Birth Story

I know everyone has been waiting for the gory details of Lilly's birth. Its been almost two months so I thought I should do it before I forget. Lilly is sleeping right now and Emily is watching tv so lets see how far I get.
Well...I had been having contractions for weeks and was eager to go to the doctor to see if they were dilating me. I had a appointment on September 17th and was 2 cm dilated and she said she could feel the head so it wouldn't take much to get her out. After my appointment we went apple picking. Normally we take the wagon but this time we walked the orchard because I hoped it would put me into labor. That whole weekend that followed I was losing pieces of my mucus plug and my contractions were getting stronger and keeping me up at night. I knew I was going to be having Lilly sometime that week. Wed. night I called my mom to let her know that my contraction were pretty strong and getting closer together and to keep her phone by her bed. I didn't sleep all night, my contractions were about 7 mins. apart, I was bleeding and had diarrhea. At 3 am on September 23rd I woke Bob up to let him know that I was going to call the doctor. The doctor said that I should come in because things move so fast when it's your second baby. I really didn't think that I was actually going to be admitted because with Emily I was sent home 4 times before they admitted me so we took our time getting ready to leave. When we got to the ER we even left all my birthing stuff I packed in the car. When we got to the maternity ward they checked me and I was 4 cm. we waited awhile (kind of just waiting for them to tell us to go home). The nurse came in with an IV and I asked if I was being admitted and she said yes I was having this baby today. I cried because I wasn't ready yet.
I wanted to get my epidural right away, so it was probably around 6:30 am when I got it. Because of the epidural my contractions had slowed so they were giving me pitocin (sp?) and broke my water around 8 am. The sight of the hook that they break you water with and breaking my water made me woozy and I was going to puke so they put Zofran in my IV to help with the nausea. Lilly's heart rate was getting low with every contraction so they were giving me oxygen.
My contractions were getting super strong and I felt the head coming down and it made me want to push but they didn't want me to because I wasn't all the way dilated yet, this was around 10 am I remember because Ellen was on TV. I was 7 cm and the said I would probably start pushing at 11 am. I was trying so hard not to push when I had the contractions but they hurt so bad and the epidural wasn't doing much help at this point. It was probably around 10:30 am when I told Bob I couldn't take it anymore and he needed to get a nurse cause I really really needed to push. The doctor and the nurses came in and were telling me a bunch of stuff about what to do but I have no idea what they said cause I just wanted to push. So I did. I was only 9 cm dilated but they let me push. With every push Lilly's heart rate was getting lower and lower so the doctor took out the scissors and well you know did some cutting and pulled her out at 10:51 am. I only had to push 3 times which was awesome, the cutting not so much. Lilly weighed 6 pounds 6 oz. and was 20 inches long with a head full of hair.
The plan was that my sister Diana was supposed to be there for the birth to get pictures of the birth but she was so excited at 4 am when she found out I was in the hospital that she didn't sleep. She was so tired she feel asleep on her phone and never heard us texting her to come to the hospital, plus everything happened so quickly she probably would have never made it on time. But she was there shortly after to take pictures and meet her new niece.
Bob went to pick Emily up from school and bring her up to the hospital to meet her new sister. She was so excited.
We left the hospital the following day because I felt awesome and Lilly was doing well.
Things are doing well now. I had some depression but I am doing well now on some medication.
Lilly sleeps great during the day. We are working on the night. I know it will come with time.

Apple Picking with Grandma, Sarah, Diana, Brooks and Leslie.

Emily's first day of kindergarten

Emily and her friends from the street, Sadie, Evan, Drew and Carter.

Labor day weekend (last weekend before kindergarten)

We wanted to do something fun for Emily on her last weekend before school starts. We decided to take her to Erwin's because she has been talking a lot lately about riding a pony. Last year she was too scared, but she said she wanted to do it this year. We also took her to the petting farm at kensington. On Sunday we went to Outback for dinner for Grandma, Sarah and Brooklyn's birthdays. Emily really wanted to make a cake so I let her have at it. She did a great job.

