Sunday, March 18, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
One Week
I can't believe I've been the mother of two for a week already!
And since I'm behind on updating, here's a quick run down.
Yeah for VBACs! While I really had a great recovery from my c-section with Claire, the VBAC was wonderful. I was carrying Claire around the next day, have been to the store, the park and and have spent hours with both girls by myself. Those things would not have been possible if I'd had to have surgery again.
About 24 hours after Bridget was born she started looking a bit yellow. Her bili levels put her in the high risk category, and since bili levels usually peak around day 3-5, she earned herself a day and a half under the lights. With that, my plan of being home right after delivery turned into three and a half days (including labor) in the hospital. We've checked her levels a few times since she's been home, and while they are still a little high, we haven't had to do any additional light therapy.
Since we've been home both girls have been wonderful.
The first couple of nights were a bit rough, but the last two have been a little smoother. I've been getting about four to five hours of sleep a night and we are slowly getting into a routine. Bridget is a wonderful nurser, and I'm thankful to already have milk stored in the freezer. Bridget's first checkup was on Monday. She weighed 7 lbs 10 oz when she was born. By the time we left the hospital she was down to 7 lbs even, and she was back to 7 lbs 4 oz at her dr appt. I don't think she will have any problem getting back to her birth weight by next week.
Claire is THE BEST big sister. She loves to hold her sister, kiss her and pat her head. She's already started teaching her to sign (she signs dad on Bridget's forehead) and has showed her how to do "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". Claire also learned the sign the for sister (she signs girl) in record time. The funniest thing is how huge Claire seems. She went from this petite toddler, to feeling like a giant.
The transition to two kids has been so easy that I keep waiting for things to unravel. This weekend could be it, as I'll have both girls for most of the weekend by myself!
And since I'm behind on updating, here's a quick run down.
Yeah for VBACs! While I really had a great recovery from my c-section with Claire, the VBAC was wonderful. I was carrying Claire around the next day, have been to the store, the park and and have spent hours with both girls by myself. Those things would not have been possible if I'd had to have surgery again.
About 24 hours after Bridget was born she started looking a bit yellow. Her bili levels put her in the high risk category, and since bili levels usually peak around day 3-5, she earned herself a day and a half under the lights. With that, my plan of being home right after delivery turned into three and a half days (including labor) in the hospital. We've checked her levels a few times since she's been home, and while they are still a little high, we haven't had to do any additional light therapy.
Since we've been home both girls have been wonderful.
The first couple of nights were a bit rough, but the last two have been a little smoother. I've been getting about four to five hours of sleep a night and we are slowly getting into a routine. Bridget is a wonderful nurser, and I'm thankful to already have milk stored in the freezer. Bridget's first checkup was on Monday. She weighed 7 lbs 10 oz when she was born. By the time we left the hospital she was down to 7 lbs even, and she was back to 7 lbs 4 oz at her dr appt. I don't think she will have any problem getting back to her birth weight by next week.
Claire is THE BEST big sister. She loves to hold her sister, kiss her and pat her head. She's already started teaching her to sign (she signs dad on Bridget's forehead) and has showed her how to do "The Itsy Bitsy Spider". Claire also learned the sign the for sister (she signs girl) in record time. The funniest thing is how huge Claire seems. She went from this petite toddler, to feeling like a giant.
The transition to two kids has been so easy that I keep waiting for things to unravel. This weekend could be it, as I'll have both girls for most of the weekend by myself!
Monday, March 12, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
39 Weeks, No Baby
Yep, still waiting!
Wednesday was my last doctor appointment. We had a growth scan (baby is estimated at 6 lbs 14 oz, so with the margin of error, 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 lbs), and an office visit. We'd planned to see a specific doctor and have her strip my membranes, but she'd been called out of the office, so that part of the appointment didn't happen. Otherwise the appointment was good. Weight gain and blood pressure are still right where they should be, and Bob is a wiggly baby. We go back to the dr again on Tuesday if baby doesn't come before then.
Physically I feel great, just a bit disappointed that this whole baby thing isn't happening on my time frame, but really, when does it ever work that way....
My mom was off from work on Thursday so Claire and I met her for lunch and some shopping (walking, really). We had a great day, went home tired, but no baby. We did more of the same yesterday, lunch with mom and a friend, more walking/shopping and still no baby. We've spent so much time in the car the last few days that Claire is refusing to get in the car seat today, and I don't blame her. So we are sticking close to home, and will venture out to the zoo (more walking!) tomorrow.
In Claire news, she loves being at the farm. All she has to do is get her hat, sign outside and there is always someone around to put her in the Gator and go for a drive through the cows. Before we left home she discovered that she could almost climb in one kitchen cabinet. Darren cleaned it out for her so that they could play right!
And one last belly shot at 38 1/2 weeks.
Wednesday was my last doctor appointment. We had a growth scan (baby is estimated at 6 lbs 14 oz, so with the margin of error, 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 lbs), and an office visit. We'd planned to see a specific doctor and have her strip my membranes, but she'd been called out of the office, so that part of the appointment didn't happen. Otherwise the appointment was good. Weight gain and blood pressure are still right where they should be, and Bob is a wiggly baby. We go back to the dr again on Tuesday if baby doesn't come before then.
