We just got home a couple of hours ago and we are all exhausted so I will post the birth story in the next few days. In the mean time you can all marvel at our gorgeous baby boy with a full head of hair.
Friday, July 31, 2009
He's Here!!!
Our beautiful baby, Austin Michael, made his debut 1 week late on July 29th. After 22 hours of labor and 4 hours of pushing, Austin decided to bless us with his presence at 8:11 pm. Our big boy weighed in at 8 lbs 12.6 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long.
We just got home a couple of hours ago and we are all exhausted so I will post the birth story in the next few days. In the mean time you can all marvel at our gorgeous baby boy with a full head of hair.
We just got home a couple of hours ago and we are all exhausted so I will post the birth story in the next few days. In the mean time you can all marvel at our gorgeous baby boy with a full head of hair.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Dr. Appointment
Well today I had another weekly appointment and finally some progress has been made. My blood pressure and weight both looked good. The Dr. said that I am 1 cm dilated and 80 % effaced and the baby is low. So that is a good thing, so progress... Right?!?!?! The non-stress went fine too. I was hooked to the machine for about 30 minutes, the Dr. checked the strip of paper and I was told I could leave.
My Dr. scheduled me to be induced on Monday night, which I am not very happy about. But she did give me a glimmer of hope by telling me that she thinks he will be coming sooner than Monday. I really hope so, because I have heard that being induced is not fun at all!!!
So now we just have to sit back and wait...
My Dr. scheduled me to be induced on Monday night, which I am not very happy about. But she did give me a glimmer of hope by telling me that she thinks he will be coming sooner than Monday. I really hope so, because I have heard that being induced is not fun at all!!!
So now we just have to sit back and wait...
Monday, July 27, 2009
July 23rd came and went....
and Austin still hasn't arrived. I am already 4-5 days past my due date, with no sign of my stubborn one making his appearance any time soon. Tomorrow I have a weekly Dr. appointment for my routine check-up. I am also scheduled to have a non-stress test to see whats going on with the baby. We will also discuss possible dates to be induced.
I have tried every Old Wives Tales in the book, except castor oil, I just can't bring myself to drink it... GROSS!!! I think Michael jinxed us by convincing me that the baby would be arriving 2 weeks early. Apparently he didn't realize just how stubborn his son is...
Oh well the wait will continue... On a happier note, my sister arrives later on this afternoon and my mom is arriving Wednesday night. Now I need to figure out things to do to keep them entertained in case the baby decides not to come.
I have tried every Old Wives Tales in the book, except castor oil, I just can't bring myself to drink it... GROSS!!! I think Michael jinxed us by convincing me that the baby would be arriving 2 weeks early. Apparently he didn't realize just how stubborn his son is...
Oh well the wait will continue... On a happier note, my sister arrives later on this afternoon and my mom is arriving Wednesday night. Now I need to figure out things to do to keep them entertained in case the baby decides not to come.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Week 40 Survey
How far along? 40 weeks exactly
Maternity clothes? Anytime I go out I wear them, but when I am at home I still wear some of my pre-pregnancy gym shorts and t-shirts
Stretch marks? Nope, please stay this way!
Sleep: Non-exsistent just ask Michael. Poor guy, I keep him up all night with my tossing and turning, oh yeah and those frequent trips to the bathroom!
Best moment this week: Today is my due date!!!
Movement: All the time and all over!
Food cravings: Rocky Road Ice Cream from Baskin Robbins
Gender: It's a Boy
Labor Signs: Nope, but I will gladly start the labor process anytime!!!
Belly Button in or out? It is almost completely flat
What I miss: Nothing really, although I would like a little more sleep
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my little guy
Weekly Wisdom: Dont get your hopes up that your little one will arrive on their due date.
Maternity clothes? Anytime I go out I wear them, but when I am at home I still wear some of my pre-pregnancy gym shorts and t-shirts
Stretch marks? Nope, please stay this way!
Sleep: Non-exsistent just ask Michael. Poor guy, I keep him up all night with my tossing and turning, oh yeah and those frequent trips to the bathroom!