Emily on her first pony ride.

Making a cake for Grandma, Sarah, and Brookie's birthdays.

At kensington with a cow.

Feeding the goats.

Baby shower and doctor appointment

Yesterday my wonderful neighbors gave me a baby shower. I got lots of cute clothes, diapers, wipes and an awesome blanket my neighbor Juliann made. It was also nice to get out of the house since I don't get out much these days cause it is getting harder to get around.
Today I had yet another doctors appointment. I gained 2 lbs. and I am measuring right on time. I am still having contractions everyday and I am starting to nest and get more energy. 28 days left, wow. I am now going to the doctors every week, fun.

Another doctors appointment.

I had a doctors appointment last Thursday. I was nervous for this appointment because I have been having random contractions some strong and I was scared that they were going to put me on medication or complete bed rest. Well I'm not on complete bed rest I do have to take it easy for the next week (they want me to at least make it to 35 weeks) I am not allowed to exercise which is torture for me because I was so proud of myself being able to exercise this long into my pregnancy but I guess a week off won't kill me. I am hoping to get back into it by Sunday because then I will be 35 weeks but I guess if the contractions get more frequent and stronger I probably will stop for good. I gained 4lbs. at this appointment which puts me at 24lbs. weight gain.
We have been getting ready for Emily to start kindergarten. (She starts on September 7th). I am sad about this and also nervous about going into labor while she is in school. She is already to go, I think she is starting to get bored with summer plus I'm no fun these days. She is so excited about apple picking season which started last Friday. She can't wait for Grandma and Leslie to take her this year because I won't be able to ride the tractor. And hopefully Daddy will take her once too.

This is a picture of our cat Pepper. She has decided that the baby's crib is hers and sleeps in it everyday. (Lets just hope she breaks this habit).

Frankenmuth and Doctors appointment

We decided to take a small weekend trip to Frankenmuth. Emily really wanted to go Disney World but with me being pregnant and Bob going to school it just wasn't going to happen this year. So we went to Frankenmuth. She had fun we went on a boat ride, ate chicken, rolled pretzels, went swimming, played putt putt, went to an arcade and went to Bronners. Oh, and of course we ate fudge.
Today I had a Doctors appointment (I go every two weeks now). I gained 2 pounds which I'm sure I can blame at least a pound on all the junk I ate in Frankenmuth. I am measuring right on time.

Emily Playing Putt Putt. She go 2 hole in ones!!!

Pretzel rolling at the Bavarian Inn. She did so good rolling pretzels. I think she may be a chef someday.

Bob and Emily on the boat ride.

Babies room, Doctors appointment, etc...

I haven't blogged in a while and I don't know where to start. Today I have my check up and it went well. I gained 4 pounds this month for a total of 18 pounds this whole pregnancy I am hoping not to gain much more. It is very hard to believe I am at 30 weeks it has gone by a lot faster than I thought it would. I have been having trouble breathing in the heat and humidity so we have been staying indoors a lot which has given me time to work on the babies room.

Emily is doing good. We have been going to the pool a lot and she just started dunking her head in the water, she is still scared of the water but she is getting better. We took her to see her first movie, Toy Story 3. She loved it and I'm thinking of taking her to see another movie before she starts school.

Doctors appointment and 3D-4D ultrasound

I had a doctors appointment yesterday. Everything is going good. I gain 2 lbs. this month which is so much better than last months 7 lbs. I have my glucose test in two weeks.
Today we went for our 3D-4D ultrasound. It was pretty neat. We confirmed it is a girl and she moves a lot.

Emily's Preschool Graduation

Last week Emily graduated from preschool. It was outdoors and raining. Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Dee Dee, baby Brooks and Leslie came to see her graduate. She was so excited about all the practicing they had been doing that week in school but she wouldn't tell me anything that they were going to do. They did the Pledge and a few songs and then they had big cupcakes but Emily didn't want hers because we had ice cream at home.

