On Monday, June 27, at 11:06 am, we welcomed our little Mia. She was 6 lbs, 4 oz and exactly 19 inches long.
For those keeping track, no, I did not go into labor. I went to the drs on Monday and was told I had very low amniotic fluid. Do not pass go, do not collect 200 dollars, go directly to Labor and Delivery. One of two things would happen - they would double-check me, give me fluids and send me home or they would deliver the baby. Obviously, they delivered.
Thankfully my mom was with me to keep me calm, I called Ken who I swear panicked just a bit. We both sat in the OR Recovery room saying "This is just weird." But, this time a much better experience in terms of being awake for what was happening (no, I did not wail about her hair) and I managed to get the IV in quickly and (mostly) quietly. Still at the hospital not sure when we'll head home, it's been an eventful week.
Kieran and Ken are definitely already in love with Mia. And so am I.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Nearly There
I'm a little less than 3 weeks to my due date. I now have to go every week for check-ups and sonograms. They will do what is called a BPP (Bio Physical Profile) of the baby because I am of AMA (Advanced Maternal Age). Or, as the sono tech said yesterday "Ancient". She was allowed because she's either my age or older. And she said it with irony/sarcasm, not in any way intended to be mean.
The baby was sucking her thumb as we watched yesterday, took a few practice breaths and should now weigh about 6 lbs. She's in the 40/50 percentile right now in terms of weight and all seems well.
I still have a few bits and bobs to do to get ready (like pack my bag for the hospital in case I pop before my c-sec), but we're mostly done. I desperately want to clean house but I run out of steam fairly easily at the end of the day. I don't get tired (oddly, because I'm not sleeping great) but I just don't have energy to do one more thing. Frustrating because I really wanted the house to be in better shape by now. Oh well - I'll have plenty of time in July for that, I expect.
Kieran continues to expand his vocabulary and tell some great stories. His sense of humor is... shall we say Lipshultz-esque? Mostly fart jokes and saying the word "butt". I hope to take a few pictures soon and post here of all the changes we made to the house. Kieran's room is great and he voluntarily goes to his room to play (now that he has plenty of space to do so) for HOURS. He was upset to learn that he won't be at school for a month, but I've got him looking forward to doing day-trips with me and the baby to local farms, to our library for story time, to the science center (oh, yeah, that's another thing I have to do....), to the zoo, etc. He wanted to know if he could come visit his old school too, I checked with the administrators and they said he would be welcome to come for a visit (and they wanted to see the baby).
Still a bit freaked out at the idea of being home with 2 kids, but I think it will be great for all of us. Kieran's ready for the baby to be here so is Ken (now that the carseat is coming) but I can stand to wait a bit longer... not by much because DANG is this uncomfortable. OK, back to work for me. Love to all blog again later.
The baby was sucking her thumb as we watched yesterday, took a few practice breaths and should now weigh about 6 lbs. She's in the 40/50 percentile right now in terms of weight and all seems well.
I still have a few bits and bobs to do to get ready (like pack my bag for the hospital in case I pop before my c-sec), but we're mostly done. I desperately want to clean house but I run out of steam fairly easily at the end of the day. I don't get tired (oddly, because I'm not sleeping great) but I just don't have energy to do one more thing. Frustrating because I really wanted the house to be in better shape by now. Oh well - I'll have plenty of time in July for that, I expect.
Kieran continues to expand his vocabulary and tell some great stories. His sense of humor is... shall we say Lipshultz-esque? Mostly fart jokes and saying the word "butt". I hope to take a few pictures soon and post here of all the changes we made to the house. Kieran's room is great and he voluntarily goes to his room to play (now that he has plenty of space to do so) for HOURS. He was upset to learn that he won't be at school for a month, but I've got him looking forward to doing day-trips with me and the baby to local farms, to our library for story time, to the science center (oh, yeah, that's another thing I have to do....), to the zoo, etc. He wanted to know if he could come visit his old school too, I checked with the administrators and they said he would be welcome to come for a visit (and they wanted to see the baby).
Still a bit freaked out at the idea of being home with 2 kids, but I think it will be great for all of us. Kieran's ready for the baby to be here so is Ken (now that the carseat is coming) but I can stand to wait a bit longer... not by much because DANG is this uncomfortable. OK, back to work for me. Love to all blog again later.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Quick Update
Went in for my final sonogram today. Everything is good, bloodflow is good, baby currently weighs in around 5 lbs 6 oz (estimated based on measurements they took). Still a girl - yes, I made them double-check.
Ken laughed at me for doing the double-check. I was freaking out about it this morning (had a hard time sleeping last night which left my brain WAY too much time to worry on things). I was worried because I knew my mother-in-law has gone and bought everything pink or purple within 3 states of her. Because we have so many baby clothes for a girl, because I don't have a back-up boy name. So many 'becauses'.
Anyway, the tech swore I asked her last time to double-check (I don't remember that - I do remember asking to confirm there was only one), but hey, I'm the one operating on low sleep so I guess I should take her word for it.
Crib is set up, monitor is set up, bringing up our glider and ottoman from the basement tonight. Mostly done with the Great Gauvey Move of 2011. Kieran went into the baby's room last night asking "is she here yet"? I know how you feel, kiddo, I truly do.
Ken laughed at me for doing the double-check. I was freaking out about it this morning (had a hard time sleeping last night which left my brain WAY too much time to worry on things). I was worried because I knew my mother-in-law has gone and bought everything pink or purple within 3 states of her. Because we have so many baby clothes for a girl, because I don't have a back-up boy name. So many 'becauses'.
Anyway, the tech swore I asked her last time to double-check (I don't remember that - I do remember asking to confirm there was only one), but hey, I'm the one operating on low sleep so I guess I should take her word for it.
Crib is set up, monitor is set up, bringing up our glider and ottoman from the basement tonight. Mostly done with the Great Gauvey Move of 2011. Kieran went into the baby's room last night asking "is she here yet"? I know how you feel, kiddo, I truly do.
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