Thursday, October 27, 2011
Monday, October 24, 2011
She is here!
Our beautiful daughter arrived into the world on October 21, 2011 at 7:40pm weighing 7lbs and 9oz and 19 inches long.
We were discharged from the hospital yesterday around 4pm and were told to come back this morning for a Bilirubin test to check her levels (related to Jaundice). We got back home and received a phone call from the pediatrician saying her levels were higher than when they were checked yesterday; therefore we have to alternate between formula and breast milk. Also, we need to keep her in direct sunlight for 15-20 minutes 3 times a day. We go back tomorrow to have her levels checked again. Wednesday we will be back at the doctor to have a followup appointment after being released from the hospital.
So far, it has been very busy and difficult to get in a routine and settled, but hopefully that will happen very soon. I am so glad Bo was able to take off this week and stay home with Emma and I while we recuperate and learn/establish a routine and Emma's patterns!!!! I look forward to every minute we are able to spend together bonding with our daughter and each other. She is the sweetest thing and I don't know how I could live without her.
We were discharged from the hospital yesterday around 4pm and were told to come back this morning for a Bilirubin test to check her levels (related to Jaundice). We got back home and received a phone call from the pediatrician saying her levels were higher than when they were checked yesterday; therefore we have to alternate between formula and breast milk. Also, we need to keep her in direct sunlight for 15-20 minutes 3 times a day. We go back tomorrow to have her levels checked again. Wednesday we will be back at the doctor to have a followup appointment after being released from the hospital.
So far, it has been very busy and difficult to get in a routine and settled, but hopefully that will happen very soon. I am so glad Bo was able to take off this week and stay home with Emma and I while we recuperate and learn/establish a routine and Emma's patterns!!!! I look forward to every minute we are able to spend together bonding with our daughter and each other. She is the sweetest thing and I don't know how I could live without her.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Almost 38 weeks....
Okay! Almost done cooking this little girl in my belly. Right now I am 3 centimeters and 80% effaced (meaning my cervix has softened/thinned almost to the max). My next doctor appointment is scheduled for October 25 (Tuesday) at 3:50.
Hoping for labor to begin soon :) Maybe the next posting will be pictures of baby Emma!!
Hoping for labor to begin soon :) Maybe the next posting will be pictures of baby Emma!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Doctor appointment update
This mornings doctor appointment revealed that I am 3 centimeters dialated! The doctor said that she would be surprised if I made it another week. If I do, my next appointment is next Wednesday, October 19th at 3:30. Since I had another episode last Thursday of contractions, she told me that if I feel something similar that stays consistent every 5 minutes to call the after hours number and head to labor and delivery at the hospital (or if I obviously lose the mucus plug or my water breaks of course).
Tomorrow my team is throwing me a baby shower :) I was supposed to be going to my friends baby shower this Saturday, but since it is halfway to Austin I was told to stay near the house/Houston instead. Also, there is another baby shower for me that MIL friends are throwing for me on Sunday as well... let's see if Emma wants me to enjoy that or not :)
I will update very soon!! Good-Night!
Tomorrow my team is throwing me a baby shower :) I was supposed to be going to my friends baby shower this Saturday, but since it is halfway to Austin I was told to stay near the house/Houston instead. Also, there is another baby shower for me that MIL friends are throwing for me on Sunday as well... let's see if Emma wants me to enjoy that or not :)
I will update very soon!! Good-Night!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
36 weeks and counting!
Closer to Delivery Day now!!
I learned that Emma has "beautiful" anatomy and is fully developed and looking great. Perfect heart, lungs, kidney, liver, spine, brain, etc... even that she has some big ole feet like her mama (they are a little over 3 inches). Also, Emma has quite a bit of hair growing! She is weighing 6lbs 10oz at the moment. She is running quite big for the amount of weeks pregnant (80th percentile).
Another piece of news--I am already 1-2 centimeters dialated! Which makes me very happy and quite nervous all at the same time. She could be, more then likely, gracing us with her presence in just a few short weeks.
Things on my TO DO LIST:
Finish and finalize maternity lesson plans for work (YUCK--biggest 'cause of stress)
Pack a labor/delivery bag
Purchase a bassinet
Purchase a car seat
Get the house cleaned
Wash Emma's clothes we have so far
Attend my weekly doctor appointments from here on out!!!!
I'll send updates as I learn more information! Take care xoxo
I learned that Emma has "beautiful" anatomy and is fully developed and looking great. Perfect heart, lungs, kidney, liver, spine, brain, etc... even that she has some big ole feet like her mama (they are a little over 3 inches). Also, Emma has quite a bit of hair growing! She is weighing 6lbs 10oz at the moment. She is running quite big for the amount of weeks pregnant (80th percentile).
Another piece of news--I am already 1-2 centimeters dialated! Which makes me very happy and quite nervous all at the same time. She could be, more then likely, gracing us with her presence in just a few short weeks.
Things on my TO DO LIST:
Finish and finalize maternity lesson plans for work (YUCK--biggest 'cause of stress)
Pack a labor/delivery bag
Purchase a bassinet
Purchase a car seat
Get the house cleaned
Wash Emma's clothes we have so far
Attend my weekly doctor appointments from here on out!!!!
I'll send updates as I learn more information! Take care xoxo
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