A whole month of pictures of Blakeley Kate! Enjoy!
We LOVE you SO much, Blakeley and you have made our first month with you so much fun! Can't wait for many, many more :)
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Blakeley's Birth Story
FINALLY...ONE whole month later..here is our precious Blakeley Kate's birth story!
The beginning of our long 9 months was coming to an end...
On Sunday, July 1st, Chad and I had our last day of just the two of us...we went to church and then had lunch with our parents at Effina's (an Italian place in our hometown)...what I thought would be a day of resting a sleeping turned into my mind doing a thousand things and not resting one bit. We are so excited and nervous about what the night had for us. We called in dinner and picked it up and ate dinner at my parents house since it was a little closer to the hospital and we just hung out until time to head that way....we didn't have to be there til midnight and it was only going to take us 15 mins to get here but I was ready at 11:00 and kept asking if we should go! :)
We arrived at the hospital around 11:45pm and was sent to our room. We were in room #3. I was told to undress completely and put on my gown and to get in there bed and someone would be in shortly. A side note: our room was HOT! We were SO uncomfortable ALL night long! The nurses started coming in...at 12:25 my IV was started (this was the worst part of getting ready for delivery...I had never had an IV before and it was NO fun!) At 1:30am, I had blood drawn....and at 2:00am, my pitocin was started. (Let me remind you, I had been dilated to a 1 for almost 4 weeks)....and, I was STILL a 1 when I got there....so frustrating! After being checked often and several hours later...still a 1. Are you kidding me??
At 5:00am, and after not much sleep for me or my husband, our parents were there to spend the day with us.
At 8:20am, I was asked if I wanted a epidural....I thought you had to at least be a 4?? The anesthesiologist was going to be in the OR and if I started to progress then he might not be able to come back. Then, YES! I want the epidural and oh my!!...that was the most amazing feeling in the whole world! I was told that would be the worst part, but it didn't hurt at all. Forty minutes later at 9:00am, my doctor came in, checked me and I had only made it to a 2. My pitocin was raised several times and I wasn't progressing. At that time, my doctor broke my water to see if things could get moving along. Several hours passed again, with nurses coming in every few mins to mess with machines and check me...I was slowly progressing and was between a 3-4. My epidural kept fading in my back, so I got another dose of my epidural at 12:35pm...and again at 3:10pm and there were about 5 other times....it just wouldn't stay in my back and that's where all my pain and pressure was. Someone later, a probe was inserted to actually see how strong my contractions were since I was progressing any.
At around 5pm, I was checked again and I was around 5cm dilated and my pitocin was raised again. I was told that my doctor would be in later and if I started hurting or had any pain, to let someone know. That's when the show began!! Around 6, I was having the most awful pain that I had had since I had been there. All of a sudden, I started crying in pain. I told Chad he needed to go find someone and let them know the pain that I was in. A nurse came in and check me...I was a 10!! Right before this, I was to the point where I was ready for a c-section and my doctor was also considering this. She was going to give me about 10 more minutes and then we were going to agree on a c-section. My doctor came in because of my pain (all of our visitors and our parents left the room while I was being checked), and she checked me and looked up at me and said, "You're ready! We're about to have a baby!" WHAT?!? right now?? As ready as I was, it came so soon! My doctor left the room and told our families we were about to have a baby! They were in shock!
The nurses all came in to set everything up and get things ready. (The Braves game was on since that's what we had been watching all night and when it was time for delivery, we couldn't get the tv to turn off!) I started pushing at around 6:35pm and at 7:08pm, the most beautiful girl I had ever seen was born! Blakeley weighed 7 pounds, 0 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her being placed in my arms was the most wonderful feeling...and the look on my husbands face seeing his baby girl for the first time is something I will never forget and he still has that same look for her every time he sees her. He is definitely in love :)
After two days in the hospital, we got to come on July 4th, with our baby! Our lives have never been the same and I don't see how we ever had life without her. She is our everything.
*Sorry if this story is all over the place...being it's been a month, I don't remember every detail but wanted to have it documented to always go back and read.
Lots of pictures will come soon!
fee
The beginning of our long 9 months was coming to an end...
