We received your "Confirmation of Birth" from Northside Hospital in the mail today.
Now all we have to do is request a birth certificate.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
7 Days Old
You love to sleep being held. That is when you sleep your longest. Your longest stretch between feedings is typically about 4 hours at night shortly before we wake up in the morning. Then, you like to nurse pretty much every hour on the hour during the day with some extended two and sometimes even three hour breaks here and there.
You are a champion nurser! It literally takes you less than 15 minutes to nurse, and if I actually timed it, I think it would be closer to 10 minutes or less. Of course, that is probably because you only nurse on one boob at a time.
I don't think you are much of a fan of sleeping on your back. You sleep the longest when I lay you on your tummy. And, that is a big no-no! You are supposed to sleep "supine" as they call it. In other words, on your back!
You are a strong little booger! You were already lifting your head the day after you were born. But, I came to check on you today while you were sleeping on your tummy, and you moved your little head to rest on a different cheek.
You are a champion nurser! It literally takes you less than 15 minutes to nurse, and if I actually timed it, I think it would be closer to 10 minutes or less. Of course, that is probably because you only nurse on one boob at a time.
I don't think you are much of a fan of sleeping on your back. You sleep the longest when I lay you on your tummy. And, that is a big no-no! You are supposed to sleep "supine" as they call it. In other words, on your back!
You are a strong little booger! You were already lifting your head the day after you were born. But, I came to check on you today while you were sleeping on your tummy, and you moved your little head to rest on a different cheek.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
6 Days Old
Just as the doctor predicted, your umbilical cord fell off early, early this morning (around 12:15 a.m. on Thursday) while Daddy was changing your diaper.
Before we climbed into bed for the evening, we had to replenish the diapers in our room by the Pack-n-Play and also on the changing table in your room. That means we officially went through two Pampers diaper packs from the hospital in 6 days. There were 20 diapers in each pack, so we used 40 diapers in 6 days!
Before we climbed into bed for the evening, we had to replenish the diapers in our room by the Pack-n-Play and also on the changing table in your room. That means we officially went through two Pampers diaper packs from the hospital in 6 days. There were 20 diapers in each pack, so we used 40 diapers in 6 days!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Sophia's Newborn Wellness Visit
Sophia visited the doctor for the first time today. Her appointment was at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Calk. Nonnie watched Annabelle so we could at least keep the oldest child free of germs. We arrived at 1:47 p.m. to be exact, and as we exited the 4 Runner, I realized that I had left her hospital discharge paperwork at home. I took Sophia inside and started completing the paperwork while hubby ran home to get it. He arrived back promptly at 2:00 p.m.
Sophia decided to wake up shortly after I had arrived and while I was still completing the paperwork. She blessed me with a dirty diaper that leaked onto the only outfit I thought to bring. Naturally! And, she decided it was time to nurse. I nursed her in the newborn waiting room. I guess that is just one difference between a first and second child. I was not shy about nursing her then and there with strangers in the room!
Sophia's Stats at 5 days:
8 lbs, 2.5 oz (almost up to birth weight)
21" length
14" head circumference
Sophia's discharge weight taken Sunday morning (April 18th) around 1:30 a.m. was 7 lbs, 14.5 oz.
Following are the questions asked at this visit along with my answers.
Immunocompromised? No
Pets? Yes
Tobacco exposure? No
Tb exposure? No
Lead exposure? Yes - because our house was built before 1960.
Firearm safety? Yes
Car seat (rear facing)? Yes
Supine sleep? Yes
And, the following are the notes that Dr. Calk wrote down into Sophia's chart.
Good weight gain
Hips okay
Cord dry
Heart regular
No jaundice
Dr. Calk commented that I had probably noticed my milk coming in a lot sooner this time. I told him that I actually couldn't really tell. It hasn't come in full force with leakage and the need for breast pads as it did with Annabelle. However, I think the nursing bra I wore with Annabelle and purchased before we were discharged from the hospital is a little small. He said I'll probably notice over the next month. I did mention to him that Sophia typically only nurses on one side for each nursing. He said that is probably because she's getting all she needs from one because I am producing so much more milk than with Annabelle. Dude, I didn't think I could produce any more milk. I was crazy engorged with Annabelle, and I am actually comfortable, so far, with Sophia.
Dr. Calk also asked, "Isn't this so much easier the second time around?" Yes, it most definitely is so far! And, right now, I am wondering why everyone scares you off from having a second child by all of their comments. I did have a select few tell me that they've found it actually easier with two children.
