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| April 24, 2007 8mo. 1 wk. |
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Where has time gone? Mommy hasn't even written since you were born! I have so many things to add. You got 2 teeth last week- both at the same time! You are crawling- also last week. I can't believe how big you are. You are so much fun now... you have the most beautiful little personality! So happy all the time- always smiling and laughing. I have so many milestones to put in... it all happened so fast. Being back to work has been hard. I hate leaving you- but at least it is only 3 days a week. I look at you everyday and thank God for such a gift. I love you, Julian... you are the most precious boy I could have ever asked for.
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| 8/15/07 36 wks. Julian's Birthday! |
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Our baby boy arrived today- 4 weeks ahead of schedule.... he is the most beautiful sight I have ever layed eyes on. Perfect in every way. He is smaller than we thought he would be but he is healthy and has all his fingers and toes.
My labor and delivery were an amazing experience. The miserable pregnancy was worth it all when he graced us with his presence at 8:06 this morning.
We went to my perinatalogy appt. yesterday for my normal 2 times a week non-stress test. My blood pressure was elevated, so they sent me to OB triage. I was there for several hours, my pressure stablized. They checked me and I was still 2 cm and 100 effaced from the following week. I was also having contractions. My amniotic sac was also bulging. They told me I could go home, or I could stick around for a little while to see what happened. I was so tired from a long day and wanted to go home and get a nap in case I went into labor. We went to Gaspare's for pizza with Peter's mom and dad. As soon as we got home I got ready to climb up into the bed and felt a pop.
My water broke.
Peter was frantic.... I washed my face, put on a little makeup- all
the while Peter was telling me "hurry, hurry- we need to get to
the hospital" It was so cute.
It took us about 15 minutes to get to the hospital. We checked
in, got our room. I walked around the hall until my contractions
so bad I couldn't stand anymore. I sat on the birthing ball,
the rocking chair- Peter helped me with the breathing and
vocalizations we learned in class, which helped a lot. It finally
got so bad that I thought I was in transition and getting close
to delivery. I decided that if I was progressing that I could keep going and if not, I was going to have to get an epidural. The nurse checked me and I was still 4 cm after 2 hours of very intense contractions. It was about 3:30 by that time. Around 4
or so the anesthesiologist came in and started the epidural
which was agonizing- trying to sit still while my contractions
were unbearable was the hardest. It seemed like forever. They
had difficulty getting it in because my epidural space was
small. I think they got finished and I finally got pain relief
about 5 am. It got to be a little too much and I asked them
to turn the epidural down because I couldn't move my legs.
How was I going to push out a baby if I couldn't even move
my lower body?
We started to settle down and were going to take a nap when
they came in to check me again- I was complete! It had only
been about an hour since the epidural took effect. The nurse
said we would start trying to push soon.
Around 6 am I started pushing. I pushed with the nurse for
a while. I was wondering if Dr. Lofquist would be here for
the delivery. She came in to check on me around 7. She
came back and gowned up about 20 minutes later and we
started the serious pushing. She was the most amazing
coach. The only person I could really see was Peter- we
locked eyes while I was pushing. It was like it was just the
two of us. I could hear everyone else's voices, but I could
only focus on him.
Julian crowned and Dr. L told me to reach down and feel
his little head. I was completely overwhelmed that this
was really happening. She told me I could have him out
in a couple more pushes and I pushed as hard as I could.
They put his little wet, slippery body on my chest. He didn't
cry a lot. He looked so small. I asked if he was ok and they
told me he was great. I held him for a few minutes, rubbing his
little back, trying to stimulate him to cry. They finally took
him over to the hot bed and looked him over. He needed a
little bit of O2- he was having some retractions, but after
a few minutes of oxygen, he was great. Peter stood at
the warmer in amazement. It was a surreal and
beautiful birth experience. We couldn't believe he was finally
here. It was the most amazing thing- I could have never
imagined how magical and miraculous his birth would be....
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| Thursday August 3, 2006 34wks + 4 days |
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We had another appt. today and Dr. Lofquist thinks that you are already over 7lbs. by her measurements! Mommy's mouth dropped open when she heard that! We still have 5 more wks to go.... although Mommy is still having contractions when she is up too much during the day (like today) so maybe it will be sooner. Your stroller and car seat arrived yesterday. We also went to the scrapbook store today and got some things to work on some pages for you... Daddy even got excited.. they had some Yankee's things, so we got those and after you are born, Daddy wants to take pictures of you in your Yankee's outfits and do a scrapbook page of that. We can hardly believe that you are almost here. We are counting the days until we meet you. |
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| July 20, 2006- 32wks + 4 days |
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Mommy had her first NST today- you are doing great, however, you seem to want to come out early. I started having contractions while I was hooked up to the monitor... so many that they gave me a shot of terbutaline to stop them. It seems to be working for the time being.... I'm not finished with your blanket so you can't come out yet!!!
