I was in labor for 14 hours and only 3cm dilated!! They then decided it would be best to do a c-section. I was never so relieved!! He is a wonderful baby and so happy. We could not be more happy. I will be sure to keep everyone updated on his progress. Thank you to everyone for your prayers and well wishes.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Tomorrow is the BIG DAY!!
Monday, November 24, 2008
Another DAY at the hospital
Monday, November 17, 2008
He looks like Daddy!!
Profile of his head
A look up at his face. You can see his mouth and right up his nose!!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
We're Dialating!!
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pics
The girls at our couples shower
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Its all over
Now we are just counting down - 3 more weeks to go!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Are we there yet??
1. Had my 3rd baby shower given by my mom. It was mostly family and moms old friends that I have known since I was a baby. My dads sister came in town with my two cousins which was great, because I have not seen them since my wedding! I had a lot of fun and as always, everyone was incredibly generous. not sure what else we need!! We have one more shower and that will be on Friday.
2. Had my doctors appointment yesterday and she basically told me that the baby is in complete position, head down and starting to drop. But would you know that that little sucker is not trying to push out at all!! The doctor said most women start to dialate about a month ahead of time - looks like our baby is too comfy in mommies belly. However his heartbeat is strong and healthy and we have our final sonogram in two weeks to average out the size.
3. I bought a new car yesterday!!! It is our new family car with all the bells and whistles. We bought a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited edition with less than 18,000 miles on it. It has leather seats, automatic lights and wipers, a sunroof and best of all - a DVD player in the back for when the baby gets bigger. Jason is so jealous, he is ready for a car now too!! But he has to wait since his car is a lease.:)
Well, that is all for now - just trying to keep those of you who still read our blog updated!
Monday, October 27, 2008
2 down, 2 to go!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Ho Hum
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Keeping you updated
Saturday, October 11, 2008
SURPRISE!!
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Appendix is outta there!!
I was in the hospital for 3 days before I was released. The babies heartbeat never dropped, and he kicked so much after the surgery was over. The pain killers did not affect him at all. I am back at work today for the first time and I'm still a little sore. But all I can do is thank God everyday for getting me and the baby through this surgery, both healthy, and stronger.
Jason has been a saint through it all. He makes sure that I am comfortable and has helped me out with everything from phone calls to my many Monday errands. I feel so blessed to have him in my life.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
In the clear!
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Little snag
Thursday, September 4, 2008
How about a couple of pics
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
26 1/2 weeks
The baby is kicking like CRAZY!! and right at my rib cage (of course!) He is so active and I'm being told that he is rather large - lets see when he decides to make his entrance :)
Thursday, August 21, 2008
1 or 2 things
But the most important thing - we finished the babies room!! Jason and I bought a crib this week - I LOVE it! We strapped it to the roof of my car and drove 30 mph all the way home. Jason's brother came over and they moved Jason's old desk and dresser into the room and moved some other stuff downstairs. Jason just looked at his old furniture and with a smile said 'I never thought that one day my son would be using my furniture that I used growing up'. I think it really made him happy. I am just so glad that the room is done. I know we have time, but I just wanted to get that out of the way - one last thing we don't have to worry about.
Otherwise I'm getting larger and Jason has been wonderful. He is always looking out for me and making sure I don't do too much to put any strain on the baby. I feel like I'm living in an 'I Love Lucy' episode. I'm going to start crying and thinking Jason loves the baby more than me!!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
A night at the hospital
I was at work when I had an EXCRUCIATING pain in my right side, right where my ovary is. I could not walk and I was kicking a drawer from the pain. I went home and Jason and I were playing a game outside when I again, keeled over from the pain. At first we thought they were braxton hicks contractions - Nope! We went to the emergency room and because I am 6 months pregnant today, they wheel chaired me over to the labor and delivery area where I was taken in right away. First they could not find the babies heartbeat, then I was strapped up. We found out:
The baby is pressing against my back with his arms and feet pushing forward
My ligaments are stretching
I could have a urinary tract infection
Could be my appendix
They thought I was in labor!!!
I went home knowing that they may call me to come back in after the were able to read my blood work. 1:45am, my phone rings and they told me that my white blood cell count was abnormally high and I needed to come back in the morning for more tests. So 7:00am, I was back in the hospital.
Luckily my white blood cell count began to go down, but they discovered I am suffering from an infection. The baby loves my right side and is pushing on the inflamed area making things worse. They still belive it could be my appendix, but nothing to worry too much about. They also said I need to start acting like Im pregnant. I need to stop running aroud like I am fine. Apparently I have a horrible infection and I need to fight it.
So now I relax, and always lie on my left side and push the baby over. I still have the pain, and please keep me in your thoughts as we try to figure out whats wrong.
