Without dwelling on the details, it is 5:30 AM as I type this and still no baby.. We are both really tired now, but excited to hear that Heather has opened to 7cm and that the baby continues to drop.
Thankfully she got hooked up to the epidural early, before they gave her pitocin so she has been able to sleep and she told me that she felt much better after sleeping.
The baby is showing some slight signs of stress -- the doctors are on it and if it continues they might -- might -- have to do a C-section. They are tapering a bit on the pitocin to see what her contractions do on their own.
The latest word is that the baby monitor is showing good signs after the took her off the pitocin and inflated her with a little extra water to pad the baby.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Another update - no news yet
Heather has been under the drugs for a while and totally calm.. This is all she typed up:
"4 centimeters, finally. Epidural and pictocin are on their way."
"4 centimeters, finally. Epidural and pictocin are on their way."
Photo update
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Heather is ready! Pillow and blankets!
More morphine please!
Heather is ready! Pillow and blankets!
More morphine please!
Still waiting
So we are still waiting, it is going very slowly.
We got here drowsy at midnight and was quietly admitted and given a very nice big room. Theres a big bed for heather that can be electrically moved, a fancy chair that folds out to sleep on, space age super strong lamp hanging in the ceiling and all that hospital monitor-computer- gear that beeps trough the night. There's also a bathroom so we don't have to trek down the hallway.
Heather was given some inducing medication that will work slower and more naturally that pitocin but things are really going slowly, more than 24 hours slow.
Its 11:40 am now and she has been induced for nearly 9 hours, but she has not opened more than 1cm out of 10cm, but the babys head has dropped to position "1+" thats good because she started at a 4, but she still need to go to 0 and then further to +2. I dont know exactly how they monitor this but she is making progress but it will take some time.
Further updates will follow.
We got here drowsy at midnight and was quietly admitted and given a very nice big room. Theres a big bed for heather that can be electrically moved, a fancy chair that folds out to sleep on, space age super strong lamp hanging in the ceiling and all that hospital monitor-computer- gear that beeps trough the night. There's also a bathroom so we don't have to trek down the hallway.
Heather was given some inducing medication that will work slower and more naturally that pitocin but things are really going slowly, more than 24 hours slow.
Its 11:40 am now and she has been induced for nearly 9 hours, but she has not opened more than 1cm out of 10cm, but the babys head has dropped to position "1+" thats good because she started at a 4, but she still need to go to 0 and then further to +2. I dont know exactly how they monitor this but she is making progress but it will take some time.
Further updates will follow.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Labor & Delivery Full, Please Try Again
They're full. They've assured us they'll call us if a bed opens -- no matter the hour tonight. Otherwise we're scheduled to be at the top of the priority list tomorrow a.m -- but still have to call at 7 a.m.
My nerves are shot. I'm headed to bed. We'll update you when we have one.
My nerves are shot. I'm headed to bed. We'll update you when we have one.
Our Last Pregnancy Video
Notes about this:
1. Yes, I am that fat. I really am. Can you believe it? It's almost hilarious. Who knew my body could get this big? Rest assured, I haven't let myself go -- the doc says it's cause of the diabetes and that most of it is water. Thank god! Even my elbows look fat! I'm looking forward to getting back down to a reasonable size.
2. We called at 6 p.m. as instructed, and labor and delivery said they were really busy, so we should call back at 7 p.m. We called at 7 p.m. and they said call back at 8 p.m. We're hoping this doesn't continue for another few hours. Gawd help us. We're packed and ready to go.
1. Yes, I am that fat. I really am. Can you believe it? It's almost hilarious. Who knew my body could get this big? Rest assured, I haven't let myself go -- the doc says it's cause of the diabetes and that most of it is water. Thank god! Even my elbows look fat! I'm looking forward to getting back down to a reasonable size.
2. We called at 6 p.m. as instructed, and labor and delivery said they were really busy, so we should call back at 7 p.m. We called at 7 p.m. and they said call back at 8 p.m. We're hoping this doesn't continue for another few hours. Gawd help us. We're packed and ready to go.
The Day (So Far) in Pictures!
I didn't get much rest, so I'm running around like a crazy woman this morning, in anticipation of crashing fairly soon for a loooong nap. Here's how the day is going so far:
Mrs. B's birthday is tomorrow, as you might know. She'll be 12. She gets Frosty Paws on her birthday, which is dog ice cream. She loves and wags her tail like crazy when you ask her if she wants Frosty Paws.
These muffins have no added sugar, and are DELISH. Highly recommend (available at Trader Joe's).
I have this magazine and Vanity Fair (my favorite) to read tonight at the hospital. Along with the fully charged ipod, and possibly some movies to watch on the computer.