Dr. Calk told us that the two reasons that parents of a second child needlessly see him are because their child is sleeping too much or their child is spitting up too much. He said they typically spit up more because the mother is producing more milk.
Sophia also had her first shot (outside of the hospital). She received her first Hepatitis B shot. We opted not to give it to her in the hospital because they had such a hard time finding out if she ever received it. It took a minute for her to realize she had been hit with something that hurt, but she got over it very quickly too. She was fine as soon as I picked her up and held her.
Sophia decided to wake up shortly after I had arrived and while I was still completing the paperwork. She blessed me with a dirty diaper that leaked onto the only outfit I thought to bring. Naturally! And, she decided it was time to nurse. I nursed her in the newborn waiting room. I guess that is just one difference between a first and second child. I was not shy about nursing her then and there with strangers in the room!
Sophia's Stats at 5 days:
8 lbs, 2.5 oz (almost up to birth weight)
21" length
14" head circumference
Sophia's discharge weight taken Sunday morning (April 18th) around 1:30 a.m. was 7 lbs, 14.5 oz.
Following are the questions asked at this visit along with my answers.
Immunocompromised? No
Pets? Yes
Tobacco exposure? No
Tb exposure? No
Lead exposure? Yes - because our house was built before 1960.
Firearm safety? Yes
Car seat (rear facing)? Yes
Supine sleep? Yes
And, the following are the notes that Dr. Calk wrote down into Sophia's chart.
Good weight gain
Hips okay
Cord dry
Heart regular
No jaundice
Dr. Calk commented that I had probably noticed my milk coming in a lot sooner this time. I told him that I actually couldn't really tell. It hasn't come in full force with leakage and the need for breast pads as it did with Annabelle. However, I think the nursing bra I wore with Annabelle and purchased before we were discharged from the hospital is a little small. He said I'll probably notice over the next month. I did mention to him that Sophia typically only nurses on one side for each nursing. He said that is probably because she's getting all she needs from one because I am producing so much more milk than with Annabelle. Dude, I didn't think I could produce any more milk. I was crazy engorged with Annabelle, and I am actually comfortable, so far, with Sophia.
Dr. Calk also asked, "Isn't this so much easier the second time around?" Yes, it most definitely is so far! And, right now, I am wondering why everyone scares you off from having a second child by all of their comments. I did have a select few tell me that they've found it actually easier with two children.
Dr. Calk told us that the two reasons that parents of a second child needlessly see him are because their child is sleeping too much or their child is spitting up too much. He said they typically spit up more because the mother is producing more milk.
Sophia also had her first shot (outside of the hospital). She received her first Hepatitis B shot. We opted not to give it to her in the hospital because they had such a hard time finding out if she ever received it. It took a minute for her to realize she had been hit with something that hurt, but she got over it very quickly too. She was fine as soon as I picked her up and held her.
5 Days Old
Your first wellness visit was today with Dr. Calk with Children's Medical Group at 2:00 p.m.
You are sleeping and nursing like a champ. Last night, I fed you at 12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 6:30 a.m. It is like clockwork! You are absolutely killing my right boob though. The pain is shocking when you nurse. I am reminded that nursing may actually be worse than childbirth because at least I know the pain of childbirth is going to end!
And, you sleep ALL the time, or so it seems. Your awake time is usually in the morning around 9-10 a.m. and in the evening around 8-9 p.m. This evening, you are wide awake at 11:30 p.m.
You are a one boob girl meaning you like to nurse off one boob at a time for each nursing session. As a result, during the day, you like to nurse pretty much every hour on the hour. But, you nurse very, very quickly, usually within 15 minutes. Very unlike your sister who took 45 minutes at a minimum. It seems like it took her just 45 minutes to figure out how to latch on.
You wore the cute outfit that Daddy bought for you from Target the other day to your doctor's visit. It is bright green with white polka dots and pink butterflies. Absolutely precious! He came home with it and said, "You can't send me shopping and expect me not to buy something for my girl."
This evening, you were intrigued by your Daddy's orange plaid shirt. He said you wouldn't stop staring at it.
You are sleeping and nursing like a champ. Last night, I fed you at 12:30 a.m., 3:30 a.m., and 6:30 a.m. It is like clockwork! You are absolutely killing my right boob though. The pain is shocking when you nurse. I am reminded that nursing may actually be worse than childbirth because at least I know the pain of childbirth is going to end!
