Austin made his arrival at 12:02 am on June 10th, 2008. He weighs 7 lbs 8 oz, and is 20 inches long.
Farah sent me a picture but I need her okay beore I post it.
YEA!! Congratulations Farah and E.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
He's Here!!
Welcome to the world Baby Austin.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Mini Vann on his way
(scroll down for updates)
This is Stacy, a friend of Farah's.
Farah's water broke today while she and E were at the Perinatologist office. She went in for a regular appointment and was 4 cm dilated. They did an amnio to check the baby's lung maturity and then a NST. After the NST Farah stood up and her water broke. They were on their way home to get the baby bag for the hospital and expected to be at the hospital by 12:30.
I am sure Farah and E would appreciate and prayers, good wishes, happy thoughts, etc. for a safe and uneventful delivery.
YEAH!! Woohoo!!
2:50 pm edit: Just talked to Farah and they are checked in and just hanging out. The doctor (OB) is set to arrive at 6:00 or so Farah thought. As we were talking the doctor (could have been a different doc from the OB) walked in and she had to hang up. She had a heparin shot this morning and that is delaying getting things going. I did get to read her several of your comments and she is very appreciative of the support, prayers and well-wishes. I will update again when I can.
5:00 Farah sent a text message. She is 6 cm dilated.
5:20 I talked to another mutual friend who spoke with Farah and she has not gotten her epidural yet. The contractions up to this point have not been very painful. Now they are getting closer together and more painful. The OB has been there. Will post when I know more.
6:20 Via text message: "Epidural in at 620. Feelin no pain."
8:17 pm Via text message: "9 cm. contractions 1 to 2 min apart. Baby facing up. Working to get him face down by rolling side to side every 30 mins."
10:21 pm via text message: "Dr wants me to labor 1 more hr then access baby position".
Stacy here, looks like Mini likes the 10th better!
11:00 pm another text msg..Bab has turned and they have been given the okay to start pushing They are just waiting for the doctor.
12:28 am - text message - Mini made his grand arrival at 12:02 am on June 10th! From what I can tell, all is well. I'll let Farah post the proud details (or someone else, I'm sure there will be tons of people talking to her first thing tomorrow) - (this update was from another friend)
This is Stacy, a friend of Farah's.
Farah's water broke today while she and E were at the Perinatologist office. She went in for a regular appointment and was 4 cm dilated. They did an amnio to check the baby's lung maturity and then a NST. After the NST Farah stood up and her water broke. They were on their way home to get the baby bag for the hospital and expected to be at the hospital by 12:30.
I am sure Farah and E would appreciate and prayers, good wishes, happy thoughts, etc. for a safe and uneventful delivery.
YEAH!! Woohoo!!
2:50 pm edit: Just talked to Farah and they are checked in and just hanging out. The doctor (OB) is set to arrive at 6:00 or so Farah thought. As we were talking the doctor (could have been a different doc from the OB) walked in and she had to hang up. She had a heparin shot this morning and that is delaying getting things going. I did get to read her several of your comments and she is very appreciative of the support, prayers and well-wishes. I will update again when I can.
5:00 Farah sent a text message. She is 6 cm dilated.
5:20 I talked to another mutual friend who spoke with Farah and she has not gotten her epidural yet. The contractions up to this point have not been very painful. Now they are getting closer together and more painful. The OB has been there. Will post when I know more.
6:20 Via text message: "Epidural in at 620. Feelin no pain."
8:17 pm Via text message: "9 cm. contractions 1 to 2 min apart. Baby facing up. Working to get him face down by rolling side to side every 30 mins."
10:21 pm via text message: "Dr wants me to labor 1 more hr then access baby position".
Stacy here, looks like Mini likes the 10th better!
11:00 pm another text msg..Bab has turned and they have been given the okay to start pushing They are just waiting for the doctor.
