2 weeks old

So Jacob turned two weeks old yesterday. I've been meaning to write a post already but I've had my hands full as you can imagine.

I checked into the hospital at 4:30am. Changed into my 'pretty pusher' (hospital gown) that my best friend Claire bought me and got ready to get started. They first tried to get an IV going and had to poke me 4 different times before they could get it going. I started to feel like I was going to pass out because each time they missed it hurt really bad and left horrible bruises on my arms that are just now starting to fade away. After they got the IV started they started pitocin and I was contracting pretty good. Not intolerable but it was intense. Cameron was not there yet, since he had to drop off Colin at 7 at his sitters house (Angie). So I started it alone at about 5am and he got there a little after 7. Right after he got there the doctor showed up to break my water. Last time it was a breeze. This time it was very painful. It did not seem to want to break. But it finally did and I immediately requested my epidural. Like this entire pregnancy- everything was a little harder, including the epidural. It had to he done twice, because he was hitting bone and nerves and it would feel like lightning had stuck my legs. But he finally got it placed and had to give me two extra doses of meds because my contractions were so intense. I labored for about 3 hours when it was time to push. Luckily- out of everything else- this was a breeze! No pain. And it was over in 13 minutes! It was the best part of the whole day. We were laughing and chatting between pushes. Then at 11:40 am my baby Jacob was born! And he was perfect. No problems what so ever. He was 6lbs 14oz. 19.5 inches. I immediately felt better than I had in 9 months. Baby Jacob and I were doing so well actually that they only kept us one night and then said we could go home!

He's been doing really well here at home. These two weeks have flown by. I can't believe he's already two weeks old. I don't want to go back to work and leave my little baby! But I felt this way last time too. I'm fighting my work about maternity leave of course. Nothing can be easy with corporate jobs. They told me I could have 8 weeks paid and then afterwards only approved 6. It'll be fine, it's just frustrating that they are trying to save 2 weeks pay.

Colin has been great with Jacob. He has been loving on him and kissing him a lot. Well kissing him a little less now after Jacob projectile spit up in his face one time. He doesn't understand everything. Like he wants Jacob to play with him outside. Or doesn't think Jacob wants to kiss him since he doesn't pucker his lips for a kiss. But for the most part it has been a good transition from a family of 3 to a family of 4. Colin has acted out a little here and there but it's just been with following directions. Nothing really bad. I think in a few months it'll all be settled and normal.

Last appointment

So I just had my last appointment. She wants me to check into the hospital at 430am to get settled and started on pitocin and she said she'll be there around 730 to break my water. So- I guess it's really happening! We're having this baby tomorrow! It's crazy that its finally here. Sometimes I feel like my pregnancy was short but most of the time feel like it was really long. I'm starting to get nervous. I hope everything goes smoothly and easy. I hope by tomorrow afternoon I'm holding my baby boy saying- that was a piece of cake. Haha. I'll let you know if I goes like that.

So I'm not sure when I'll feel up to updating again. But I will post pics soon :)

38/39 weeks

This post is really late- ill be 39 weeks tomorrow. I went to the doctor on Wednesday and she checked me. She said I was not ready yet but would be soon. We scheduled an induction date for Wednesday May 1st. So unless he comes before then, we will check in at 630am. She will probably break my water around 7 and then we'll be on our way to his birthday!

I have been having contractions but they haven't been close enough together to be considered labor. We're cleaning up around the house and trying to make sure everything done before baby comes- like getting the van cleaned and getting Colin's hair cut.

I go back to the doctor on Tuesday for one last check to see how things look and make sure we're all ready to go for Wednesday.

Sometimes I'm really nervous and come times I'm ready to go and get it done. But most times I'm nervous. I thought I would be less nervous, since I've been through it once. But I feel just as nervous.

I'm very curious to see what Colin thinks of the baby. I think he won't really realize he is part of our family until we bring him home. We have big brother gifts for Colin and Colin got gifts for Jacob.

I'll try to post when there's something post-worthy going on. And of course upload pictures of Jacob when he's here!

37 Weeks

Today I had my 37 week appointment.  She said that his heart rate was perfect.  Everything with me weight, blood pressure and other tests wise was perfect. She said he's measuring perfect and is head down.  She said he's a smart baby and knows the way out. She did a cervix check and said that i'm the same as last week- so no change there.  He may be in for the long haul.  I've heard second babies come earlier sometimes but he's probably perfectly happy hanging around until I have to evict him.

I'm still having no serious pain or illness to speak of. Just usual pregnancy pain and aches.  Don't get me wrong- those hurt and i'm very ready to start feeling like a human and being able to walk straight and not wobble and sit, lay down, stand or walk for more than 30 minutes at a time.  I am still having that leg pain but the sonogram didnt show any blood clots or anything so apparently it's just little Jacob getting on my nerves- literally. So to sum up every minute of my 24 hour day with one word- uncomfortable.  But it'll be over in a flash. The next couple weeks will fly by and he'll be here. Which is scary for all different reasons. 

