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Friday, July 11, 2014
maternity photos
Love all of our maternity photos! Below are a few of my favorite! Thanks to Julie Lynch Photography for capturing all the memories!
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Newborn pictures
Some of these have already been posted to facebook, but I know not everyone loves seeing my kid in their newsfeed (although I don't understand why not) Below are some of my favorite! Thanks to my Aunt Judy who bought this for me for a baby shower present and thanks to T.H photography for the awesome and beautiful photos.
Dcotors apt- 1 month old
We went to the doctor on July 9th so a few days after her 1 month. Doctor said she is healthy and well! Poor little thing had to get a shot in her leg. The picture above is of her awesome hulk band-aid.
She is 21.5 inches long
9lbs and 11oz
and her head is 14 and 3/4 inches
ALL of which are in the 75% percent tile.
Also decided to get her gripe water to help with her fussiness and gas.
1 month
My little baby is already a month old. MAKE HER STOP GROWING!
She was wearing newborn diapers, although just a few days later I decided to up it to a size one since she was peeing through them.
She was eating a about 2.5oz every two hours but the day after I decided it was time to up it because she was still acting hungry. She goes about 3 hours during the night.
She is in newborn clothes, although they are starting to get a little tight.
She loves listening to pandora's baby einstein radio station.
She likes this vibrating mini bassinet that came with her pack n play. It's my lifesaver!
Her fussy time is usually about 9pm at night.
She is seriously growing WAY to fast!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Brooklyn the Beauty!
Well we were officially released from the hospital on Sunday and Brooklyn is the most precious thing that has ever happened to us!
I was induced on Thursday morning around 8:45am. I had a pretty high pain tolerance for the contractions but not so much for the labor. Around 9:30pm I was ready to start pushing. The first hour, it wasn't too difficult. After that, it became very painful. They could see her head and she was very close for a while, but was just being stubborn and staying in there. The doctor called for a vacuum to section her out, but luckily she came out right as the vacuum got there. Such an unbelievable moment hearing her cry for the first time and holding her and knowing that she is ours! The doctor started stitching me up and I could feel as I could feel most of the birthing process too. She gave me two (I think) shots of anesthesia which did numb me up.
Unfortunately, the numbness never went away and even a day later, my legs were still numb. I was not able to stand up on my own nor could I feel my legs. The following day, there was not much progress, I was finally able to get up and use the restroom with the help of two nurses but my legs buckled as I was walking and started to collapse. The nurses caught me and I started to use this assistance thing that had wheels and they could push me around the room.
The following day, my strength got a little better and I could move my legs around on my bed a little better and kind of lift them up and down. I used the assistance stroller for about half the day and then started using a walker which was great new because I had to stand on my own for that.
The nurses and my doctor were concerned because they have never had this situation before. It was very scary because of course I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to walk by myself ever again. I saw an anestheisologist who recommended seeing a neurologist. They also did an MRI on me on Saturday night or it may have been Friday night and there was nothing concerning on that. Which was good news as well! I worked with two physical therapist, one gave me some exercises to do to help with gaining strength, the other evaluated me and insisted that they order me a walker to take home. I also saw a neurologist who evaluated me and had no idea why this happened and thinks that over time it will get better.
The doctor thinks that I either hit a nerve while pushing and that because of the epidural, I couldn't feel it or that the two shots of anesthesia are what caused it.
Once the walker came in, were were released from the hospital. I had them take me down in a wheelchair since the furthest I had walked was back and fourth to the restroom by myself.
Now that we are home, it has been a challenge and a little bit of a rollercoaster. I am unable to hold Brooklyn and walk around because I don't trust that my legs wont give out at any given time. Scott is such a great dad and husband and has been taking great care of both of us. He get's up in the middle of the night to bring her to me so that I can feed her, he get's up and gives her the pacifier so I don't have to walk and helps put her back to sleep. Although a lot of dad's help like this, he has been doing it every night and every time she wakes up.
The numbness still exist in my legs from about mid thigh to about half way down my calf. I still have a little feeling but there is still a lot of numbness. The strength has come back a lot, my left leg is a lot stronger than my right. I do exercises that the physical therapist recommended and work with the right leg a little more than the left. It's still scary to walk because my legs can give out at any time. I googled what I am feeling and I have read some post about other people that this happened to. Some say that the numbness went away after a few weeks and others say even after 5 years it's still there. As of right now, I am just doing what I can to live with it and adjust my life style incase the feeling doesn't come back.
Although I hate that this happened, it was all worth it for Brooklyn. If you can just keep praying for my recovery, it's very appreciated!!!
On our way home from the hospital
8 pounds and 4.8 oz!
Born at 11:40pm
Birth Weight 8.48
Birthday June 5th
Length 21.5 inches long
I was induced on Thursday morning around 8:45am. I had a pretty high pain tolerance for the contractions but not so much for the labor. Around 9:30pm I was ready to start pushing. The first hour, it wasn't too difficult. After that, it became very painful. They could see her head and she was very close for a while, but was just being stubborn and staying in there. The doctor called for a vacuum to section her out, but luckily she came out right as the vacuum got there. Such an unbelievable moment hearing her cry for the first time and holding her and knowing that she is ours! The doctor started stitching me up and I could feel as I could feel most of the birthing process too. She gave me two (I think) shots of anesthesia which did numb me up.
