She was born at 6:30 this afternoon and weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 19in long. We’re still kindof unsure of her name, but are leaning toward C@therine Cl@ire. More later when I’m not on my cell!
She’s here! February 23, 2006
She’s here! February 23, 2006
She was born at 6:30 this afternoon and weighed 8lbs 6oz and was 19in long. We’re still kindof unsure of her name, but are leaning toward C@therine Cl@ire. More later when I’m not on my cell!
OHMAHGAH February 23, 2006
Water just broke. Waiting for people to get here to take me to the hospital. It’s finally happening and I am scared to death.
Sittin’ in the morning sun February 21, 2006
I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes. WAITING FOR THIS BABY TO COME OUT!!!!!
I went back to the doctor this morning, and I am dilated to 3. THREE! As in centemeters people. I was able to get an epidural when I got to 3 cm the first time around. Well, they sure didn’t offer me an epidural today. Just a pat on the back and a “see you in one week.” Maybe I’ll go this week, but if I don’t it’s looking more and more like I’ll have a March baby. All in all I feel good, my sinus infection has subsided, and I’m not that uncomfortable. It’s just a waiting game. Any ideas on how to pass the time?
Sittin’ in the morning sun February 21, 2006
I’ll be sittin’ when the evening comes. WAITING FOR THIS BABY TO COME OUT!!!!!
I went back to the doctor this morning, and I am dilated to 3. THREE! As in centemeters people. I was able to get an epidural when I got to 3 cm the first time around. Well, they sure didn’t offer me an epidural today. Just a pat on the back and a “see you in one week.” Maybe I’ll go this week, but if I don’t it’s looking more and more like I’ll have a March baby. All in all I feel good, my sinus infection has subsided, and I’m not that uncomfortable. It’s just a waiting game. Any ideas on how to pass the time?
Full term February 17, 2006
Testing out my moblog before the big day by giving ya’ll a glimpse of the 40 week bellah. I’m now dialated to 2, but nothing much else to report. There is supposed to be a big sleet-fest tonight, and that’s probably when she’ll decide to come!
Dropping the ball February 16, 2006
(Not to be confused with dropping a kid)
I have started two posts this week, but haven’t finished either of them. It’s been a really rough week in my household. Ya’ll, I’m sick. I started coming down with this mess last week when I was so thirsty, remember? It has progressed to some kind of horrible infection in my head. I couldn’t breathe through my nose at all (up until yesterday), I can’t hear because my ears are stopped up, and I can barely speak because my throat is so raw. I went to see the OB Monday (becasuse remember my Friday appt. was cancelled), who completely dismissed my obvious illness. He said to drink plenty of liquids and get plenty of rest. HA! Hardy damned har har. I wasn’t able to function all weekend and you think liquids are going to make me better? Yesterday morning I woke up and I could barely talk. My throat was so raw that I was coughing up specks of blood. I called the OB nurse and absolutely broke down. I cried and cried when I told her that something was wrong, and that I was really sick, and that the (fucking) Dr. just acted like I was some whiny pregnant woman when I told him on Monday, and that if I were to go into labor today I didn’t think I had the strength to go through it. She said I needed to get to a doctor NOW! I was so relieved to hear her (or anyone!) finally agree with me. She said to go to my family Dr. for the sake of time, which I did. Turns out I DO have a severe sinus infection that has just gone haywire in my head. He gave me an antibiotic, and I swear, after just 2-3 pills I could feel the difference. I am finally able to breathe, my throat is still scratchy, but not as raw, and maybe, just maybe my ears will pop soon. I am so mad at that Dr. I saw Monday (he’s not my regular – I rotate between all the drs. in the practice). The only good thing out of that visit is that he told me I am 1.5 cm dialated, and 60% effaced. Maybe when I go tomorrow (not seeing him again!) this doctor will tell me I’m 6cm! and I need to go to the hospital! That would be the perfect end to a suck ass week. (speaking of week…the weather this week has been cra-zee! It snowed Friday, Saturday, & Sunday…was in the mid-60’s Wednesday and Thursday, and is supposed to snow/sleet again tomorrow night through this weekend! It’s bi-polar weather!! Can’t make up it’s mind!)
And finally, my overdue meme for Jamie…..
Threats February 10, 2006
Well, word is trickling around work that we are dismissing early due to the “threat” of bad weather that is to come this afternoon. Hmmmmm…. Don’t get me wrong, I am THRILLED with this information, but “the threat?” Ooookaaaay….. Other things cancelled because of this threat are 1. My OB appointment this afternoon. and 2. My son’s ped. appt. this afternoon. Both clinics are closing after lunch to avoid the “threat” of bad weather. I got a wee bit pissy at the appointment lady from my ob/gyn clinic for cancelling on me today without being able to fit me in this morning, because, well, I could drop this baby any day now (not to mention that they STILL haven’t “checked” me). She did put me in on Monday, but still, it’s annoying. Snow falling, yes I understand. But the THREAT! Sheesh!
Oh my swollen fingers February 9, 2006
Yall, this is just about miserable. My fingers are like little hot red sausages. I can NOT get enough water, which in turn makes me have to go pee twice as much as I already had to. I mean, damn, I got up 3 times last night for a full glass of water! Then this morning I have had two glasses of water at home and two here at work. For those of you playing along, that’s 7 glasses of water since 10:30 last night. I can’t help but wonder if something might be wrong. Why else would I be this thirsty and swollen? I told my friend this morning that I worried that my amniotic fluid might be as dry as I feel. Good thing I go back to the doctor tomorrow.
Things have been hard at work. I would almost swear that there has been a full moon the past week and a half. The natives are restless, and it’s about to drive me crazy!!! Yesterday I totally lost my shit on 2 boys who were bitch slapping each other as they were running around the room. My boss thought I was about to have the baby, and he graciously took the two heathens to his office for a “chat.” Then there’s this girl who is walking a thin line on getting expelled out of school for the rest of the year. She made me have a fabulous day yestereday as well. She slapped a boy 4 times in the hallway (not all at the same time), was disrespectful and belligerent to a substitute, and was insubordinate – she just refused to do her work in class. I’m telling you, this is a rough time to be a little over a week from the “estimated” due date.
COULD I POSSIBLY COMPLAIN ANY MORE TODAY????
Making time February 6, 2006
I have been swamped this weekend with the birthday party and with trying to wrap up work. I am literally making time to sit down to write out a post before I start going again. This has been the most wonderful weekend! Not only did we have a great 4th birthday party for the boy, but something very special happened to a good friend of mine.
A very long time ago I mentioned that I had a friend who had suffered for a LONG time with infertility. She had all but given up hope of ever having a baby…until Friday evening. Her baby girl was born into this world, and although R. wasn’t the one giving birth, she and her husband were there every step of the way. I can’ t tell you how excited they are to have finally found a child to adopt and make their family whole. It has been the highlight of my weekend!
Now let me bitch about the low of the weekend:
