Saturday, January 31, 2009
She Flipped
I think MaryJane flipped into a breech position last night. I know for sure that when I went to bed she was laying side ways! It felt very strange. I first noticed it when I got home from eating at Carl's Jr. so I blame it on the food. I always get sick when I eat there, I knew I shouldn't have eaten but I did. She was moving a ton when I went to bed and didn't really notice anything different through out the night. But all day today I have been feeling all movements down low and it kinda hurts. I am starting to stress out cause I want to deliver at the birth center and I don't want to go through having a Dr. try to flip her back around, I heard it hurts. But I think it may be worth it rather then to have to go through a C-section. I am going to have to do some research and see what kind of risks are involved. I have my appointment on Tuesday so I am hoping she will flip by then if not I will ask Becky what she thinks. Pray she isn't breech when I go into labor!
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Bedding
Here is the crib set we ordered. LOVE IT! It should be here soon! Thanks to my mom and dad! :0) Then we can paint...
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Appointment
I am 33 w 4 d pregnant today. Dave and the boys came with me to my appointment. It was quite hectic. First we had group so there was Gage and Jack plus 2 other young kids. And a new mom in the group with her husband and another girl brought her husband as well so it was pretty crowded and a lot going on. We talked about the different things that could go wrong in a birth and reasons they would transfer you to a hospital. We had to sign some consent forms and whatnot. We were supposed to talk about sibling issues and things but we ran out of time I think.
Baby is measuring at 34 weeks which is great, her heart rate is about 140. Becky is pretty sure she is still head down she said it is hard to tell when she was feeling around because she has a hard bum. (she must be a boney butt) but when she listened to the heart rate it was down low which usually means the baby is head down. I thought my blood pressure was high but the machine must have measured it wrong cause Becky did it by hand and it was fine, still a little higher then normal but nothing to worry about I guess. I had a trace of protein in my urine which is normal for me. I am sure it's because I don't drink enough water. Although I have been getting up in the middle of the night just for a drink and to go potty the past couple nights and I normally don't. I have had a hard time sleeping lately I am getting pretty uncomfortable. It's hard to sit up straight I feel like I have to recline back all the time, and forget eating off a plate on my lap and not getting anything on me that is near impossible. At my next appointment I will have a test done to check for strep. Hopefully we are good there. And I believe that is the last test we have to do before she gets here. I found out my glucose level was 74 which is good. Only 3 w 3 d till I am considered full term. Then the waiting game begins.
We finally got Jacks bed up and the boys room mostly put together so we are able to get the babies room started whenever we can go get a piece of the bedding so we can match the paint to it. I am excited to get everything done and be able to just relax I feel so overwhelmed right now with everything. I am excited for her to get here but I am not feeling very anxious about it yet. Let’s just say, I can wait. I worry about the challenges a new baby will bring. But we are prepared for it. Bring it on! :0)
Baby is measuring at 34 weeks which is great, her heart rate is about 140. Becky is pretty sure she is still head down she said it is hard to tell when she was feeling around because she has a hard bum. (she must be a boney butt) but when she listened to the heart rate it was down low which usually means the baby is head down. I thought my blood pressure was high but the machine must have measured it wrong cause Becky did it by hand and it was fine, still a little higher then normal but nothing to worry about I guess. I had a trace of protein in my urine which is normal for me. I am sure it's because I don't drink enough water. Although I have been getting up in the middle of the night just for a drink and to go potty the past couple nights and I normally don't. I have had a hard time sleeping lately I am getting pretty uncomfortable. It's hard to sit up straight I feel like I have to recline back all the time, and forget eating off a plate on my lap and not getting anything on me that is near impossible. At my next appointment I will have a test done to check for strep. Hopefully we are good there. And I believe that is the last test we have to do before she gets here. I found out my glucose level was 74 which is good. Only 3 w 3 d till I am considered full term. Then the waiting game begins.
