12:00am - I wake up (went to bed at 10) thinking 'Hmmm, I think these may be contractions' I didn't want to get my hopes up though because I've been having irregular ones for quite some time. Low and behold, they seem to be 5 minutes apart but not really painful.
1:15am - my water breaks. "Ron, my water just broke". He replies with 'FOR REAL?' Does he really think I would kid about something like this? lol So he gets up and starts getting dressed, he calls my Dad and checks on Rachel. Meanwhile, I'm still laying in bed waiting for some help - like a towel maybe...or maybe a hand to the bathroom. lol A few minutes pass and I ask him for some help. He giggles.
1:35am - my Dad arrives. By this time, I'm dressed (in my pj's) and hanging out in the living room. The contractions are still regular and seem to be getting more intense but I can still handle them. My Dad is a little surprised we're not "ready" to go yet - my bags are still upstairs and Ron is looking for a towel so I don't ruin the leather seats in the Escape. OMG buddy - they're leather, it will just wipe up! lol
1:45am - on our way to the hospital. I notice that the contractions are now 2 minutes apart. Interesting.
2am - arrive at the hospital. A guy at the door wants to get me a wheelchair but I tell him that I'm ok to walk - I just need a break every couple of minutes when I have a contraction. I don't even get 2 feet when I have another contraction. Uh oh. A lady comes over and gets me a wheel chair and even wheels me down to the labour & delivery area. Ron walks beside me with my luggage.
A little after 2am - we arrive in L&D and they send me to the triage waiting room. While I'm standing there, I feel the urge to push. I'm thinking 'UH OH' BIG TIME now. Katie, an awesome nurse, comes in and tells me to change into a gown and asks if I can do a urine sample. HA HA HA Good luck with that! I tell her I'm really sorry but I can't. She laughs at me because I apologized. She takes me into a room right away (the same room where Rachel was born - I'm excited about that) and I tell her that I'm feeling the urge to push. She checks me...I'm 9cm already. I look at her and ask 'Any chance of drugs?' Not that it was really bad at that point but I was worried that it would get worse in the next couple of hours. That's the part that is funny later on...I'm STILL naiive after having 2 kids. Anyway, Katie tells me that it's probably too late but she'll see what she can do. In the meantime, I hear Marianne, the same nurse that was around when I was in labour with Rachel. Marianne comes into the room and we chit chat for about 30 seconds before I say I need to push again. Katie & Marianne both tell me to start pushing. After one push they both tell me to stop and yell "WE NEED A DOCTOR IN HERE RIGHT NOW!". Hmmm...guess they need some help? Again, you must remember that I'm naiive - I'm not thinking that Natalie is going to be born any time soon. Dr. Robbins comes in with an intern and they ask me how I'm doing. I tell them that I have to push and they tell me to go ahead. 3 pushes later, Natalie Alexandra was born at 2:27am.
They put Natalie on my chest right after she was born and she was SCREAMING! She was soooo mad because she was hungry. They took her to weigh her and all that other stuff they do. When Marianne came back, she placed her in my arms and said 'Are ya ready?' I asked "For What?" She said 'She is 9lbs 13oz' "SHUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD UP" were the first words out of my mouth while everyone in the room laughed. I was in complete shock that I just had a baby THAT big naturally and that my labour from start to finish was 2.5hrs.
Dr. Robbins told me that for my next baby, I should move into the hospital at 37 weeks to ensure I make it there in time. LOL I told him this was our last baby and he said "oh, I've heard that before".
Later on that morning, my OB came in to visit me and see how I was doing. He apologized about the size of the baby but said that I would heal faster and feel better sooner because I didn't have any drugs (originally I thought "easy for him to say - he's a GUY!" but he was right!). Anyway, I asked him why he apologized and he said that because I only put on 8lbs during my whole pregnancy, he never imagined I would have that big of a baby - otherwise he would have sent me for an ultrasound. Not to mention that Rachel was only 7lbs 3oz and usually the 2nd baby isn't THAT much bigger. I told him "No worries - it's all good." I think in the end, it's better to NOT know that you're having a big baby :)
Natalie's head was quite bruised when she was born because she came so quickly. The rest of her body was perfectly pink but her poor little head. :( Also, her eyes were bloodshot due to the quick delivery. They explained that her colouring would go from the bluish/purple to a greeny/yellow, just like a bruise heals. She still scored 9 on both her 1 minute and 5 minute apgar scores.
