Well we've been home from the hospital for a week now. Getting on a schedule has been (and still is) pretty tough. Jaydan definitely has his days and nights confused so we're trying to break that. The first couple nights home he was up all night screaming and nothing would calm him down. Now we've reached the point where he'll sleep 2-3 hours at a time through the night. We're still hoping that the time of sleep will increase as we all get to know each other.
A lot has happened in the last week... I think we've had a dr. appointment every day since we left the hospital. Jaydan weighed 7lbs. 4oz. when we left and then dropped to 6lbs. 14oz. by the next day. So, because of the significant weight loss, we started supplementing his feedings with formula. As much as I hated to do this, it became VERY obvious that he loved it and it was exactly what he needed. By Saturday at our lactation appointment, he was back up to 7lbs. 4oz. so both Dirk and I felt better about not being able to feed him strictly breastmilk. Tuesday he was circumsized (so sad - I cried through a good portion of the procedure) and he was back up to 7lbs. 11.5oz. We get to go back to the pediatrician on Friday morning to check his jaundice and make sure those levels are going down.
My incision is healing perfectly, which is fantastic news. I'm finally up and about more regularly and have gotten clearance from my dr. to drive again. I'm being cautious though because I don't want to overdo it too early.
Dirk went back to work today... it's been different being just the two of us. We totally miss daddy and can't wait for him to come home. It'll be another adjustment for us I suppose. :)
All in all, things are going well. Jaydan changes all the time - seems like he looks different every single day!
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Fashionably Late
I know this is horrifically delayed since my last post and dr. appointment. I saw my OB/GYN last Monday and things weren't in the greatest of shape. I was measuring about 6 cm too large, my blood pressure had gone up. The good news was that Jaydan's biophysical profile was PERFECT so he was super healthy at the time. So, my dr. decided that getting me delivered was the best option. I was excited about this as I was getting so incredibly uncomfortable. Of course I assumed that meant we would be scheduling an induction later in the week... boy was I wrong! My induction got scheduled for 2 pm that same day so I was off to the hospital a couple hours later!!
I wasn't started on pitocin until about 4 pm - understandable with how busy the labor wing has apparently been. My labor started off relatively easy but I definitely felt the contractions by late evening. Breathing was helpful but I was in desperate need of some help so I ended up with a shot of a narcotic in my IV. That helped but definitely didn't take the pain away but by the time it wore off, I was dilated to 4 and ready for my epidural. Let me tell you, that is the HUGEST lifesaver created by man. ;) Anyway, I finally dilated to 10 and started pushing by 4 am Tuesday. SERIOUSLY long day/night. My dr. was called because I still wasn't really progressing despite good pushing effort. Apparently my pelvic bones were turning upward rather than downward with every push and blocking Jaydan's head inside the birth canal. On top of this, Jaydan's heart rate was dropping to an uncomfortable level with every push. So, at 6 am I was prepped for a cesarean.
Being wheeled into surgery was slightly more stressful than I thought it might be. I got the spinal and was totally numb and the cutting started. Dirk was at my head holding my hand and talking me through what was happening. There was a short period where neither of us were sure if he was gonna get out - the dr. raised her voice at several assistants and nurses saying that his head was wedged in my pelvis and she couldn't get him out. I ended up with an extra vertical incision in my uterus plus 3 sets of arms pushing and pulling to finally get him out.
Jaydan Kwon Huebner was born Tuesday February 19 at 6:20 am. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20" long. He's perfect - has a full head of brown hair, super long fingers and pretty large feet. He was good in the hospital and we made it home Thursday afternoon. I'm still pretty sore but the painkillers are working well for that.
Dirk and I are completely infatuated with our new little man... we've never been happier!!
I wasn't started on pitocin until about 4 pm - understandable with how busy the labor wing has apparently been. My labor started off relatively easy but I definitely felt the contractions by late evening. Breathing was helpful but I was in desperate need of some help so I ended up with a shot of a narcotic in my IV. That helped but definitely didn't take the pain away but by the time it wore off, I was dilated to 4 and ready for my epidural. Let me tell you, that is the HUGEST lifesaver created by man. ;) Anyway, I finally dilated to 10 and started pushing by 4 am Tuesday. SERIOUSLY long day/night. My dr. was called because I still wasn't really progressing despite good pushing effort. Apparently my pelvic bones were turning upward rather than downward with every push and blocking Jaydan's head inside the birth canal. On top of this, Jaydan's heart rate was dropping to an uncomfortable level with every push. So, at 6 am I was prepped for a cesarean.