And, you sleep ALL the time, or so it seems. Your awake time is usually in the morning around 9-10 a.m. and in the evening around 8-9 p.m. This evening, you are wide awake at 11:30 p.m.
You are a one boob girl meaning you like to nurse off one boob at a time for each nursing session. As a result, during the day, you like to nurse pretty much every hour on the hour. But, you nurse very, very quickly, usually within 15 minutes. Very unlike your sister who took 45 minutes at a minimum. It seems like it took her just 45 minutes to figure out how to latch on.
You wore the cute outfit that Daddy bought for you from Target the other day to your doctor's visit. It is bright green with white polka dots and pink butterflies. Absolutely precious! He came home with it and said, "You can't send me shopping and expect me not to buy something for my girl."
This evening, you were intrigued by your Daddy's orange plaid shirt. He said you wouldn't stop staring at it.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Doctor's Visit at 2:30 p.m.
April 15th, 2010
40 weeks, 4 days
Weight: 129.8 lbs
Blood Pressure: 110/70
Dilated: 2 cm
Effaced: 50%
Station: -1
I had a doctor's visit scheduled with Dr. Dodder this afternoon. She was on call, but fortunately, she wasn't running behind. I originally had an appointment scheduled with Dr. Bodner for Tuesday, but I called and rescheduled for Thursday just so I could see Dr. Dodder.
She said at this point in a pregnancy, they will induce at any point. She also mentioned that they'd prefer I not go a week past my due date, but she acted as if she remembered that I wanted to go about this all naturally. So she said that in order for them to not induce for delivery on Sunday, she wanted me to have a non-stress test and ultrasound done. The ultrasound technician is scheduled to be in the office tomorrow, so she wanted me to schedule an appointment with her for Friday.
Dr. Dodder said that studies have shown that going more than a week past the due date may cause more harm to the baby such as a greater chance of the cord being wrapped around the baby's neck. She did mention that as long as my amniotic fluid levels checked out alright tomorrow, then she was fine with me waiting until next week to induce. She recommended I schedule an appointment for Monday to make sure everything checked out alright. She said if I still had not had the baby by Monday, they would schedule an induction for Tuesday night to deliver the baby on Wednesday.
She recommended I go ahead and have the non-stress test today because tomorrow would probably be more busy. So, after meeting with Dr. Dodder, our nurse, Donna, hooked me up to the non-stress machine. There were two metal connectors that she attached to my belly. She said that one would monitor contractions and the other would monitor the baby's heart rate. As I felt movement, I was instructed to push a button on a hand-held trigger she handed me.
The baby barely moved at all, maybe 5 times the entire 20-30 minutes that I was attached to the machine. The nurse asked when I had eaten last to make sure the baby had plenty of food to keep it active. I had just eaten around 1:30 p.m., but apparently this little booger likes to sleep during the day which has been very typical with this child. He/she normally starts kicking me around 10:00 p.m.
Since the baby wasn't very active, and that wasn't the response they were hoping for, the nurse brought me some crackers and a jolly rancher. She had originally given me an ice cold cup of water because the ice water is supposed to make them more active too.
She also used a buzzer to wake the baby up. She said she didn't like to do that because they didn't like it very much. When she mentioned using the buzzer, she said, "You are having a girl, right?" I told her we didn't know, but I meant to ask her what that had to do with the buzzer.
Whenever she buzzed my belly near the baby's head, the baby's heartbeat would climb. And, during the non-stress test, I had 2-3 contractions. For every contraction, the baby's heartbeat would also climb. It went from the typical 133-137 range up to 167-170. Poor thing! I guess that shows just how traumatic their birth is for them too.
During all of this, Annabelle was getting fussy and hubby was getting nervous. I sent him to the car with her to get her some apple juice and snacks because she was complaining that she was thirsty. I could tell his patience was growing thin with Annabelle, but I know he was just concerned about the baby and didn't want to leave at that point when the nurse was acting concerned. I guess once again I wasn't getting nervous. Stupidity? I don't know. I guess I just wasn't concerned because I know the baby is typically more active at night.
Finally, Dr. Dodder got the results she wanted. They wanted to see a peak in the heart rate whenever the baby moved. And, finally, Beebo decided to cooperate.
So, right now, we have an ultrasound scheduled for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday).
And, it is officially 12:10 a.m. on April 16th, 2010, so we have bypassed the first major deadline. Now if Beebo could only hold off until Sunday, April 18th! That would be perfect!
