Sunday, November 20, 2011

Hudson’s Birth Story ..Part 2

Go here to read Part 1 of Hudson’s birth story…

Within about 5 minutes of starting the petocin I noticed my contractions started to get 5 times worse. From talking to people and the research I did while pregnant I knew that it changes the intensity of the contractions but I still wasn’t prepared for the pain to come. The nurse had warned me that if I even thought I wanted to epidural any time soon to tell her right away since they had to give me fluid first and that would take about 30 minutes. I ended up giving her the go ahead way sooner than I wanted to but the pain was already bad and I the idea of waiting past 30 minutes wasn’t too appealing. They went ahead and started the fluid as well as the penicillin (since I was strep B positive). The whole day before my water broke I had thrown up several times and once we got to the hospital I was a little worried because I really didn’t want to have to deal with getting sick and having contractions. I only threw up once at the hospital and just felt sick to my stomach after that.

Also, as I had mentioned before, I was having mostly back labor and once the intensity of the contractions started to get worse I really was only feeling it mostly in my lower back (which felt like it was being ripped apart). The nurse said it was probably due to Hudson’s position and she suggested that I try and stand up and sway my hips to get him to move and help my pain management.

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Nothing really seemed to help but it did feel better to stand. The hubs was great and tried to push on my hips at different pressure points during the contractions. I had originally said that I didn’t want any other type of pain medication except the epidural (since it tends to make me sick) but once they told me that due another girl needing an epidural before me (she came in at 7cm) mine was going to be delayed, I asked for anything to help. Whatever pain meds they gave me did seem to take the edge off but they also made me very dizzy. I would try to sit down between contractions but since they were coming like every minute I didn’t really have much of a break. It was funny because as bad as the pain was and as much as I thought I couldn’t make it one more minute, the time seem to pass fairly quickly.

I ended up having to wait an extra 2 hours to get the epidural but once they came it to do the procedure I was beyond happy. It didn’t really hurt and I wasn’t even scared because I was in so much pain I didn’t really care. I can’t even explain how much better I felt once it started to kick in. I was able to move my legs some but I couldn’t feel anything.

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The nurse came to check my progress and while she was doing that she accidently broke the rest of my water (only part of it had broken before). At that point I was about 6 cm so she said she would come check me in about an hour. I think I napped some during that hour, texted friends and just relished the fact that I wasn’t in pain anymore :) When the nurse came back in to check me I was fully dilated. Apparently I progressed really fast after the rest of my water broke. She said that she would call my doctor to let him know and then be back for me to do some practice pushes.

I remember at that point being a little freaked that pretty soon Hudson would be in my arms. I was a little scared but there was no going back! She came back in and had me start pushing. After about 3 pushes she said she wanted me to stop and wait for the doctor because she didn’t want to end up delivering the baby. I had to sit there feeling a lot of pressure while they came in and set up my room for the delivery. I was in a birthing suite so I stayed in the same room the entire time. The doctor arrived and had me start pushing again. I pushed through about 2 contractions and Hudson’s heart rate started to drop which made them concerned that the cord was wrapped up somewhere around him. I pushed a couple more times and they could see him crowning. They said he had a lot of hair and I was convinced in my mind that it was dark hair.

Since his heart rate was still dropping the doctor informed me that he had to get him out quick and needed to do an episiotomy. I was not thrilled but I wanted what was best for Hudson. I pushed two more times and he was out. It was so amazing and unreal to see him for the first time and I was shocked by his full head of blond hair. I remember thinking “he doesn’t look anything like I thought he would”.

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The took him to get cleaned up and I watched as the doctor stitched me up. Once I finally got to hold him and was so in love and in disbelief that he was actually here.

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The rest of the stay went really well. Every nurse that we had was amazing and we were very well taken care of. We had to stay for 48 hours after the birth to monitor him and I started to go a little stir crazy but overall it was nice to be there that long because they were able to answer any questions that came up. Luckily Hudson caught onto breastfeeding pretty quickly. I was a little sore the first few days on one side but it wasn’t as bad as I had thought.

The first day home the Charles had a little bit of a hard time adjusting. He would run over to Hudson every time he would make a noise and we had to lock him out of our room the first night. After that though he has done really well and I know they will soon be best friends :)

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I have recovered pretty well too. The stitches were the worst part and I think for about a week and a half every time I sat down I wanted to cry. It has gotten a lot better though and I think the stitches are pretty much gone as well as the bleeding.

