Saturday, March 30, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Colin's Birth Story
Colin's Birth Story
On March 13th, 2013 I decided my baby wasn't coming anytime
soon, so Jason and me took advantage of my Mom being in town and went
on a date. We went to our favorite restaurant Roko and I ordered egg plant parmesan
hoping it might make me go into labor. We went home watched TV and I went to
bed. Jason always goes to bed later than me and when he came in at 11 it woke
me up. He went right to sleep and didn't even notice I went into the bathroom.
I had one very strong braxton hicks contraction and figured it was because my
bladder was full. I did the usual, peed and then I had another contraction. So I stood there for a minute thinking if I
keep standing maybe I will have more. I then had 5 more contractions and then
went to get my iphone to start tracking how close they were (they have an app
for everything!) My contractions were 4 minutes apart, but I wanted to make sure
they remained that way before waking everyone up at midnight .
I waited until 1am when they had been going on for an hour and got down to 3
minutes. When I woke up Jason and my mom
they were not exactly comprehending what was going on. Jason asked me why I was
packing my bag haha! We headed to the hospital a little after one and checked
in at 1:30 . The first nurse who came
into check me couldn't tell if I was dilated ( I have a tilted uterus so its
harder to do cervical check on me because of its location) I thought this tiny
lady was going to kill me! Really it was more painful than most of my labor. She
said she couldn't get to my cervix so she went and got another nurse. The next
nurse checked me with no problem and said we are admitting you your 5 cm dilated!
I was really surprised for some reason I
kept thinking they are going to send me home. It was really fun going in and
not knowing what was going to happen since I was induced with Liam it kind of
took the excitement out of the oh my goodness I am having a baby! We got into
our room at about 2 am and I was so
shocked when my nurse came in she was the same nurse I had with Liam. I was so
excited because Amy rocked and it made me feel more at ease. From 2 am
to 6am I walked the halls, bounced on
the birthing ball and attempted to use heat for the contraction pain. As long
as I was standing I could tolerate the pain, but if I sat down my back was in so
much pain I felt paralyzed. I had to have Jason and my Mom pull me back up
because I really couldn't move. The best thing that helped my contractions was
moving. The shower I was using only had one temperature scalding hot! I really
could have cared less about my skin getting red, but Jason and my Mom thought I
was getting burned. We called in the nurse to see if something could be changed
and she said the maintenance guy was not there until 8am . At around 6am
Amy checked me again and I was 8cm almost 9 and because I no longer had the
energy to stand or sit I decided to lay down. When I did the pain tripled and I
couldn't move because of my back pain. I really didn't want an epidural but
figured if I cant move my body how will I push a baby out. I called Amy back in
and she got the anesthesiologist on his way. At around 7 am I got an epidural and was a little disappointment in
myself, but thought I did my best and everything happens for a reason. There
was a big reason; I would be in labor for another 7 hours! Colin was laying on
my left side and didn't move for about three hours and when he did get in the
birth canal he stayed there for almost 4 hours! Because I never received
pitocin my body was only contracting about every 4 mins making it difficult and
long to push him out. My actual pushing time was about an hour and a half, but
him getting to where he needed to be to push took a very long time! When it was
finally time to push I was so excited to find out if I would be having a boy or
girl. The doctor knew not to announce because I wanted Jason to. After about 10
hard pushes and some pulling from my doctor (Colin's shoulders were stuck) I
finally heard a loud cry (neither of my kids have had to be hit or suctioned
they come out screaming right away)! Jason said we have a boy!! Colin Boyd
Forgey was born on March 14th, 2013
at 2:08pm . I was so excited when I
heard it was a boy, I really have always wanted two children of the same sex
since I never had a sister. I was the first to hold Colin even though there was
meconium when my water broke and it was such awesome experience. Holding him made the after birth process so
much easier and relaxed. As soon as they put him on my chest he was immediately
quiet and very alert he started breast feeding right away and we got to bond
for over an hour before having to be moved. My Dad came to the hospital about
an hour later to see if he had a grandson or granddaughter (he wanted to find
out in person not by phone). As soon as he walked in he said I have another
grandson even though the hat was blue and pink haha! Then I told him his name and
he was so surprised and happy it definitely made him so happy and proud to
share his name with his grandson. Waiting to be surprised was so much fun and made
everything so exciting. There are definitely few great surprises in life and
Colin was the best surprise ever.