P.S. As for the station of the baby, Dr. Dodder said that the baby's head is really low. She anticipates I'll deliver before the weekend is over. She said that a station of "0" is active labor, and at a station of "3," the baby is crowning. So, apparently, I am very close to active labor.
40 weeks, 4 days
Weight: 129.8 lbs
Blood Pressure: 110/70
Dilated: 2 cm
Effaced: 50%
Station: -1
I had a doctor's visit scheduled with Dr. Dodder this afternoon. She was on call, but fortunately, she wasn't running behind. I originally had an appointment scheduled with Dr. Bodner for Tuesday, but I called and rescheduled for Thursday just so I could see Dr. Dodder.
She said at this point in a pregnancy, they will induce at any point. She also mentioned that they'd prefer I not go a week past my due date, but she acted as if she remembered that I wanted to go about this all naturally. So she said that in order for them to not induce for delivery on Sunday, she wanted me to have a non-stress test and ultrasound done. The ultrasound technician is scheduled to be in the office tomorrow, so she wanted me to schedule an appointment with her for Friday.
Dr. Dodder said that studies have shown that going more than a week past the due date may cause more harm to the baby such as a greater chance of the cord being wrapped around the baby's neck. She did mention that as long as my amniotic fluid levels checked out alright tomorrow, then she was fine with me waiting until next week to induce. She recommended I schedule an appointment for Monday to make sure everything checked out alright. She said if I still had not had the baby by Monday, they would schedule an induction for Tuesday night to deliver the baby on Wednesday.
She recommended I go ahead and have the non-stress test today because tomorrow would probably be more busy. So, after meeting with Dr. Dodder, our nurse, Donna, hooked me up to the non-stress machine. There were two metal connectors that she attached to my belly. She said that one would monitor contractions and the other would monitor the baby's heart rate. As I felt movement, I was instructed to push a button on a hand-held trigger she handed me.
The baby barely moved at all, maybe 5 times the entire 20-30 minutes that I was attached to the machine. The nurse asked when I had eaten last to make sure the baby had plenty of food to keep it active. I had just eaten around 1:30 p.m., but apparently this little booger likes to sleep during the day which has been very typical with this child. He/she normally starts kicking me around 10:00 p.m.
Since the baby wasn't very active, and that wasn't the response they were hoping for, the nurse brought me some crackers and a jolly rancher. She had originally given me an ice cold cup of water because the ice water is supposed to make them more active too.
She also used a buzzer to wake the baby up. She said she didn't like to do that because they didn't like it very much. When she mentioned using the buzzer, she said, "You are having a girl, right?" I told her we didn't know, but I meant to ask her what that had to do with the buzzer.
Whenever she buzzed my belly near the baby's head, the baby's heartbeat would climb. And, during the non-stress test, I had 2-3 contractions. For every contraction, the baby's heartbeat would also climb. It went from the typical 133-137 range up to 167-170. Poor thing! I guess that shows just how traumatic their birth is for them too.
During all of this, Annabelle was getting fussy and hubby was getting nervous. I sent him to the car with her to get her some apple juice and snacks because she was complaining that she was thirsty. I could tell his patience was growing thin with Annabelle, but I know he was just concerned about the baby and didn't want to leave at that point when the nurse was acting concerned. I guess once again I wasn't getting nervous. Stupidity? I don't know. I guess I just wasn't concerned because I know the baby is typically more active at night.
Finally, Dr. Dodder got the results she wanted. They wanted to see a peak in the heart rate whenever the baby moved. And, finally, Beebo decided to cooperate.
So, right now, we have an ultrasound scheduled for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Friday).
And, it is officially 12:10 a.m. on April 16th, 2010, so we have bypassed the first major deadline. Now if Beebo could only hold off until Sunday, April 18th! That would be perfect!
P.S. As for the station of the baby, Dr. Dodder said that the baby's head is really low. She anticipates I'll deliver before the weekend is over. She said that a station of "0" is active labor, and at a station of "3," the baby is crowning. So, apparently, I am very close to active labor.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Fortune Cookie (12-30-09)
I wish I would have posted (or at least kept) all of the fortune cookie fortunes since I became pregnant with Beebo as they are all obnoxiously in line. Tonight's fortune was as follows.
"Your efforts are budding - results will appear soon."
Yep, in about 3 - 3.5 months! God help us!
"Your efforts are budding - results will appear soon."
Yep, in about 3 - 3.5 months! God help us!
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