I will be posting a more thorough post (pictures, labor&delivery, etc) when I have more time and sleep. This is all you get for now
IT'S A GIRL!!
Name: Lily Anna Ames
Born: December 26, 2005
Time: 11:52 PM
Weight: 7lbs, 11.6 oz
Length: 21 inches
Head: 36.5cm
Chest: 36 cm
Hair: Dark brown (and a lot of it everywhere)
Eyes: Dark grey (for now...which will probably turn to hazel when she's a bit older.
Wanna know a fun part? She was born tan, and right now, she is actually darker than I. :P
The End.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Sunday, December 25, 2005
11 (6.0): Labor soon?
25 minutes ago--- loss of entire mucous plug/ bloody show.... one comment...damn, that was gross.
Contractions woke me up at 4:30 this morning, but they've been mild. They are now starting to increase in pressure, but still are mild.
EDIT:
8:05 pm --- still mad amounts of contractions, increased in pressure. bloody show still present. kid who won't sit still...so she makes it that much harder.
happy Christmas....
Contractions woke me up at 4:30 this morning, but they've been mild. They are now starting to increase in pressure, but still are mild.
EDIT:
8:05 pm --- still mad amounts of contractions, increased in pressure. bloody show still present. kid who won't sit still...so she makes it that much harder.
happy Christmas....
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
11 (5.1):
Bad News:
Still not dilating. So I can't be induced this week.
Good News:
I'm at least 75% effaced. I've been walking around a lot more, so hopefully a nice little jog will speed up the process. She's big and healthy. We (mum and I) think she may be around 8 lbs when born.
If she's not born by Christmas (my 41w1d mark), I made an appointment to induce on the 27th. I'm actually thinking she may be born before that. I just need to do some more movin' and shakin'. *sigh* Frustrating that she's taking her sweet ass time.
Still not dilating. So I can't be induced this week.
Good News:
I'm at least 75% effaced. I've been walking around a lot more, so hopefully a nice little jog will speed up the process. She's big and healthy. We (mum and I) think she may be around 8 lbs when born.
If she's not born by Christmas (my 41w1d mark), I made an appointment to induce on the 27th. I'm actually thinking she may be born before that. I just need to do some more movin' and shakin'. *sigh* Frustrating that she's taking her sweet ass time.
11 (5.0):
I'm passed my due date. I was due this past Saturday. Yeah, nothing. I have an appointment today with the OB and I'm asking for an induction this week. I do not want to spend Christmas/eve in the hospital. I'm in pain, and frankly, if someone keeps asking me if the baby is here yet when I've repeatedly said "I'll let you know" I'm going to punch someone. It's irritating. Hence why I don't answer the phone anymore. Apparently no one understands English.
Anyway, that's it. She'll be here this week sometime. Hoepfully tomorrow if I'm lucky, since my doctor specifically said he wasn't going to let me go a week overdue and I refuse to spend the holidays in the L&D room.
Now, for the last time...any news, and I will let you know.
Friday, December 16, 2005
11 (4.0): Quick Note #2
I'm due tomorrow.
Nothing has progressed. My cervix is still the same, there has been no change. My doctor is not going to let me go more than a week overdue. So if by Christmas eve, she's not out, I will be induced. And if the induction doesn't work, I'll have to have the cesarean. I'm not very happy about this. I was hoping for a natural birth.
*sigh* I'm mad exhausted.
Nothing has progressed. My cervix is still the same, there has been no change. My doctor is not going to let me go more than a week overdue. So if by Christmas eve, she's not out, I will be induced. And if the induction doesn't work, I'll have to have the cesarean. I'm not very happy about this. I was hoping for a natural birth.
*sigh* I'm mad exhausted.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
11 (3.0): [TMI, trust me]
I've been having labor pains for the past four days now, labor symptoms for only two.
Went to L&D last night because I had constant contractions every 6 minutes at a length of 70 seconds each. But while I lay in the bed for urine results, they began to die down. Nurse told me that they were mild, and not strong enough to onset true labor. I was sent home, and rather sad. I'm still only dilated at 1.5 cm. My mucous plug is taking its sweet time, but it is falling out, though it's not tinged with blood yet, so I have to wait. Looks like someone blew their nose into the toilet though.
I also had a fever a few days ago that left a nasty blister behind. Not pleasant, though it is healing just fine. I have back pain, menstrual-like cramps, nausea, and now diarrhea. To top it off, Lily thinks there's a party in my pelvis, so I'm left wincing in pain when one of her limbs hits a nerve. I've barely slept because of it. So Mother gave me Tylenol PM and was pain free and knocked out for several hours.
