Ita hard to believe just 10 days ao I was impatiently waiting for them to bring Judah in our room. I had only held him once that day, and was so anxious to see him again.
Time is already flying by. He is changing every day. He is eating like a champ, and sleeps really good. (most of the time!) He has brought us so much joy and watching Lance with him is the best feeling in the world. I want to protect him from everything (even though I know I can't). He has been through so much in the 10 days he has been here I just want to keep him from feeling anymore pain.
I am feeling better every day, and getting more energy. I have a slight backache which I think is from the epidural, but it seems to be getting better. I am healing well (at least I think so), and can't wait to get back to feeling normal. I have lost all of my pregnancy weight and then some (yay). However there are some unfortunate side effects. I sweat like crazy at nighttime, and I am super emotional and cry over everything. But I know this is all normal as my body adjusts to not being pregnant anymore. I already miss it, feeling his movements and having that big belly. Its amazing how you forget the pain almost immeadiatly.
He has his first Dr. appt in the morning, and we are interested to see how much our little guy weighs, hes a big boy! Just keep us in your prayers as we adjust to being a family and having a little person to take care of. Also we are moving soon and we ask for prayers that everything goes smoothly and finances are in order. Also we could use any help available, as I will still not be able to lift alot.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Judah Alen Pearce
I have wanted to share my birth story with everyone, and I now have the time to write it down.
I was 10 days overdue, and was going to be induced Saturday night if he did not come by then. Well the night before at 1:30 AM I got my first painful contraction. They came every 30 minutes or so for about 6 hours. Then they got closer, and then all of the sudden around 12:30 PM they were 5 minutes apart. I waited an hour and they were still 5 minutes apart. So we decided to head in to labor and delivery. When I got there I was having contractions every 2 minutes that were getting more intense. I was only dialated to 3 though. We got in our room, and I tried everything. The tub, rocking chair, bed. They got so intense and close together all I could do is yell "ow" over and over again. They didn't like how close my contractions were (about a minute) and I was begging for something to help ease the pain. I really did not want an epidural, so they gave me some IV med's. They helped for about an hour, but then the contractions got really bad. I was begging for something else. I decided to get the epidural. (If you know me, I am always trying to go the most natural route, this was a last resort) My midwife told me she though the epidural was a good idea because I was having contractions too close together and they wanted them to slow down. Also I developed a fever, and they started me on antibiotics, and tylenol. The epidural did its job for a while, but eventually my contractions got extremely bad. They went from 0-135 on the monitor, and then stayed over a 100 and just kept going up but never coming down past 100. I was having constant contractions.
My heartrate was in the 150's, and Judah's was in the 180's (they want his no higher then 160's). My fever continued to rise, and my midwife checked me, I was still 7 cm dialated, the same as I was 2 hours prior. She said the word C-section and I instantly started crying. This was the farthest from what I wanted. But she though Judah was stuck, and with the fever and high heartrates, we needed to make a decision. Of course we agreed to the C-section as what is most important was Judah and I getting out of this as safely as possible. I was really scared but Lance was amazing. He stayed so strong for the both of us when I know he was scared to death. When they were prepping for the C-section Judah's heartrate shot up to 210 and stayed there. That was so terrifying, and I was scared I was going to loose my baby.
The C-section itself was pretty awful, Lance watched the whole thing. Once they got him out and I heard some little cries I started crying. I saw them put him on the table near me and they were suctioning him out really well because he had pooped in his amniotic fluid. I only got to see him for a second and he was taken to the NICU because he needed more suctioning and was also running a fever. My poor baby had to have a spinal tap to rule out meningitis. (his dad had one and can contest they hurt really bad) I had Lance go with him, as that was our plan if anything should go wrong. Th Once I was in recovery for about an hour they took me to see Judah really quickly, and then took me to my room and I had to wait 5 hours to see my baby again. I tried to sleep but I couldn't. Finally I got to go to the NICU. When I got to finally hold him it was so awesome. He was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. He was perfect! He looked like Lance from the nose up and me below the nose. He has his Daddy's hands and feet. He has blondish red hair, and blue eyes (we are waiting to see if they are going to be brown or green) Despite all the wires and IV's on him he was just amazing. I was told he was on antibiotics in case of infection and we couldn't have him in our room with us, it would be at least 24 hours. Well later that day we got the news that Judah would be staying in our room with us and would be there around 6PM. His blood work showed he did have an infection but they were not sure what, so they wanted him on antibiotics for at least 5 days to get rid of whatever it was. His spinal tap came back negative and his blood work got better and better. Finally on Christmas Eve we got the news we would be going home around lunch time. The 5 days in the hospital were rough, my baby was being poked and bugged all day and night, and I could barely move. Lance did such a great job taking care of Judah and I. He was amazing! We also had family that came and helped out, (and let us sleep!) which was great.
