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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial Day
Jon was a little disappointed that we were not able to go camping this year. SO instead we did some yard work. Well I should be more specific Jon and James did yard work and Millie and I just hung out!
This is what they are working on, extending our patio.
Hanging out
This is what they are working on, extending our patio.
Hanging out
Friday, May 25, 2012
Millie Lynn
The Birth Story
I promise not to get in to too much detail, and it is totally fine if you want to skip the story and look at the adorable pictures :)
Millie's story really begins about 3 weeks before she was born, well at least there is a fact that is relevant 3 weeks before. All we need to know is my fluid level was at 18 cm. Then 2 weeks before she came we went camping. I tried to stay off the ATV's as much as possible and really tried to take it easy. I noticed however the next day some leaking. Then I went to my doctors appointment the next week I was measuring at a 2 and we did the GBS test (in which I was positive). Side note- it made me a little worried because with James I started leaking and 5 days later my water broke.
On the 23rd (Wednesday) I went in for my appointment. He did an exam and I was then measuring at a 3. I told him I was still leaking on and off, but I was pretty sure my water had not broken. We checked my fluid I was at 9 cm. It didn't worry him to much, but he wanted to keep an eye on the levels. I went home that day happy that I was progressing, but also reminding myself that I needed to have patience.
Wednesday and Thursday were spent walking and getting things in order. Thursday night came and that was another story. I did not get much sleep. I started getting contractions, but they were not constant. I started leaking more noticeably, but pretty sure my water had not broken. I was in discomfort. But becuase of James and the fact that it was midnight I did not want to go to the hospital. I decided I would call my doctor in the morning.
Friday morning I got in as early as I could (9:30). I told the doctor what had happened. He checked me and I was at a 5! I was so happy, but he was pretty sure my water had not broken (but I already knew that). He seemed a little more concerned about the leaking. We went and did an ultra sound. He did not tell me the level, he just looked at me and told me to go to the hospital (luckily it is literally right across the street). I later found out that my level was at 4 cm, and anything below 5 cm is at a dangerous level.
I drove over the hospital and called Jon. While I got checked in, he found a babysitter for James and gathered the rest of our stuff. Our birthing center has almost 20 rooms and they are all usually full. Luckily I came in at a perfect time. The nurse was super nice, since she did not think I was in labor. I got hooked up to everything and just hung out. I asked to get the epidural. See I am all about pain free, and I was feeling things, but I knew in a sort time it would get worse. I needed to get the medicine for the GBS pushed through twice. After that my contractions were every 2 minutes but I was only at a 6. They did a check and could still feel just a little bit of liquid around the baby. So even though I had like no fluid I still had enough, and my water never broke. Needless to say the doctor came in and broke my water. Less then an hour later Millie came. Now ladies please don't hate me. So recap so far I have not felt anything really, and I did not even feel the need to push, but the nurse insisted it was time. I literally pushed 5 times. I did sweat, I did not scream, I did not really feel anything when I pushed her out (except I did feel like I was pooping). IT WAS AWESOME! The only bad thing was that I had a second degree tare, which makes recovery just great.
Millie came at 6:07 Pm on Friday May 25th, 2012. She weighed 8 pounds even and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Millie and I were able to come home Sunday morning. I was very grateful for that. Usually when you test positive for GBS they like to keep for 48 hours (at least in this area), but our doctor let us go at 36 hours.
Jon was a trooper in taking care of James through this whole thing. He did a lot of running back and forth. He has been an awesome support system for me and James.
James is handling the situation as best he knows how. It is very concerned about her, and likes to constantly check on her. He always points her out, and wants to touch her. The only issue is, is that we are still learning how to be "soft".
Oh and this is the first thing we did when we got home :)
I promise not to get in to too much detail, and it is totally fine if you want to skip the story and look at the adorable pictures :)
Millie's story really begins about 3 weeks before she was born, well at least there is a fact that is relevant 3 weeks before. All we need to know is my fluid level was at 18 cm. Then 2 weeks before she came we went camping. I tried to stay off the ATV's as much as possible and really tried to take it easy. I noticed however the next day some leaking. Then I went to my doctors appointment the next week I was measuring at a 2 and we did the GBS test (in which I was positive). Side note- it made me a little worried because with James I started leaking and 5 days later my water broke.
On the 23rd (Wednesday) I went in for my appointment. He did an exam and I was then measuring at a 3. I told him I was still leaking on and off, but I was pretty sure my water had not broken. We checked my fluid I was at 9 cm. It didn't worry him to much, but he wanted to keep an eye on the levels. I went home that day happy that I was progressing, but also reminding myself that I needed to have patience.
Wednesday and Thursday were spent walking and getting things in order. Thursday night came and that was another story. I did not get much sleep. I started getting contractions, but they were not constant. I started leaking more noticeably, but pretty sure my water had not broken. I was in discomfort. But becuase of James and the fact that it was midnight I did not want to go to the hospital. I decided I would call my doctor in the morning.
Friday morning I got in as early as I could (9:30). I told the doctor what had happened. He checked me and I was at a 5! I was so happy, but he was pretty sure my water had not broken (but I already knew that). He seemed a little more concerned about the leaking. We went and did an ultra sound. He did not tell me the level, he just looked at me and told me to go to the hospital (luckily it is literally right across the street). I later found out that my level was at 4 cm, and anything below 5 cm is at a dangerous level.