Being wheeled into surgery was slightly more stressful than I thought it might be. I got the spinal and was totally numb and the cutting started. Dirk was at my head holding my hand and talking me through what was happening. There was a short period where neither of us were sure if he was gonna get out - the dr. raised her voice at several assistants and nurses saying that his head was wedged in my pelvis and she couldn't get him out. I ended up with an extra vertical incision in my uterus plus 3 sets of arms pushing and pulling to finally get him out.
Jaydan Kwon Huebner was born Tuesday February 19 at 6:20 am. He weighed 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 20" long. He's perfect - has a full head of brown hair, super long fingers and pretty large feet. He was good in the hospital and we made it home Thursday afternoon. I'm still pretty sore but the painkillers are working well for that.
Dirk and I are completely infatuated with our new little man... we've never been happier!!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Valentine's Day
All I want for Valentine's Day is to have a baby! ;)
No, the annual day of love (and our half yearly anniversary!) was just fine for us, though we would welcome our little one with wide open arms should he decide today were the day. We have enjoyed a quiet evening at home as a family. Perhaps the largest milestone for the day though is that Scuttle has a newfound affection for Dirk and has happily plopped himself down for a belly rub several times thus far.
In any case... the weekend approaches and still no sign of an impending labor and delivery. All I can do is continue to pray that the little guy will get sick of his studio condo sometime VERY soon so that we can finally meet him!
No, the annual day of love (and our half yearly anniversary!) was just fine for us, though we would welcome our little one with wide open arms should he decide today were the day. We have enjoyed a quiet evening at home as a family. Perhaps the largest milestone for the day though is that Scuttle has a newfound affection for Dirk and has happily plopped himself down for a belly rub several times thus far.
In any case... the weekend approaches and still no sign of an impending labor and delivery. All I can do is continue to pray that the little guy will get sick of his studio condo sometime VERY soon so that we can finally meet him!
Monday, February 11, 2008
39 weeks and NADA
Saw the doctor for my 39-week appointment... all for disappointment. I'm still only dilated to 1-2 cm and my cervix is still thick and posterior (overshare?). She said that she was able to touch his head but he bounced back up into the abdomen at that... something she said is a tad discouraging and could mean 3 things: my pelvis is too steep for his head to stay down inside, he's too big to fit or he's just plain not ready. The latter would be the only option to allow for a vaginal delivery... if it's either of the first two, surgery, here I come! At this point I was hoping for a little more of an encouraging update since I'm so uncomfortable. What can I say? We're ready for this baby NOW!!
So, another week to wait (unless he decides to make an appearance before next Monday, of course - praying for that to happen). Next week my doc will do a "biophysical profile" of the baby in order to ensure that everything in the womb is still hunky-dory. Apparently the placenta starts breaking down and becoming less efficient and useful at about 41 1/2 weeks. Cross your fingers (that's the least we're doing) that he'll naturally decide that it's time to greet the world before the week is up!
So, another week to wait (unless he decides to make an appearance before next Monday, of course - praying for that to happen). Next week my doc will do a "biophysical profile" of the baby in order to ensure that everything in the womb is still hunky-dory. Apparently the placenta starts breaking down and becoming less efficient and useful at about 41 1/2 weeks. Cross your fingers (that's the least we're doing) that he'll naturally decide that it's time to greet the world before the week is up!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The Waiting Game
We have been waiting (and waiting) for our newest addition to arrive. It's been a long haul but we officially enter week 39 tomorrow and the doc says he could come anytime. Unfortunately, contractions aren't super consistent so labor and delivery still seem like a distant event. Crossing our fingers for sooner than later though!!
As we sit, night after night, awaiting my water to break or at least some purposeful contractions, each morning arrives without the new baby. Of course I can't be pregnant forever so he'll come eventually... but eventually just doesn't seem soon enough!
As we sit, night after night, awaiting my water to break or at least some purposeful contractions, each morning arrives without the new baby. Of course I can't be pregnant forever so he'll come eventually... but eventually just doesn't seem soon enough!
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