but hopefully ill be home with her tonight
UpDate #2
I am officially wireless as of 8 am this morning. My IV has been removed, and it feels great! It is such a huge PITA to try and be comfortable when you cant move your arm.
Im trying to not read too much into it though, even though i was told theres a good chance I can go home today, because the only reason they took it out is because my vein burst, which is not actually as bad as it sounds, but my arm is really swollen. Luckily it didnt happen until after I got the last bag of required antibiotics into my system.
I really want to go home today, i do not enjoy being in the hospital at all. I wanted nothing more than to be with Sophia and I spent the entire night Saturday in tears. I have to say it was the worst night of my life. I was terrified for Vanessa, i had no idea what was going on, if she was going to make it through this or not.
I have to say being told it looks like your water is broken and your child will have a next to zero percent chance of survival is something i would not wish on my worst enemy.
I felt so helpless, this was my child, i should be able to protect her.
The first gush of fluid had happened at 9:30 saturday morning and my only comfort saturday night was the fact that I had had next to no leaking all day and that the ultrasound taken 5 hours after the gush showed my cervix was still perfectly long and closed and Vanessa had a normal amount of fluid around her still. Then at one oclock in the morning it happened again, another gush. No nearly as much as the last time but a gush of clear fluid none the less.
I called the nurse in tears and was told that they didnt want to do another amnioswab becasue of the risk of infection but they were going to watch me closely for leaking and contractions. my vitals and babies hb were doing great so they told me to get some sleep. That didnt happen.
I stayed up all night praying for my daughter. I am so thankful to know that I was not the only one, and I will never forgot the wonderful support, love and prayers our little family have received over the last few days.
By morning, i had no leakage still and had not had a single contraction, and i started to let myself hope. The dr on call came to visit me after lunch and he seemed so positive. He thinks that the tear has already gone a long way towards healing and that, I may even be able to go home after 48 hours of antibiotics had been put in my system. Just as long as i continued to not leak and had no contractions. 48 hours of antibiotics were complete as of this morning and now I just have to wait to see the dr today. I am feeling so positive today. Vanessa kicked up a storm last night and I just cant imagine that anything could happen to her, I am so in love already with this little girl.
Im trying to not read too much into it though, even though i was told theres a good chance I can go home today, because the only reason they took it out is because my vein burst, which is not actually as bad as it sounds, but my arm is really swollen. Luckily it didnt happen until after I got the last bag of required antibiotics into my system.
I really want to go home today, i do not enjoy being in the hospital at all. I wanted nothing more than to be with Sophia and I spent the entire night Saturday in tears. I have to say it was the worst night of my life. I was terrified for Vanessa, i had no idea what was going on, if she was going to make it through this or not.
I have to say being told it looks like your water is broken and your child will have a next to zero percent chance of survival is something i would not wish on my worst enemy.
I felt so helpless, this was my child, i should be able to protect her.
The first gush of fluid had happened at 9:30 saturday morning and my only comfort saturday night was the fact that I had had next to no leaking all day and that the ultrasound taken 5 hours after the gush showed my cervix was still perfectly long and closed and Vanessa had a normal amount of fluid around her still. Then at one oclock in the morning it happened again, another gush. No nearly as much as the last time but a gush of clear fluid none the less.
I called the nurse in tears and was told that they didnt want to do another amnioswab becasue of the risk of infection but they were going to watch me closely for leaking and contractions. my vitals and babies hb were doing great so they told me to get some sleep. That didnt happen.
I stayed up all night praying for my daughter. I am so thankful to know that I was not the only one, and I will never forgot the wonderful support, love and prayers our little family have received over the last few days.