I drove over the hospital and called Jon. While I got checked in, he found a babysitter for James and gathered the rest of our stuff. Our birthing center has almost 20 rooms and they are all usually full. Luckily I came in at a perfect time. The nurse was super nice, since she did not think I was in labor. I got hooked up to everything and just hung out. I asked to get the epidural. See I am all about pain free, and I was feeling things, but I knew in a sort time it would get worse. I needed to get the medicine for the GBS pushed through twice. After that my contractions were every 2 minutes but I was only at a 6. They did a check and could still feel just a little bit of liquid around the baby. So even though I had like no fluid I still had enough, and my water never broke. Needless to say the doctor came in and broke my water. Less then an hour later Millie came. Now ladies please don't hate me. So recap so far I have not felt anything really, and I did not even feel the need to push, but the nurse insisted it was time. I literally pushed 5 times. I did sweat, I did not scream, I did not really feel anything when I pushed her out (except I did feel like I was pooping). IT WAS AWESOME! The only bad thing was that I had a second degree tare, which makes recovery just great.
Millie came at 6:07 Pm on Friday May 25th, 2012. She weighed 8 pounds even and was 19 1/4 inches long.
Millie and I were able to come home Sunday morning. I was very grateful for that. Usually when you test positive for GBS they like to keep for 48 hours (at least in this area), but our doctor let us go at 36 hours.
Jon was a trooper in taking care of James through this whole thing. He did a lot of running back and forth. He has been an awesome support system for me and James.
James is handling the situation as best he knows how. It is very concerned about her, and likes to constantly check on her. He always points her out, and wants to touch her. The only issue is, is that we are still learning how to be "soft".
Oh and this is the first thing we did when we got home :)
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Hide Out
The last few days I have found James in the cabinet. He has also started preferring his afternoon snack in there.
(sorry about the quality, I did not have time to run and get my camera)
(sorry about the quality, I did not have time to run and get my camera)
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Need Help
Alright you mothers out there I need some advice. As the time draws near for Millie to come so many thoughts have been running through my mind. One thing that I am nervous about is our routine. James and I finally agree on bedtime, wake time and nap time. We have an awesome little groove going on. I know Millie will change that, just with the fact that I will no longer be getting a full nights rest.
My question is: Was there something you did to help make the transition with each new kid? Is there some secret to finding a new routine that wont take a year to find? Is there something I can do to make this easy on James and myself??
Please lay it on me, give me all the advice that you can think of!!
My question is: Was there something you did to help make the transition with each new kid? Is there some secret to finding a new routine that wont take a year to find? Is there something I can do to make this easy on James and myself??
Please lay it on me, give me all the advice that you can think of!!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Weekend Fun
I promised Jon that we could go "camping" at least one time before Millie gets here. Most of you know that "camping" for us just means hanging out at my parents property (we really need to come up for a name). We were able to do that this past weekend, kind of. Jon and my Dad spent both Friday and Saturday up there, they did not spend the night. Mom, James and I spent only part of Friday up there.
The boys wanted to try turkey hunting, and then they had a lot of work to do. Dad has 2 years to cut the majority of juniper in a certain 200 acre spot. Needless to say that was all the boys did. I guess they did take breaks to eat and try to fish (with no luck). James had fun while we were there. The tall grass did bug him, he preferred to walk on the dirt road. he did great on the 4-wheeler, and I am so mad I did not get a picture!
James feeding Grandma Lunch
James did NOT want Sage to go in the pond. I am not sure what his reason was, but every time she went in or even put her feet in he started to cry. It was kind of funny...
Then on Saturday we spent some time at the park and out with the chickens..
The boys wanted to try turkey hunting, and then they had a lot of work to do. Dad has 2 years to cut the majority of juniper in a certain 200 acre spot. Needless to say that was all the boys did. I guess they did take breaks to eat and try to fish (with no luck). James had fun while we were there. The tall grass did bug him, he preferred to walk on the dirt road. he did great on the 4-wheeler, and I am so mad I did not get a picture!
James feeding Grandma Lunch
James did NOT want Sage to go in the pond. I am not sure what his reason was, but every time she went in or even put her feet in he started to cry. It was kind of funny...
Then on Saturday we spent some time at the park and out with the chickens..
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Due Date Change
Well I am so happy this morning!! I know at this point in the pregnancy just about every women is "done". Done with having a huge belly and all the lovely things that come with being pregnant. It turns out that Millie is following in James footsteps. She is measuring on the bigger side. I know some of you have different opinions then me, but like I said I am "done". Meaning that she is no longer due on June 9th, she has until June 4th to come on her own, or we will help her.
Now I am panicking a little bit, I still have to finish her room, get us packed, clean the house. I am not worried :)
Now I am panicking a little bit, I still have to finish her room, get us packed, clean the house. I am not worried :)
Friday, May 4, 2012
Child Labor
We are trying to teach James at a young age to do all of our work for us. Kidding, he just wants to try and help us. I will admit some times he gets in the way, BUT it is priceless to see the smile on his face after he "thinks" he has helped. Dad was a great sport letting James "help" to mow the lawn this morning.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Lilac
We have had a rough few days at our house with illnesses and such. It was a blessing to have a good friend (Jessica) available to watch James a lot for us. During such times it is great to be able to see beauty around us. This is my lilac dwarf tree. In 2 years this is the first time it has bloomed. Sage destroyed most of it right when we planted it. We love Spring :)
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