However the baby is doing great - getting big and very happy and kicks and punches ALL THE TIME!!!
Sunday, July 27, 2008
5 1/2 months
And please don't ask if I'm having twins - I'm just getting really big really fast!!
Monday, July 14, 2008
He's Kicking!!
I am a little over 5 months now - time is really flying by. One of my members who is an OBGYN asked me if I was having twins. When I said no he said I must have a big baby! Thanks a lot! Was he saying I looked fat???? I mean geez, I thought I was looking too small - who knew!
I am still smiling from the kick - WOW!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Little Dengler has a Dangler
Here he is legs spread and showing off his "goods"!
Too cute - sucking his thumb!
This time around, the baby was very cooperative. In fact, he was so cooperative, we were out of there in 20min! The baby is very healthy and everything is in order, size and all. In fact, my due date was moved up to December 2nd. I am actually approximately 4 days further than we thought. Jason and I are so happy right now, especially now that we know the sex!!
Thursday, July 3, 2008
4 1/2 months!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
It's getting closer!!
On a side note, to everyone that reads this. Please keep my friend Katie and her family in your prayers. Three weeks ago she gave birth to twins - her second and third children. The little boy is doing amazing, however the little girl is very sick and is back in the hospital. Please think of them during this tough time. It just shows that no matter how well you take care of yourself, anything can happen. We love you Katie!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
What's wrong with me!!
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
It all so real!
The baby in its normal position - legs crossed and back to us!
The babies face when it turned to us for a quick snapshot!
Hopefully our doctor will tell us we need to get another sonogram so they can get the rest of the information on the health of the baby that they were unable to get due to the position. Then maybe we will find out the sex. But let me just tell you! Having to fill my bladder with all the bladder issues I have had over the years was INCREDIBLY painful! They had me empty it halfway through, and that helped the babies position a little. O! and ACTIVE!! The baby never stopped moving! kicking, punching, everything! I had no idea so much was going on inside of me! It all seems so real now.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
We're Registered!!
By the way - I'm 4 months today!! And our first sonogram is Wednesday :)
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
I am my mothers child
Yesterday it started - the morning sickness (at 8:30pm). And again tonight around 7:00pm. When I talked to mom, it all started to make sense. Her sickness did not start till her second trimester. She had constant headaches, and her second trimester brought along continued tiredness, and being worn down from just walking up the stairs.
Yes - I am having my mothers pregnancy. O NO!!! Does this mean I'm going to have a child like me! Then again, I could only be so lucky :) He He. Just kidding!
So, things are a little tougher this week. I am having to learn now that I can not stretch myself so far. I am used to working at 7, playing 9 or 18 holes of golf, then giving lessons till dark. Today I was finished after 3 holes of golf and only had two one hour lessons. I was BEAT! I know we need the money from my golf lessons - but it is time to separate my "play time" from my lesson time.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Peanut has a heartbeat and I have clothes!!
Next - THE BABY HAS A HEARTBEAT!!! That's right! Today Jason and I had our doctors appointment. We thought we would be getting a sonogram also - but this sound made up for it. Through the static we heard what sounded like a thumping in a washing machine. It was the most beautiful sound I have ever heard. The doctor said the babies heartbeat was 150. A typical heartbeat is between 120 and 160 - so we are healthy!! One of my friends said that the baby is a girl because girls heartbeats are always over 145 - we will see (she has two children of her own - one boy and one girl). But the doctor said it is higher due to the fact that peanut is so small. I keep telling Jason the baby is a girl - I feel like I just know - but I could be full of S--t.
Next up - my WONDERFUL friend Monica let me come over and invade her old maternity clothes. She had boxes of them - and let me have my pick. Lets just say I will not need to do any more shopping. I walked out of there with two VERY heavy bags of clothes. Ill tell you - maternity is a pain - having to re-do your whole wardrobe. But yet, so wonderful :)
That's all for now - but keep posted - we are scheduled for an ultrasound around the 25th of this month!!
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Quick Little Vent
Friday, June 6, 2008
Baby Names
We have been talking about baby names since the day we found out we were expecting a baby. I never knew how hard it would be to come to a decision. We finally agreed on a girls name, then I saw 'Sex in the City' and heard a new name I liked. Surprisingly, Jason liked the name too. Now we have two girl names. When it comes to boys names, don't even get me started!! Jason wanted a Jr. at first, but I think we have passed that. Now it is just us saying names we like while the other person makes faces and say "no way!".
Mom and Dad came over for dinner the other night. Poor mom was just saying name after name after name, while we said either 'yuck', 'no way', or 'too ordinary'. I know we have 5 more months, but I just wanted everything to be done before the baby comes. And to all you mothers out there, I know not EVERYTHING will be done, but lets just pretend I can get it all done - that would make me feel better :)