We finally got Jacks bed up and the boys room mostly put together so we are able to get the babies room started whenever we can go get a piece of the bedding so we can match the paint to it. I am excited to get everything done and be able to just relax I feel so overwhelmed right now with everything. I am excited for her to get here but I am not feeling very anxious about it yet. Let’s just say, I can wait. I worry about the challenges a new baby will bring. But we are prepared for it. Bring it on! :0)
Thursday, January 15, 2009
I Fell
So I was keeping busy today trying to get the boys room moved around so we can put up Jack's bed so we can move him out of the nursery. I was runnin around the house and I guess I was moving a little too fast. I went to step over the baby gate blocking off the kitchen when my foot didn't quite make it over the top and I was already moving forward so down I go. And forget about putting my foot out and catching myself the gate got in the way of that. So I went crashing down onto my right hip and elbow. I busted the plastic on the gate and it gave me a good scrape on my ankle. The moment I hit the ground I seriously peed myself. I actually felt MaryJane bounce around and I think she just crushed my bladder so hard I didn't have any control over it. Luckily I had recently gone pee so it wasn't like fully unload puddle on the floor. I got up and ran to the bathroom because at this point I didn't know it was pee I just knew I was wet. Then I started shaking like mad cause I was so scared that MaryJane was hurt. I changed my clothes and was ready to walk out the door in less then a minute I was crying and in shock not knowing what to do. I got myself to calm down and think clearly long enough to call my midwife. I could hardly talk to her because I was so freaked out and out of breath. She told me to do kick counts to make sure she is still moving at least 10 times in an hour. And to watch for any bleeding or cramping. She said if I didn't hit the ground hard enough to bruise then we should be OK. I called Dave to tell him but he didn't answer so I laid down to see if she was moving. O boy was she. She had the hiccups and she was kicking around like crazy. She isn't moving as much now so I think she must have been just as freaked out as me. I am feeling OK now just have been a little sick to my stomach and have a head ache from worrying. I have fallen while prego before but never this hard so it was pretty scary. I do have a bruise and a bump on my elbow but my hip seems to be OK.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Dream
Have you ever had a dream that you were dreaming? That's what I just had, a dream in a dream. I was pregnant hanging out with friends when I started complaining about the pain I had been feeling and how I didn't feel well. (I couldn't tell you what it felt like, at this point in my dream I was looking down on myself I wasn't actually inside my body.) Next thing I remember is we are trying to find a place for me to deliver the baby. We ended up in my mom's bathroom. It was just Dave and I with the midwife who just kinda stood off to the side. I was not in the tub but somehow I was still in the water. Dave was sitting on the toilet. I was in the squatting position and I could see everything that was going on, (I don't think I was outside myself anymore but my mom has a big mirror in her bathroom and I think that is what I was looking at but it had to of been bigger.) I didn't feel any pain at all just pressure and she came all the way out in a single contraction (even though I wasn't feeling them) Her head came out then I set back for the rest of her body so I could use my hands to grab her. For some reason I remember a bucket being there at that point like someone was holding it for her to drop into. weird. so I pulled her up and out of the water. When the midwife moved I told Dave to come over beside me he didn't budge from the toilet the whole time. We were examining our GORGEOUS baby! (I dreamt her up so beautiful!) I asked if we could drain some of the water out because she kept getting water in her mouth because it was so high. (I guess I didn't realize I worry about that for real) Then she gave us the BIGGEST smile. I told Dave to hurry and get the camera. It was kind of a creepy smile like the joker. Our reaction to it was like OMG! then right before my eyes my little baby grew to be a toddler standing there smiling at us. Then I looked down and I was still holding a baby. I then came to the realization that I had 2 boys and 2 girls (which I am starting to think is the way I want it, don't tell Dave lol) Then I woke up from that dream but I was still in my other dream. And Dave knew what just happened so we started talking about what we wanted to be different when she really does get here. Like I wanted him to be closer to me when I was delivering her and that he needed to make sure he was taking pictures sooner. Then I really woke up.
So this is the first dream I have had about my baby girl. I have had other dreams where I was pregnant but nothing happened directly related to her. I am so excited to feel that happiness I felt in my dream when she was born. It was amazing then and I know it is going to be so much more intense when she really gets here. :0) As far as me having more babies after this I am going to save that conversation for later, we will see how I feel in a couple years. It may take some convincing to get Dave to go for it.
MaryJane has the hiccups right now... :0)
So this is the first dream I have had about my baby girl. I have had other dreams where I was pregnant but nothing happened directly related to her. I am so excited to feel that happiness I felt in my dream when she was born. It was amazing then and I know it is going to be so much more intense when she really gets here. :0) As far as me having more babies after this I am going to save that conversation for later, we will see how I feel in a couple years. It may take some convincing to get Dave to go for it.
