Pregnancy 2011 - April

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Wow back home and LOVING it! We did not sleep well last night but we did get a good run from 2-5am. I could not leave the hospital fast enough, they wanted me to stay another night but I told them NO WAY, A HOSPITAL IS FOR SICK PEOPLE AND I ONLY HAD A BABY, I AM NOT SICK!!!" The midwife on call understood, she said I would have thought with 2 at home you would want the rest. I told her ofcourse I want rest, that is why I want to go home where I can be comfortable and not have nurses come in and wake me and baby up.

Labor got intense and quick, I was trying to wait until I had bloody show or my water break but when the contrax got to be 3 mins apart I decided we needed to head to the hospital. I was so glad when my favorite midwife came through the curtain, all I can say is "April Fools, I am in labor!" I was at 4cm when I arrived at 9:30 am she told me that if I want an epidural I should do it right away because since it is my 3rd baby it might go quick. I said ok and the anesthesia people came in to do their job. I got in position and they started to do the procedure when I started feeling faint, I told them to stop I was going to pass out so they checked me and I was already at 6 cm this was like 10:30 they told me if I want it they have to start over again and quick so I said forget it. I have a very bad feeling about it. My midwife came in and said that I was going so quick that if she were to break my water the baby would come out in no time so I asked for a minute to think about it. Hubby came back (they sent him out of the room for the procedure I was supposed to have) He was surprised when I told him that I didnt get the epidural afterall. He laughed and said "Well I guess you are going to get your natural birth afterall huh? Anyways I had her rupture me around 11:20 but there was urine that had to be extracted they wouldn't let me up since they had poked in my back so I got it out with a cathedar like 11:40 and after 2 intense pushes she was born! She flew right out and the midwife barely had time to catch her. I didnt listen to what they said and pushed as I needed, I blocked everyone out and just did what my body said to. I have to say it was THE BEST experience ever. I feel like I have superhuman strength now!

Unfortunately they wouldnt do the tubal ligation because my doctor was not there and the on call did not feel confident with the hernia.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

sorry, cant figure out how to adjust these

Katrina.... ready to get postnatal started?

sthorp1179

Wow back home and LOVING it! We did not sleep well last night but we did get a good run from 2-5am. I could not leave the hospital fast enough, they wanted me to stay another night but I told them NO WAY, A HOSPITAL IS FOR SICK PEOPLE AND I ONLY HAD A BABY, I AM NOT SICK!!!" The midwife on call understood, she said I would have thought with 2 at home you would want the rest. I told her ofcourse I want rest, that is why I want to go home where I can be comfortable and not have nurses come in and wake me and baby up.

Labor got intense and quick, I was trying to wait until I had bloody show or my water break but when the contrax got to be 3 mins apart I decided we needed to head to the hospital. I was so glad when my favorite midwife came through the curtain, all I can say is "April Fools, I am in labor!" I was at 4cm when I arrived at 9:30 am she told me that if I want an epidural I should do it right away because since it is my 3rd baby it might go quick. I said ok and the anesthesia people came in to do their job. I got in position and they started to do the procedure when I started feeling faint, I told them to stop I was going to pass out so they checked me and I was already at 6 cm this was like 10:30 they told me if I want it they have to start over again and quick so I said forget it. I have a very bad feeling about it. My midwife came in and said that I was going so quick that if she were to break my water the baby would come out in no time so I asked for a minute to think about it. Hubby came back (they sent him out of the room for the procedure I was supposed to have) He was surprised when I told him that I didnt get the epidural afterall. He laughed and said "Well I guess you are going to get your natural birth afterall huh? Anyways I had her rupture me around 11:20 but there was urine that had to be extracted they wouldn't let me up since they had poked in my back so I got it out with a cathedar like 11:40 and after 2 intense pushes she was born! She flew right out and the midwife barely had time to catch her. I didnt listen to what they said and pushed as I needed, I blocked everyone out and just did what my body said to. I have to say it was THE BEST experience ever. I feel like I have superhuman strength now!

Unfortunately they wouldnt do the tubal ligation because my doctor was not there and the on call did not feel confident with the hernia.

Well done Sherri and good for you, sounds like you didn't need the epidural anyway and went with your instincts and had a quick delivery.

Hope baby Brooklynn is settling in well and gives you plenty of rest x

blessdmomof4

Congrats Sheri! She is so beautiful.

I have a blog. It's mostly about our homeschooling adventures and some family stuff. I haven't been very good about updating regularly, probably only once every two months or so...

http://blessdmomof3.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html

AnneElise

Hello everyone!
I have been popping in here and there, so I guess it is time for a formal introduction. My name is Kayla, and I am ALSO from Tennessee. I see that a few of you that post here are from tn as well . I'm 20 years old & we are expecting our FIRST child I'm having a boy, due June 11th. So that makes me 30 weeks today! Couldn't be more thrilled! I love sharing pregnancy experiences and seeking advice from other mothers on things I have not yet experienced. Hope everyone is having a great weekend

Welcome! Where are you from in tn?

AnneElise

Sheri! You rock! Thanks for the story and pictures. She is so beautiful.

ckmama

sorry, cant figure out how to adjust these

Katrina.... ready to get postnatal started?

I'm ready. Lets start while my appetite is so low. :bigsmile:

LittleSpy

I loved the story and photo Sheri. Brooklynn is a doll.

Rachickidee

Way to go Sheri. You rock! Thanks for sharing your story.

