, didn't work
4. we tried a screw driver - still Nothing.
5. Brian got a rock and beat the handle off. - we got in.
An hours later -- were in!
next stop Lowes - new handle.
Lesson: give a key to a family member :) --- everyone will have thier own keys this weekend. And its a pain in the butt to break into your own house.
I went in & out a couple of times and on my last trip out I locked us out.
The handle is old and we've been meaning to change it but we just haven't.
Note: we don't hide keys.
We stood outside thinking of ways to get into the house
1. open window somewhere - NO, I check everynight.
2. Brake the glass and fix it once we get in. - Wouldn't break (seriously, we tried everything to break it)
3. Old school - break the door down - again, didn't work
4. we tried a screw driver - still Nothing.
5. Brian got a rock and beat the handle off. - we got in.
An hours later -- were in!
next stop Lowes - new handle.
Lesson: give a key to a family member :) --- everyone will have thier own keys this weekend. And its a pain in the butt to break into your own house.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Anatomy Scan #2 / Johnathon update!!
Johnathon is doing great!!
He is still breech - I'm praying he flips soon.
The U/s tech was able to get all the pictures she needed of his heart.
She went ahead and looked at his other organs, just because she wanted too.
Still a boy and only one :)
He weighs about 1 lbs now and getting bigger.
I started doing my bump pictures (last week - my bad) I'll start posting those weekly.
Plan for this weekend -
pedicure, since I can't really reach anymore.
Get my flat tire fixed
Need to go look for fabric for J's bedding.
Find a bathing suit that looks decent on me
Then sunday is Mothers day!
Busy weekend!! But I need to start being more productive on weekends.
He is still breech - I'm praying he flips soon.
The U/s tech was able to get all the pictures she needed of his heart.
She went ahead and looked at his other organs, just because she wanted too.
Still a boy and only one :)
He weighs about 1 lbs now and getting bigger.
I started doing my bump pictures (last week - my bad) I'll start posting those weekly.
Plan for this weekend -
pedicure, since I can't really reach anymore.
Get my flat tire fixed
Need to go look for fabric for J's bedding.
Find a bathing suit that looks decent on me
Then sunday is Mothers day!
Busy weekend!! But I need to start being more productive on weekends.
Monday, May 3, 2010
22 weeks & counting
Watch what you say -- baby is now able to hear outside noise from down in the womb. Studies show that baby finds gentle music and your own voice most soothing. Nipples are starting to sprout, and that little face is fully formed. And, baby's starting to settle into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
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Last Appt: April 29th
Next appt: May 27th
Total weight gain/loss: last appt - I lost weight
Maternity clothes: YES
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: whats that?!? I sleep good until about 2 then I have to pee and get something to drink.
Best moment this week: we get to see our little man again.
Movement: Yes, HE is getting more active. But not alot
Food cravings: Lemon water
Gender: BOY!!! Johnathon ( John was my late grandfathers name)
Scott ( Brian's middle name)
Belly Button in or out: its smooth
What I miss: being able to do simple tasks
What I am looking forward to: seeing my little boy Thursday
Milestones: still being PG
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
18 weeks
Your baby has become amazingly mobile (at least compared to you), passing the hours yawning, hiccuping, rolling, twisting, kicking, punching, sucking and swallowing. And, baby's finally big enough that you'll be able to feel those movements soon.
We go Friday for our gender U/S & make sure everything is OK.
Friday, March 26, 2010
17 weeks
Your Baby: Week 17
Baby's skeleton is hardening, changing from rubbery cartilage to bone, and fat is finally accumulating around it. The umbilical cord is getting thicker and stronger, and those little fingers and toes are now topped by one-of-a-kind prints.
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Next appt: Tuesday 3-30-10
Total weight gain/loss: last appt - I was the same
Maternity clothes: YES :( -- I can still wear my regular pants w/a longer shirt over.
Stretch marks: No new ones
Sleep: whats that?!? I sleep good until about 2 then I have to pee and get something to drink.
Best moment this week: Feeling movement more
Movement: Yes, not alot but I can feel him/her
Food cravings: Orange juice / skittles / anything sour
Gender: finding out soon!
Signs: No!
Belly Button in or out: In - getting shallow
What I miss: I miss the occasional glass of wine or beer
What I am looking forward to: Seeing my baby and find out the sex / Kayleigh's b-day party
Milestones: I'm starting to show a real bump this week, not just bloat!
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Our family blog
So we have Kayleighs blog and Our family blog.
As of this week I'm 14 weeks & the baby is the size of a Lemon
Your adorable little baby is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.
I think every once in awhile I can feel it move around.
Last appt I still hadn't gained any weight. But the nurse couldn't find the heart beat.
That 5 mins seemed like forever. She kept saying "its" moving around to much so I knew not to worry. But I couldn't help it.
So w/the help of the Ultra sound tech we got to see & hear it clear as day.
Still at 158 beats.
I decided I didn't like my OB - so I found another one that my cousins use. He delivers at Memorial in The Woodlands. I didn't like my OB in college station & this time I really want to like the person that is going to deliver my baby.
Next week - I'll be in OKC, Training on the computer program the company uses.
This is going to be hard b/c I have a hard time not seeing Kayleigh daily. But I know she is going to be really busy w/her daddy & grandparents.
Next month I have to start getting everything together for Kayleigh's first b-day.
I can't believe she is almost 1. Where did the time go?
Seems like yesterday the nuse walked into my room and told me that she was sick w/jaundice.
She is perfectly healthy now! Praise God!!!
Anyway, I'm going to add a little to Kayleigh's now.
As of this week I'm 14 weeks & the baby is the size of a Lemon
Your adorable little baby is busy with thumb sucking, toe wiggling, and (not so cute but equally amazing) making urine and breathing amniotic fluid as the liver, kidneys and spleen continue to develop. Lanugo (thin, downy hair) is growing all over the body for warmth.
I think every once in awhile I can feel it move around.
Last appt I still hadn't gained any weight. But the nurse couldn't find the heart beat.
That 5 mins seemed like forever. She kept saying "its" moving around to much so I knew not to worry. But I couldn't help it.
So w/the help of the Ultra sound tech we got to see & hear it clear as day.
Still at 158 beats.
I decided I didn't like my OB - so I found another one that my cousins use. He delivers at Memorial in The Woodlands. I didn't like my OB in college station & this time I really want to like the person that is going to deliver my baby.
Next week - I'll be in OKC, Training on the computer program the company uses.
This is going to be hard b/c I have a hard time not seeing Kayleigh daily. But I know she is going to be really busy w/her daddy & grandparents.
Next month I have to start getting everything together for Kayleigh's first b-day.
I can't believe she is almost 1. Where did the time go?
Seems like yesterday the nuse walked into my room and told me that she was sick w/jaundice.
She is perfectly healthy now! Praise God!!!
Anyway, I'm going to add a little to Kayleigh's now.
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