Delivery Story

June 13, 2013  I woke up at 3:00 AM with strong contractions. I kept trying to go back to sleep but they kept coming. I started timing them and they were about 5 to 6 minutes apart. I text my mom (an OB nurse) and asked her what she thought I should do at this point. She told me to watch them for an hour and take a bath and see if they kept coming. At 4:30 AM I called my mom because the contractions just kept coming. She said to meet at the hospital. Reality hit right then..."I could possibly be having my baby today!"

I waddled into the room "Josh...we're goin to the hospital" 

He was half asleep and didn't realize what I said until I said it about 3 times. He sat up fast and said "How much time do I have?!" He has seen too many movies where the woman get to the hospital and delivery in 5 minutes. LOL. He was pretty surprised when I sat down and did my hair before we left.

We finally got to the hospital around 5. The contractions were still coming about 5 minutes apart but kind of seemed to be in consistent. I was worried that we were just going to be sent home. I had my mom check me to see if I had dilated at all. I was still only at a 2 but almost to a 3. My mom said it was a pretty big chance they would send me home, but they called the Doctor in to come and check it out and talk to us. By the time he got there the contractions were finally more consistent and painful. I was convinced they were doing SOMETHING. He checked me and I was a 3. I nearly cried when he said that. I did NOT want to go home. I was ready to have this baby. 

He said that we could try putting me on the pitocin and see how I reacted. It is supposed to help dilate me more and fast...and it causes contractions to be very painful. I of course said "YES!" to that option. My mom looked at me like I was crazy and said "Jess, you know this is going to make those contractions hurt REAL bad, right?"

"Yep"... I didn't care. I figured if I was going to be contracting all day, it had might as well be doin something. 

They hooked me up and I was feelin pretty normal for the first half hour. We started walking around hoping that would help move things along. That's when I started feeling some good contractions. I could barely walk. After an hour I was barely able to move. Every contraction seemed to get worse and worse. When my mom checked me I was at a 4... The pitocin had worked. 

I was ready for my epidural. I wanted these contractions to stop hurting so bad, so my mom called the Doctor and he gave the OK. I am not going to lie, the part of labor and delivery I was most afraid of was the epidural. I hate shots and needles so the thought of a big needle goin in my back did not go over well in my  mind...Boy I was wrong! I honestly barely even felt it. It was nothing compared to the contractions I was feeling.

After 15 minutes I couldn't feel my legs...but I could still feel every single contraction. It was miserable. I just cried and said " I thought the epidural was supposed to make this better!!" 

Since I couldn't feel anything below my waist my mom decided to check me to see how things were progressing. I was at a 6. They called Dr. Brietenbach in and he broke my water. I was really nervous about having him break it since I was feeling every contraction and breaking the water would only make it worse. I was just ready tho, so I had him break it.

My mom and nurses were confused as to why the epidural wasn't doing it's job. They called in the anesthesiologist and he told me that they may have to do it again and place it in a different spot. I was fine with that..anything to take the pain away. But first they would give me some more epidural medicine or something and see if it helped.

After 15 minutes it still wasn't working. I honestly thought 'I can't do this!!" The pain was excruciating. As soon as one hit I would just reach my hand out and hope someone would grab it so I would have something to squeeze. I kept trying to remember to BREATHE....heck that really didn't work for me. I just wanted to cry. My mom was still confused about why this wasn't working and decided to check me again. As I watched her face I realized that something happened.. "YOUR COMPLETE! It's time to push!!"

I had so many different emotions as she said that. She walked out of the room and I just started crying.      

I was scared. I was scared something would go wrong. I was scared I would feel everything. I was scared because this was Actually happening. My baby would be here THAT day whether I was ready or not.

I started pushing. This was actually the best part! I didn't feel a thing. The epidural FINALLY kicked in. I had the best cheer leaders in there. Since my mom is a nurse there all of her nurse friends were right by my side making sure I was getting all the attention I needed. It was great :)

And of course I had my BEST friend, my sweet husband, right there with me. He was so sweet the whole time. Everytime they told me to push I was listening for his voice. It was the one that brought me peace and comfort.

I pushed for about a half hour and then it was time to call in the Doctor. I had to stop pushing for about 10 minutes or else Lincoln would have come without the Doctor there. As soon as Doctor B got in it was time to push again. I couldn't believe how fast it went. It was only a matter of minutes and my sweet baby boy was here. They laid him on my chest and all I could do was cry. It was such an amazing moment that I hope I never forget. I had never felt so much love in such a short amount of time. 

Josh cutting the cord...Notice the GOPRO..yes he goproed the whole thing. LOL

They took him over to the bed and I heard Josh say "Wow! He's a cutie!"  It made my heart melt when I heard him say that. <3 so sweet.

I was dying to know how much Lincoln weighed...When they told me I was shocked! He was bigger than I had expected seeing as how in the previous weeks I was told he would be really small...

He was perfect size tho. :) He actually ended up measuring 41 weeks. He was ready to be here. He was 6 pounds 10 oz and 21 inches long.