Best moment this week: Today is my due date!!!
Movement: All the time and all over!
Food cravings: Rocky Road Ice Cream from Baskin Robbins
Gender: It's a Boy
Labor Signs: Nope, but I will gladly start the labor process anytime!!!
Belly Button in or out? It is almost completely flat
What I miss: Nothing really, although I would like a little more sleep
What I am looking forward to: Meeting my little guy
Weekly Wisdom: Dont get your hopes up that your little one will arrive on their due date.
Week 40- Today is my EDD (estimated due date)
How your baby's growing:
It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.
How your life's changing:
After months of anticipation, your due date rolls around, and... you're still pregnant. It's a frustrating, but common, situation in which to find yourself. You may not be as late as you think, especially if you're relying solely on a due date calculated from the day of your last period because sometimes women ovulate later than expected. Even with reliable dating, some women have prolonged pregnancies for no apparent reason.
You still have a couple of weeks before you'll be considered "post-term." But to be sure your baby is still thriving, your practitioner will schedule you for testing to keep an eye on her if your pregnancy continues.
You may have a biophysical profile (BPP), which consists of an ultrasound to look at your baby's overall movements, breathing movements (movement of her chest muscles and diaphragm), and muscle tone (whether she opens and closes her hand or extends and then flexes her limbs), as well as the amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds her (important because it's a reflection of how well the placenta is supporting your baby).
Fetal heart rate monitoring (called a nonstress test or NST) will generally be done as well — by itself or as part of the BPP. Or, you may have what's known as a modified BPP, which consists of an NST and an ultrasound to assess the amount of amniotic fluid.If the fetal testing isn't reassuring — the amniotic fluid level is too low, for example — you'll be induced. If there's a serious, urgent problem, you may have an immediate c-section.
Your practitioner will also check your cervix to see if it's "ripening." Its position, how soft it is, how effaced (thinned out) it is, and how dilated (open) it is can all affect when and how your labor is induced. If you don't go into labor on your own, you'll be induced, usually sometime between 41 and 42 weeks.
It's hard to say for sure how big your baby will be, but the average newborn weighs about 7 1/2 pounds (a small pumpkin) and is about 20 inches long. His skull bones are not yet fused, which allows them to overlap a bit if it's a snug fit through the birth canal during labor. This so-called "molding" is the reason your baby's noggin may look a little conehead-ish after birth. Rest assured — it's normal and temporary.
How your life's changing:
After months of anticipation, your due date rolls around, and... you're still pregnant. It's a frustrating, but common, situation in which to find yourself. You may not be as late as you think, especially if you're relying solely on a due date calculated from the day of your last period because sometimes women ovulate later than expected. Even with reliable dating, some women have prolonged pregnancies for no apparent reason.
You still have a couple of weeks before you'll be considered "post-term." But to be sure your baby is still thriving, your practitioner will schedule you for testing to keep an eye on her if your pregnancy continues.
You may have a biophysical profile (BPP), which consists of an ultrasound to look at your baby's overall movements, breathing movements (movement of her chest muscles and diaphragm), and muscle tone (whether she opens and closes her hand or extends and then flexes her limbs), as well as the amount of amniotic fluid that surrounds her (important because it's a reflection of how well the placenta is supporting your baby).
Fetal heart rate monitoring (called a nonstress test or NST) will generally be done as well — by itself or as part of the BPP. Or, you may have what's known as a modified BPP, which consists of an NST and an ultrasound to assess the amount of amniotic fluid.If the fetal testing isn't reassuring — the amniotic fluid level is too low, for example — you'll be induced. If there's a serious, urgent problem, you may have an immediate c-section.
