Xanthe Mae
June 26th, 2011
11:50 am
8 lbs 6 oz
20 inches
Showing posts with label Pregnancy #3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pregnancy #3. Show all posts
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Birth Story: Part two
Part 1
Warning: This may contain things that some people would rather not hear about. :) And sorry about any typos...
Warning: This may contain things that some people would rather not hear about. :) And sorry about any typos...
Edit: My water broke at about 12:30. :)
Tim went to sleep so that he would be rested when I really started to need him.
After I straightened my hair I went and laid down and tried to sleep. Laying down, my contractions became much more painful. They were between 3 minutes and 8 minutes apart lasting about a minute. I laid there for an hour or two. At 4:30 am I called my midwife Charlene again. She said she would be there at around 6:00 am. When she showed up they suddenly slowed down to about 8 minutes apart. They slowly became more and more intense. Walking helped with the pain. So every time I started having a contraction I would jump up and start speed walking through my house and then I would sit down and start chatting with Charlene again.
Tim's mom and sister came over around 7:30 got the kids ready to go with them for all kinds of fun. Tim woke up when they were getting ready to leave. My contractions were more intense. Walking was still helping. Getting up on my tiptoes helped too. Tim brought me sliced apples and grapes. They tasted really good.
Around 8:30, I mentioned what a beautiful day it was and that I wished we could go outside. Charlene asked "why can't we". I then remembered I didn't have to follow hospital rules!! They put some water in the birthing tub. Tim, Charlene and I went for a long walk through my neighborhood. We walked for about an hour. My contractions were about 5 minutes apart. They were pretty strong by this point. Each time I had a contraction I would wrap my arms around Tim's neck and lean on him and wait it out. The walk was wonderful. The sunshine made me feel better.
When we came back home, They filled the birthing tub up the rest of the way. My contractions were now very painful. Tim helped me move around in all kinds of positions. Nothing was helping. I decided to get into the birthing tub. While I was getting in the tub, Tim made me a smoothie with berries, plain yogurt and Nu Plus. So yummy!
I finished the smoothie in between contractions. The contractions at this point were so painful and kept moving my body all over a little out of control. I joked that I was ready for my epidural (I really was just kidding). :) Charlene helped me to hold still and relax my body. Tim helped me to breath correctly. They worked really well together. It kind of seemed as though they had had a rehearsal. I started feeling really hot. They gave me ice cold wash cloths to put over my face. I had several more extremely painful contractions and then I had one that just went on and on. It wouldn't stop.
I started feeling really dizzy and asked Tim to get me out of the pool. I thought I was going to pass out. I put my arms around his neck and he pulled me out of the pool. Charlene recieved a phone call from my other midwife Charlotte. She was calling to say she was almost there. I felt a buzzing feeling all throughout my body and I didn't understand what I was feeling. I started to feel panicky. I thought I was going to pass out from the pain. The contraction would not stop.
All of a sudden I let out this loud moan and dropped onto the floor. I kind of freaked Tim out because he was trying to hold me up but I wanted him to let me go. Charlene asked me if I felt like I needed to push. I said no. Then I thought about it and said "I need to poop". She calmly told me to go ahead and push. (Apparently, it feels like you have to poop when it is time to push.) :)
Once I tried pushing I knew that was what my body had been waiting for. The contraction felt different immediately. I had my eyes open but all I saw was stars. I could here them telling me to breath and wait to push and stuff but I was past the point of following directions. My body took over and I pushed and pushed, I couldn't stop. At one point I remember Charlene saying "your okay" and said " I am not okay, I am not okay." I was crying and I was thinking it hurt. :) All of this pushing took about 8 minutes! I finally I felt the baby come out and I just started crying more and I couldn't believe how amazing it felt. I went from feeling so much pain to feeling like they had just given me happy drugs in seconds.
I was lying there on the living room floor propped up against the couch. Not the most comfortable place to have a baby. :) Charlene put the baby on my chest and I saw that we had a baby GIRL!!! She was blue and I felt panicky again. She wasn't crying or anything and she didn't look good to me. Charlene kept saying that she was okay. She was fine. She told us to touch her and talk to her. She had us feel the umbilical cord so that we could feel the pulsing so that we would know she was getting oxygen. It felt like forever but she finally let out a cry.