I am so grateful to have our sweet little boy here. He lights up my life. I love to just hold him and watch him. It is still unreal to me that this baby is actually mine. Im so grateful to Heavenly Father for trusting me enough to be this childs mother. The first night I brought Lincoln home I sang 'I am a child of God' to him...That song has a completely different meaning to me now.
'Lead me Guide me, Walk Beside me, Help me find the way, Teach me all that I must do, To Live with him someday'
I feel like he is saying those words to me. It is now mine and Josh's job to make sure we teach him what's right so we can all be together forever.

I love watching Josh and him together. Josh is the best daddy already. He is so sweet to him and just loves to hold him. I am so grateful for a husband who is so amazing and willing to help. I love him so much. I am so excited to raise our family together.

Sorry this post is forever long...most of you probably didn't even read all of it, but that's fine. The main reason I blog is because it's my journal..

Here are pictures from that day...Enjoy :)

Josh Eating his breakfast...

See...he's the best support..right there by my side the WHOLE time. <3

Baby and my Contractions.

Dr. Brietenbach was the BEST. Couldn't have asked for a better Doctor.

Lincoln got the BEST nurse around.

I LOVE this picture. You can just see the Love.

6 pounds 10 oz. 20 inches Long.

Uncle Ben LOVES Lincoln.

Proud Daddy

Lincoln with his Great Grandparents.

Cuncle Drew.. (Cousin..Uncle)

First Bath...I teared up seeing my baby cry.

Happy Now that he's out of the water.

<3

Don't mind me...but check out that adorable baby.

Cute outfit from Great Grandma Maycock

I just Love this boy so much

Grandma and Lincoln

"I never klnew how much I loved your father until I saw how much he Loved you"

Uncle Gary

Aunt Kaitlynn

Aunt Kenzie

Grandma Dora

Great aunt Veronica

<3 Our little Family

He just Loves Lincoln

One of my favorite pictures

Flowers from Grandma Maycock

Flowers from my mom

Flowers from Josh's work

Grandpa and Lincoln

Uncle Carson

Kyrie

First bath at home.

Hahaha Grandpa likes making faces at Lincoln

Lincoln is SO loved.

Hahaha had to save the best picture for last...and Notice the Jealous Photo bomber.

13 days and counting....

Holy Moly!!

It has been TOO long since I blogged.. I need to do better.. Hopefully once our little man gets here I will have more to blog about. 

 I am 38 weeks. I still can't believe it! Today Josh came home and said "Babe, I have some Good news!!" 

Me: "What is it?!?"

Josh: "Our baby is coming in 2 weeks!!!"

Yes I do agree, that is some WONDERFUL news! :) It makes me so happy to think that in 2 weeks...or less I could be holding my sweet baby boy in my arms. I have all sorts of emotions right now. 

Anxious

Nervous

EXCITED

Happy

Terrified

Unsure

Blessed

and many more that I can't even think of. :)

Life has been hectic lately.

Lots of cleaning, organizing and planning. I never realized just how much stuff a baby needs. I feel SO blessed to have received almost everything I needed from friends and family at my baby showers. Heavenly Father has blessed Josh and I with some of the most wonderful friends/family. 

We finally finished the nursery. There are just a few last finishing touches I need to put up. As soon as I do I will post some pictures. 

Every time I walk into the nursery I get butterflies. I picture our baby boy in his crib and I start to tear up. I feel so blessed that Heavenly Father is blessing us with one of his children. 

Well I better update ya on the baby...

I have been having weekly appointments for about a month now. 2 weeks ago my belly was measuring 32 cm...which is pretty small for being 36 weeks. So then Dr. B told me to go get an Ultra sound and a Nonstress test to make sure that the baby is doin good. They wanted to check and make sure I don't have IUGR- Intrauterine Growth Restriction: The most common definition of intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is a fetal weight that is below the 10th percentile for gestational age as determined through an ultrasound. This can also be called small-for gestational age (SGA) or fetal growth restriction.

At the ultra sound I found out  that our  baby boy is in the 6th Percentile. He is a little baby. I'm not surprised tho. I was only 4 pounds 7 oz when I was born and Josh was only 5 pounds 5 oz.  

While I was in getting the ultra sound, the Tech says "Oh good, it's still a GIRL" 

I had to think twice about what he said. I of course replied with a big "WHAT?!" I started freakin out for a minute. Not that I wouldn't want a baby girl, I just have SO much boy stuff that I think she would have to dress like a boy for the first few weeks.

He was kidding...

I am still carrying a sweet baby BOY :)

At my appointment on Wednesday I was still measuring only 32 cm. Dr. B is starting to get a little worried so he is having me get another ultra sound this coming monday. If the amniotic fluid is low or something doesn't look right Dr. B said we will deliver him ASAP. I pray everything is okay with our little man.

I know there are some things I am going to miss about being pregnant but I think the thing I'll miss the most is feeling him move around and kick throughout the day/night. It is the most amazing feeling and I can't even explain how much joy it brings me when I feel that movement. 

