So today was another and the last baby appt. Boy do I have some updating to do. First of all, I'm stuck with the C-section option...BOOOO!!! Then again, I'd rather have a healthy baby.
Meet with anesthesiologist, get blood work done....wait a minute...this is when Twilights's final movie "Breaking Dawn" comes out...go figure...they want my blood.
So I picked Colten up today from school, lone behold the first thought pops in my head after I see him..."SPECIAL". What in the world in my son doing wearing a camo hat and a life jacket to kindergarten. All I do was pick my jaw off the ground and shake my head....whats next...wearing the helmet to school because "all this learning hurts my head mama". At least he left all the parents with a good laugh..."that's my boy"....hahha!
So like any prego lady...pregnancy has left me with the all to familiar "break the seal" without the added buzz effect. This ginormous belly of mine has weighted my legs down. I was literally stuck on the "sir flush alot". So resorting to my ideas my husbands legendary advice enters my space brain...
According to Mark, his words were "Nose over toes"....ok...I think I can handle that. 123...houston it's a lift off....well it doesn't turn out the best for me. I loose my balance because of the swinging weight and blimp feet and *FACEPLANT* it on the tub edge...Talk about a bloody nose and me stuck on the floor...like the helpless lil turtle.
What I don't understand is I've learned through life lesson's..."don't cry ya puss"...so all those times I ran into the counter, fell off the steps, hit the garage, tripped on the carpet...I laugh my pain away...Yes the hubby has given me the "odd" look plenty of times.
All I can do is just shake my head and "pretend" it NEVER happened! LOL!!
Monday, November 12, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
The labor prenup!!
Ok, yeah it does sound a bit odd, but hey I haven't been all normal and "with it" with this pregnancy. So, like many women out there, they create this wonderful birth plan on how they want things to go for there childs birth...I've got a new name for it...Labor Prenup!
So, I've decided to blog a lil bit of how I want things to go. I do know from experience, that not everything goes as planned. From what I remembered from Colten's birth, was it was a pretty straigh forward procedure...Induced at 1pm....labored, walked, turned evil, took a shower, labored some more...whined...laughed while I cried...and then the marvelous sensation to push...once I had that feeling It was a go for Houston!
Well my real mom called to burst my bubble and say, "Honey, it's not going to be the same as your last birth"....thanks for the wake up call lady :) Now back to my prenup with this child, here is the following stuff I'd like to happen:
1. I call the shots.....bwhahha...ok not going to happen
2. I want to walk as much as I can. When I sway my hips, I'm able to control the pain better.
3. Lots of breathing. Breathe in............and breathe out... sounds easy, but with those nasty tummy smackers, LaLa land needs to upgrade to the Hilton Spa.
4. Don't ask me if I want the epidural every 2 sec... I REFUSE to insert anything into my spine, especially with all these cases of meningitis due to equipment being contaminated...not on my watch!!
5. If It's pushing time, don't be hounding me "Hollie push...1 2 3...Push, more than likely your going to get the evil stink eye and me shouting..."What does it look like I'm doing....knitting"!!!
6. I downloaded some songs to my ipod to listen during labor....like "Shout" by tears for fears....Stranglehold by Ted Nugent ( I dedicate this to my hubby)...and maybe "Burning Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash during the pushing faze. We shall see!
7. I WILL be waiting to hear a cry...and don't try to hush her...more air to expand the lungs...Scream it out sunshine...scream it out!!
8. Don't let my requests for food be met.. I remember all too well Nubain and a Whopper don't mix.
9. My hubby and mother in law will be there, so they have been warned not to photograph certain areas..
10. If I have to have a c-section....don't freak me out about it..try every option until nothing is possible.
11. I want the baby placed on my chest immediately after she's born.. I will understand if she needs some help breathing, to take her then.
12. PLEASE be nice taking out the placenta...I remember the last lady tugging it out and it was excruciating pain...let nature take it's course.
13. Please please let my doc be there to deliver... I'm not fond of the idea having a replacement doc there for convienence.
14. I know some of my peers are doing clinical rounds in OB....it's ok if they want to watch it, we all have to learn some way, some how.