Since we have been home we have had some issues with breastfeeding, but with my husbands perseverance and it being very important to me, we got it down, and now Judah only eats from Mommy! I love my little man so much, and could not imagine life without him. I have an amazing husband who takes such good care of us, and is a great Daddy. I am feeling better but still pretty weak and tired (I lost alot of blood, and they almost needed to do a transfusion). I can't wait until I am healed and can be more active. But other then that we are healthy and happy. Judah sleeps so good and only wakes up if hes hungry or needs to be changed. Hes our little blessing from God!
I was 10 days overdue, and was going to be induced Saturday night if he did not come by then. Well the night before at 1:30 AM I got my first painful contraction. They came every 30 minutes or so for about 6 hours. Then they got closer, and then all of the sudden around 12:30 PM they were 5 minutes apart. I waited an hour and they were still 5 minutes apart. So we decided to head in to labor and delivery. When I got there I was having contractions every 2 minutes that were getting more intense. I was only dialated to 3 though. We got in our room, and I tried everything. The tub, rocking chair, bed. They got so intense and close together all I could do is yell "ow" over and over again. They didn't like how close my contractions were (about a minute) and I was begging for something to help ease the pain. I really did not want an epidural, so they gave me some IV med's. They helped for about an hour, but then the contractions got really bad. I was begging for something else. I decided to get the epidural. (If you know me, I am always trying to go the most natural route, this was a last resort) My midwife told me she though the epidural was a good idea because I was having contractions too close together and they wanted them to slow down. Also I developed a fever, and they started me on antibiotics, and tylenol. The epidural did its job for a while, but eventually my contractions got extremely bad. They went from 0-135 on the monitor, and then stayed over a 100 and just kept going up but never coming down past 100. I was having constant contractions.
My heartrate was in the 150's, and Judah's was in the 180's (they want his no higher then 160's). My fever continued to rise, and my midwife checked me, I was still 7 cm dialated, the same as I was 2 hours prior. She said the word C-section and I instantly started crying. This was the farthest from what I wanted. But she though Judah was stuck, and with the fever and high heartrates, we needed to make a decision. Of course we agreed to the C-section as what is most important was Judah and I getting out of this as safely as possible. I was really scared but Lance was amazing. He stayed so strong for the both of us when I know he was scared to death. When they were prepping for the C-section Judah's heartrate shot up to 210 and stayed there. That was so terrifying, and I was scared I was going to loose my baby.
The C-section itself was pretty awful, Lance watched the whole thing. Once they got him out and I heard some little cries I started crying. I saw them put him on the table near me and they were suctioning him out really well because he had pooped in his amniotic fluid. I only got to see him for a second and he was taken to the NICU because he needed more suctioning and was also running a fever. My poor baby had to have a spinal tap to rule out meningitis. (his dad had one and can contest they hurt really bad) I had Lance go with him, as that was our plan if anything should go wrong. Th Once I was in recovery for about an hour they took me to see Judah really quickly, and then took me to my room and I had to wait 5 hours to see my baby again. I tried to sleep but I couldn't. Finally I got to go to the NICU. When I got to finally hold him it was so awesome. He was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. He was perfect! He looked like Lance from the nose up and me below the nose. He has his Daddy's hands and feet. He has blondish red hair, and blue eyes (we are waiting to see if they are going to be brown or green) Despite all the wires and IV's on him he was just amazing. I was told he was on antibiotics in case of infection and we couldn't have him in our room with us, it would be at least 24 hours. Well later that day we got the news that Judah would be staying in our room with us and would be there around 6PM. His blood work showed he did have an infection but they were not sure what, so they wanted him on antibiotics for at least 5 days to get rid of whatever it was. His spinal tap came back negative and his blood work got better and better. Finally on Christmas Eve we got the news we would be going home around lunch time. The 5 days in the hospital were rough, my baby was being poked and bugged all day and night, and I could barely move. Lance did such a great job taking care of Judah and I. He was amazing! We also had family that came and helped out, (and let us sleep!) which was great.