I'm downright miserable. I hurt everywhere, and I'm emotionally overwhelmed. I hate feeling this way. But then again, find me a pregnant woman who is not emotionally unfit right now, and I will show you a person in mad denial.
I'm stuck waiting. I've dusted, vacuumed, and rearranged the room. I've cleaned the bathroom and all the laundry. I even redid all her clothes and repacked her coming home bag. There's nothing left, and I refuse to leave the house any time soon because I'm afraid I'll go into labor in the middle of Wal-Mart or something. She needs to come out so that I can pamper her, damn it.
...
And thanks Anniey for pampering me on Friday. :D
Went to L&D last night because I had constant contractions every 6 minutes at a length of 70 seconds each. But while I lay in the bed for urine results, they began to die down. Nurse told me that they were mild, and not strong enough to onset true labor. I was sent home, and rather sad. I'm still only dilated at 1.5 cm. My mucous plug is taking its sweet time, but it is falling out, though it's not tinged with blood yet, so I have to wait. Looks like someone blew their nose into the toilet though.
I also had a fever a few days ago that left a nasty blister behind. Not pleasant, though it is healing just fine. I have back pain, menstrual-like cramps, nausea, and now diarrhea. To top it off, Lily thinks there's a party in my pelvis, so I'm left wincing in pain when one of her limbs hits a nerve. I've barely slept because of it. So Mother gave me Tylenol PM and was pain free and knocked out for several hours.
I'm downright miserable. I hurt everywhere, and I'm emotionally overwhelmed. I hate feeling this way. But then again, find me a pregnant woman who is not emotionally unfit right now, and I will show you a person in mad denial.
I'm stuck waiting. I've dusted, vacuumed, and rearranged the room. I've cleaned the bathroom and all the laundry. I even redid all her clothes and repacked her coming home bag. There's nothing left, and I refuse to leave the house any time soon because I'm afraid I'll go into labor in the middle of Wal-Mart or something. She needs to come out so that I can pamper her, damn it.
...
And thanks Anniey for pampering me on Friday. :D
Monday, December 5, 2005
11 (2.0): Quick note
Went to the appointment on Friday.
Technically, I'm due in 2 weeks.
Obstetrician says I'll probably last for 1.
Looks like she's coming home (out) early.
Technically, I'm due in 2 weeks.
Obstetrician says I'll probably last for 1.
Looks like she's coming home (out) early.
Thursday, December 1, 2005
11:
So, I recieved a package yesterday from Sabrina. It was a gift of a bunch of baby things and as I stared at it with shipping peanuts scattered on the floor, I burst into tears. I took everything out and organized it into its little box and went into my room. I realized that I am blessed. With everything that has happened I have friends and family, and even perfect strangers, that have given me so much. My baby will never need and never want. I am more than grateful and appreciative for everything that the Gods and friends/family have blessed me with. Lily has everything she needs and so much more. I truly have no real words to describe my deep feelings of gratitude.
Also, I realized that I never posted the photos from October 15th's baby shower. You may view them at the following link: http://photobucket.com/albums/v233/cyndi_lauper/babyshower2k5/
My next appointment will not be until tomorrow morning, so nothing new on the baby front, other than this is starting to become more painful and this child is enormous. I've also acquired a rash around my bellybutton. Not pleasant. Whoever said this was a wonderful experience half lied. It's an experience, all right, but not all that wonderful.
EDIT:
During this month, I will be screening my calls. Unless it is an emergency (or you have a verizon phone :D ) I will more than likely not answer. You may leave a message, or call me any moment after 9 pm central time. Also, once Lily is born, I would like to keep visitation at a minumum. For the first week, visitation will be restricted to just family. I know this is an exciting moment that I would like to share with everyone, but it is also an overwhelming one, and I would not like to be bombarded with people. However, during Christmas and holiday gatherings is appropriate. Anything else...e-mail me.
Also, I realized that I never posted the photos from October 15th's baby shower. You may view them at the following link: http://photobucket.com/albums/v233/cyndi_lauper/babyshower2k5/
My next appointment will not be until tomorrow morning, so nothing new on the baby front, other than this is starting to become more painful and this child is enormous. I've also acquired a rash around my bellybutton. Not pleasant. Whoever said this was a wonderful experience half lied. It's an experience, all right, but not all that wonderful.
EDIT:
During this month, I will be screening my calls. Unless it is an emergency (or you have a verizon phone :D ) I will more than likely not answer. You may leave a message, or call me any moment after 9 pm central time. Also, once Lily is born, I would like to keep visitation at a minumum. For the first week, visitation will be restricted to just family. I know this is an exciting moment that I would like to share with everyone, but it is also an overwhelming one, and I would not like to be bombarded with people. However, during Christmas and holiday gatherings is appropriate. Anything else...e-mail me.
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