Your practitioner will also check your cervix to see if it's "ripening." Its position, how soft it is, how effaced (thinned out) it is, and how dilated (open) it is can all affect when and how your labor is induced. If you don't go into labor on your own, you'll be induced, usually sometime between 41 and 42 weeks.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Dr. Appointment
Well today I had my weekly Dr.'s appointment and nothing has changed since last week. My weight and blood pressure were good. The baby's heartbeat was strong at 141 bpm. Since there has been no change my Dr. had me schedule at non-stress test for next week during my weekly appointment. She also said that if there is still no change by next's week's appointment then I will need to schedule my appointment to be induced.
Michael came with me for moral support and also to hear what was going on with our stubborn one. Needless to say that we both left disappointed that nothing had changed. We are both so ready for him to be here. I have realized as the weeks go by that this baby definitely has Cechin in him, because he is one stubborn kid already!!!
On a happier note, my sister will be arriving next Monday and my mom will be flying in some time later on that week. Lets hope that Austin makes his appearance before they both arrive, that way they can spend as much time with him as possible before they have to go back to Texas.
Michael came with me for moral support and also to hear what was going on with our stubborn one. Needless to say that we both left disappointed that nothing had changed. We are both so ready for him to be here. I have realized as the weeks go by that this baby definitely has Cechin in him, because he is one stubborn kid already!!!
On a happier note, my sister will be arriving next Monday and my mom will be flying in some time later on that week. Lets hope that Austin makes his appearance before they both arrive, that way they can spend as much time with him as possible before they have to go back to Texas.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Week 39
How your baby's growing:
Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.
How your life's changing:
At each of your now-weekly visits, your caregiver will do an abdominal exam to check your baby's growth and position. She might also do an internal exam to see whether your cervix has started ripening: softening, effacing (thinning out), and dilating (opening). But even armed with this information, there's still no way for your caregiver to predict exactly when your baby is coming. If you go past your due date, your caregiver will schedule you for fetal testing (usually a sonogram) after 40 weeks to ensure that it's safe to continue the pregnancy. If you don't go into labor on your own, most practitioners will induce labor when you're between one and two weeks overdue — or sooner if there's an indication that the risk of waiting is greater than the risks of delivering your baby without further delay.
While you're waiting, it's important to continue to pay attention to your baby's movements and let your caregiver know right away if they seem to decrease. Your baby should remain active right up to delivery, and a noticeable slowdown in activity could be a sign of a problem. Also call if you think your water may have broken. Membranes rupture before the beginning of labor in about 8 percent of term pregnancies. Sometimes there's a big gush of fluid, but sometimes there's only a small gush or a slow leak. (Don't try to make the diagnosis yourself. Call even if you only suspect you have a leak.) If you rupture your membranes and don't start contractions on your own, you'll be induced.
Your baby's waiting to greet the world! He continues to build a layer of fat to help control his body temperature after birth, but it's likely he already measures about 20 inches and weighs a bit over 7 pounds, a mini watermelon. (Boys tend to be slightly heavier than girls.) The outer layers of his skin are sloughing off as new skin forms underneath.
How your life's changing:
At each of your now-weekly visits, your caregiver will do an abdominal exam to check your baby's growth and position. She might also do an internal exam to see whether your cervix has started ripening: softening, effacing (thinning out), and dilating (opening). But even armed with this information, there's still no way for your caregiver to predict exactly when your baby is coming. If you go past your due date, your caregiver will schedule you for fetal testing (usually a sonogram) after 40 weeks to ensure that it's safe to continue the pregnancy. If you don't go into labor on your own, most practitioners will induce labor when you're between one and two weeks overdue — or sooner if there's an indication that the risk of waiting is greater than the risks of delivering your baby without further delay.
While you're waiting, it's important to continue to pay attention to your baby's movements and let your caregiver know right away if they seem to decrease. Your baby should remain active right up to delivery, and a noticeable slowdown in activity could be a sign of a problem. Also call if you think your water may have broken. Membranes rupture before the beginning of labor in about 8 percent of term pregnancies. Sometimes there's a big gush of fluid, but sometimes there's only a small gush or a slow leak. (Don't try to make the diagnosis yourself. Call even if you only suspect you have a leak.) If you rupture your membranes and don't start contractions on your own, you'll be induced.
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