Just a few hours old - still in the labour & delivery area - they didn't have any rooms available upstairs. It worked out to my advantage though because Katie & Marianne hung out with Natalie while I got some much needed rest. Katie was pretty excited to do so because she's expecting her first baby this Spring. She said they normally don't get to hang out with the newborns because they usually leave L&D within a couple of hours being born. I didn't get a room upstairs until 8:30am I think it was? All in all, it worked out perfectly...everything happens for a reason,right? :)
January 11, 2008 - I'm done work. I just can't do it anymore. I'm so uncomfortable because Lil' Sprout is so low. Everyone at work was surprised to see me back after the Christmas holidays - they all thought for sure I'm be at home with a new baby. I really wanted to work up until the end again but I think it's more important to get some rest before this little one arrives.
January 6, 2008 - Ron wanted to know what it was like to not be able to see my feet, so he stood over me to take this picture.
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GIRL!!!!!
I am on cloud 9 right now! Having another girl is definitely cheaper than having a boy…at this stage of the game anyway! Ha ha The funny part is that Ron thinks I won't have to go shopping…but little does he know that as a woman, it's in my blood to go shopping. After all, Rachel was born in August and this baby will be born in January…not ALL of the clothes will be 'season' appropriate :)
Going for our ultrasound today - wish us luck!! I really hope the placenta has moved up; otherwise it means I will need to have a c-section. I guess the only good thing about that is I wouldn't have to be in labour and I'd know the exact date of arrival of Lil' Sprout. However, I would like to do it the 'regular' way as Ron calls it.
Friday, October 5, 2007
I PASSED my glucose test - YAHOO!!!
Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Glucose test day. Oh goodie!!! UGH!! Here's hoping I pass this time so I don't have to do the 2 or 3 hour one!
Well, I'm officially doing the count DOWN now...18 weeks to go! Where has the time gone? Oh I know - I've been busy chasing Rachel everywhere in addition to working full time :)
We had another ultrasound on August 30th and the tech was supposed to record the sex of the baby in the report. She didn't. UGH - how annoying is that?
I have a doctor's appointment next Tuesday so I'm hoping to speak to him about another u/s. We'll see what happens.
Of course Blogger is not cooperating so that means I can't upload the u/s pictures yet. Hopefully this weekend!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Well, well, well...I can finally upload pictures again...or at least for today! Not too much to report - I am feeling the baby move more and more each day. This morning in bed, Lil' Sprout was kicking me like crazy from the inside and then Rachel was climbing all over me on the outside. All I could think about was 'OMG, it's going to be CRAZY this time next year' ha ha But, of course it will be totally worth it!
Here is the u/s picture from July 11th...Lil' Sprout's head is on the right of the picture, with his/her hand up by her face and then on the far left, you can see his/her foot.
I found it VERY interesting that Lil' Sprout & Rachel were almost in the identical position at the same stage ultrasound...here's Rachel's...Funny how her hand is on her head as well and you can see her little foot on the left, too!
We are going for our next ultrasound this Thursday at 1:30. I can't wait! It's going to be so much fun to see how much Lil' Sprout has grown. Hopefully the baby will cooperate so we can find out if we're having a boy or a girl : )
I had a regular prenatal appointment yesterday and everything is great! I found out when I went for my ultrasound that according to the size of the baby, I was 12 weeks 3 days, not 11 weeks 6 days. Not that it changes it a lot or that the date even really matters since Lil' Sprout is going to be like his/her sister and appear when they want! Dr. D found the heartbeat with no problems but I forgot to ask him what it was. I was too busy watching Rachel make funny faces at me and her bottle while she was sitting in her stroller. She's such a little monkey! My blood pressure was 139/83 but they didn't seem concerned about it - guess since the lower number was ok that's all that matters? I dunno. I've also started feeling Lil' Sprout moving around. I thought I felt it earlier this week but I wasn't 100% sure. Then last night I felt it for sure and again this morning. I forgot how fun that feeling is!!I guess that's it for now since Blogger still won't let me upload the u/s picture! My next u/s is scheduled for August 30th.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
I'll keep trying to post the ultrasound picture...