These past few weeks his movements have gotten bigger and stronger. I could sit for hours and watch him move. It amazes me..

A couple weeks ago I went to visit my mom at work (she is an OB nurse). At this point I was 35 weeks. They had just delivered a baby who was only 35 weeks. I sat and stared at that tiny baby for a while, realizing that my baby is about the same size and IN my stomach. It is pretty crazy to see it like that. I now understand why I am seeing and feeling every single movement.

Life is a Miracle.

30 weeks and Diabetes!

Hello :)

Sorry it has been a couple months since my last blog, but thanks to the wonderful "pregnancy brain" I forgot my Doctors appointment last month. :/ 

So Yesterday I went in for my monthly check up and everything is looking Great. I am 30 weeks today!! I can't believe I have only 10 weeks left til I can hold and kiss my sweet baby boy. :) <3 I am SO excited. Today I did my glucose test and for anyone who doesn't know what that is, it's to test for Gestational Diabetes. You pretty much go in and get your finger poked, then drink this SUPER sweet drink, wait an hour, get finger poked again and then Ta da, you you have your results. Pretty exciting. ;) 

Well apparently my blood sugar was higher than it should be....so  I have Gestational Diabetes. 

I had NO idea what this was...all I knew is that it could make my baby big!! 

Here is a picture to help you understand what it is:

Lovely picture right?? Sorry its kinda graphic... 

You know what the chances of me getting this were??? 7 out of 100 pregnant women get it, and I just happen to be one of those lucky 7. :D But the reason I have it is because it runs in the family and that heightens the risk of me getting it.

Sooo..

I got to my parents for lunch after finding this out and I honestly just stood in front of their cupboard and stared... I had NO idea what I was allowed to eat...and anyone who knows my mom's cupboards they're ALL filled with sweets and candy, so I was having a really hard time not grabbing a starcrunch cookie.

I was told to go to a dietitian who would help me figure out what Im supposed to do and how to eat..

I think these next 10 weeks are gonna be LONG cause now I can't just sit and binge on my favorite cookies. :( I actually have to watch what im eating and then poke my self 3 times a day. I am dreading that part the most, because anyone who knows me knows that I don't do so good with blood..especially my own. The dietitian taught me how to prick my finger and I was doin good till I had to squeeze some blood out and then I got a little light headed, so hopefully I can get over this fear or else Josh might come home to find me passed out on the floor. :/ 

I just have to keep telling myself that it's for the baby. I think that will help me relax a little. I would do ANYTHING for this sweet baby boy to be healthy.. <3

Baby Boy News :)

Sorry it's been a while since I last updated. I've been so caught up with work and getting ready for our little man to get here. :)
At my last appointment my Doctor pushed my due date back to June 20th. So according to that I am 26 Weeks tomorrow. Woo 14 weeks to go!!
I am now feeling and seeing baby boy move ALL the time, which I don't mind at all. I Love it. I love feeling him and just sitting and watching him move. It is amazing to think about what a miracle it is.
We are getting closer to finishing the nursery. :D It is so exciting to see it all come together.
 I will for sure post pictures when it's All Done. :)


Here is the most recent Ultra Sound.. This was at 22 Weeks.

Doesn't he have the CUTEST face!?!?

26 week Belly :)

BABY BOY

These past few weeks have been so busy that I have had hardly anytime to catch up on here...
On January 9th we found out we would be bringing a sweet little BOY into the world. We found out at about 4:00 pm and let me tell you...that day seemed to D    R      A         G  on FOREVER!!
Finally 3:30 came and I was on my way to the hospital. I was so excited I was shaking. I called Josh to see where he was and of course he had to joke around with me.. He said he had locked his keys in the house and he wouldn't be able to make it to the ultra sound, and of course I started crying (I blame the hormones). That's when Josh realized he should probably stop joking around with me. :) He was on his way. :)
Finally the time was here! We wanted to wait a few minutes to find out the gender so my mom could be there too (she was just down the hall dealing with a labor patient). So the ultrasound tech said she would just start at the top to make sure the baby was healthy and everything looked okay. She started with his head and eventually made her way down to his  heart. I almost cried being able to see his little tiny heart beat.I never realized how happy that would make me. <3
Then we got to see a side profile of him and my goodness that boy is a little ninja. He was just kickin and stretching the whole time. There was one moment where I saw him kick and felt it at the same time. That finally confirmed what I had been feeling in my stomach.
My mom finally got a break and ran down to see what her future grandchild would be....
I didnt even give the ultrasound tech a chance to tell us what we were having..she went over his little part and  I said "ITS A BOY" and I was right. :) Josh was thrilled. :) He said "I knew it all along!! Now I dont have to buy a barbie dirtbike"
And of course I started crying (tears of happiness). I am anxiously awaiting June so I can hold our sweet baby boy..
Here are the pictures we got..sorry they're not the best, I had to take pictures of the pics with my cell phone.

This is his face. He looks like a little alien.

His face again.

The side of him. He is face down in this picture.

And proof he's a boy :)