By morning, i had no leakage still and had not had a single contraction, and i started to let myself hope. The dr on call came to visit me after lunch and he seemed so positive. He thinks that the tear has already gone a long way towards healing and that, I may even be able to go home after 48 hours of antibiotics had been put in my system. Just as long as i continued to not leak and had no contractions. 48 hours of antibiotics were complete as of this morning and now I just have to wait to see the dr today. I am feeling so positive today. Vanessa kicked up a storm last night and I just cant imagine that anything could happen to her, I am so in love already with this little girl.
UpDate #1
I just finished talking to the dr. on call here, it looks like they think the tear has already sealed itself up pretty well. I have had next to no leakage since yesterday which is a great sign and if it keeps up I should be able to go home tomorrow!!!!!
Between now and then I need to have another steroid injection, three more doses of antibiotics, and no more leakage.
Ill keep you updated as I learn more.
Between now and then I need to have another steroid injection, three more doses of antibiotics, and no more leakage.
Ill keep you updated as I learn more.
Today has not been a good day for me and my family.
I am currently sitting, at 23 weeks 6 days in labour and delivery because it looks like my water is broken.
I got here at about 11 this morning and have had test after test after test, including a 2 hour ultrsound and a consult with the NICU that was pretty grim.
So far the tests have all come back inconclusive as to exactly what is going to happen but it looks like its a tear not a full rupture which gives us a chance at least. I had soemthing similar with DD but I was 34 weeks and it was a lot less fluid.
Ill keep everybody updated as I find out whats going on but we could really use some positive thoughts and prayers if you can spare them.
I am currently sitting, at 23 weeks 6 days in labour and delivery because it looks like my water is broken.
I got here at about 11 this morning and have had test after test after test, including a 2 hour ultrsound and a consult with the NICU that was pretty grim.
So far the tests have all come back inconclusive as to exactly what is going to happen but it looks like its a tear not a full rupture which gives us a chance at least. I had soemthing similar with DD but I was 34 weeks and it was a lot less fluid.
Ill keep everybody updated as I find out whats going on but we could really use some positive thoughts and prayers if you can spare them.
23 Week Appointment
Weight gain: 7 lbs! In 5 weeks ! I think I need to lay off the pudding. Or maybe I need to not weigh myself, I haven't decided which.
And just for fun, here is my 23 week belly
Blood Pressure: 100/60 Good
Heartbeat: 140 but you could barely hear it with all the jumping around going on in there.
And just for fun, here is my 23 week belly
Gorgeous blue nursery for a little girl
22 Weeks Pregnant
Baby's now the size of a papaya!
Baby's settling into sleep cycles, snoozing about 12 to 14 hours a day. It shouldn't be hard to figure out when -- just pay attention to those kicks as they start and stop.
Milestone: Not too much exciting this week
Feeling: HUGE!
Cravings: Chinese food and poutine
Wishing for: a window in my belly
Looking Forward To: painting the nursery
Reading: The Killing Kind by John Connelly
Favourite clothes right now: PJs
Current Project: getting the nursery ready
Drool
Have you seen these two new prints from Petunia PickleBottoms Organic Collection?
Deco Dandelion
and Moonlit Moments
Available at Layla Grace
Deco Dandelion
and Moonlit MomentsAvailable at Layla Grace
The Green Monster
My daughter has always been a Daddy's Little Girl. She adores him, and doesn't keep it a secret. Its been that way since day one. Don't get me wrong, she loves me too, its just that in her eyes, Daddy is the greatest. I cant say I blame her, she does have a great daddy.
It's not that I doubt that she loves me, i get so many hugs and kisses all day, every day that it would be impossible to doubt, but there's no denying that daddy is her rock star.
Every day it seems Sophia is learning new things, new words, new ways to express herself, new games, she i
s constantly learning. Her new thing is sentences, she is so proud is herself when she learns a new sentence. It started with "Bye-Bye Daddy", then there was "whats that?" which she uses about a bazillion times a day.