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Well, I would love the post the pictures from the first ultrasound but Blogger is not cooperating. UGH! Anyway, the u/s went well - the heartbeat was 149 - nice & strong. Lil' Sprout is 61.1mm in length from the crown to rump. The biparietal diameter is 20.4mm & the nuchal translucency is 1.7mm which is considered normal. The technician took some other measurements for dating and said that I'm measuring 5 days off so that the doctor will probably adjust that at my next appointment. I'm pretty sure she said that my due date would be earlier but when I look at Rachel's measurements at the first ultrasound she was 69.9mm in length - not sure of the other measurements. Not that it really matters - it's just an 'estimated' due date and Lil Sprout will arrive when he/she feels like it : )It's great to have the pictures - the funny thing is, Lil Sprout is posing the same way Rachel did at her first ultrasound. Hopefully Blogger will let me post the pictures soon!
Thursday, July 5, 2007
This last week and a bit has been really rough. The puking has officially started and I have lost 4 pounds in 2 days now. I'm going to see my doctor this afternoon and I can't wait - I need more Diclectin. Hopefully once I start taking it this afternoon I'll feel better by the weekend - I think it needs a couple of days to get in my system, etc. We'll see. Rachel thinks I'm playing peek-a-boo with her when I'm being sick in the kitchen sink and she's in the family room. She's laughing her butt off and then she claps for me in the end. If she hears a toilet flush, she claps - she must be proud of me or something??? ha ha I'm 11 weeks today so here's hoping it's only a couple more weeks of this crap. We go for our first ultrasound on Wednesday - less than a week to go! YAHOO!!!!
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Hard to believe that I'm 9 weeks pregnant already - the time is really flying this time around. Must be because Rachel keeps me busy! Not really anything new to report - still feeling the same - no weight gain. My countdown ticker this morning made me laugh - it says 'I now have well formed digits - but don't tell Mommy that I've already learned how to flip people off'. Every week it's something funny so it makes my day.
Sunday, June 17, 2007
I forgot about my dreams when I was pregnant with Rachel - they were so vivid that some mornings I wondered if what I dreamt about had really happened or not. Same goes with this pregnancy. I didn't like my dreams from last night though - I dreamt that I was having a miscarriage. I really hope the saying is true that your dreams are the opposite, especially in this case.
It's been a pretty quiet week though. I've been feeling 'blah' still but so far *knock on wood* I haven't been sick to my stomach. I can handle the 'blah' feelings and thank GOODNESS Rachel is such a good baby because she lets me sleep in the morning and afternoon. I think it was a good idea to get pregnant now while she still enjoys her naps :)
Saturday, June 9, 2007
It's official - the morning/all day sickness has arrived. As soon as Rachel gets up from her morning nap, we are going to Costco to get my prescription filled. I'm not sure what we're going to do for the rest of the day since Ron is working in Brantford doing some storm damage calls. We were going to do some planting - we still have to do our planters - I guess I could do that on my own - it sure would surprise Ron if I did it :)
Tuesday, June 5, 2007
I had the pleasure of going to the doctor this afternoon for my first prenatal appointment. It's basically just answering a bunch of questions, handing in a urine sample & then a lovely physical, including a pap. UGH! Afterwards I went and had some blood drawn for some more tests.
Everything is good so far - I've lost 7lbs and he gave me a script for Diclectin. I'm not going to fill it yet but it's good to have on hand for when I may need it. I think it was about this time with Rachel when I started to get really sick.
After my appointment I headed over to the CEO Tour that was going on at work. It was great to see everyone, especially the people from our Toronto office. It was even better to hear everyone say they're looking forward to me coming back :) 68 days...11 hours...it'll be here before we know it!
Friday, June 1, 2007
...only 33 weeks and 6 days to go!!!
So far *knock on wood* I've been feeling pretty good....as long as I keep eating. I can't believe we've already known for just over 2 weeks that we're having another baby. Time is flying by...which is great. I can't wait to be in the 2nd trimester!
I went to get my hair cut & coloured this morning and told Margaret our news. She said congrats and then said 'Oh my, you're going to be VERY busy'. Yup - we sure are!!!