Ok... I think that's it for now. As of today, I've been in the super woman cleaning mode. The baby on the other hand has been really low and I feel like she's in position and I "lightened up"! I hope this is progress!
Untill next time, stay tuned for......Who knows what I'll come up with!
So, I've decided to blog a lil bit of how I want things to go. I do know from experience, that not everything goes as planned. From what I remembered from Colten's birth, was it was a pretty straigh forward procedure...Induced at 1pm....labored, walked, turned evil, took a shower, labored some more...whined...laughed while I cried...and then the marvelous sensation to push...once I had that feeling It was a go for Houston!
Well my real mom called to burst my bubble and say, "Honey, it's not going to be the same as your last birth"....thanks for the wake up call lady :) Now back to my prenup with this child, here is the following stuff I'd like to happen:
1. I call the shots.....bwhahha...ok not going to happen
2. I want to walk as much as I can. When I sway my hips, I'm able to control the pain better.
3. Lots of breathing. Breathe in............and breathe out... sounds easy, but with those nasty tummy smackers, LaLa land needs to upgrade to the Hilton Spa.
4. Don't ask me if I want the epidural every 2 sec... I REFUSE to insert anything into my spine, especially with all these cases of meningitis due to equipment being contaminated...not on my watch!!
5. If It's pushing time, don't be hounding me "Hollie push...1 2 3...Push, more than likely your going to get the evil stink eye and me shouting..."What does it look like I'm doing....knitting"!!!
6. I downloaded some songs to my ipod to listen during labor....like "Shout" by tears for fears....Stranglehold by Ted Nugent ( I dedicate this to my hubby)...and maybe "Burning Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash during the pushing faze. We shall see!
7. I WILL be waiting to hear a cry...and don't try to hush her...more air to expand the lungs...Scream it out sunshine...scream it out!!
8. Don't let my requests for food be met.. I remember all too well Nubain and a Whopper don't mix.
9. My hubby and mother in law will be there, so they have been warned not to photograph certain areas..
10. If I have to have a c-section....don't freak me out about it..try every option until nothing is possible.
11. I want the baby placed on my chest immediately after she's born.. I will understand if she needs some help breathing, to take her then.
12. PLEASE be nice taking out the placenta...I remember the last lady tugging it out and it was excruciating pain...let nature take it's course.
13. Please please let my doc be there to deliver... I'm not fond of the idea having a replacement doc there for convienence.
14. I know some of my peers are doing clinical rounds in OB....it's ok if they want to watch it, we all have to learn some way, some how.
Ok... I think that's it for now. As of today, I've been in the super woman cleaning mode. The baby on the other hand has been really low and I feel like she's in position and I "lightened up"! I hope this is progress!
Untill next time, stay tuned for......Who knows what I'll come up with!
Seriously!
Wow, it's been forever since I've been on her...Shame on me! Well lets see, I'm 36 weeks now and I have this funny feeling that my due date is wrong, maybe like a week...or it's my wishful thinking.
So far I've had some progress with this whole dilation thing I hope. I lost the ole glory plug and starting to feel more and more pressure as the days progress. In the mean time, I'm on my last clinical day this Tuesday. Horry!! I love my residents, and acually have the pleasure of taken care of the oldest Nebraskan ever....she's 112 yrs old...Amazing and super cute!
Lets see, from my last post I've had the normal drop in's with the doc, and had a fetal/contraction test two weeks ago..Fun Fun...more like 1.5hrs of my life I won't get back..but I guess it comes with the territory.
I'm at that point with this pregnancy where things are going downhill faster than the titanic shinking. Literally!! My hips are giving out on me, so this requires the assistance from someone. My hubby has been amazing all day with his help and I'm dearly grateful for this. He's had the weekend off due to our first snow last Thursday. A whole inch I must say and it got me in the holiday spirit!
As of now, from time to time I'll be posting here and there and definately during my labor progress. I mean c'mon...I've whined, groaned, whimpered the past 9 months to everyone, the least I could do is share the wonderful experience to the end!
