Well peanut ... you got sick again. Mommy and Daddy hate to see you not feeling good, so you went off to the doctor. As of now, they aren't sure if you have respiratory syncitial virus (RSV) or bronchiolitis. Either way, its a virus in your lungs - so lots of coughing, runny nose and not so much sleeping. So the doctor sent us home with a breathing machine and we have to give you treatments two times a day. You are being such a good girl! I'll let you know how it's going in a couple days.
Oh - and you weigh 15.2 pounds. BIG GIRL!
Love you peanut!
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Five Months - You're Getting SOOO Big!
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Your Story
Well, well ... I knew that calling Daddy out publicly would do the trick! He took your five-month photo last night, and of course, mom forgot the camera at home this morning. But I will definitely get it posted by tomorrow.
In the meantime, here is the birth story that I promised you!
You finally arrived on August 14th at 4:11 p.m. You were 6 pounds, 4 ounces and 18 inches long. Let me tell you, being pregnant was not so much fun for mommy. I got sick quite a bit the first five months, then I broke my foot at 9 months chasing a stray dog (but that's a story for another time).
Needless to say, towards the end, I was definitely ready for you to come. So the night before I had you, I said a prayer to your great grandma asking her to please let you be born very soon!
Well it worked, because at about 5:30 in the morning, I got up to go to the bathroom. When I got back into bed, my water broke ... which really freaked me out. I woke up your daddy and neither one of us could really believe that you were ready 9 days early!
I called our doctor and then our doula (who was there to help in case daddy drove me nuts!) and I tried to stay home for as long as I could. But your daddy definitely wanted us in the hospital, so off we went around 8:30. It wasn't a pretty ride, because I guess I had a lot of "water" in my belly.
When we arrived, I was 90% effaced and 1.5 cm dialated. That wasn't very far ... I should have stayed home. But we got moved into the delivery room around 10:30. The mean nurse (again, another story), tried to put my IV in four times ... and each time, it "popped" (which gave your mom lots of bruises on her arms). They finally called an anesthesiologist in to do it.
At about 12:45, I was dilated to a four, 100% effaced and at station O (you will learn what all of these things mean when you are ready to have your first baby!). I was in a lot of pain, so I asked for the epidural. THANK GOODNESS! It came pretty quickly and by 1:20, I was feeling a bit of relief.
Unfortunately, that didn't last too long because you were pretty determined to make your way out. By 3:00, I was 9.5+ cm dilated.
At 3:22, I thought it was definitely time. Unfortunately, your doctor was busy delivering another baby and dealing with a dad that wasn't doing too well. So we had a resident doctor, but she was super nice and we were all excited to meet you.
We started pushing shortly after. At one point, your heart rate dropped, which scared mommy VERY MUCH! They made me roll on my side, stop pushing and they gave us oxygen. They reached into to play with your head so that you would be stimulated and your heart rate would come back up. After only 33 minutes of pushing, my sweet baby Averie arrived!
Daddy cried (mommy too!) and I think I was still in shock that I actually did it (you will probably hear stories of how scared mommy was to deliver you!). Soon enough, we were in recovery holding you - our little miracle.
Love you peanut!
In the meantime, here is the birth story that I promised you!
You finally arrived on August 14th at 4:11 p.m. You were 6 pounds, 4 ounces and 18 inches long. Let me tell you, being pregnant was not so much fun for mommy. I got sick quite a bit the first five months, then I broke my foot at 9 months chasing a stray dog (but that's a story for another time).
Needless to say, towards the end, I was definitely ready for you to come. So the night before I had you, I said a prayer to your great grandma asking her to please let you be born very soon!
Well it worked, because at about 5:30 in the morning, I got up to go to the bathroom. When I got back into bed, my water broke ... which really freaked me out. I woke up your daddy and neither one of us could really believe that you were ready 9 days early!
I called our doctor and then our doula (who was there to help in case daddy drove me nuts!) and I tried to stay home for as long as I could. But your daddy definitely wanted us in the hospital, so off we went around 8:30. It wasn't a pretty ride, because I guess I had a lot of "water" in my belly.
When we arrived, I was 90% effaced and 1.5 cm dialated. That wasn't very far ... I should have stayed home. But we got moved into the delivery room around 10:30. The mean nurse (again, another story), tried to put my IV in four times ... and each time, it "popped" (which gave your mom lots of bruises on her arms). They finally called an anesthesiologist in to do it.
At about 12:45, I was dilated to a four, 100% effaced and at station O (you will learn what all of these things mean when you are ready to have your first baby!). I was in a lot of pain, so I asked for the epidural. THANK GOODNESS! It came pretty quickly and by 1:20, I was feeling a bit of relief.
Unfortunately, that didn't last too long because you were pretty determined to make your way out. By 3:00, I was 9.5+ cm dilated.
At 3:22, I thought it was definitely time. Unfortunately, your doctor was busy delivering another baby and dealing with a dad that wasn't doing too well. So we had a resident doctor, but she was super nice and we were all excited to meet you.