Her newest sentence though, blew us both away. We were sitting at the dinner table, and both me and Daddy were playing with Sophia as she ate. Out of nowhere, in a voice as clear as a bell, she said,
"I love you Daddy"
It was probably almost thirty seconds before I could pick my jaw up off the floor. Sophia hears the words I love you at least a hundred times a day from me and Daddy, but she has never said them back,
Never.
I was overjoyed, my little girl just declared her love.
I wanted to jump up and grab her, give her tons of hugs and kisses, but Daddy had already scooped her up in his arms and was dancing around the living room.
It's been a week since she said it, and she has yet to say it again. I try constantly to get her to say it, the kid must hear "I love you Chickadee" no less than 200 times a day, but she's holding out. I think she knows if she makes me wait, she can milk this. Many of you may doubt that a fourteen month old can have the plotting power of a James Bond super villain but its true. You just watch, she'll say those words again, and I bet you it will be in a toy aisle.
and It will probably work.
It's not that I doubt that she loves me, i get so many hugs and kisses all day, every day that it would be impossible to doubt, but there's no denying that daddy is her rock star.
Every day it seems Sophia is learning new things, new words, new ways to express herself, new games, she i
s constantly learning. Her new thing is sentences, she is so proud is herself when she learns a new sentence. It started with "Bye-Bye Daddy", then there was "whats that?" which she uses about a bazillion times a day.Her newest sentence though, blew us both away. We were sitting at the dinner table, and both me and Daddy were playing with Sophia as she ate. Out of nowhere, in a voice as clear as a bell, she said,
"I love you Daddy"
It was probably almost thirty seconds before I could pick my jaw up off the floor. Sophia hears the words I love you at least a hundred times a day from me and Daddy, but she has never said them back,
Never.
I was overjoyed, my little girl just declared her love.
I wanted to jump up and grab her, give her tons of hugs and kisses, but Daddy had already scooped her up in his arms and was dancing around the living room.
I let them have their moment, and later on after we had tucked her into
bed, when we were sitting on the couch talking about the day, and he was just beaming with pride thinking about his little girls adoration, I tried not to let my jealousy show, but I will admit it was hard.It's been a week since she said it, and she has yet to say it again. I try constantly to get her to say it, the kid must hear "I love you Chickadee" no less than 200 times a day, but she's holding out. I think she knows if she makes me wait, she can milk this. Many of you may doubt that a fourteen month old can have the plotting power of a James Bond super villain but its true. You just watch, she'll say those words again, and I bet you it will be in a toy aisle.
and It will probably work.
Lusting
Oh My God I just have to have this amazing chandelier from Layla Grace!
Its exactly what Ive been looking for for Vanessa's room.
I'm just waiting for them to have a 95% off sale, since an $800 chandeleir is a little out of my budget....
Its exactly what Ive been looking for for Vanessa's room.
I'm just waiting for them to have a 95% off sale, since an $800 chandeleir is a little out of my budget....
A fantastic Woodland Nursery for a little boy
How gorgeous are the colors in this room?
I love the natural accents in the light and the carpet as well
21 Weeks Pregnant
Baby's now the size of a banana!
Baby's digestive system is busy creating meconium (a tarry black substance made of swallowed amniotic fluid, digestive secretion, and dead cells), which will fill the first diaper after birth. And, if baby is a girl, her womb is now stocked up with her lifetime supply of six million eggs (the number will drop to around one million by birth).
Milestone: We actually got started on her room, and I bought her very first sleeper, also I saw my belly move for the first time this week
Feeling: hungry
Cravings: red velvet cheesecake, im eating a piece right now
Wishing for: a window in my belly
Looking Forward To: painting the nursery
Reading: nothing at all
Favourite clothes right now: PJs
Current Project: getting the nursery ready
In honor of the Super Bowl
I have deemed tomorrow a munchies day! Sophia is going to have a field day.
Heres what I'm making.
Restaurant Style Salsa
Buffalo Chicken Wings
Chili Beef Quesadillas
What are your favorite party snacks?
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