So far I've had some progress with this whole dilation thing I hope. I lost the ole glory plug and starting to feel more and more pressure as the days progress. In the mean time, I'm on my last clinical day this Tuesday. Horry!! I love my residents, and acually have the pleasure of taken care of the oldest Nebraskan ever....she's 112 yrs old...Amazing and super cute!
Lets see, from my last post I've had the normal drop in's with the doc, and had a fetal/contraction test two weeks ago..Fun Fun...more like 1.5hrs of my life I won't get back..but I guess it comes with the territory.
I'm at that point with this pregnancy where things are going downhill faster than the titanic shinking. Literally!! My hips are giving out on me, so this requires the assistance from someone. My hubby has been amazing all day with his help and I'm dearly grateful for this. He's had the weekend off due to our first snow last Thursday. A whole inch I must say and it got me in the holiday spirit!
As of now, from time to time I'll be posting here and there and definately during my labor progress. I mean c'mon...I've whined, groaned, whimpered the past 9 months to everyone, the least I could do is share the wonderful experience to the end!
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Going stir crazy!
My goodness, who ever thinks staying home alone for the weekend is fun, you must of got paid to say that. I've never been so stir crazy. I'm so used to attending to the family needs, and a 5 yr old running around.
Mark went on his yearly fishing trip and Colten has his weekend visit with his father in North Platte. This mama was completely bored and nothing worked, well except detailing the whole garage. After a good conversation with my father and many laughs, we've come to the conclusion that we don't do good bored, and relaxing leads us to let our thoughts wonder....which isn't always good.
Now being pregnant, it felt like being on house arrest and it was no fun. I swear I circled our kitchen island more than 8 times due to boredom. I ended up calling my parents and my in-laws to entertain me.
On the other note, baby Brooklyn is doing great and is quite the stretcher. Talk about pain.I'll be lucky to make it out with my organs intact. If people didn't see my pregnant belly, they'd confuse me with tourette syndrom with my facial expressions. Each kick, belly swirl, stretch, rib ticker...my face showed a reaction or a body jump..lol
I have 10 weeks to go and have so many thoughts scrambling my mind. Where am I going to deliver? Should I go to my MIL house for Thanksgiving, will she come early, do I want to be induced?....ahh the questions. Now I have to figure if I want a baby shower before or after she's born.
Still need to get the crib done, start purchasing diapers, get a diaper bag, bottles, pumps....ahhhh!!!
Well tomorrow Mark comes home and so does Colten, THANK GOODNESS!!!
Mark went on his yearly fishing trip and Colten has his weekend visit with his father in North Platte. This mama was completely bored and nothing worked, well except detailing the whole garage. After a good conversation with my father and many laughs, we've come to the conclusion that we don't do good bored, and relaxing leads us to let our thoughts wonder....which isn't always good.
Now being pregnant, it felt like being on house arrest and it was no fun. I swear I circled our kitchen island more than 8 times due to boredom. I ended up calling my parents and my in-laws to entertain me.
On the other note, baby Brooklyn is doing great and is quite the stretcher. Talk about pain.I'll be lucky to make it out with my organs intact. If people didn't see my pregnant belly, they'd confuse me with tourette syndrom with my facial expressions. Each kick, belly swirl, stretch, rib ticker...my face showed a reaction or a body jump..lol
I have 10 weeks to go and have so many thoughts scrambling my mind. Where am I going to deliver? Should I go to my MIL house for Thanksgiving, will she come early, do I want to be induced?....ahh the questions. Now I have to figure if I want a baby shower before or after she's born.
Still need to get the crib done, start purchasing diapers, get a diaper bag, bottles, pumps....ahhhh!!!
Well tomorrow Mark comes home and so does Colten, THANK GOODNESS!!!
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
First day of Kindergarten!
Oh boy how does that song go...oh yeah lets just have Mark sing that Adam Sandler song off "Billy Madison", while I cry..."Back to school, back to school...to prove to mama I'm not a fool"!!
