Good Friday Morning Peeps,
As you may (or may not) have noticed I have taken down a lot of my pictures on here. I've been getting insane amount of daily views lately and it's made me rather uncomfortable. I have no intentions of ever earning money from this blog, it's my journal (bad grammar/spelling and all)...not my job.....knowing that hundreds of people are viewing my pictures....it weirds me out. I hope this doesn't mean you all will leave me, I will post pics in the future but I'll likely only leave them up for a few days. It's my blog, I make the rules.....
Much Love,
Jen
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April 13, 2012
July 4, 2011
Picture Perfect
I think I only have one regret about my pregnancy, it's not doing maternity pictures. You know the adorable formal, dress cute ones. Sure I did the weekly "belly picture" but by the time I thought you "should" do the official ones I was to tired/big/uncomfortable (depending on the day). Simply put I didn't put the effort forth and I regret it.
BUT long before Mr Liam "came into this world" I signed him up for newborn pictures with a great local photographer! Last week I went and had them done with Kristine Paulsen and Liam did great! Kristine was super amazing and worked so well with us (and my new mommy schedule)! She even made time for us this passed Sunday so we could do a few family shots (we all know what a fan V is of having his picture taken, I found a way to convince him which will make more sense when you see the pics!). I know I will one day look back on these photos and treasure them, heck I'll probably treasure them a week after having them in my hot little hands!
Stay tuned, I'll be sure to post some!
BUT long before Mr Liam "came into this world" I signed him up for newborn pictures with a great local photographer! Last week I went and had them done with Kristine Paulsen and Liam did great! Kristine was super amazing and worked so well with us (and my new mommy schedule)! She even made time for us this passed Sunday so we could do a few family shots (we all know what a fan V is of having his picture taken, I found a way to convince him which will make more sense when you see the pics!). I know I will one day look back on these photos and treasure them, heck I'll probably treasure them a week after having them in my hot little hands!
Stay tuned, I'll be sure to post some!
June 19, 2011
Trips to Labor and Delivery #2, #3, #4 (and a Brith Story!)
Sorry I've been missing Peeps, as you can tell by the title our little guy (aka Liam!) arrived....on his due date...here is his brief Birth Story.
Monday, June 13th I woke up all throughout the night with contractions. Finally at 6:30am I couldn't take it anymore I decided to shower since V would be up in about 30 mins. After he got up we started timing them, and they were about 4 minutes apart consistently so we called our bosses and headed to Labor and Delivery! We were hooked up to the monitors and found that yes I was in early labor and having consistent contractions but now they were 5 mins apart I was only dilated to 1.5 but 80% effaced. We headed home to labor. V and I spent the day walking, I took several showers and tried to rest. After about 12 hours my contractions were much stronger, I felt I couldn't just labor at home anymore so we went to back to Labor and Delivery, we were monitored again to find that I hadn't made any progress but yes my contractions were much stronger (literally off the chart). My dr offered me pain medicine and to stay at the hospital or to take a sleeping pill and go home. We took the pill, got food on the way home (now midnight) and tried to labor at home...again. Our sweet nurse said that 4am was the "witching hour" and she'd see us again then. I half rolled my eyes and half hoped she was right.
At home V tried to rest and I labored while resting on and off. Unfortunately the sleeping pill made me hallucinate so I didn't get much rest (I do not recommend taking sleeping pills while laboring). I took a nap here and there showered around 3am, by 4am I literally could not take it another moment and tearfully got V up to take me to Labor and Delivery again telling him I would not let them make us leave again without a baby! It was the longest car ride of my life (we only live ~7 mins away). I don't recall who called my bestie and V's parents but they met us at the hospital. I was checked and at 4cm, finally active labor! My dr was already there for an emergency c-section so he was in and out to check on me, I know I saw him but I don't remember it. I quickly reached 8cm and couldn't do it anymore and asked for pain management. I was given a shot of something until the anesthesiologist arrived....unfortunately he entered the room and announced "we might now have enough time", WHAT!? I begged him, "you have to do something" I was given a "intertecral" or two hour epidural.
Two hours later the baby wasn't handling labor well, I was on oxygen and my dr was handling another emergency....oh yeah and my pain meds were all but gone! Things got intense fast. At about 9:20am I begged our amazing nurse "Where is Dr Wonderful?!?!" Out of the blue he, suddenly there were 3 more nurses and a table full of medical supplies at my side and I was told "Jen, this just became a race." and heard Dr Wonderful say something about "intervention". I pushed as hard as I possibly could through three contractions and Liam was born 20 minutes from when I asked for Dr Wonderful! 9:56am, weighing 6.15lbs and 20 inches long....I started balling and thanking God immediately! He didn't cry right away and wasn't placed on my chest because they were worried about him having muconimum in this amniotic fluid and they said my placenta had issues so placed him on a near by table to be checked while I delivered the placenta and V took pictures. Our nurses and staff were amazing, finally hearing Liam cry was incredible. I had a internal tear which is healing slowly but other than that both Liam and I are perfectly healthy. He's a sweet and cuddly little guy who has completely changed our lives for the better.
I think back to this time last year when V and I were facing the reality of infertility testing and our fears of never having a child and now here we are, the wait was worth it no matter how hard. Today V and I will celebrate his first Father's Day and it nothing could be more fitting! V is so incredibly smitten it's amazing and makes me fall so much more in love with him hourly.
I'm off now for another nap, it's true you really do have to sleep when the baby sleeps!! And with breastfeeding every two hours those naps are like gold! Fun fact, less than 5% of babies are born on their due dates, neat huh?