I'm so curious to see how Colin reacts.  I don't think he'll realize right away this is our baby and he's staying.  I think he'll think he's a visitor and wonder when HIS parents are coming for him. haha. Colin is getting so smart he amazes me everyday.  He says at least one thing every single day that shocks me and makes me beam with pride.  He calls out letters and numbers from the window of the car as we pass by things.  He loves shapes and colors.  He loves learning- but I don't think he realizes its learning yet. I think he's playing a game with himself or us and he also loves just identifying things.  We went through the house the other day while he just pointed out what was mommy and daddy's and Colin's. Which side of the bed was mommy's and which side was daddy's. Which toothbrush was whos. Who sits where at the table.  He just loves showing me how much he knows. And of course I gush over every piece of information he tells us.  We went to see Thomas the train on Saturday and I think he liked it but was a little overwhelmed.  He just sat very quietly during the train ride.  Then that evening we went to a soccer game.  He is getting more and more into sports and understanding the difference- even though he still mixes them up a lot.  He really wants a baseball glove so I think that Jacob will get him one once he is born. :) 

Well, not too many more pregnant weeks to write a blog for.  I will try to keep up after Jacob gets here- just to let people know what's going on with having an infant and a two year old.

36 weeks

So we're on the home stretch now. And it feels like everything's being thrown at us at once. But if we have to take care of stuff- it may as well be now before the baby gets here.

First the good stuff:
I had my 36 week appointment today. I finally had my group b strep test today and a blood draw and a cervix check. She said I'm one centimeter dilated and I had some 'wiggle'. Whatever that means. But that she wouldn't call that signs of labor yet.

I've been feeling ok- just really tired and out of breath all the time. And sleep is still hard with so much pressure on my lower back and having to get up to go to the bathroom so much. And I still have pelvic pain. But my doctor said that's all normal.

We're going to see Thomas the train this weekend in grapevine. It's an actual train that looks like Thomas that the kids get a ride on. I think Colin will love it!

Now the not so good:

Monday Cameron had high blood pressure episode that ended us in the hospital for an overnight stay to test him for everything under the sun just in case it was heart related. Good news is- no heart issues. Bad news is we still don't know why his BP was up.

Next up, lately my leg has been hurting. It's my inner leg on the inside from the ankle to my upper thigh- in a straight line. Today I told my doctor about it and she thinks it may be a blood clot in my leg. So I have to go first thing tomorrow and get a sonogram on my leg to find out for sure. Add that to the long list of medical bills we've been racking up this week.

35 weeks

Not much to report this week. No drs appt this week. But next week I start going every week. My next appt is Wednesday April 10th. They will be doing my group B strep test- a blood draw- and a cervix check to see where we stand and if there are any signs of labor beginning.

I feel like I'm all baby. His movements are very strong and sometimes hurt. But the worse thing right now is sleeping. He's pressing on nerves in my lower back and I cannot lay in bed longer than 2 hours at a time so I have to get up and walk around many times a night. I'm also always burning up. So I try to turn the air down but I don't want to freeze out Cameron and Colin. So I'm still sweating and they are bundling up.

I'm posting my 35 week picture and then a comparative picture of me at 5 weeks and then 35 weeks. What a difference!

34 weeks

The countdown is on. I feel like we're so close now. I have so much to do and so little energy to do it. Sleeping at night is still difficult. If I get up only twice to pace around the house it's a good night. So the non sleeping thing is making me feel exhausted during the day. Well, growing this baby is also making me feel exhausted.

I had a shower at work today and got lots of wonderful stuff for Jacob! It was super cute. My team did a rubber ducky theme for me and it turned out so adorable. I have a shower in my neighborhood my friends are throwing me next weekend. That will be fun too but more laid back as relaxed (which I like too). We're just doing a cookout.

I just had a dr appt on Wednesday. It was in and out. Belly measurement and doppler reading. his heart beat was in the 140s. All good. I thought they were going to do the group B strep test and blood work. But they pushed that back to my next appointment. So on my next appointment I will do the group B strep test, blood work, and a cervical check. The cervical check is to see if there are any signs that Jacob is trying to make a jail break. But he seems perfectly content to ride this out. My next dr appt will be 2 weeks from Wednesday, so I think that's April 10th. From that point on I will be going once weekly until he arrives!

Colin has been doing really well. He's still learning words like crazy. He it's getting really good with his letters now. He gets almost all of them right (unless he gets bored). We tried potty training. We made it a week and threw in the towel for now. I could just tell he wasn't getting it and I don't want this to be a struggle or traumatic experience if we can just wait a little longer and have it go smoothly.

I am posting some pictures of Jacobs room. It's getting closer to being done. I need a curtain and his mattress and I think it will be pretty close.

Until next week!