Physically I feel great, just a bit disappointed that this whole baby thing isn't happening on my time frame, but really, when does it ever work that way....
My mom was off from work on Thursday so Claire and I met her for lunch and some shopping (walking, really). We had a great day, went home tired, but no baby. We did more of the same yesterday, lunch with mom and a friend, more walking/shopping and still no baby. We've spent so much time in the car the last few days that Claire is refusing to get in the car seat today, and I don't blame her. So we are sticking close to home, and will venture out to the zoo (more walking!) tomorrow.
In Claire news, she loves being at the farm. All she has to do is get her hat, sign outside and there is always someone around to put her in the Gator and go for a drive through the cows. Before we left home she discovered that she could almost climb in one kitchen cabinet. Darren cleaned it out for her so that they could play right!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Seven Snippets Fridays, #5
My headaches have subsided and for that I am extremely grateful. Things are slowly coming together. A load of laundry for baby is done, so s/he will have at least a couple of options other than blankets. The car seat has been located, though not installed in the car. The taxes are almost done, with maybe an hour or two of fine tuning this weekend. The only pressing issue continues to be the piles on my desk at work. I've come to the realization that there are just going to be some things I have to pass off to others.
I'm sure most of you know Courtney and the Squibs, but if you don't, you MUST visit her blog. She is the inspiration behind many of the half finished projects I have for Claire all over the house. But more than that, she inspires me. Her post Getting to Integral is what I want for Claire. Claire has jobs where she is integral (she is the drawer closer in the kitchen, and the best trash-thrower-awayer ever), but I've realized this needs to be a continual and evolving process, for both our kids.
I've started packing my bags, both for the hospital and for the possibility we end up staying with Darren's parents for a while. Packing for 3 people (Darren's on his own), for an undetermined length of time is hard. In true procrastinator fashion, that means I've hit a wall after packing a few toiletries, a blanket for baby and some of Claire's silverware.
Darren is under the impression that we have decided on both a girl and boy name.
He's wrong.
I'm still not sure on the boy name, just as I wasn't with Claire. Makes me kind of hope for a girl. At least the kid will have a name!
If baby doesn't make his appearance on my schedule, and we end up living at the farm for a while, our internet access will be SEVERELY LIMITED. There is no internet at the farm, and I'm not sure if there is wi-fi in the surrounding towns. I may have to do a bit of traveling to get online. Because of that, first news of baby will probably be on Facebook. At least I have access to that on my phone.
For more Seven Snippets, visit Bringing the Sunshine!
Friday, February 17, 2012
Still here, still waiting on baby
The countdown has officially begun, and things are BUSY!
I will be 37 weeks preggo tomorrow, and am still sooooo unprepared for baby's arrival. I don't have any of the newborn clothes out or washed. The bassinet linens still need to be washed. I don't have a bag packed in case I do go into labor. Baby's car seat is still in a closet somewhere. If baby is a boy, we still don't have a name. Taxes aren't done. Six days left in the office, and my desk is FAR from clean.
Ah well. I know it will work out, and that the world won't end if a few things are left undone, but still I'm feeling a bit stressed.
(I've been having headaches for the last week or so. Since I had pre-eclampsia with Claire my Dr ran some tests this week to make sure all is well. It is, but that means headaches are stress related (see above!) and I'm not sure how to de-stress myself over the coming weeks.)
We head to Denver for our appointment on Feb 29th. Membranes will be stripped, and if all goes according to plan, baby will arrive soon after. If things don't go according to plan, we'll be living with the in-laws until baby arrives. I love my in-laws, but this is not ideal.
We'd be away from home, without most of our stuff, in someone else's house, sans internet (so I can't even work...).
In all our rushing about my computer time, my alone time, has been pretty much non-existent. I haven't found time to write a quick post in weeks, let alone time to read other posts and I'm feeling a bit out of touch. I'm not sure it will be any better once baby arrives, but I miss all the updates on Claire's friends!
Just a little random Clairey goodness to finish things off...
I will be 37 weeks preggo tomorrow, and am still sooooo unprepared for baby's arrival. I don't have any of the newborn clothes out or washed. The bassinet linens still need to be washed. I don't have a bag packed in case I do go into labor. Baby's car seat is still in a closet somewhere. If baby is a boy, we still don't have a name. Taxes aren't done. Six days left in the office, and my desk is FAR from clean.
Ah well. I know it will work out, and that the world won't end if a few things are left undone, but still I'm feeling a bit stressed.
(I've been having headaches for the last week or so. Since I had pre-eclampsia with Claire my Dr ran some tests this week to make sure all is well. It is, but that means headaches are stress related (see above!) and I'm not sure how to de-stress myself over the coming weeks.)
We head to Denver for our appointment on Feb 29th. Membranes will be stripped, and if all goes according to plan, baby will arrive soon after. If things don't go according to plan, we'll be living with the in-laws until baby arrives. I love my in-laws, but this is not ideal.
We'd be away from home, without most of our stuff, in someone else's house, sans internet (so I can't even work...).
In all our rushing about my computer time, my alone time, has been pretty much non-existent. I haven't found time to write a quick post in weeks, let alone time to read other posts and I'm feeling a bit out of touch. I'm not sure it will be any better once baby arrives, but I miss all the updates on Claire's friends!
Just a little random Clairey goodness to finish things off...
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