After I straightened my hair I went and laid down and tried to sleep. Laying down, my contractions became much more painful. They were between 3 minutes and 8 minutes apart lasting about a minute. I laid there for an hour or two. At 4:30 am I called my midwife Charlene again. She said she would be there at around 6:00 am. When she showed up they suddenly slowed down to about 8 minutes apart. They slowly became more and more intense. Walking helped with the pain. So every time I started having a contraction I would jump up and start speed walking through my house and then I would sit down and start chatting with Charlene again.
Tim's mom and sister came over around 7:30 got the kids ready to go with them for all kinds of fun. Tim woke up when they were getting ready to leave. My contractions were more intense. Walking was still helping. Getting up on my tiptoes helped too. Tim brought me sliced apples and grapes. They tasted really good.
Around 8:30, I mentioned what a beautiful day it was and that I wished we could go outside. Charlene asked "why can't we". I then remembered I didn't have to follow hospital rules!! They put some water in the birthing tub. Tim, Charlene and I went for a long walk through my neighborhood. We walked for about an hour. My contractions were about 5 minutes apart. They were pretty strong by this point. Each time I had a contraction I would wrap my arms around Tim's neck and lean on him and wait it out. The walk was wonderful. The sunshine made me feel better.
When we came back home, They filled the birthing tub up the rest of the way. My contractions were now very painful. Tim helped me move around in all kinds of positions. Nothing was helping. I decided to get into the birthing tub. While I was getting in the tub, Tim made me a smoothie with berries, plain yogurt and Nu Plus. So yummy!
I finished the smoothie in between contractions. The contractions at this point were so painful and kept moving my body all over a little out of control. I joked that I was ready for my epidural (I really was just kidding). :) Charlene helped me to hold still and relax my body. Tim helped me to breath correctly. They worked really well together. It kind of seemed as though they had had a rehearsal. I started feeling really hot. They gave me ice cold wash cloths to put over my face. I had several more extremely painful contractions and then I had one that just went on and on. It wouldn't stop.
I started feeling really dizzy and asked Tim to get me out of the pool. I thought I was going to pass out. I put my arms around his neck and he pulled me out of the pool. Charlene recieved a phone call from my other midwife Charlotte. She was calling to say she was almost there. I felt a buzzing feeling all throughout my body and I didn't understand what I was feeling. I started to feel panicky. I thought I was going to pass out from the pain. The contraction would not stop.
All of a sudden I let out this loud moan and dropped onto the floor. I kind of freaked Tim out because he was trying to hold me up but I wanted him to let me go. Charlene asked me if I felt like I needed to push. I said no. Then I thought about it and said "I need to poop". She calmly told me to go ahead and push. (Apparently, it feels like you have to poop when it is time to push.) :)
Once I tried pushing I knew that was what my body had been waiting for. The contraction felt different immediately. I had my eyes open but all I saw was stars. I could here them telling me to breath and wait to push and stuff but I was past the point of following directions. My body took over and I pushed and pushed, I couldn't stop. At one point I remember Charlene saying "your okay" and said " I am not okay, I am not okay." I was crying and I was thinking it hurt. :) All of this pushing took about 8 minutes! I finally I felt the baby come out and I just started crying more and I couldn't believe how amazing it felt. I went from feeling so much pain to feeling like they had just given me happy drugs in seconds.
I was lying there on the living room floor propped up against the couch. Not the most comfortable place to have a baby. :) Charlene put the baby on my chest and I saw that we had a baby GIRL!!! She was blue and I felt panicky again. She wasn't crying or anything and she didn't look good to me. Charlene kept saying that she was okay. She was fine. She told us to touch her and talk to her. She had us feel the umbilical cord so that we could feel the pulsing so that we would know she was getting oxygen. It felt like forever but she finally let out a cry.
After a short while I asked if I could move to my bed. Tim took the baby in one arm and carried the bowl with the placenta in it that was still attached to the baby in his other hand. (never thought he would do something like that). They carefully helped me move to the bed. They gave me back the baby.
The kids came home and they waited in the living room while Tim cut the cord.
They came in to meet their new sister and it was so wonderful to see them. I was so overwhelmed with emotion. Nathan was a little reserved. Rylee was thrilled to meet her. I nursed the baby and she figured it out right away.
What an amazing experience. I cannot even put into words how wonderful it was. Tim loved the home birth experience as well. As soon as I was done I knew that I would do it this way again if given the chance. I am so thankful for my midwives and for Tim. He was so amazing through the whole thing. I love my little family and I am so grateful to be a mom.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Having a baby!! FINALLY 40 weeks 6 days...