I meant to type this earlier but we have been having too much fun! I can’t believe he is already 2 1/2 weeks old. Every day is totally different than the last and we are loving every minute of it (even the sleepless ones)!

Friday, November 11, 2011

Hudson’s Birth Story…Part 1

Okay so I really wanted to get this written down before I forgot it all, however with a brand new baby and family being in town I haven’t gotten to actually think about writing it till now. So here it goes..

I realize the last two weeks I wasn’t very good about posting updates but mostly because nothing really happened and I was in denial that I would go till the 40 week mark. When I went for my 38 week appointment I was 80% effaced and my cervix was closed. At my 39 week appointment I was dilated 1cm (he didn’t say anything about how effaced I was). However, at that appointment the doc said he wouldn’t be surprised if I had him that week. I seriously did everything I could to speed along the process. All which included running 3 miles, bouncing on the exercise ball for hours, eating spicy food, walking 30 miles a week and trying to relax since everyone kept saying that the more I worry about it the more it would delay him coming.

My mom was getting in the Thursday before my due date and so once she arrived I was convinced that he would come any day. Each day that went by was torture (this kid is a serious mover and never left my ribs)! Originally the doctor had told me that he wouldn’t induce me till a week after the due date and by the time my 40 week appointment came I really couldn’t imagine being pregnant for another week. My appointment was on Wednesday November 2nd and my due date was the next day. I had been really crampy and tired the day before the appointment (Tuesday) and the day of the appointment I woke up really sick. I had lost my mucus plug earlier that week but I continued to lose more each day. For my last two appointments the doc had scraped my membranes so I was really hoping all the sickness was a sign that labor was soon to come.

When we got to the doctor I was sure he was going to say I was 3cm dilated or something and ready to have this baby. Instead he said I was maybe a 1 1/2 and was about 90% effaced. At that point I begged him to induce me asap. Since my cervix was soft enough he agreed that I would be okay to be induced and we scheduled it for the next morning (thursday) at 5:30am. I was really relieved and a little in shock that no matter what Hudson was coming the next day. My mom was with me for the appointment and after we ran errands and met the hubs for lunch. I was really not feeling good and after I threw up in the parking lot I was convinced that I had caught the flu or something and I was concerned that they wouldn’t let me be induced if I was sick.

Even though I wasn’t feeling great we got everything ready for the next morning, took the charles to a friends house and went to bed early. I got up around 12:30 and threw up one more time and as I was returning to bed I prayed for God to confirm that we were doing the right thing. I so wanted to meet the little guy but I also didn’t want to rush it or make it harder for him or me by being induced. I drifted back asleep and was awoken at about 1:15 to my water breaking. At first I wasn’t sure it was that but I got up and ran to the bathroom and more came out and confirmed that it was my water and not pee. At that point I was super excited and a little freaked. I woke the hubs up and let my mom know what was going on. I was so glad we had already dropped the Charles off so we didn’t have to worry about what to do with him.

I knew it would be a while before I got a shower so I took a quick one and put on makeup (don’t judge). I also got some food to eat on the way since I knew I wouldn’t get to eat for a while.

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By the time we left for the hospital the contractions had started and they were about 5 minutes apart. I could tell right away that it was back labor since the pain was mostly in my back and the lower part of my abdomen. Once we arrived at the hospital they took me back to confirm that my water had broke and start getting me set up. The nurse said that it hadn’t completely broken but they had to wait till the doctor came to break the rest (since they weren’t allowed to break it). They also wanted to speed up contractions so they started me on petocin.

stay tuned for part 2..

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Hudson is here!!!

Hudson Donald Reno arrived at 8:41 am on Thursday November 3rd 2011 after 7 1/2 hours of labor. He weighs 7 lbs even and is 20 inches long. We are totally in love and I am still in shock that he is here! We just arrived home a few minutes ago from the hospital and the Charles is still unsure of his new little brother but I think he is quickly warming up to him. I will be posting the birth story soon…hopefully :) Thank you all so much much for your support, prayers and encouragement through this whole process. God is so good and he has blessed us so much with this perfect little boy.