MaryJane has the hiccups right now... :0)
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Fetal Foto (take 2)
We went to Fetal Foto again today. MaryJane's hands were still in her face but we were able to get some better shots then last time. We brought both of the boys. Dave was not able to watch the beginning of the scan because both of them decided they had to go to the bathroom just before I went back. At first she had her foot right up by her face and it looked like she was trying to suck on her hands the whole time. She has chubby little cheeks and smiled for us a couple of times. I bought a tiny little bracelet for her while we were there. It's so cute! :0)
Just an Update
We have been pretty busy lately trying to get the boys room ready. I just started moving all Jackson's clothes in the new closet organizer we put in. I am still not sure how we are going to fit everything in that room but we are going to do it one way or another. Hopefully we can start working on the nursery soon. I don't plan on moving Jack over to the other room for another month though. I want to wait as long as possible to put him in the toddler bed. But I think he is going to do OK.
I did my baby registry at Babies R Us on Tuesday. That was fun. We took the boys with us and it got to be pretty late so Jackson started getting cranky. I kinda rushed through a lot of it so I've been going online and updating a few things. But I am glad I did because I was able to read some reviews and make some good changes. I didn't really put any clothes on it. I still need to go through the ones I have. We set a date for the shower. It will be Saturday February 7th. Jaime and Brie are going to start on the invites next week so I gotta get a guest list goin. I'm excited! :0)
I did my baby registry at Babies R Us on Tuesday. That was fun. We took the boys with us and it got to be pretty late so Jackson started getting cranky. I kinda rushed through a lot of it so I've been going online and updating a few things. But I am glad I did because I was able to read some reviews and make some good changes. I didn't really put any clothes on it. I still need to go through the ones I have. We set a date for the shower. It will be Saturday February 7th. Jaime and Brie are going to start on the invites next week so I gotta get a guest list goin. I'm excited! :0)
Worries and Birth Plan
I had an appointment on Tuesday the 6th. It went well. In group we talked about things we worry about. Some of the things I worry about are... The pushing stage. I was able to push Gage and Jack out pretty quick but that was with an episiotomy so I worry what is going to happen without one, and will I tear. I worry that as soon as I feel that ring of fire I will want to suck her back inside me just from the fear of the pain. Although they say after going through all the labor pains it feels good to push and the ring of fire doesn't last long at all so I shouldn't worry but I do. I worry about going home 4 hours after delivery. Will I be ready? Will Dave be ready to care for me so I can care for the baby? Will my house be clean for visitors (stupid I know). Will Dave be OK during delivery? He worries so I worry. He is going to my next appointment so hopefully that will take care of that worry after he knows more about what will be expected of him. I also worry about going places with 3 kids by myself. It will be near impossible till Jackson starts listening. I am hoping I can find or make a baby sling that both MaryJane and I like cause that would make things a little easier. I worry about who is going to be in the room. Should I have my friends there or should I just have family. I worry about her being in the correct position to ensure I have the easiest vaginal delivery possible and I definitely don't want a C section. I worry about things going wrong with nursing. I didn't talk about all of my worries in group but it feels good to write them down so I can see what kind of things I need to work on before the big day. But even though I worry I still feel ready and I am super excited! :0)
After doing group I met with a midwife named Honey. We went over my birth plan, she said it was well written and thought it was great for if I get transferred to hospital but they already do most everything at the birthing center that I had down. I gained 3 lbs which is pretty good and she said I am measuring perfect at 31 weeks and babies heart rate was same as always. I haven't gotten any new stretch marks yet and I am not swelling so that's good. MaryJane has been getting the hiccups a lot. I didn't really know what they were till I asked. It feels almost like she is practice breathing. They are very fast hiccups nothing I have felt before.
I was able to put down what room I prefer to deliver in. I just hope no one goes into labor the same day I do cause I really want that big tub. If not my second choice will do I don't want to set myself up for disappointment you never know what will happen. All the rooms are done real cute and will do just fine.
Here's my birth plan...
Birth Preferences - Emmie Lue Hathcock
Due Date: 03/06/2009
Patient of Becky McInnis
Scheduled to deliver at Birth And Family Place
*Allergic to latex*
If the baby or I are transferred to a hospital please send us to the Intermountain Medical Center and consult me or my husband before making any changes to the following.