12:28 am - text message - Mini made his grand arrival at 12:02 am on June 10th! From what I can tell, all is well. I'll let Farah post the proud details (or someone else, I'm sure there will be tons of people talking to her first thing tomorrow) - (this update was from another friend)
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Show and Tell #3
Christmas 05 we were in the middle of moving to a new apartment. My husband was at work but I was at home unpacking. I sat a box (of boxed foods) on the stove to unload it into the pantry. I put it up there - then had to run to the bathroom ... It wasn't seconds later I smelt burnt cardboard and heard what sounded like bebe's being shot all over the house. I quickly (as in with my pants not even pulled up) ran to the kitchen to see what the noise was - (and was blaming my cats): What i got to see were FLAMES coming out of the box of foods and lil popcorn kernels being flung everywhere. Somehow I managed to turn on the burner to the highest setting while placing the box on the stove ( yes pure luck). I drug the box onto the floor, rand from the bathroom to the kitchen to pour pitchers of water on the box to put out the flames. (we have just moved, I wasnt sure where the fire extinguisher was). I was panicking thinking that I was going to burn down the condo and life was going to be VERY BAD.... The flames went out .. and I had to grab hte camera. I mean whatelse to you do when you just about burn down your new abode? Here is evidence:
Friday, June 6, 2008
Birth Day?
I went to the Dr’s office for my first NST/OB appointment today. The NST was really fun. I did have to drink one of their apple juice boxes. They were not thrilled with my sleepy head baby. He is not a morning person. He doesn’t like to move unless he has to (around 11am is a good time for him – always has been this way) I eat breakfast around 8 every morning, Mini move some to let me know he is in there and snug but doesn’t have a dance party or anything like that until 11 am, and then again around 7pm at night. Ok tangent ....... I sat hooked up to the machine for about 1 hour (not bad – and I LOVE to hear the heartbeat) and I was sitting in a recliner with my feet up – just perfection!
Then I gave a urine sample, weighed myself, did the group b strep swabbing and blood pressure – still a great 110/68! At least something about my body is making me very very very happy. My bp is steady an my weight is the same it was 2 weeks ago, my sugars are going down by every week. My fasting is at 80-86 now. (yes higher than average but lower by 20 points when we started testing) Although the Dr. measured me and exclaimed that I am “HUGE”. It was like she was telling a story about the fish that got away..OMG HE WAS HUUUUUUUUUUGE (hand measurements/gestures and all)… I am sure it was my imagination – but it just makes me so worried to hear those words so much in reference to my boy! She said that it could be my body type (she mentioned short waisted – I assume I am, I never really thought about it before) I just really really really want the best chance to have a vaginal birth and with throwing words like HUGE around sends me in a bit of a panic mode. The dr I had today, I know from others, is not a fan of c-sections so when she sat me down to discuss this as an option if the report from the peri on Monday (when I have my next/last growth scan) shows an abnormally huge, or Non head down Mini, vertex (sp?). I kept telling her that from the u/s’s I have had, he is head down, and he weighed ~6 lbs 3 weeks ago. She could not find it in his notes….. I will ask him Monday to specifically write it out.
If you could spare some good thoughts, prayers, whatever you do to calm nervous and guide you - I could use some. I am really anxious about the big baby theory and c-section. I want the best possible chance and would love to be able to experience a vaginal birth. With all that said, we have an induction date. I go in June 23rd at 4pm, and with hopes and prayers, will have a baby June 24th. 18 days away (I will be 39 weeks). (They would like to do this based on my hep.arin use. It’s easier to contro/monitorl. I said this baby started out being controlled – he can be birthed controlled/monitored). We are very excited and nervous and I am pretty anxious filled with mixed feelings. I just need to keep breathing and concentrating on the good aspect that my body has done for me over this pregnancy . No bleeding, bp good, no weight gain, hearing heartbeats, no visible heart defect yet, great spine, ovulation when RE said I didn’t (let's not forget that), this baby has already beat odds and is very loved .. I hope Mini continues to wow us into the future.
