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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
The amnio results are in...
and we're having a baby tomorrow!!! I am one happy Mama.
First off an amnio is not so bad, I didn't know what to expect and was going alone, but I was calm thanks to a wonderful blessing the night before. They hooked me up to the monitors she looked great, and I was having some small contractions. They unhooked the monitors my Dr took a peek with the el chepo u/s machine found some good pockets of fluid and then the u/s tech came in and they played around with the angle to insert the needle. Funny thing the mark with the pen hurt worse than the needle itself, go figure. Instead of looking at the needle I watched the screen where I could see, without seeing, the needle go in. They said the fluid looked good and mature, but that they would send it off and we'd have results this afternoon. My Dr even bet the nurse to diet pepsi's that it was mature. After that they did a quick BPP where our trooper got an 8/8, made the discovery that the cord is around her neck, to be forewarned for tomorrow, and rehooked me up to the monitors. The baby continued to look great and I continued to have contractions so they gave me meds to stop the contractions (medicine was worse than the amnio and contractions), it caused my heart to race and my hands to shake, not fun.
Its funny you never know what your reaction to something will be, everyone in the room today was very sure that her lungs were mature, and yet when I got the call from the hospital I burst into tears. It was like finding out I was pregnant all over again, our dreams are about to come true and somewhere I think I hadn't allowed myself to fully believe this could happen and so...
Tomorrow we welcome the newest member of our family, and become a family of four.
First off an amnio is not so bad, I didn't know what to expect and was going alone, but I was calm thanks to a wonderful blessing the night before. They hooked me up to the monitors she looked great, and I was having some small contractions. They unhooked the monitors my Dr took a peek with the el chepo u/s machine found some good pockets of fluid and then the u/s tech came in and they played around with the angle to insert the needle. Funny thing the mark with the pen hurt worse than the needle itself, go figure. Instead of looking at the needle I watched the screen where I could see, without seeing, the needle go in. They said the fluid looked good and mature, but that they would send it off and we'd have results this afternoon. My Dr even bet the nurse to diet pepsi's that it was mature. After that they did a quick BPP where our trooper got an 8/8, made the discovery that the cord is around her neck, to be forewarned for tomorrow, and rehooked me up to the monitors. The baby continued to look great and I continued to have contractions so they gave me meds to stop the contractions (medicine was worse than the amnio and contractions), it caused my heart to race and my hands to shake, not fun.
Its funny you never know what your reaction to something will be, everyone in the room today was very sure that her lungs were mature, and yet when I got the call from the hospital I burst into tears. It was like finding out I was pregnant all over again, our dreams are about to come true and somewhere I think I hadn't allowed myself to fully believe this could happen and so...
Tomorrow we welcome the newest member of our family, and become a family of four.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Happy Birthday Kay-Da!!!
So this post is actually coming a day late, but I wanted to wish my little middle sister Kayleigh (on the right) a Very, Very, Happy Birthday and tell her how much I love her. I am thankful to have both of my sisters in my life and although they are quite a bit younger than me, 11 and 15 years, we have grown increasingly closer over the years. I remember when Kay was born, I was at the hospital in the waiting room with my Grandma and every time I would here a baby cry I would wonder if that was my brother or sister. When my Dad finally came out to get us at 2:00 in the morning and said that it was a girl I thought I would burst with excitement (not that I didn't love my brother, I just really wanted a sister). I used to take her everywhere with me, I had two random nicknames for her as a little one, Midget Toes (don't ask, because I truly don't know) and Twinkle Toes.
Happy Birthday Kay-Da, I am glad you are my little sister.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sleepover at Grandma and Grandpa North's house...
Last Tuesday the 15th Katrena was able to go to Grandma and Grandpa North's and have a sleepover with her cousin Shayla they are 9 months apart in age. She said they went for ice cream at Arctic Circle, played Barbie, and that is was just so much fun to see her cousin.
Playing barbies
Playing barbies
Katrena and Shayla
I'm guessing being silly
Sleeping as Grandpa left for work. Katrena said that Grandpa snuck in and took the picture before he left for work.