Sincerely,
Emmie Hathcock
ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICATION
-Do not offer pain medication
LABOR
-I want to be free to move, walk, and change positions at will throughout labor.
-I will have food and drinks if desired.
-I will be bringing my own music to play during labor.
-I would like the environment to be kept as quiet as possible.
-I would like the lights in the room to be kept low during my labor.
-I do not want an IV drip.
MONITORING
-I do not want constant electronic fetal monitoring. Intermittent monitoring only.
LABOR AUGMENTATION/INDUCTION
-I do not want any augmentation or an induction unless absolutely necessary.
-I do not want my membranes artificially ruptured.
-I do not consent to use of forceps or a vacuum.
-I do not want any kind of medication to speed up labor.
EPISIOTOMY
-I do not want an episiotomy.
-If absolutely necessary I want a pressure episiotomy. Do not administer any anesthetic.
-I am hoping to protect the perineum. I am practicing ahead of time by squatting, doing Kegel exercises, and perineal massage.
-I would appreciate guidance in when to push and when to stop pushing so the perineum can stretch.
-I would like a local anesthetic to repair a tear or an episiotomy.
DELIVERY
-I want to be free to move and change positions.
-I do not want stirrups to be used.
-I would like the chance to touch the baby's head when it crowns.
-I would like to deliver in the water.
-I must hold the baby immediately after delivery.
-I or my husband would like to pull the baby out of the water and bring her to my chest.
-My support people are my husband, mom, dad and sister and I would like them to be present during delivery.
-If the baby is in a breech position I would like to know my options for a vaginal delivery before reverting to a caesarean.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY
-My husband will cut the cord after it stops pulsing.
-If the baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, my husband or some other person I designate will accompany the baby at all times.
-I would prefer to hold the baby rather than have her placed under heat lamps.
-I would like all visitors/coaches to leave the room after the birth for at least 45 minutes so I can spend time with the baby and my husband.
-I do not want an injection of pitocin after the delivery to aid in expelling the placenta.
-Do not pull the placenta out.
-I would like to birth the placenta before being moved to the bed.
-After the birth, I would prefer to wash off, urinate and dress before nursing, while I do so my husband will hold the baby.
-I would like to delay the vitamin K shot, and the evaluation for the baby until a couple hours after birth and done so in my presence.
-Do not put gel in the baby’s eyes, there is no risk for infection.
-The hepatitis B vaccine will be administered at a later date.
POSTPARTUM
-Unless required for health reasons, I do not want to be separated from my baby.
BREASTFEEDING
-I plan to breastfeed the baby and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth.
-Do not give any bottles to the baby (including glucose water or plain water)
PHOTO/VIDEO
-I will be taking still photographs during labor and the birth.
-I will be taking a video recording of labor and the birth.
OTHER
-No students, interns, residents or non-essential personnel are to be present during my labor or the birth.
-I would like my other children to be able to visit me and the baby after delivery.
CESAREAN
-Unless absolutely necessary, I want to avoid a Cesarean.
-My husband is to be present at all times if the baby requires a Cesarean delivery even if I am unconscious.
-I wish to have a spinal for anesthesia.
-So I can view the birth, I would like the screen lowered just before delivery of the baby.
-If the baby is not in distress, the baby should be given to my husband immediately after birth.
-I want a low transverse incision.
After doing group I met with a midwife named Honey. We went over my birth plan, she said it was well written and thought it was great for if I get transferred to hospital but they already do most everything at the birthing center that I had down. I gained 3 lbs which is pretty good and she said I am measuring perfect at 31 weeks and babies heart rate was same as always. I haven't gotten any new stretch marks yet and I am not swelling so that's good. MaryJane has been getting the hiccups a lot. I didn't really know what they were till I asked. It feels almost like she is practice breathing. They are very fast hiccups nothing I have felt before.
I was able to put down what room I prefer to deliver in. I just hope no one goes into labor the same day I do cause I really want that big tub. If not my second choice will do I don't want to set myself up for disappointment you never know what will happen. All the rooms are done real cute and will do just fine.
Here's my birth plan...
Birth Preferences - Emmie Lue Hathcock
Due Date: 03/06/2009
Patient of Becky McInnis
Scheduled to deliver at Birth And Family Place
*Allergic to latex*
If the baby or I are transferred to a hospital please send us to the Intermountain Medical Center and consult me or my husband before making any changes to the following.