Organizing the hospital bags: on the left is the cooler weather outfit for LG. On the right is the warmer weather option: a T-shirt, with the hat, booties (thanks Robin!) and mittens and swaddle blanket. The bunny is for comfort <--- for me mostly. :) We're bringing diapers because we really want to stick with the ones that are unbleached.
Ouch. This is what happens when you're sleep deprived/distracted and trying to park quickly. I initially thought this was just a scrape. Then I inspected it last night and was more bummed about it. I'm heading over to the body shop shortly to get an estimate (and to see how long it will take, so we can plan in the next few weeks to take it in).
Mrs. B's birthday is tomorrow, as you might know. She'll be 12. She gets Frosty Paws on her birthday, which is dog ice cream. She loves and wags her tail like crazy when you ask her if she wants Frosty Paws.
These muffins have no added sugar, and are DELISH. Highly recommend (available at Trader Joe's).
I have this magazine and Vanity Fair (my favorite) to read tonight at the hospital. Along with the fully charged ipod, and possibly some movies to watch on the computer.
Organizing the hospital bags: on the left is the cooler weather outfit for LG. On the right is the warmer weather option: a T-shirt, with the hat, booties (thanks Robin!) and mittens and swaddle blanket. The bunny is for comfort <--- for me mostly. :) We're bringing diapers because we really want to stick with the ones that are unbleached.
Ouch. This is what happens when you're sleep deprived/distracted and trying to park quickly. I initially thought this was just a scrape. Then I inspected it last night and was more bummed about it. I'm heading over to the body shop shortly to get an estimate (and to see how long it will take, so we can plan in the next few weeks to take it in).
Monday, September 22, 2008
The Finishing Touches
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I would have posted earlier today, but it's been super busy, and then I wasn't feeling well tonight. We thought (again) it might be early labor, but alas, we don't think it is/was. I think we're both thankful we only have 45 hours left!
My blood pressure was fine today. I also had a non-stress test for the baby, which is basically a fetal heart rate monitor hooked up to my belly, and a belt across me to look at my uterine contractions (there weren't any). LG was very quiet this morning (after a very busy night), so I was a little worried going in. But as soon as they hooked me up, I could hear her little heart beat thump thump thump thump and felt better. After 20 minutes of monitoring, the nurse said, "she's really active." I said, "No, this is a quiet day." Like I was making it up all this time -- the kid is SPAZZY, ok?
We borrowed a GORGEOUS bassinet from our friend Sara today (see above) so LG can sleep right next to me for the first few months. We hear this is critical to maximizing sleep and success at breastfeeding. Today I also bought some night lights at Ikea so we won't have to turn on the light to see LG in the middle of the night.
Tomorrow's big tasks: laundry and organizing the hospital bags: pre-delivery and post-delivery (great suggestion Kate B!). And cleaning up/organizing the baby room/guest room a bit more. Return blood pressure cuff to Wal-Mart. Make a few phone calls. Try to relax. :)
I would have posted earlier today, but it's been super busy, and then I wasn't feeling well tonight. We thought (again) it might be early labor, but alas, we don't think it is/was. I think we're both thankful we only have 45 hours left!
My blood pressure was fine today. I also had a non-stress test for the baby, which is basically a fetal heart rate monitor hooked up to my belly, and a belt across me to look at my uterine contractions (there weren't any). LG was very quiet this morning (after a very busy night), so I was a little worried going in. But as soon as they hooked me up, I could hear her little heart beat thump thump thump thump and felt better. After 20 minutes of monitoring, the nurse said, "she's really active." I said, "No, this is a quiet day." Like I was making it up all this time -- the kid is SPAZZY, ok?
We borrowed a GORGEOUS bassinet from our friend Sara today (see above) so LG can sleep right next to me for the first few months. We hear this is critical to maximizing sleep and success at breastfeeding. Today I also bought some night lights at Ikea so we won't have to turn on the light to see LG in the middle of the night.
Tomorrow's big tasks: laundry and organizing the hospital bags: pre-delivery and post-delivery (great suggestion Kate B!). And cleaning up/organizing the baby room/guest room a bit more. Return blood pressure cuff to Wal-Mart. Make a few phone calls. Try to relax. :)
Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Countdown Begins
- Approximately 150 kicks left to count and enjoy the rustling of Little Girl as she continually tries to make more room for herself in my womb. Tonight I had to actually tell her: "It doesn't go that way (sideways)! Try the other way!"
- 69 hours until we arrive at the hospital for the induction
- 12 more times I have to test my blood sugar and stress out over the results
- Nine more times (approximately) I'll have to get up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night
- Three more nights we'll sleep in our apartment as just the two of us
- Two bags of cookies we have to bring for the nurses
- One more non-stress test for Baby Hansen at the doctor tomorrow
- One more blood pressure check (also tomorrow)
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