On Sunday, July 1st, Chad and I had our last day of just the two of us...we went to church and then had lunch with our parents at Effina's (an Italian place in our hometown)...what I thought would be a day of resting a sleeping turned into my mind doing a thousand things and not resting one bit. We are so excited and nervous about what the night had for us. We called in dinner and picked it up and ate dinner at my parents house since it was a little closer to the hospital and we just hung out until time to head that way....we didn't have to be there til midnight and it was only going to take us 15 mins to get here but I was ready at 11:00 and kept asking if we should go! :)
We arrived at the hospital around 11:45pm and was sent to our room. We were in room #3. I was told to undress completely and put on my gown and to get in there bed and someone would be in shortly. A side note: our room was HOT! We were SO uncomfortable ALL night long! The nurses started coming in...at 12:25 my IV was started (this was the worst part of getting ready for delivery...I had never had an IV before and it was NO fun!) At 1:30am, I had blood drawn....and at 2:00am, my pitocin was started. (Let me remind you, I had been dilated to a 1 for almost 4 weeks)....and, I was STILL a 1 when I got there....so frustrating! After being checked often and several hours later...still a 1. Are you kidding me??
At 5:00am, and after not much sleep for me or my husband, our parents were there to spend the day with us.
At 8:20am, I was asked if I wanted a epidural....I thought you had to at least be a 4?? The anesthesiologist was going to be in the OR and if I started to progress then he might not be able to come back. Then, YES! I want the epidural and oh my!!...that was the most amazing feeling in the whole world! I was told that would be the worst part, but it didn't hurt at all. Forty minutes later at 9:00am, my doctor came in, checked me and I had only made it to a 2. My pitocin was raised several times and I wasn't progressing. At that time, my doctor broke my water to see if things could get moving along. Several hours passed again, with nurses coming in every few mins to mess with machines and check me...I was slowly progressing and was between a 3-4. My epidural kept fading in my back, so I got another dose of my epidural at 12:35pm...and again at 3:10pm and there were about 5 other times....it just wouldn't stay in my back and that's where all my pain and pressure was. Someone later, a probe was inserted to actually see how strong my contractions were since I was progressing any.
At around 5pm, I was checked again and I was around 5cm dilated and my pitocin was raised again. I was told that my doctor would be in later and if I started hurting or had any pain, to let someone know. That's when the show began!! Around 6, I was having the most awful pain that I had had since I had been there. All of a sudden, I started crying in pain. I told Chad he needed to go find someone and let them know the pain that I was in. A nurse came in and check me...I was a 10!! Right before this, I was to the point where I was ready for a c-section and my doctor was also considering this. She was going to give me about 10 more minutes and then we were going to agree on a c-section. My doctor came in because of my pain (all of our visitors and our parents left the room while I was being checked), and she checked me and looked up at me and said, "You're ready! We're about to have a baby!" WHAT?!? right now?? As ready as I was, it came so soon! My doctor left the room and told our families we were about to have a baby! They were in shock!
The nurses all came in to set everything up and get things ready. (The Braves game was on since that's what we had been watching all night and when it was time for delivery, we couldn't get the tv to turn off!) I started pushing at around 6:35pm and at 7:08pm, the most beautiful girl I had ever seen was born! Blakeley weighed 7 pounds, 0 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Her being placed in my arms was the most wonderful feeling...and the look on my husbands face seeing his baby girl for the first time is something I will never forget and he still has that same look for her every time he sees her. He is definitely in love :)
After two days in the hospital, we got to come on July 4th, with our baby! Our lives have never been the same and I don't see how we ever had life without her. She is our everything.
*Sorry if this story is all over the place...being it's been a month, I don't remember every detail but wanted to have it documented to always go back and read.
Lots of pictures will come soon!
fee
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
She's Here!
pounds, 0 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long! She is the sweetest baby and we can't imagine life without her!
I will post more later on..whenever I get another chance to actually sit down :)
Monday, June 25, 2012
ONE more week!
How far along? 38 weeks, 1 day!
Total weight gain: still the same...pre-pregnancy was 125 and I have ended at 161! I'm pretty proud of myself :)
Maternity clothes? ...are no fun anymore. Nothing fits.
Stretch marks? Still none...and hope I don't find any at the end!
Sleep: not doing much of that at night but still had my 2-hour Sunday nap yesterday!
Best moment this week: I had my very last appointment this morning! We are going in Sunday night at midnight and Blakeley will be here on Monday! I can't believe it AND got to see her this morning during a sonogram to see about how much she'll weigh...looks like 7 lbs. 7 oz.! She kept shaking her head "no" and had her hands in her mouth :) so sweet!
Miss anything? pretty much everything!
Movement: such a wiggle worm :) I'm ready to see her wiggle on the outside!