Drew and Emily

Emily saying the Pledge

My mom and I went yesterday to pick out fabric for the baby's room. I have looked and looked and I have not found any crib bedding that is cheap and looks good so my mom is going to make it. The greens from the two fabrics match, you just can't tell from the pictures.

Doctor appointment

I had my Dr. appointment today. Things are looking good. They started to measure my belly which is exciting. I gain 7 pounds this month, I have no idea how. I still exercise and watch what I eat I guess I'm going to have to watch better and maybe stop my naps. My next appointment is June 18th.
We have no names picked out yet. I'm waiting for my sister to bring my the name book I loaned her. We probably won't be sharing the name to alot of people, I would rather keep it a secret this time.

20 Weeks..

So here I am half way through. Started feeling kicks a few weeks ago, it's weird because Emily never really moved and this kid is always moving. I had people start touching my belly and I HATE it. Really do you have to make me feel fatter. I am still exercising every day and trying to watch what I eat. I have my next appointment on the 21st so we will see if I have gained weight. We are working on getting the baby's room in order but with Bob never home it's hard to get motivated. I have a feeling we are going to be rushing to get it done.

It's A.....

Today I have my ultrasound to find out the sex of the baby and it's a girl!!!! They are telling me again that I am measuring a week earlier which would put me at 19 weeks 3 days. We really don't know what to believe. I guess she will be here when she is ready.

On another note I celebrated my 29th birthday Friday. Bob had to work in Detroit, but he surprised me with flowers. Emily and I went out to dinner with my parents, sister, brother-in-law and little nephew. We went to Benihana. Emily loved watching the Chef cook in front of her. It was YUMMY.

Doctor appointment

I had my monthly ob appointment today. It was short, nothing new. I've gained two pounds, but I'm blaming that on the fact that I haven't pooped in a while (sorry). Heard the heart beat and got my ultrasound form to find out the sex. I haven't made the appointment yet. They do the ultrasound between 18 and 20 weeks. Everything is going good so far I'm not nauseous anymore and I don't need a nap everyday but I do still fall asleep around 9:30pm. My next appointment is May 21st. But I will post before that when we find out the sex.

Starting to show.

So I noticed last night that I am starting to get a little belly. I can't believe it has taken almost 14 weeks I thought it would happen sooner. Oh, and for anyone who maybe waiting for belly pics...I don't think that is going to happen with the pregnancy. Well maybe later we will see.

I don't have alot of pictures of me when I was pregnant with Emily, but I just came across one that I stuck on my fridge to remind myself......never again. This picture was taken at my shower which was the end of September, I had already gained a huge amount of weight but I still managed to gain about another 15 before I gave birth in November. I will stay away from the ice cream this time and I will exercise. There is no excuse to gain almost 100lbs. when pregnant. So I'm going to put this picture back on my fridge as a reminder.

scratch that....

I went to my prenatal appointment today and the doctor said not to listen to the ultrasound tech about the due date. So now I am back at a due date of October 2nd but hoping for a September baby. My appointment went well I haven't gained any weight yet. They do want me to eat more to help with my nausea. Oh, and yesterday I got to hear the heartbeat for the first time, the heart rate was 153. Today Bob got to hear the heartbeat at the doctors office since he had to work yesterday. My next appointment is at the end of April and soon after that we can find out the sex!!!!

3rd ultrasound....and again a new due date.

So the new due date is September 26th. I went for the downs test and ultrasound today, the ultrasound technician said I was measuring now at 13 week 2 days. Tomorrow I go for my regular monthly check up so I'm going to run this new due date past them and see what they think.

I haven't been feeling well the past two days. I thought I was over the whole puking thing but I'm not. I have also been having pressure and just been uncomfortable.