Birth Story Part 2
I went to bed tonight at about midnight. At about 1:00 I felt my water break and jumped out of bed as fast as I could. Tim was still awake. I told him my water broke and we just kind of stood there as if we weren't expecting this while I am making a water mess. He called his mom who wanted to come over immediately but I figured it will be awhile so we told her to get some rest. I called my midwives and let them know. We then made our bed up with the two sheet sets and the shower curtain. I started a load of laundry. Tim and I picked up the house a little bit together. Now here I sit waiting for the contractions. :) I have had a few but nothing to major. I am going to make sure my camera is charged and then straighten my hair. I might try to get some sleep after that. I am so very excited. It seems unlikely but I would love to have this baby before my kids wake up. Wouldn't that be a fun surprise for them. Please keep us in your prayers. I will try to keep this updated.
Oh,one last thing... I am so thankful for my friend who came over on Friday and cleaned both of my bathrooms for me. What a huge help.
I went to bed tonight at about midnight. At about 1:00 I felt my water break and jumped out of bed as fast as I could. Tim was still awake. I told him my water broke and we just kind of stood there as if we weren't expecting this while I am making a water mess. He called his mom who wanted to come over immediately but I figured it will be awhile so we told her to get some rest. I called my midwives and let them know. We then made our bed up with the two sheet sets and the shower curtain. I started a load of laundry. Tim and I picked up the house a little bit together. Now here I sit waiting for the contractions. :) I have had a few but nothing to major. I am going to make sure my camera is charged and then straighten my hair. I might try to get some sleep after that. I am so very excited. It seems unlikely but I would love to have this baby before my kids wake up. Wouldn't that be a fun surprise for them. Please keep us in your prayers. I will try to keep this updated.
Oh,one last thing... I am so thankful for my friend who came over on Friday and cleaned both of my bathrooms for me. What a huge help.
Monday, June 20, 2011
40 weeks...
Today is my Due Date. No baby yet. I do not feel like I am anywhere near having this baby. I am hoping to go into labor tomorrow. Wish me luck... :)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
39 weeks tomorrow...
I don't have much more time left. I feel a lot more organized now. I am re- deep cleaning to prepare for baby. I found most of the baby clothes and other things. We have a car seat!! That is always a plus. I spent a couple of days washing and folding baby clothes and it definitely made me want to hold this teeny little baby in my arms. It is so amazing how small they start out.
Not knowing the sex does complicate some things. I have a boy and a girl section for everything... onesies, pajamas, receiving blankets, sleep 'n' plays, outfits. It takes up more space right now but as soon as the baby is born I will have all that extra room.
My discomfort level is HIGH! That is all the complaining that I will do. :)
The baby seems to be content to stay put for now. Although with both Rylee and Nathan I was completely caught by surprise. I doubt this time will be any different.
Rylee and Nathan are so excited to meet the baby. They can't believe how long it takes.
Yes, I am noticing that this is a very random posts of thoughts... but one last thing...
This is the first time that I have had a newborn baby with a cat. Should I be worried. She loves to climb into things and I am scared that she will get in the babies bed. Should I lock her in a room at night? Any thoughts... suggestions...
Anyway, can't wait to meet this little one. Maybe this will be my last weekly post... :)
Not knowing the sex does complicate some things. I have a boy and a girl section for everything... onesies, pajamas, receiving blankets, sleep 'n' plays, outfits. It takes up more space right now but as soon as the baby is born I will have all that extra room.
My discomfort level is HIGH! That is all the complaining that I will do. :)
The baby seems to be content to stay put for now. Although with both Rylee and Nathan I was completely caught by surprise. I doubt this time will be any different.
Rylee and Nathan are so excited to meet the baby. They can't believe how long it takes.
Yes, I am noticing that this is a very random posts of thoughts... but one last thing...
This is the first time that I have had a newborn baby with a cat. Should I be worried. She loves to climb into things and I am scared that she will get in the babies bed. Should I lock her in a room at night? Any thoughts... suggestions...
Anyway, can't wait to meet this little one. Maybe this will be my last weekly post... :)
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Vitamin K for Baby...
One of the things that my midwife will not be doing is giving the baby a Vitamin K injection. I found this article on Vitamin K being given to babies as soon as they are born and thought it was interesting and a little scary...
Monday, June 6, 2011
38 weeks...