Then I gave a urine sample, weighed myself, did the group b strep swabbing and blood pressure – still a great 110/68! At least something about my body is making me very very very happy. My bp is steady an my weight is the same it was 2 weeks ago, my sugars are going down by every week. My fasting is at 80-86 now. (yes higher than average but lower by 20 points when we started testing) Although the Dr. measured me and exclaimed that I am “HUGE”. It was like she was telling a story about the fish that got away..OMG HE WAS HUUUUUUUUUUGE (hand measurements/gestures and all)… I am sure it was my imagination – but it just makes me so worried to hear those words so much in reference to my boy! She said that it could be my body type (she mentioned short waisted – I assume I am, I never really thought about it before) I just really really really want the best chance to have a vaginal birth and with throwing words like HUGE around sends me in a bit of a panic mode. The dr I had today, I know from others, is not a fan of c-sections so when she sat me down to discuss this as an option if the report from the peri on Monday (when I have my next/last growth scan) shows an abnormally huge, or Non head down Mini, vertex (sp?). I kept telling her that from the u/s’s I have had, he is head down, and he weighed ~6 lbs 3 weeks ago. She could not find it in his notes….. I will ask him Monday to specifically write it out.
If you could spare some good thoughts, prayers, whatever you do to calm nervous and guide you - I could use some. I am really anxious about the big baby theory and c-section. I want the best possible chance and would love to be able to experience a vaginal birth. With all that said, we have an induction date. I go in June 23rd at 4pm, and with hopes and prayers, will have a baby June 24th. 18 days away (I will be 39 weeks). (They would like to do this based on my hep.arin use. It’s easier to contro/monitorl. I said this baby started out being controlled – he can be birthed controlled/monitored). We are very excited and nervous and I am pretty anxious filled with mixed feelings. I just need to keep breathing and concentrating on the good aspect that my body has done for me over this pregnancy . No bleeding, bp good, no weight gain, hearing heartbeats, no visible heart defect yet, great spine, ovulation when RE said I didn’t (let's not forget that), this baby has already beat odds and is very loved .. I hope Mini continues to wow us into the future.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
36 weeks
89% of your pregnancy has passed, there is 11% left to go.
He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Your baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of her first bowel movement. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) -YAH!!
I read somewhere that said the placenta weighs 1/6th of the babies weight. (of course approximates) Did you know that only 5 percent of babies are born on their due date?
Other fetal development that is occurring around week 36 of pregnancy includes the following:
The gums have become rigid
The sucking muscles are now fully developed
The brain is developing rapidly
Your baby is practicing blinking
During this week of pregnancy, your baby may move into its birthing position (if he or she has not already done so). Your healthcare provider will use the term "presentation" to describe the part of your baby that is lying over the cervix and will be delivered first. The most common presentation, occurring in more than 95 percent of deliveries, is vertex, which is when the top of the baby's head is down under the cervix. Other presentations may include breech, transverse, face, shoulder, or brow presentation.
Yesterday I stayed home and we worked on cleaning out the spare bedroom and making it into a baby room. We have everything done except the installed crib and washing of all things clothe and tiny. My father is going to help E put the crib together except he is sick with strep throat and ban from visiting (by me) until he has had 4 days of anti-biotics or until his fever breaks and it's been at least 4 days since a fever. Even if that means 2 weeks from now. (when it's all done i promise pictures)
I am still trying to figure out WHY cleaning has to start with making a bigger mess. Or maybe that's my nesting. I have to start with large projects ... who knows, I thought E was going to go into convulsions when I suggested all things Mini only go in the baby's room. We had to go through OLD OLD OLD OLD boxes that haven't been unpacked from previous moves. They are unpacked now and either thrown out, re-organized, or filed.
I have been swimming every day for the past month and i LOVE IT. Weightless is a fantastic feeling at this point. I have my first NST, cervical exam, and group strep b test Friday at 8:30am. I am hoping all goes well because I have a birthday party and a baby shower to attend Saturday. Plus I do not want to hear things like bed rest because that is the most uncomfortable place in the world for me now. I feel as if i have to pee all the time. I think every now and then Mini grabs my bladder and just squeezes it for fun. I am over driving to work, after these past 2 long weekends I have taken, I realize how much less i swell and how much better i feel when I am not at work. Only a few more weeks. I do not want to start using leave yet. I can make it a few more weeks.