He was up before me and rearing to go. Once the clothes were on, he insisted mama do his hair..lol He didn't want to eat breakfast, but I had to bribe him with a bowl of Reeses Puffs cereal. As I sent him off to line up with his class mates, all the parents stayed, along with I. It felt like a bunch of mama cows nervously watching their calves :)
8 boys and 4 girls are in his class and boy were they full of energy. We had orientation last night and some of the past preschool teachers asked Colten who he had..He replied " I have that mean ole lady"...There was many laughs that echoed the gymnasium.
The classroom has some state of the art equiptment and made Mark and I want to go back to Kindergarten...It looked like alot of fun!
I quietly cried on my way home and now as I write this. How can that tender lil boy who I excitedly brought home, bundled in my arms, be headed off to kindergarten. A place full of opportunities to brighten his future. I feel so old at 25 and sending my 5yr old off. This will take time to get used to.
Colten, mommy loves you with all her heart. You have given her many memories, laughter, tears when you were home with me. I love you dearly and can't wait for what your future may bring. I'll always be waiting for you to get home, to share your day, be there during your struggles, and help carry you forward. I love you lil man!
~Mama~
Monday, August 13, 2012
New landscape!
HORRAY!! We got the phone call today that our landscapers will be coming tomorrow. Since we bought the house, they had never installed grass, and wanted the option for the new homeowners...kinda cool. So they will arrive tomorrow with our blue prints and trailer load of shrubs, trees, bark, and masonary rocks. I can't wait to take pics and it's been a long time coming.
The project will take two days and I can't wait to take before and after pics of the progress. It's been nice to have this delayed because there was no way the grass would of survived the drought, no matter how much water you put into it.
I'm still remembering all that we wanted but I do remember a japanese maple tree, juniper shrubs, mini spruce tree's, oriental grass, light colored bark and some flowers. I know there doing the whole perimeter and the mail box area. Since the drought, all we've had to do was roundup weeds and not worry about mowing.
After that is done, Mark's cousin will be coming to install the underground sprinkler systems and Bill will be coming to revamp all the weeds out, more dirt and install hydroseed grass.
I did warn Mark after we had $2000.00 worth of damage because of our dog...that the moment she digs up a bush, tears the yard to pieces or eats a sprinkler head...she's gone. She's already destroyed two of my car tires, chewed up the electrical wires from our Green Mountain Grill, some on the boat, chewed up Colts whole bike...tires, and seat...chewed up all of our cattle supplies and tipped a garbage can with 4 bags of trash throughout the whole yard!! All because we were gone for the day...she somehow learned to open both garage side doors. Our place was TRASHED!!
The project will take two days and I can't wait to take before and after pics of the progress. It's been nice to have this delayed because there was no way the grass would of survived the drought, no matter how much water you put into it.
I'm still remembering all that we wanted but I do remember a japanese maple tree, juniper shrubs, mini spruce tree's, oriental grass, light colored bark and some flowers. I know there doing the whole perimeter and the mail box area. Since the drought, all we've had to do was roundup weeds and not worry about mowing.After that is done, Mark's cousin will be coming to install the underground sprinkler systems and Bill will be coming to revamp all the weeds out, more dirt and install hydroseed grass.
I did warn Mark after we had $2000.00 worth of damage because of our dog...that the moment she digs up a bush, tears the yard to pieces or eats a sprinkler head...she's gone. She's already destroyed two of my car tires, chewed up the electrical wires from our Green Mountain Grill, some on the boat, chewed up Colts whole bike...tires, and seat...chewed up all of our cattle supplies and tipped a garbage can with 4 bags of trash throughout the whole yard!! All because we were gone for the day...she somehow learned to open both garage side doors. Our place was TRASHED!!
Yikes!!
I had one scary moment today. As I was ironing...I could feel the blood draining from me and the sensation of a blackout coming forth.. I ran to the recliner, got my feet up and passed out for 3hrs. It's getting harder to eat and I'm not a breakfast fan. I think either my BP dropped or my blood sugar. So I think as long as I get a quik bite to eat in the morning, it should hold me out better.
I'm realizing that I can't do the same things now pregnant than previously. I swear if I work up a sweat my body just wants to shut down. I wonder if more fluids will help with the blood pressure. I think the last OB visit I was 90/56 on my left side, lying down. The tired streak is coming back, and it sucks because I start the rest of my nursing classes.
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