Food cravings: anything!..especially popsicles!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: still some swelling...and I've been cramping pretty regularly.
Belly button in or out? OUT!
Wedding rings on or off? off :( I'm ready to wear them again!
Happy or moody most of the time? just very emotional!
Looking forward to: holding out sweet baby girl this time (hopefully) next week! I am beyond filled with so many emotions! I think she's gonna look just like her daddy :)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
We are FULL TERM!
How far along? 37 weeks!
Total weight gain: at a stand still (and I'll take that ANY day!)...looks like my total weight gain for this pregnancy is 36 lbs.
Maternity clothes? ...are no fun anymore. Nothing fits.
Stretch marks? Still none.
Sleep: is still good but my hips & shoulders are so sore in the morning
Best moment this week: First, hubby started his new job and he loves it! This makes me so happy :) Second, I had my next to last doctor appt and although I was still just dilated to a 1, she could feel Blakeley's head! Wow, looks like baby is coming SOON!
Miss anything? being able to walk...and not like a penguin!
Movement: seems like she's slowing down a bit seeing as she doesn't have as much room...but, sometimes, she's still having her own little party in there :) I'm ready to see her wiggle on the outside!
Food cravings:anything!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: 2 nights last week I experienced some pretty bad contractions...like, cry through them contractions! They went away with a lot of water and laying on my left side.
Belly button in or out? OUT!
Wedding rings on or off? off :( I'm ready to wear them again!
Happy or moody most of the time? so happy!...but kinda moody.
Looking forward to: holding baby girl. It could be any day and we are beyond thrilled! Bags are in the car and we are ready!and, I have my final doctor appt on Monday and we will have a ultrasound to see the weight of Blakeley! ...Maybe next time I blog, she will be here :)
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
holy moly!
How far along? 36 weeks, 1 day
Total weight gain: 37 lbs... :( But, at lest my doctor said she's happy with my weight gain!
Maternity clothes? I hate everything! Nothing is comfortable anymore!
Stretch marks? I've almost made it without any!
Sleep: it is SO good!
Best moment this week: Had a doctor's appointment today and they set my induction date for July 2nd if I don't go before! That's a whole WEEK before my actual due date! Whoo hoo!
Miss anything? being comfortable :/
Movement: she's having her own kinda party in there...
Food cravings: anything!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: having a few contractions an hour, lower back pain, swollen ankles!
Belly button in or out? OUT!
Wedding rings on or off? off :( I'm ready to wear them again!
Happy or moody most of the time? so happy!
Looking forward to: JULY 2nd!! Hello, we're having a BABY! I'm so excited to meet her!
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
34 & 35 weeks!
{I'm a week late...again, so here are 2 posts!}
How far along? 34 weeks!
Total weight gain: 31 lbs until next appointment!
Maternity clothes? I'm running out of things to wear but I refuse to buy more maternity clothes!
Stretch marks? still none :) keeping my fingers crossed for none at all!
Sleep: I could still stay in the bed all day!
Best moment this week: Going to the Braves game with Chad and our parents!
Miss anything? still sleeping on my stomach...breathing normal!
Movement: I don't think she ever sleeps!
Food cravings: anything!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks are still pretty regular
Symptoms: serious rib pain!
Belly button in or out? OUT!
Wedding rings on or off? off :( SO sad to see them go!
Happy or moody most of the time? so happy!
Looking forward to: Vacation...with no where to go but my couch and get things ready for Blakeley!..and my next appointment!
*Here are a couple of Braves game pictures with my hubby :)
Now, for week 35!
How far along? I am currently 35 weeks & 2 days!
Total weight gain: 34 lbs...my doctor said yesterday that she is very happy with my weight gain :)Maternity clothes? dresses!
Stretch marks? still none with less than 5 weeks to go!
Sleep: still wonderful, but naps are a must these days!
Best moment this week: My doctors appointment yesterday and finding out that I'm dilated to a 1!..and my hubby getting a new job!
Miss anything? my vacation that is over :(
Movement: ALL day long!
Food cravings: anything!
Gender: Girl!
Labor signs: Braxton Hicks are still pretty regular
Symptoms: rib pain, very uncomfortable when I walk, and swelling!
Belly button in or out? out!
Wedding rings on or off? off :(
Happy or moody most of the time? so happy!..and emotional!
Looking forward to: weekly appointments!..they have started and I'm so excited! Bags are packed and we are ready!!
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