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Baby Boy or Girl??
Contractions
My awesome coach!
Baby Nurse that delivered Liam
First time holding Colin!
Jason's first time holding Colin
My sweet Colin
Sunday, March 17, 2013
It's a boy!!!!
Thursday, March 7, 2013
3rd Trimester Quiz
How far along? 29
Total weight gain? 22 pounds
Maternity clothes? Only except for really big t shirts I
sleep in.
Stretch marks? None
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Not as much
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Wine
Cravings? Cheese, Chocolate
Aversions? Mainly red meat
How big is baby? Size of an acorn Squash. Measures about
15.2 to 16.7 inches long. Right now, baby weighs about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds
Milestones for baby? Growing white fat deposits under his
skin, and his energy is surging because of it.
Best Moment of the week? Getting to celebrate Christmas with
family. Jason, Liam and me were sick so my parents came to town and celebrated
with us. Liam loved his new bike and books!
Gender? This week guessing girl
Movement? Yes
Looking forward to? New Years Eve it is the first NYE Jason
and me have got to go out since Liam has been born!!
Total weight gain? 23 pounds looks like I am gaining a pound
a week lately
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No new ones
Labor signs? None
Sleep? Yes better since I had a little break
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Not really
Cravings? Sweets and fruits
Aversions? Nothing I am starting to be able to tolerate red meat again!
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a cucumber. Baby is
15.2- to 16.7-inch, 2.5- to 3.8-pounds and continues to grow
Milestones for baby? Skin is getting smoother, But brain is
getting wrinklier
Best Moment of the week? Getting some time to myself,
reading a book and hanging out with Jason to bring in the new year. So excited
for 2013
Gender? Girl
Movement? All the time
Looking forward to? Seeing Liam at the end of the week he
has been at granna and grandpa camp for 4 days!
How far along? 31 weeks
Total weight gain? 24 pounds
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? No
Sleep? Yes sleeping well
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Champagne
Cravings? None really
Aversions? None
How big is baby? 15.2 to 16.7 inches long and weighs about
2.5 to 3.8 pounds this month
Milestones for baby? Baby is going through major brain and
nerve development. All five of his
senses are in working order
Best Moment of the week? Getting to see Liam I miss him a
lot if I do not see him for a day and he was gone 4 days!
Gender? Girl
Movement? Yes mainly at night
Looking forward to? Hanging out with Liam and getting some
things for the nursery.
32
How far along? 32
weeks
Total weight gain? 25
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? Yes
Labor signs? Yes I have been having braxton hicks
Sleep? Not well feeling constant pressure to pee.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Sleeping I need it bad.
Cravings? Sugar but I think that is due to lack of sleep
Aversions? Coffee
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a squash. weighs in at
about 2.5 to 3.8 pounds and measures about 15.2 to 16.7 inches.
Milestones for baby? Ready for her descent baby is likely in the head-down position now.
Baby is probably feeling a even more cramped.
Best Moment of the week? Looking forward to Jason's
birthday. I need to plan something.
Gender? Girl
Movement? Non stop
Looking forward to? Sleeping more
How far along? 33 weeks
Total weight gain? 26
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No new ones
Labor signs? Yes lots of contractions had to go to the
hospital
Sleep? Non existent
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Feeling well
Cravings? None not hungry
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a durian. Baby is 4.2 to
5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches
Milestones for baby? Keeping eyes open while awake
Best Moment of the week? Figuring out why I am having so
many contractions. I had an infection that pregnant people often get that was
causing them. Hopefully the meds will work and I will stop peeing non stop.
Gender? Girl
Movement? Yes
Looking forward to? Feeling better
How far along? 34 weeks
Total weight gain? 26 its been hard to eat a lot because I
feel so bad.
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? Yes still even though I am on meds.
Sleep? None
Morning sickness? No
Miss Anything? Sleeping and feeling relatively normal
Cravings? None
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a butternut squash.
Baby is about 4.2 pounds to 5.8 pounds and measures about 17.2 to 18.7 inches.
Milestones for baby? Urinating about a pint a day.
Best Moment of the week? Going to the doctor to get more
meds. I feel like I am going crazy from this pain and then add taking care of a
2 year old. Turns out I needed more antibiotics.
Gender? Boy
Movement? Non stop
Looking forward to? My baby shower next week!!