LittleSpy

I may not be around for a few days. I'm living a nightmare this morning. Right now I'm a bit numb so I feel like I can share what's going on. It's never ever good when your phone rings at 6am on a Sunday morning and mine did today. When I saw it was my mom calling, I immediately expected the news to be that my nearly 87 year old grandmother was ill or had passed, but no.

My 31 year old brother passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly overnight. He was my my only sibling. I'm dying inside for our parents and for my sister in law, who found him when she got up for work this morning. It's an indescribable shock and pain to lose my brother this way, but I can't even fathom losing a child or my husband like this.

Everyone keeps telling me to "just take care of the baby" and I have no idea how to do that. I'm afraid to let myself get too upset. I've lost it a couple of times and when I do, I start feeling crampy in my abdomen & lower back and then I realize I have to figure out a way to calm down. His birthday is 2 weeks from today and my husband's is 5 days after (they're the exact same age) and my mom was so excited about getting back from vacation & getting everyone together for their birthdays. I'm so worried for her. If you're the praying kind, please consider sending some prayers the way of my mother and father.

Rachickidee

Oh my! Julie!! I am so sorry. That is horrible. My heart breaks for you and your family. I will pray for you and your family. I don't even know what else to say, I just feel so bad. Take care of yourself at this time!

AnneElise

I am so sorry for your loss. My best friend lost her little sister this past summer suddenly and I have spent a lot of time talking with her and listening to her feelings. I have no answers but I can be an ear to listen if you ever need to talk. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers right now. If there is anything that we can do.

heathercrist1

Julie my heart goes out to you and your family. My dad died at 34 of a massive heart attack... losing someone so young in a family is always a tragedy. Sending prayers your way.

joonzgurl

sherri that sounds amazong, so proud of you!!! She is beautiful.

joonzgurl

Oh my gosh.... Julie I am so sorry. Reading what you wrote brings tears to my eyes. I will be thinking of you... what a shock.

carina73

OMG! Julie, I'm so sorry to hear! *hugs* you lean on us, we'll keep you strong!

Congrats Sheri! SHE'S ADORABLE! thanks for the birth story, You are amazing!

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Julie my heart breaks for you, be strong and lean on your hubby for support. You have to focus on your health and the baby, only time can heal. One of my very close cousins suffered from a brain anurisym while I was pregnant with Brooklynn and while she made it out alive there were a few times where it looked like she was not going to make it. All of my family refused to let me go see her and told me to focus on the baby, especially since I had the miscarriage just a few months earlier. I still feel really bad that I never got to see her, she moved to Kansas City a few months ago so her mom can care for her. She had a stroke while in the hospital which has left her blind. I do know that the pain can not compare but please do take care of yourself, my prayers are with you.

dragonfly74

Julie ~ my prayers are with you during this difficult time. I am so very sorry for your loss and cannot even begin to imagine what a hard time this is for you and your family.

sthorp1179

My condolences to you and your family Julie, my thoughts and prayers are with you x x x

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Postnatal is up, I copied the one that had died down.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/207962-postnatal-april-2010

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ron2282

Julie I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what you're going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

dmdaigle17

Julie- Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Lots of thoughts and prayers your way

LynnW52

Julie, words can't express how very sorry I am for the loss of your brother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

Soon2Bfitmamaof3

Put wrong year on postnatal, put up a new one... Thanks Dragonfly! :laugh: I guess I have post pregnancy brain

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/208085-postnatal-april-2011

RFrick

Julie - I am so very sorry for your loss and will definatly keep you and your family in my prayers.

Sheri - Congrats on the beautiful little girl. Every time I see a new baby picture I get more excited!!!!!

lukimakamai

Julie I'm so sorry for your loss! Prayers for you and your family are coming!

brittonymiller

I am so very sorry, Julie. We are here for you if you need to talk about anything. Please take care of yourself and that precious little bundle you are carrying.

tahmed

Julie - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We lost my brother-in-law on an unexpected night in June 2007. I know that you will get lots of advice and support, but my one piece of advice is that over time, it will get easier to function. It wont ever be the same, but the pain will diminish and life will take on a "new normal". I remember the morning we found out thinking that my world was never going to be the same, and actually being angry about it. What I found is that life will never be the same, but over months of healing things will take on a new normal, and the pain wont be as strong. Honor his memory in every way possible, and have faith in God. If you ever want to talk, please feel free to message me.

Sheri - Congratulations on the beautiful addition to your family. I cant believe you were able to do it without an epi! Very inspiring.

Welcome to all the new ladies. This is a great group of mama's!

I had a great shower this weekend. I am blessed with great neighbors and friends, and we got almost everything we need. Afterword, my mom and I went to BRU and finished buying everything else, like bottles, crib sheets, etc. We should be all set for the baby now.

joonzgurl

**Julie-- been thinking about you all day... hope you are holding up well.***

So how was everyone's weekend? Mine was good, got lots done around the house (new light fixtures, some switches changed, cleaning, etc) . I have been feeling my strength really failing me though! (as in my arms get fatigued folding a load of laundry). So that is freaking me out, I am thinking I'd better start doing some weight lifting.

Wondering what other kinds of weight loss plans people have tried? I did weight watchers, have done on and off for years and it really worked for me, it's how I lost 100lbs! I do plan to follow it losely after the baby, but to use MFP as well. What other programs have ya'all tried?