I cannot believe how fast this is going. I am hoping to go until June 21st. Wish me luck. :) I am still working on editing photos from my last photo session. I really want to be able to finish that before baby comes. Don't get me wrong, I cannot wait to see this little baby. I just want to feel as prepared as possible and I feel like I have been going and going with one thing after another. I haven't had anytime to really prepare for this baby. So having a couple of weeks down time to hold those sweet little newborn clothes and dream sounds wonderful. We still haven't completely decided on names- especially a boys name and middle names. So feel free to chime in with ideas!!
I am still hoping to blog during my labor, we will see how I feel. You forget all of those details so fast once you have the baby in your arms.
Please keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery for both of us.
I am still hoping to blog during my labor, we will see how I feel. You forget all of those details so fast once you have the baby in your arms.
Please keep us in your prayers for a safe and healthy delivery for both of us.
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
I need to get birth supplies???
Oregano Oil Extract: This is a natural antibiotic
Garlic: Another natural antibiotic
Witch Hazel and Cotton Squares: This is the same as Tucks Medicated pads.
Hose: used to fill birthing pool (needs to be new).
6-8 clean towels , hand towels and washcloths: (Placed in a paper bag waiting for birth). I added several more for perineal massage.
Shower Curtain: To place under birthing sheets to protect mattress
2 sets of sheets: Clean and ready to go... When labor starts: Make bed with 1st set of sheets, place shower curtain on top of 1st set of sheets, add second set of sheets. This way after the baby is delivered, the 1st set of sheets can be removed along with the shower curtain and mama and baby have a clean bed ready and waiting for resting.
Diapers and wipes: for baby of course
Nipple Shield: just in case, my first baby needed one at first for nursing because I was so engorged.
2-3 Maternity Sleep bras: These are my personal favorites, very comfortable. No clasps to deal with.
Breast Pads: A necessity for me
Lanolin: For Breast
Camera/ Video camera with fully charged batteries and extra memory cards
6-8 receiving blankets
6-8 onesies
3-4 newborn nightgowns
Crockpot: To keep clean warm washcloths in for Perineal massage
Olive Oil: For use in a Perineal rinse bottle for Perineal massage
Tennis Balls: For deep massage
Did I forget anything???
Garlic: Another natural antibiotic
Witch Hazel and Cotton Squares: This is the same as Tucks Medicated pads.
Hose: used to fill birthing pool (needs to be new).
6-8 clean towels , hand towels and washcloths: (Placed in a paper bag waiting for birth). I added several more for perineal massage.
Shower Curtain: To place under birthing sheets to protect mattress
2 sets of sheets: Clean and ready to go... When labor starts: Make bed with 1st set of sheets, place shower curtain on top of 1st set of sheets, add second set of sheets. This way after the baby is delivered, the 1st set of sheets can be removed along with the shower curtain and mama and baby have a clean bed ready and waiting for resting.
Diapers and wipes: for baby of course
Nipple Shield: just in case, my first baby needed one at first for nursing because I was so engorged.
2-3 Maternity Sleep bras: These are my personal favorites, very comfortable. No clasps to deal with.
Breast Pads: A necessity for me
Lanolin: For Breast
Camera/ Video camera with fully charged batteries and extra memory cards
6-8 receiving blankets
6-8 onesies
3-4 newborn nightgowns
Crockpot: To keep clean warm washcloths in for Perineal massage
Olive Oil: For use in a Perineal rinse bottle for Perineal massage
Tennis Balls: For deep massage
Did I forget anything???
Monday, May 30, 2011
37 weeks...
I think this baby is ready to make it's arrival. I have been having false labor pains all week. I cannot believe the pressure I feel. It shouldn't be too much longer. I am guessing 39 weeks but then again you just never know. I am so excited. These last three weeks are always the hardest to be patient. Hurry up baby! A part of me is perfectly willing to wait. The part of me that is still going through the storage shed. I finally found the newborn boy clothes. I just need to find the newborn girl clothes. I don't think they are in there. ??? They must be in the attic. My birthing kit will not be here until Tuesday. After that we are good to go.
Sunday, May 22, 2011
36 weeks tomorrow...
I don't have to much to update other than I am still pregnant. I am getting to be pretty uncomfortable at this point. I am sure it is pretty funny to see me try to get out of bed. My stomach muscles do not work at all. I kind of roll out of bed. I am also having sciatica pain on both sides of my hips.
Okay that was a lot of whining. I am so thankful to be pregnant and I cannot wait to meet my baby. :)
That is much better.