35
How far along? 35 weeeks
Total weight gain? 27
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? Still a little bit but they are getting better
I have to really work on staying hydrated but my infections is gone.
Sleep? Its getting better!
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Sleep
Cravings? None
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a coconut. Baby is
measuring 17.2 to 18.7 inches and weighs .2 to 5.8 pounds
Milestones for baby? hearing is fully developed, and he
responds best to high-pitched noises.
Best Moment of the week? Getting to see all my friends and
having an awesome shower!! I am ready now for this baby!! Yayy!!
Gender? Boy
Movement? Yes all the time you wake me in the middle of the
night with your kicks to my bladder and cervix.
Looking forward to? My last month of pregnancy which starts
next week!!
36
Total weight gain? 29
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? None Yayy!!
Sleep? Its hit or miss
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Sleep
Cravings? Chocolate and veggies and cranberry juice!
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a honeyduet. Baby is
measuring 17.2 to 18.7 inches and weighs 4.2- to 5.8-pound range and continues
to beef up
Milestones for baby? Baby is getting closer and closer to
being able to breathe on it's own.
Skin is getting smooth and soft and her gums are rigid.
Liver and kidneys are in working order. Circulation and immune systems are
basically good to go, too.
Best Moment of the week? Really starting to feel like myself
again and so is Liam. Also we finally figured out a girl name if you end up
being a girl.
Gender? Boy
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? Starting to get a few Braxton hicks and baby
has started to drop!
Sleep? Not well this week I need to take my medication.
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Sleep
Cravings? Veggies and fruit-blueberries, kiwi, strawberries
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a wintermelon. Baby is
.9 to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds. Baby is gaining about 1/2
ounce each day
Milestones for baby? Baby is practicing some skills: inhaling, exhaling, sucking,
gripping and blinking.
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Baby is getting his first sticky poop (called meconium) ready for his first
diaper..
Best Moment of the week? Just spending my last week with it
just being Liam and me. My mom is coming down Sunday and is staying until the
baby arrives!
Gender? Girl
Movement? Yes but you are starting to run out of room
Looking forward to? Just relaxing and enjoying my last weeks
of pregnancy.
Total weight gain? 30
Maternity clothes? Yes
Stretch marks? No
Labor signs? Baby has dropped a lot!
Sleep? Better this week
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? Being able to get up and down easily playing
with Liam is getting hard and that makes me a little sad, but not too much longer.
Cravings? Still fruits and veggies
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a pumpkin. Baby is .9
to 20.9 inches and weighs about 6.2 to 9.2 pounds.
Milestones for baby? · Baby
may have about an inch or so of hair already.
Baby is slowly shedding that white goo on her
skin (called vernix caseosa) but you might see some of it at birth.Total weight gain? Still hanging around 30 doctor said its because the baby has dropped and you don't gain as much after that happens(or at least the baby doesnt!).
Morning sickness? None
Miss Anything? When I wake up its really hard to move
because my pelvis is so sore. After I get up have a glass of milk , then a
glass of water I feel much better. I also take a hot shower so my joints and
muscles feel a little better.
Cravings? Lately just really hungry I don't care what it is!
Aversions? None
How big is baby? Baby is the size of a Watermelon. Baby
keeps growing, despite being so crowded in there. Baby probably weighs around
6.2 to 9.2 pounds and measures about 18.9 to 20.9 inches.
Babies nails may extend past his fingertips.
Best Moment of the week? Just enjoying time with my family.
My mom is here and is helping out it is so nice to relax and spend more time
with Liam.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Liam time
I have been trying to spend extra time with Liam before the baby comes. This is probably our last week as a family of 3. A part of me is a little sad, but I know once we are a family of 4 I will be so excited for Liam to have a sibling and to be able to hold my sweet baby! Today we went on a picnic and he had so much fun checking out the seagulls and saying "fly birds fly" and "bye bye birds" whenever they flew away. My mom is down now so she is helping with the cooking and cleaning which is making everything easier. I had contractions that woke me up last night so my Mom and me went on a walk to try to get things started while I was walking I had 7 contractions yayy. They did stop though after we stopped walking I also finally found a baby book today. Finding something that is gender neutral was hard but I finally found it!
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Swinging on the swings!
Moore Street Market and Deli
and a photo bomber just for laughs! : )
Picnic in Southport
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