Daddy got your changing table put together a few days ago and is now working on your dresser. I washed all the clothes and blankets you have so far and put them all away. I have to be much more strict with the bedrest now.
We had our childbirth prep class last week, which was phenomenal. Mommy had to rest in a "nest" in the back of the classroom because of the bedrest, but we made it through the whole day and feel much more prepared. |
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| July 11,2006 31wks+ 2 days |
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We went back to the doctor today. Mommy is still on bedrest, unfortunately, but I don't mind if it keeps you in the oven longer.
Aunt Nichole was so sweet and took some new pics of you today and we weren't even scheduled for an ultrasound. You were much more cooperative today and turned just enough so that she could get some great shots of your beautiful face. You look just like your Daddy! |
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| Friday June 30- 29 Weeks+5 Days. |
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Today we had another ultrasound. You are so beautiful! We could see your fat little cheeks and your sweet face- you look like a real baby now. You are in the 69th percentile on your growth- 3 lbs and 9 oz ! Stay right in the middle baby, because mommy doesn't want to push you out at 10 lbs! Your aunt Nichole took some beautiful pictures of you today and got you the most thoughtful gift- a personalized robe and towel !! She is so sweet- she can't wait to meet you!
You love to hear Daddy play guitar and for him to read Dr. Seuss to you. You move all around in Mommy's tummy whenever he sings or reads to you. Daddy can't wait to take you to a Yankee game. Daddy says it's ok, that Mommy can come too. She wouldn't want to miss your favorite player, Derek Jeter- the best shortstop ever! (he's Mommy's favorite too ;)
We will see you in about 10 wks.... Daddy and Mommy love you!!!!
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| Friday June 15, 2006 27wks + 5 days |
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| Sunday May 21st- 24 wks |
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| Sunday May 14 |
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Today is Mommy and Daddy's 1st wedding anniversary.... what more perfect gift could we ask for than a baby boy? Next week is our next ultrasound and mommy's glucose tolerance test. We can't wait to see how much you have grown in 6 weeks. We try listening every night with mommy's stethoscope... we can hear you moving and kicking around..... you seem to be a very active little boy already..... you kept mommy awake last night with your somersaults and karate kicks. We grow more and more excited each day about what it will be like when you arrive.
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| 5/3/2006 |
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| April 25, 2006 20 wks + 2 days |
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Heard Julian's heartbeat again today at the doctor. Going strong as always... it's music to mommy and daddy's ears :) He is moving around now all the time- feels like he is doing back flips in there! He kicks so hard already that daddy can feel him kick with his hand on my tummy. He kicked me so hard last night that it actually startled me. He is destined to have huge feet, I'm sure with my size 10 and daddy's size 14! He is kicking me even as I write this.
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| April 14, 2006 18 Wks + 4 days |
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Definitely felt Julian move today :) it was wonderful. It feels like there is an alien in my belly! Daddy felt Julian move for the first time on 4/23/06. It was awesome:). I love you son.
Thought at first that it might just be gas :) but when it kept happening I knew it was definitely the baby. It makes it even more real. What an incredible feeling! |
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| April 12, 2006 18wks +2 days |
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| March 22, 2006 15 wks + 2 days |
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Daddy and I heard your heartbeat again at our appointment yesterday. It is the most beautiful sound in the world. I have never seen your daddy's eyes light up like they do when we hear your tiny heart beating. I feel like the luckiest mommy alive to have been blessed with such a gift. I already know that you are a special, special child that will make this world a better place just by being in it.
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| March 15, 2006 14wks + 2 days |
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Hi little one.... it is still strange to know that you are growing inside of me- swimming around, sucking your thumb, kicking.... I can't wait to feel you moving. Daddy and I love you so much and we haven't even met you yet. We can't wait to see your beautiful face. Daddy hopes you look like me. I want you to have his nose and his beautiful curly hair and blue eyes.
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| Julian's Due Date To Be Born is September 11, 2006 |
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Due Date: September 11, 2006 |
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| My first day home |
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| My first smile |
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| My first meal |
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| My first word |
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| My first crawl |
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| My first birthday |
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| My first step |
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