Since we have been home we have had some issues with breastfeeding, but with my husbands perseverance and it being very important to me, we got it down, and now Judah only eats from Mommy! I love my little man so much, and could not imagine life without him. I have an amazing husband who takes such good care of us, and is a great Daddy. I am feeling better but still pretty weak and tired (I lost alot of blood, and they almost needed to do a transfusion). I can't wait until I am healed and can be more active. But other then that we are healthy and happy. Judah sleeps so good and only wakes up if hes hungry or needs to be changed. Hes our little blessing from God!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Update
Just a little update...Judah's white blood count is up higher then it should be, He will be in the hospital until at least Thursday to be on antibiotics...We are asking for prayers, that whatever the infection is goes away, and that his spinal tap shows nothing wrong. He is such a precious amazing little boy, and I hate to see him poked and prodded. He is so strong though, has been holding his head up before he was even a day old, and rarely cries (only when hes sleeping and you move him around too much) Breastfeeding is a challenge but I have been working with a lactation consultant and now feel much better about it. I know everyone is excited to meet him but we are trying to keep visitors to a minimum and Lance and I are extremely exhausted, mentally and physically. We just ask for prayers, and positive thoughts sent our way. We may not get back to you right away if you call/text, as we are busy with our little guy and I am busy trying to heal (26 hours of labor, and a C-section will do a toll on you) But we thank you all for the comments, and are excited to bring a healthy baby home soon. He truly is the most amazing gift we have ever recieved.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
41 weeks
Today at our appt I was almost 2cm dialted, 60% effaced, and she could feel Judah's head! This is alot of progress for us because I was at 1cm and his head has been up high for quite a while. She stripped my membranes which wasn't so bad, and I am hoping the helps put me into labor so we don't have to be induced. They dont let you go past 42 weeks. We are debating on scheduling an induction day for this weekend or just waiting it out. I really don't want to be in the hospital for Christmas, and I will be 42 weeks on Dec. 23rd.
We are just praying that labor starts as soon as tonight and we will be holding our son by the end of the week. We cant wait to see his beautiful face!
We are just praying that labor starts as soon as tonight and we will be holding our son by the end of the week. We cant wait to see his beautiful face!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
40 weeks
Here we are, completely full term with our little guy. He is one stubborn little man, but thats okay. He is still not engaged, but is in the right position. I have to start Non Stress Tests Friday and will have them twice a week until he arrives. After 41 weeks they may do an ultrasound to make sure the fluid is good, ect.
Ive been having contractions every day, just nothing regular or painful yet. My midwife thinks hes about 8 and a half lbs. We always said we wanted a baby with chubby cheeks and I think Judah is making sure he has that!
So now we wait...which is the hardest part! We appreciate prayers for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.
Ive been having contractions every day, just nothing regular or painful yet. My midwife thinks hes about 8 and a half lbs. We always said we wanted a baby with chubby cheeks and I think Judah is making sure he has that!
So now we wait...which is the hardest part! We appreciate prayers for a safe delivery and a healthy baby.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
39 weeks
Mr. Judah has gotten his stubborness from his mommy. He is estimated around 8lbs, very long, and is not engaged. No progress from last week...I was a little dissapointed, but my midwife also told me that her first baby did not engage until she was in active labor, so that gave me hope. She also told me to take evening primrose oil to help dialate the cervix. I am a little nervous I'm going to have a 9lb baby but all that matters is he is healthy, and I know he will be here soon. Sorry Judah but you cant hang out in there forever!! Until then I sit on the birthing ball because it seems to give me more contractions, and I drink my Red raspberry leaf tea.
Tomorrow is a full moon, heres to hoping!
Tomorrow is a full moon, heres to hoping!
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