We went to the babiesrthem mega store Saturday and bought it out. Erhm, I mean bought a few items off my registry that I thought I may need. (changing pad/cover, burp cloths, swaddles, a pack of bottles, etc.) I forgot a few items (headrest for the carseat, mat to go under the carseat, hangers, etc), So we will be back there again this week to pick up the remaining items I forgot off my list. I made a list and STILL managed to forget them. In my defense I was experiencing alot of brax.ton hicks and just wanted to sit down.
Thanks for all of the comments on my pictures, My favorite one is the last b&w palm tree pic. I think I am going to get that one blown up and framed.
If you are looking for car seats - Read this.
He's shedding most of the downy covering of hair that covered her body as well as the vernix caseosa, the waxy substance that covered and protected her skin during her nine-month amniotic bath. Your baby swallows both of these substances, along with other secretions, resulting in a blackish mixture, called meconium, will form the contents of her first bowel movement. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Full-term is 37 to 42 weeks; babies born before 37 weeks are pre-term and those born after 42 are post-term.) -YAH!!
I read somewhere that said the placenta weighs 1/6th of the babies weight. (of course approximates) Did you know that only 5 percent of babies are born on their due date?
Other fetal development that is occurring around week 36 of pregnancy includes the following:
The gums have become rigid
The sucking muscles are now fully developed
The brain is developing rapidly
Your baby is practicing blinking
During this week of pregnancy, your baby may move into its birthing position (if he or she has not already done so). Your healthcare provider will use the term "presentation" to describe the part of your baby that is lying over the cervix and will be delivered first. The most common presentation, occurring in more than 95 percent of deliveries, is vertex, which is when the top of the baby's head is down under the cervix. Other presentations may include breech, transverse, face, shoulder, or brow presentation.
Yesterday I stayed home and we worked on cleaning out the spare bedroom and making it into a baby room. We have everything done except the installed crib and washing of all things clothe and tiny. My father is going to help E put the crib together except he is sick with strep throat and ban from visiting (by me) until he has had 4 days of anti-biotics or until his fever breaks and it's been at least 4 days since a fever. Even if that means 2 weeks from now. (when it's all done i promise pictures)
I am still trying to figure out WHY cleaning has to start with making a bigger mess. Or maybe that's my nesting. I have to start with large projects ... who knows, I thought E was going to go into convulsions when I suggested all things Mini only go in the baby's room. We had to go through OLD OLD OLD OLD boxes that haven't been unpacked from previous moves. They are unpacked now and either thrown out, re-organized, or filed.
I have been swimming every day for the past month and i LOVE IT. Weightless is a fantastic feeling at this point. I have my first NST, cervical exam, and group strep b test Friday at 8:30am. I am hoping all goes well because I have a birthday party and a baby shower to attend Saturday. Plus I do not want to hear things like bed rest because that is the most uncomfortable place in the world for me now. I feel as if i have to pee all the time. I think every now and then Mini grabs my bladder and just squeezes it for fun. I am over driving to work, after these past 2 long weekends I have taken, I realize how much less i swell and how much better i feel when I am not at work. Only a few more weeks. I do not want to start using leave yet. I can make it a few more weeks.
We went to the babiesrthem mega store Saturday and bought it out. Erhm, I mean bought a few items off my registry that I thought I may need. (changing pad/cover, burp cloths, swaddles, a pack of bottles, etc.) I forgot a few items (headrest for the carseat, mat to go under the carseat, hangers, etc), So we will be back there again this week to pick up the remaining items I forgot off my list. I made a list and STILL managed to forget them. In my defense I was experiencing alot of brax.ton hicks and just wanted to sit down.
Thanks for all of the comments on my pictures, My favorite one is the last b&w palm tree pic. I think I am going to get that one blown up and framed.
If you are looking for car seats - Read this.
Monday, June 2, 2008
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