Sincerely,
Emmie Hathcock
ANESTHESIA/PAIN MEDICATION
-Do not offer pain medication
LABOR
-I want to be free to move, walk, and change positions at will throughout labor.
-I will have food and drinks if desired.
-I will be bringing my own music to play during labor.
-I would like the environment to be kept as quiet as possible.
-I would like the lights in the room to be kept low during my labor.
-I do not want an IV drip.
MONITORING
-I do not want constant electronic fetal monitoring. Intermittent monitoring only.
LABOR AUGMENTATION/INDUCTION
-I do not want any augmentation or an induction unless absolutely necessary.
-I do not want my membranes artificially ruptured.
-I do not consent to use of forceps or a vacuum.
-I do not want any kind of medication to speed up labor.
EPISIOTOMY
-I do not want an episiotomy.
-If absolutely necessary I want a pressure episiotomy. Do not administer any anesthetic.
-I am hoping to protect the perineum. I am practicing ahead of time by squatting, doing Kegel exercises, and perineal massage.
-I would appreciate guidance in when to push and when to stop pushing so the perineum can stretch.
-I would like a local anesthetic to repair a tear or an episiotomy.
DELIVERY
-I want to be free to move and change positions.
-I do not want stirrups to be used.
-I would like the chance to touch the baby's head when it crowns.
-I would like to deliver in the water.
-I must hold the baby immediately after delivery.
-I or my husband would like to pull the baby out of the water and bring her to my chest.
-My support people are my husband, mom, dad and sister and I would like them to be present during delivery.
-If the baby is in a breech position I would like to know my options for a vaginal delivery before reverting to a caesarean.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER DELIVERY
-My husband will cut the cord after it stops pulsing.
-If the baby must be taken from me to receive medical treatment, my husband or some other person I designate will accompany the baby at all times.
-I would prefer to hold the baby rather than have her placed under heat lamps.
-I would like all visitors/coaches to leave the room after the birth for at least 45 minutes so I can spend time with the baby and my husband.
-I do not want an injection of pitocin after the delivery to aid in expelling the placenta.
-Do not pull the placenta out.
-I would like to birth the placenta before being moved to the bed.
-After the birth, I would prefer to wash off, urinate and dress before nursing, while I do so my husband will hold the baby.
-I would like to delay the vitamin K shot, and the evaluation for the baby until a couple hours after birth and done so in my presence.
-Do not put gel in the baby’s eyes, there is no risk for infection.
-The hepatitis B vaccine will be administered at a later date.
POSTPARTUM
-Unless required for health reasons, I do not want to be separated from my baby.
BREASTFEEDING
-I plan to breastfeed the baby and would like to begin nursing very shortly after birth.
-Do not give any bottles to the baby (including glucose water or plain water)
PHOTO/VIDEO
-I will be taking still photographs during labor and the birth.
-I will be taking a video recording of labor and the birth.
OTHER
-No students, interns, residents or non-essential personnel are to be present during my labor or the birth.
-I would like my other children to be able to visit me and the baby after delivery.
CESAREAN
-Unless absolutely necessary, I want to avoid a Cesarean.
-My husband is to be present at all times if the baby requires a Cesarean delivery even if I am unconscious.
-I wish to have a spinal for anesthesia.
-So I can view the birth, I would like the screen lowered just before delivery of the baby.
-If the baby is not in distress, the baby should be given to my husband immediately after birth.
-I want a low transverse incision.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Fetal Foto
We went to Fetal Foto today to get some 3/4D ultrasound pictures. MaryJane likes to tuck herself into my placenta and put her hands in her face so we were not able to get very good 3D shots so we are going to go back on the 8th (The day before daddy's birthday). I have to try and drink some juice before going in next time and see if that will help her be more active. My placenta is on the front of my stomach and the 3D ultrasound doesn't go through it so they have to work around it which makes it that much harder to get a good angle. She was looking right at us in 2D but when you go to 3D it does her profile. If we were able to get a profile shot of her in 2D then we could get her looking at us in 3D. I'm not exaclty sure how that works but that's what the tech said. But we got some good ones of her in 2D. She's head down, so that's good. I have been hoping she would be before my appointment Tuesday. We brought Gage along, he was very quiet but I think he enjoyed it.
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