Sorry if my writing is at it's all time low these days, I won't lie to you I'm exhausted but in the best possible way. He's worth every moment of exhaustion. It's been wonderful to see all the people who love him come visit and check on us. You know who you are.
Monday, June 13th I woke up all throughout the night with contractions. Finally at 6:30am I couldn't take it anymore I decided to shower since V would be up in about 30 mins. After he got up we started timing them, and they were about 4 minutes apart consistently so we called our bosses and headed to Labor and Delivery! We were hooked up to the monitors and found that yes I was in early labor and having consistent contractions but now they were 5 mins apart I was only dilated to 1.5 but 80% effaced. We headed home to labor. V and I spent the day walking, I took several showers and tried to rest. After about 12 hours my contractions were much stronger, I felt I couldn't just labor at home anymore so we went to back to Labor and Delivery, we were monitored again to find that I hadn't made any progress but yes my contractions were much stronger (literally off the chart). My dr offered me pain medicine and to stay at the hospital or to take a sleeping pill and go home. We took the pill, got food on the way home (now midnight) and tried to labor at home...again. Our sweet nurse said that 4am was the "witching hour" and she'd see us again then. I half rolled my eyes and half hoped she was right.
At home V tried to rest and I labored while resting on and off. Unfortunately the sleeping pill made me hallucinate so I didn't get much rest (I do not recommend taking sleeping pills while laboring). I took a nap here and there showered around 3am, by 4am I literally could not take it another moment and tearfully got V up to take me to Labor and Delivery again telling him I would not let them make us leave again without a baby! It was the longest car ride of my life (we only live ~7 mins away). I don't recall who called my bestie and V's parents but they met us at the hospital. I was checked and at 4cm, finally active labor! My dr was already there for an emergency c-section so he was in and out to check on me, I know I saw him but I don't remember it. I quickly reached 8cm and couldn't do it anymore and asked for pain management. I was given a shot of something until the anesthesiologist arrived....unfortunately he entered the room and announced "we might now have enough time", WHAT!? I begged him, "you have to do something" I was given a "intertecral" or two hour epidural.
Two hours later the baby wasn't handling labor well, I was on oxygen and my dr was handling another emergency....oh yeah and my pain meds were all but gone! Things got intense fast. At about 9:20am I begged our amazing nurse "Where is Dr Wonderful?!?!" Out of the blue he, suddenly there were 3 more nurses and a table full of medical supplies at my side and I was told "Jen, this just became a race." and heard Dr Wonderful say something about "intervention". I pushed as hard as I possibly could through three contractions and Liam was born 20 minutes from when I asked for Dr Wonderful! 9:56am, weighing 6.15lbs and 20 inches long....I started balling and thanking God immediately! He didn't cry right away and wasn't placed on my chest because they were worried about him having muconimum in this amniotic fluid and they said my placenta had issues so placed him on a near by table to be checked while I delivered the placenta and V took pictures. Our nurses and staff were amazing, finally hearing Liam cry was incredible. I had a internal tear which is healing slowly but other than that both Liam and I are perfectly healthy. He's a sweet and cuddly little guy who has completely changed our lives for the better.
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| Proof that miracles happen! |
I'm off now for another nap, it's true you really do have to sleep when the baby sleeps!! And with breastfeeding every two hours those naps are like gold! Fun fact, less than 5% of babies are born on their due dates, neat huh?
Sorry if my writing is at it's all time low these days, I won't lie to you I'm exhausted but in the best possible way. He's worth every moment of exhaustion. It's been wonderful to see all the people who love him come visit and check on us. You know who you are.
March 30, 2011
29 Weeks, how did that happen!?
- Weighty Issues: As far as I know I'm still up 21lbs, next weigh-in is in one week at my next appt.
- Stretch Marks: Nothing new to report.
- Sleep: Getting more and more difficult.
- Best Moment this week: V and I were laying on the sofa the other night (my head on his lap) watching a movie, I had the belly out in all it's glory and little guy was kicking, I whispered to V to look and pointed and suddenly little guy gave a super hard kick, it was like a good inch of my belly popped out. We both laughed so hard and I cried a few happy tears.
- Food: Umm I'm really digging Doritos lately, I hope I haven't indulged too often this week, that and I really love coca!
- Clothes: Maternity, period. I have my dresses for both of my showers, I'm so excited!
- Labor signs: God forbid! Unfortunately I had my first Braxton Hicks contractions a couple weeks ago, hopefully I never have more!
- Belly Button: Is pretty much out, you can even see it though my shirts, LOL! I totally thought I'd be all self conscience about it and put a band aid over it but I don't really care.
- What I miss: Not that much really, although I would love to sleep through the night, I imagine I'll feel that way for several more months ;)
- What I’m looking forward too: Next week; I'm getting a hair cut (Monday), a Mani/Pedi (Thursday) and my first shower is Saturday!
- Weekly Wisdom: I'm sticking with my favorite "everyday is a miracle, treat it that way!" this is especially true this week. And Chiros help!
- Weekly WTF: I got nothing this week.
- Nesting: Is in progress!! I have moments where I'm cleaning something random and I really can't stop....it's weird!
- Milestones: Today is 3/29 and I'm exactly 29 weeks pregnant. Each day is another day I get to spend growing him and keeping him safe, it's so special to me. He's currently about 2.5 lbs and roughly 15 inches *melts*
- For more on the development of a 29 week old baby click HERE.
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