This isn't going to be a long post, but I thought I would update everyone a little on what is going on.
Audrey is being very, very head strong. Literally. She wants out. She isn't taking no for an answer. I have currently been in labor for 21+ hours. Haven't eaten since that time or drank anything. So you can probably imagine how I am feeling right now. Let's not forget I cannot get out of my bed. I haven't brushed my teeth, took a shower, gone pee on my own in so long. I feel horrible about that. I am used to being able to do whatever I want. Here I am posted up in a bed with the doctors trying to get Aud to stay in. As I write this I am going through contractions I didn't think were possible. No epidural for me so far. I've been stuck with 8+ needles. I never have cried about a needle hurting but getting four veins busted in one arm isn't the most incredible feeling. There is so much more I could say, but it's time for more rest. I'll try to update everything later on whenever I'm feeling better...if that's even possible.
Friday, July 8, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
That's not a xylophone, that's my ribs.
Hello world, I'm back!
I'm not sure how much I will be able to do this once Audrey is born. For now I am going to try to do it at least once a day. No promises though.
I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with my first child. Her name is Audrey Marie. She has become my world and she isn't even here yet. Thursday I lost my mucus plug. I was pretty frightened by the situation. Butttt I held my head up and just looked at the situation as "God has a reason for everything." Or at least that's what I'd like to think. When Friday rolled around and the braxton hicks started it was very alarming. I went on with my usual routine. It was Friday time to go see Eric! My plans were quickly changed. I started hurting more and my contractions seemed like they weren't getting any better. So I called my mom, we decided that it was time to go to the hospital. We went to UAMS expecting nothing but them to send me home. Not this time. They checked me and I was 2 cm dilated. WHAT? How could I be dilated this much? I guess being a first time mom I didn't really know what to expect of labor. You always hear the horror stories, nothing about the beginning stages of my labor was bad. When the doctor informed me that they were going to give me a pain medicine that should stop my contractions. Which by this point were 4 minutes apart. After giving me the medicine. Which made me completely silly. Yes, I chased my IV pole to the bathroom. It beat me, but oh well. They were still monitoring my contractions. The medicine didn't change anything. I really thought I was going to be a mom. 7 weeks too early. That is when I started silently freaking out. After the doctor told me they were keeping me for a total of 4 hours to monitor the baby, me, and my contractions. I felt a little better. Around 3:30 a.m. they came in and told me that my contractions were still going. But that I was not dilating more. We finally got to go home! Yay! I am currently on bed rest. Which isn't that bad. Just means that I am stuck at the house with my three fury children and my mom. It's been very interesting. Every one has been so great too. Coming to visit and bring me things to do. I am beyond blessed to have such supportive people in my life. I really don't know what I would do without them.
Now we are awaiting the arrival of little Miss Audrey. When she will come no one knows. She has a mind of her own. She will do whatever she wants. There isn't much more I can do except rest and take it easy. I've become a pro at that. I am beyond ready to meet her and finally put a face to the little monster that is kicking me so hard.(:
I'm not sure how much I will be able to do this once Audrey is born. For now I am going to try to do it at least once a day. No promises though.
I am currently 33 weeks pregnant with my first child. Her name is Audrey Marie. She has become my world and she isn't even here yet. Thursday I lost my mucus plug. I was pretty frightened by the situation. Butttt I held my head up and just looked at the situation as "God has a reason for everything." Or at least that's what I'd like to think. When Friday rolled around and the braxton hicks started it was very alarming. I went on with my usual routine. It was Friday time to go see Eric! My plans were quickly changed. I started hurting more and my contractions seemed like they weren't getting any better. So I called my mom, we decided that it was time to go to the hospital. We went to UAMS expecting nothing but them to send me home. Not this time. They checked me and I was 2 cm dilated. WHAT? How could I be dilated this much? I guess being a first time mom I didn't really know what to expect of labor. You always hear the horror stories, nothing about the beginning stages of my labor was bad. When the doctor informed me that they were going to give me a pain medicine that should stop my contractions. Which by this point were 4 minutes apart. After giving me the medicine. Which made me completely silly. Yes, I chased my IV pole to the bathroom. It beat me, but oh well. They were still monitoring my contractions. The medicine didn't change anything. I really thought I was going to be a mom. 7 weeks too early. That is when I started silently freaking out. After the doctor told me they were keeping me for a total of 4 hours to monitor the baby, me, and my contractions. I felt a little better. Around 3:30 a.m. they came in and told me that my contractions were still going. But that I was not dilating more. We finally got to go home! Yay! I am currently on bed rest. Which isn't that bad. Just means that I am stuck at the house with my three fury children and my mom. It's been very interesting. Every one has been so great too. Coming to visit and bring me things to do. I am beyond blessed to have such supportive people in my life. I really don't know what I would do without them.
Now we are awaiting the arrival of little Miss Audrey. When she will come no one knows. She has a mind of her own. She will do whatever she wants. There isn't much more I can do except rest and take it easy. I've become a pro at that. I am beyond ready to meet her and finally put a face to the little monster that is kicking me so hard.(:
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