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We have no idea where his blond hair came from but we love it! Stay tuned for the story and more pictures …

Thursday, October 13, 2011

The Nursery Reveal

I can’t believe how close it is getting to the Hudster’s due date! There are days when I want him to come Right Now and days where I freak out thinking of how much little time we have left just the two of us (or three if you include the charles). The hubs and I have speculated and throw out many scenarios one when we think the little guy is going to arrive but we know in the end we really have no idea! I feel like we are in a good place though. As much as I want to meet the little guy and can’t wait to hold him in my arms, I am really enjoying the time I have with the hubs and friends around here. I feel like our schedule has been jam-packed since I know once Hudson get’s here I won’t be able to do as much, so I guess I am trying to make up for that now :) I am not really good with that whole rest thing either and as much as I have been told taking naps will help in the long run I just can’t bring myself to do it (nor do I have the time too).

However, one of the biggest things that is putting me at ease is knowing that we are READY as in have everything we need for the little guy to arrive (or so we think, I am sure we will still freak out over not having that once crucial item once he does get here). It has been a fun and long process but his nursery is finally done and I love it! We had so many generous friend and family contribute and my amazing hubs didn’t even bat an eye every time a box from pottery barn kids arrived at our house :)

So without further ado here is a little picture tour of our little man’s room. And just a warning there might be a little picture over-load!

My mom had this awesome street sign made for the shower and then let me take it home to use for the nursery.

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We decided we wanted to go with a plane theme and then have the colors and bedding be simple. I feel in love the with blue and while PB Kids bedding and kind of ran with it :)

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I had a hard time deciding on whether to get a changing table or use the dresser but in the end we decided to save some space and use the dresser.

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The charles thinks this is his room and we often find him sleeping in here :)

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I found so cute planes at hobby lobby and I tried to get some pictures of family members in Hudson’s room.

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When we were dating the Hubs gave me “Chief Bear” that he had made at build-a-bear and I am so excited to be able to use it in Hudson’s room.

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I totally feel in love the with little plane curtain rods

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Well that is the great reveal…I really can’t wait for the Hudster to get here and make the room complete :)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Baby Update: Weeks 34-36

Sorry for such a long break in-between posts! I just have been lacking motivation to blog and comment on all your posts even though I have been reading them! Hopefully I will get a few key posts in (like the nursery reveal) before the Hudster comes. But for now enjoy the update :)

Week 35

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Week 36

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How far along? 36 weeks

Baby's size? We went to the doctor on Wednesday and he was measuring 6 pounds 4 ounces..wow!  

Weight gain: Too much. I had a good break from gaining weight for about a month and now it has decided to pick up again. I am hoping it wont get too crazy before Hudson gets here. Right now I am up about 18-19 pounds overall.

 Maternity clothes? I am still wearing a mixture…mostly non-maternity shirts with maternity pants or pre-preg pants with the belly band. I am really looking forward to wearing “normal” clothes again.

Stretch marks? I still haven’t seen any pop up and I have been pretty good about putting lotion on my belly every morning.

Belly button in or out? It is still in but so close to popping out!

Sleep? Hudson is pushing on my gallbladder or something like that so now even at night it burns like no other which makes sleeping harder. I fall asleep pretty fast but usually get up a lot and sometimes will wake up at like 3 am and not be able to get back to sleep.

Foods I am loving? I am still craving sugar a lot and trying hard to fight it! I have been getting nauseous again so that has made eating harder.

Foods I am hating? Nothing really.

Best moment this week? Having my 3rd and final shower and getting to see Hudson.

Movement? All the time. He is getting really strong and now his kicks or movements really hurt. I feel like someone is giving me that Indian rug-burn thing on my tummy!

Symptoms? Pretty much the normal third trimester things. And the fact that some morning sickness has come back..boo! Just very uncomfortable.

Gender? Hudson (a boy)

What I miss? Laying/sleeping on my back. Diet coke and coffee (though I do have the occasional one). My old body. Running. Not feeling the need to sleep all the time. Enough said.

What I'm looking forward to? Hitting 37 weeks and being considered full term :)

Milestone: We have his room all set up and basically everything we need for him to be here :)

Emotions: We took our birthing class last weekend and I thought it would freak me out but it actually just made me more excited. It is weird but I am really curious as to how the whole labor thing is going to go. I know it will be painful but it like right before you run a marathon and you are ready and a little excited (or insane) to find out just how much it is going to hurt..I know i’m weird. Both the hubs and I are just so ready to meet our little guy :)

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Baby Update: Weeks 32 & 33

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How far along? 33 Weeks

Baby's size? At the Doctor’s appointment this last Wednesday Hudson was about 4 pounds which the doctor said was right on track.

Weight Gain? I am up about 16 pounds overall. I gained a pound in the last two weeks. 