The good thing about having a second baby is that you don't need to buy as much as you did for the first one. We will definitely need another high chair and we'll get the same one as we have now since it turns into a booster seat down the road. We'll need a crib or something for Rachel to sleep in. Not sure she'll be ready for a big girl bed by then since she'll only be about 17 months when the new baby arrives. Thankfully we have enough clothes to go around in the beginning - even if it's a boy. And we won't need another car seat until the new baby is around 6 or 7 months old so that's good news, too!
I'm going to see Dr. D on Tuesday for my physical. My appointment is at 3 and then I'm going to the Compass CEO Tour at 4 that same afternoon. Here's hoping my appointment isn't too long (I don't think it will be).
I guess that's all I have to say for now. We're off to Oshawa tomorrow for Trinda's wedding. It's an outdoor wedding so here's hoping it doesn't rain!!! I'm still trying to think of an excuse as to why I'm not drinking tomorrow night! : )
Monday, May 28, 2007
Really nothing new to report. Things are still going well as far as I know. I feel ok - I just need to make sure I always have something to drink nearby - I'm always thirsty. Oh - and of course I need to make sure I have crackers with me as well :)
Thursday, May 24, 2007
I spoke with Sharon this morning - she is the nurse from our doctor's office - and our first ultrasound is scheduled for July 11th at 8am. I'm so happy we have an early morning appointment - that way I won't have to keep that water in my bladder for too long. When we had the first ultrasound with Rachel they were late because they got backed up and it was brutal! Anyway, the countdown is on to the ultrasound now...47 days, 15 hours, 22 minutes...
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
The doctor confirmed our news! I am definitely pregnant and due January 25, 2008. I don't know why but my doctor's office is always one day off of my calculations. Not that it's a big deal because the baby is going to decide when he/she will be born.
I'm going back on June 5th for my physical and some blood work. Just waiting to hear back from the nurse about my ultrasound dates. Always fun to have something to look forward to :)
Saturday, May 19, 2007
You know you're pregnant when you cry over the silliest things!
We were on our way home from Windsor today and I was driving. I passed a transport truck and he flashed his lights at me to let me know it was ok to go in that lane. I put my 4 way flashers on for a couple of blinks and then I noticed the truck flashed his lights again. That was it - I was crying! I just thought it was so nice of him!The morning sickness....well, all day sickness in my case....is officially here. In order to feel like I'm half human I need to eat constantly. Here's what I had today:
5 two-bite brownies
sausage McMuffin
hashbrown
orange juice
gold fish crackers
bottle of water w/Koolaid
a ton of plain chips
another bottle of water
glass of Coca-Cola
veggies (just carrots) & dip
cheeseburger
bottle of water
hot dog (no bun)
piece of birthday cake
bottle of water
3/4 sleeve of Graham crackers
nachos & cheese at the movie theatre
Koolaid (shared this with Ron)
Skor ice cream
Glass of water
Insane really, isn't it?? I also started taking my Diclectin again tonight in hopes that will help me feel a bit better. Apparently I'm going to have to start carrying Mentos & crackers with me wherever I go again!
Thursday, May 17, 2007
I went to Shopper's last night and picked up another test. Well, I picked up a package of 2 tests since I think I was still in a bit of shock after the first. I figured I would buy the 2 tests so that if I wasn't pregnant, I would have another test for down the road.
It turned positive instantly.WOW! I'm pregnant again! I never, never, never expected to be pregnant this quickly. We are very happy and can't wait for the arrival of this little one..."Lil' Sprout"
Wednesday, May 16, 2007Ok, so I'm due to get my period on Friday but I thought it would be cool to do a test today since I found out on December 16th when I was pregnant with Rachel. I don't know what possessed me to even DO a test since we weren't even going to start trying until later this month but I happened to have a test left over from then so I did it. I think it's positive...
Rachel is 9 months old today. Where has the time gone??? I remember Ron & I talking about having our children somewhat close in age since we are in our early 30's but now that it's time to think about another baby - are we ready? I think we are. Rachel is a great baby, which helps make this decision that much easier. We're not sure how long it's going to take before we're expecting again so we have decided that we will start trying this month. Who knows - maybe it will be one month, maybe it will be 4 months or maybe it will be longer?! We're ready no matter how long the wait may be. For now this blog is private - it's just a place for me to keep track of things and hopefully one day our 2nd child can look back at this and see how he/she came to be.
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