Tim's mom bought our baby it's first gift. A soft yellow blanket. Now there is one piece of proof in our home that a baby is coming. I have a lot of work to do this week for baby preparations. I am very excited to get the last things moved into the office so that I can set up the baby stuff in our room. At that point I will finally be ready to get the baby clothes and things that I have out in the storage shed and the attic. I am sure that after I hold all those newborn clothes it will be a lot harder to be patient.
Okay that was a lot of whining. I am so thankful to be pregnant and I cannot wait to meet my baby. :)
That is much better.
Tim's mom bought our baby it's first gift. A soft yellow blanket. Now there is one piece of proof in our home that a baby is coming. I have a lot of work to do this week for baby preparations. I am very excited to get the last things moved into the office so that I can set up the baby stuff in our room. At that point I will finally be ready to get the baby clothes and things that I have out in the storage shed and the attic. I am sure that after I hold all those newborn clothes it will be a lot harder to be patient.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
35 weeks... yesterday...
It's getting close now. I can't believe how fast it went by. I am having so many contractions. Contractions that hurt enough to stop me in my tracks. Hopefully this means a fast labor. :)
I am not nearly prepared for this baby. My preperations are not going as smoothly as I would like. It isn't easy trying to fit another person in this small house, but we will manage. I still need to buy some pretty important things like a carseat and a stroller. Ummm, I should probably get on that. Rylee was exactly two weeks early and Nathan was born exactly on his due date. So I figure this baby will probably be two weeks late. However I still feel the need to be prepared for an early delivery so my deadline to be completely ready for this baby is in 13 days. Gasp!! It sounds a lot scarier when I type it out.
We are all very excited to meet this newest addition to our family. It's amazing how much love you can feel for an unborn baby. I am sure that the next few weeks are going to drag on and on for me. The last few weeks are always so hard and so worth it in the end. Please pray for a healthy baby and mama.
I am not nearly prepared for this baby. My preperations are not going as smoothly as I would like. It isn't easy trying to fit another person in this small house, but we will manage. I still need to buy some pretty important things like a carseat and a stroller. Ummm, I should probably get on that. Rylee was exactly two weeks early and Nathan was born exactly on his due date. So I figure this baby will probably be two weeks late. However I still feel the need to be prepared for an early delivery so my deadline to be completely ready for this baby is in 13 days. Gasp!! It sounds a lot scarier when I type it out.
We are all very excited to meet this newest addition to our family. It's amazing how much love you can feel for an unborn baby. I am sure that the next few weeks are going to drag on and on for me. The last few weeks are always so hard and so worth it in the end. Please pray for a healthy baby and mama.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Eating your placenta...
I read an article on the benefits of consuming your placenta: better milk supply (never an issue for me) and also helps with postpartum depression. Has anybody heard of this? Has anyone actually tried it?
Sunday, March 27, 2011
28 weeks...
Tomorrow I will be 28 weeks. I cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is going. I am finally starting to feel more movement. I was beginning to think that I was having the laziest baby ever. :) I am learning that with your third pregnancy you pretty much have contractions non-stop. Hopefully that means my body is a pro at this and will give me an easy labor. :)
We are not finding out the sex of the baby, which is very new to me. My kids are so excited to find out what we will have. Of course Rylee wants a girl and Nathan wants a boy.
For anyone who doesn't know I am planning on having my baby at home. I am very excited about this. With both Rylee and Nathan, my pregnancies were high risk. I was the one that was considered high risk because of my heart condition. I had to go to Seattle every week and see a perinatologist. However after Nathan was born I had a procedure done on my heart and I am considered all better. No longer high risk. It has been so wonderful being able to have a midwife this time around.
If all goes according to plan :) I will blog about my birth story during labor. This is something I wish that I could have done with Rylee and Nathan. I forgot the details so fast. In the next few weeks I will share all that I can remember of their birth stories. Has anyone else blogged during their labor?
We are not finding out the sex of the baby, which is very new to me. My kids are so excited to find out what we will have. Of course Rylee wants a girl and Nathan wants a boy.
For anyone who doesn't know I am planning on having my baby at home. I am very excited about this. With both Rylee and Nathan, my pregnancies were high risk. I was the one that was considered high risk because of my heart condition. I had to go to Seattle every week and see a perinatologist. However after Nathan was born I had a procedure done on my heart and I am considered all better. No longer high risk. It has been so wonderful being able to have a midwife this time around.
If all goes according to plan :) I will blog about my birth story during labor. This is something I wish that I could have done with Rylee and Nathan. I forgot the details so fast. In the next few weeks I will share all that I can remember of their birth stories. Has anyone else blogged during their labor?
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