 Maternity clothes? I think I am really tired of my maternity clothes, or I really miss my pre-pregnancy clothes, because this week I found myself wearing a lot of my pre-pregnancy jeans with the belly band. I guess I should be glad they still kind of fit :) My shirts are a mix too. I have found myself buying more regular clothes that I can still wear now but will work after Hudson comes too.

Stretch marks? none yet but I have started putting lotion on my tummy every morning, I figured my luck at not getting them by doing nothing might run out.

Belly button in or out? It is still in but it is almost flat.

Sleep? This one has been interesting. I think my weird dreams are the hardest part of sleeping because I wake up feeling just as tired. I can fall asleep fine and I am getting up about 4 times a night to use the restroom.

Foods I am loving? I have been having a really hard time eating lately. Either I am not hungry at all and forget to eat or I am starving and then get full really fast.

Foods I am hating? Nothing really.

Best moment this week? Getting to see the Hudster :)

Movement? All the time. It is fun to watch my tummy go in all weird directions and a little weird when I feel a distinct foot. He really likes kicking me in the ribs.

Symptoms? Pretty much the normal third trimester things.

Gender? Hudson (a boy)

What I miss? Laying/sleeping on my back. Diet coke and coffee (though I do have the occasional one). My old body. Running. Not feeling the need to sleep all the time. Enough said.

What I'm looking forward to? My second baby shower today :)

Milestone: Nothing specific, I guess I am just glad Hudson in progressing like he should :)

Emotions: We got a lot of the nursery done (all but a few hanging things) which makes me even more ready for him to come! I had a little freak out about the labor and delivery but I asked the doc tons of questions and now I feel a lot better. Overall I am excited to spend a ton of time with the Hubs before the little guy arrives but I also can’t wait for him to be here :)

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Baby Update: Weeks 30 & 31

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How far along? 31 Weeks

Baby's size? At our doctors appointment yesterday the Hudster weighed about 3 Ibs 12 oz’s. The doc says he is right where he should be :) According to the different baby update e-mails he is about the size of 4 navel oranges or the size of a squash.

Weight Gain? On both my scale and the doctors I am fluctuating between 15 and 16 pounds overall. I was a little concerned because I have actually lost about 1-2 pounds in the last month but the doctor isn’t worried.

 Maternity clothes? It is still a mix. I wear only maternity bottoms, although I was supper happy to try on some of my pre-pregnancy jeans the other day and although they are tight in waist I can still button them! My shirts are a mix of maternity and non-maternity.

Stretch marks? none yet but I have started putting lotion on my tummy every morning, I figured my luck at not getting them by doing nothing might run out.

Belly button in or out? It is still in but getting more shallow.

Sleep? This one has been interesting. I think my weird dreams are the hardest part of sleeping because I wake up feeling just as tired. I can fall asleep fine and I am getting up about 4 times a night to use the restroom.

Foods I am loving? Pretty much the same. I can’t eat as much at one time but I am still loving fruit (and thanks to my dad I am now addicted to cherries). I am also loving chicken and salads and chocolate.  

Foods I am hating? Nothing really.

Best moment this week? Having the hubs back from his 5 week trip and getting to see Hudson yesterday.

Movement? All the time. It is fun to watch my tummy go in all weird directions and a little weird when I feel a distinct foot.

Symptoms? I am still taking zofran for morning sickness but only every other day. I have still been having the pain in my upper rib area but the doctor said that even though it sounds like my gallbladder unless it is killing me they are going to let it be. I have hit the stage where I am tired all the time. Not just physically tired but sleepy. I am totally not a nap person but during the middle of the day I am so sleepy. 

Gender? Hudson (a boy)

What I miss? Laying/sleeping on my back. Diet coke and coffee (though I do have the occasional one). My old body. Running. Not feeling the need to sleep all the time. Enough said.

What I'm looking forward to? My best friend coming to visit this week!

Milestone: Nothing specific, I guess I am just glad Hudson in progressing like he should :)

Emotions: At the doctors office yesterday they gave us the pre-registration packet for the hospital to fill out and mail it. I don’t know why that little thing made it feel so real! I got a little freaked out because we still have so much to get done. On the other hand I am really ready for him to be here. I can’t wait to see him and I am ready to be done being pregnant. 9 or less more weeks to go..yay!! I sometimes I get a little nervous about the delivery but I think I am more nervous about caring for a newborn and the recovery process.