We started pushing shortly after. At one point, your heart rate dropped, which scared mommy VERY MUCH! They made me roll on my side, stop pushing and they gave us oxygen. They reached into to play with your head so that you would be stimulated and your heart rate would come back up. After only 33 minutes of pushing, my sweet baby Averie arrived!
Daddy cried (mommy too!) and I think I was still in shock that I actually did it (you will probably hear stories of how scared mommy was to deliver you!). Soon enough, we were in recovery holding you - our little miracle.
Love you peanut!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Daddy Sucks This Time
So baby girl, you may never see a five month picture. Why you ask? Well, because Daddy hasn't taken it yet! I've been asking for the last two weeks, but nothing. I'll keep trying - but you just remember who loves you the most! HA!
And I realized I haven't told you the story of your birth yet ... even though it's on mom's original pregnancy blog. I'll write something special just for you though this week.
I love you peanut!
And I realized I haven't told you the story of your birth yet ... even though it's on mom's original pregnancy blog. I'll write something special just for you though this week.
I love you peanut!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Just Some Random Stuff
Well peanut ... not much to report right now. I've been waiting for daddy to take your five-month picture. I tried (it's below) and well, you will learn - mom is not so good with the picture taking. Here's what I got.
And you are doing so good with tummy time these days, here is a little video.
And finally, mommy needed a pic of you and her for her work website.
Love you peanut!
And you are doing so good with tummy time these days, here is a little video.
And finally, mommy needed a pic of you and her for her work website.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Mohawks, Playing with Jello, Crawling and Sitting Up
It's been a very busy week for you little one!
You have been obsessed with rolling over on to your belly, and then wanting to crawl so badly. I don't think you are strong enough yet ... but honey, you are trying so hard. You are lifting your butt a little and trying to get on your knees, but you haven't quite figured out that you need to use your arms too. It's adorable and mom will try and get some video to share STAT. We're still working on getting you to roll over from your belly to your back, but I know it will come!
You also sat up all by yourself for the very first time. You put your little hands in front of you on the floor to help you balance. But you are getting there. I think in two weeks, you will be sitting up just like a big girl!
And here are some fun pictures from Tutor Time. Thank you again Miss Nichol. Can't tell you how much we appreciate all you do!
You have been obsessed with rolling over on to your belly, and then wanting to crawl so badly. I don't think you are strong enough yet ... but honey, you are trying so hard. You are lifting your butt a little and trying to get on your knees, but you haven't quite figured out that you need to use your arms too. It's adorable and mom will try and get some video to share STAT. We're still working on getting you to roll over from your belly to your back, but I know it will come!
You also sat up all by yourself for the very first time. You put your little hands in front of you on the floor to help you balance. But you are getting there. I think in two weeks, you will be sitting up just like a big girl!
And here are some fun pictures from Tutor Time. Thank you again Miss Nichol. Can't tell you how much we appreciate all you do!
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| Playing with jello! You loved to eat it - FIGURES! You are going to be just like your mommy with a sweet tooth! |
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| Check out your little mohawk, compliments of your Tutor Time teachers. Good thing you are cute and can pull this off! |
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| Fire drill time at Tutor Time! |
Friday, January 6, 2012
Mom S*cks!
Well peanut, mom got crazy busy again ... which means, she has been neglecting her postings. I am so sorry. I only have a couple minutes here, but I promise to start doing better.
You recently started eating baby food - some of it you like, others - well, not so much. We were supposed to start you on either rice or oatmeal cereal. Mommy tried at home and it didn't go so well. But the wonderful girls at Tutor Time had been working with you. Unfortunately, having it alone wasn't your favorite thing. So mom read that we could mix it with other things like fruit, which of course I did. The problem now is you just want the fruit (or yogurt) and none of that cereal stuff. Oh well.
I think I doomed you a little by giving you all the good stuff (ie. sweet foods) first. Maybe you will be like your mom and have an aversion to vegetables. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Lately, you have also becoming more and more of a Daddy's Girl! Everytime you hear his voice or he walks into a room, you just light up. Mom is a little jealous, but I know you still love me the most! Just kidding ... I know you love us both the same (not really, but we don't tell dad!)
We're gonna take your five month picture this weekend, so I will get it up ASAP. I promise.
Love you peanut!
You recently started eating baby food - some of it you like, others - well, not so much. We were supposed to start you on either rice or oatmeal cereal. Mommy tried at home and it didn't go so well. But the wonderful girls at Tutor Time had been working with you. Unfortunately, having it alone wasn't your favorite thing. So mom read that we could mix it with other things like fruit, which of course I did. The problem now is you just want the fruit (or yogurt) and none of that cereal stuff. Oh well.
I think I doomed you a little by giving you all the good stuff (ie. sweet foods) first. Maybe you will be like your mom and have an aversion to vegetables. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Lately, you have also becoming more and more of a Daddy's Girl! Everytime you hear his voice or he walks into a room, you just light up. Mom is a little jealous, but I know you still love me the most! Just kidding ... I know you love us both the same (not really, but we don't tell dad!)
We're gonna take your five month picture this weekend, so I will get it up ASAP. I promise.
Love you peanut!
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