Katrena had a great time and Grandpa and Grandma's and according to Scott kept asking when it was going to be Tuesday for over a week.
Thanks for having her Mom and Dad and thanks for the pictures.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Katrena's fourth of July fun!!!!
Katrena had a great fourth of July, she went to the Stadium of Fire where she was able to see Hannah Montana in concert.
According to Scott she jumped for about four hours straight, and the blue man group were willing to take a picture with just the two of them but she was too scared (not surprising at all).
Katrena said Hannah Montana was the best, only she wasn't Hannah that night, just Miley. She then told me that Miley sings differently than Hannah, now I was pretty sure that she was aware that they were the same person, so I asked her if she knew this and she said of course, but she sings differently as Miley than Hannah. I just said okay and let it go, too funny!
Scott was able to score tickets to take her because he's in the National Guard and works for the military full time. Here they are with the rest of the color guard and the Blue Man Group.
According to Scott she jumped for about four hours straight, and the blue man group were willing to take a picture with just the two of them but she was too scared (not surprising at all).
Katrena said Hannah Montana was the best, only she wasn't Hannah that night, just Miley. She then told me that Miley sings differently than Hannah, now I was pretty sure that she was aware that they were the same person, so I asked her if she knew this and she said of course, but she sings differently as Miley than Hannah. I just said okay and let it go, too funny!
Scott was able to score tickets to take her because he's in the National Guard and works for the military full time. Here they are with the rest of the color guard and the Blue Man Group.
Waiting patiently for Hannah to start.
Watching Hannah, I'm sorry Miley.
Trena had a blast and said the fire works were great too, but she was exhausted on the way home because it was past her bed time. (This coming from the kid that would stay up days on end with out falling asleep if we let her.)
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Baby Update
So the little one has finally turned head down, not that it matters with me having a c-section, but it is nice to breathe a little easier. Today I have enjoyed the foot in the rib and she keeps raising her little bum in the air.
Well although we have officially 6 1/2 weeks until we are due, the good Doctors are taking pity on me and my very bruised and colorful stomach, and are delivering me 3 weeks from today, pending an amnio. I am scheduled to have an amnio on 7/23 and we will know that night if we are good to go. The Doctors are pretty confident she will be ready, especially because she already had the steroid shot to increase lung development. (I on the other hand do not like the idea of that long needle going in my already bruised belly!!!) If all goes well with the amnio (please pray that it does) we will be having the c-section the next day 7/24 at 2 pm. For everyone that lives in UT you know this is Pioneer Day, I kind of like the thought of our wonderful miracle and gift from Heavenly Father being welcomed with fireworks. And even if we won't be seeing any, at least we know that our friends and family back home will be. My mom, Karey and Katrena will be flying in the night of the 23rd, so they can help me out while Brents at rotations and spend time with Trena. And there is absolutely no way I was having my second little miracle without my first little miracle around. I can't wait to see and hold her and I can't wait to see Brent and Katrena with the baby.
Love to all
Well although we have officially 6 1/2 weeks until we are due, the good Doctors are taking pity on me and my very bruised and colorful stomach, and are delivering me 3 weeks from today, pending an amnio. I am scheduled to have an amnio on 7/23 and we will know that night if we are good to go. The Doctors are pretty confident she will be ready, especially because she already had the steroid shot to increase lung development. (I on the other hand do not like the idea of that long needle going in my already bruised belly!!!) If all goes well with the amnio (please pray that it does) we will be having the c-section the next day 7/24 at 2 pm. For everyone that lives in UT you know this is Pioneer Day, I kind of like the thought of our wonderful miracle and gift from Heavenly Father being welcomed with fireworks. And even if we won't be seeing any, at least we know that our friends and family back home will be. My mom, Karey and Katrena will be flying in the night of the 23rd, so they can help me out while Brents at rotations and spend time with Trena. And there is absolutely no way I was having my second little miracle without my first little miracle around. I can't wait to see and hold her and I can't wait to see Brent and Katrena with the baby.
Love to all
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