Unfortunately, the numbness never went away and even a day later, my legs were still numb. I was not able to stand up on my own nor could I feel my legs. The following day, there was not much progress, I was finally able to get up and use the restroom with the help of two nurses but my legs buckled as I was walking and started to collapse. The nurses caught me and I started to use this assistance thing that had wheels and they could push me around the room.
The following day, my strength got a little better and I could move my legs around on my bed a little better and kind of lift them up and down. I used the assistance stroller for about half the day and then started using a walker which was great new because I had to stand on my own for that.
The nurses and my doctor were concerned because they have never had this situation before. It was very scary because of course I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to walk by myself ever again. I saw an anestheisologist who recommended seeing a neurologist. They also did an MRI on me on Saturday night or it may have been Friday night and there was nothing concerning on that. Which was good news as well! I worked with two physical therapist, one gave me some exercises to do to help with gaining strength, the other evaluated me and insisted that they order me a walker to take home. I also saw a neurologist who evaluated me and had no idea why this happened and thinks that over time it will get better.
The doctor thinks that I either hit a nerve while pushing and that because of the epidural, I couldn't feel it or that the two shots of anesthesia are what caused it.
Once the walker came in, were were released from the hospital. I had them take me down in a wheelchair since the furthest I had walked was back and fourth to the restroom by myself.
Now that we are home, it has been a challenge and a little bit of a rollercoaster. I am unable to hold Brooklyn and walk around because I don't trust that my legs wont give out at any given time. Scott is such a great dad and husband and has been taking great care of both of us. He get's up in the middle of the night to bring her to me so that I can feed her, he get's up and gives her the pacifier so I don't have to walk and helps put her back to sleep. Although a lot of dad's help like this, he has been doing it every night and every time she wakes up.
The numbness still exist in my legs from about mid thigh to about half way down my calf. I still have a little feeling but there is still a lot of numbness. The strength has come back a lot, my left leg is a lot stronger than my right. I do exercises that the physical therapist recommended and work with the right leg a little more than the left. It's still scary to walk because my legs can give out at any time. I googled what I am feeling and I have read some post about other people that this happened to. Some say that the numbness went away after a few weeks and others say even after 5 years it's still there. As of right now, I am just doing what I can to live with it and adjust my life style incase the feeling doesn't come back.
Although I hate that this happened, it was all worth it for Brooklyn. If you can just keep praying for my recovery, it's very appreciated!!!
On our way home from the hospital
8 pounds and 4.8 oz!
Born at 11:40pm
Birth Weight 8.48
Birthday June 5th
Length 21.5 inches long
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Doctor update
Went to the doctor today and she checked me and I am officially 1cm dilated and about 70% effaced!!
Woo hoo, I was so excited and it's hopefully perfect timing. We did talk about possibly inducing me so that she can come when Scott is off from academy, but first she is going to scratch/stretch (don't remember which one) my cervix to see if that helps bring her more naturally. Which I would really love for her to come naturally vs inducing me but I also want her here the same time Scott does so he is less stressed :)
She said her head was really far down. She even was like wow you must be going to the bathroom all the time. Haha which some days is true. Sometimes I go to the restroom, then go to do something and feel like I have to go again already.
I'll let you know how Monday goes. It's my birthday too, I tell you kids really do steal the show because my birthday totally snuck up on me with all her excitement
Woo hoo, I was so excited and it's hopefully perfect timing. We did talk about possibly inducing me so that she can come when Scott is off from academy, but first she is going to scratch/stretch (don't remember which one) my cervix to see if that helps bring her more naturally. Which I would really love for her to come naturally vs inducing me but I also want her here the same time Scott does so he is less stressed :)
She said her head was really far down. She even was like wow you must be going to the bathroom all the time. Haha which some days is true. Sometimes I go to the restroom, then go to do something and feel like I have to go again already.
I'll let you know how Monday goes. It's my birthday too, I tell you kids really do steal the show because my birthday totally snuck up on me with all her excitement
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
38 weeks
How far along: 38 weeks and 3 days
Weight gain: About 45 lbs
Maternity clothes: Yep.
Wedding ring on or off: Off.
Belly button in or out: Out
Sleep: Some nights are great some are terrible. It's all hit or miss.
Best moment this week: Some co-workers at BZ got my a bunch of diapers. It was much appreciated :)
Movement: She is moving right now :)
Missing anything?: Being able to bend over and pick something off the floor.
Cravings: Chocolate Milk!
Queasy or sick: Nope
Looking forward to: MEETING BROOkYLN!!!!
I have another doc apt tomorrow. So check back tomorrow night for an update. Also we are getting our maternity photos done on Friday! :)
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