I believe that the medicine given to me at the beginning of my labor really helped prolong the entire delivery. I was so comfortable that even the contractions subsided for a while. It was at about 6:30 in the morning when the nurse came in and asked me to lay on my right side. She thought it might help remind my body that I was in labor. She was definitely right! The contractions picked up and about an hour later I began feeling the pressure of the contractions again! Noah was on his way!
Now for my doctor...he was not on call that evening! Talk about being stressed out at the idea that a doctor I may meet for the very first time will have to deliver my baby boy. I was bummed out about not having my doctor at the hospital checking in on me with his quirky commentary. However, in walked in my doctor, bright eye and bushy tail, at 8 in the morning! Whew! Nice of you to join us doc!
I guess Noah was thinking the same thing because when the doctor checked me we were just about ready to deliver. I was told that my doctor would return in 30 minutes to start prepping for the delivery and hopefully Noah would join us shortly after that. Well baby boy had other plans! I called the nurses back into the room at 8:15 and requested that they find my doctor because Noah was NOT going to wait until 8:30! Boy was I right! Noah was born at 8:41 in the morning. Talk about perfect timing doc! (By the way, my doctor has offered to deliver all my "easy to birth" babies!)
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20110617
A Baby Story... Pt. 1
I was excited to be completely done with college before the baby arrived. In my mind I would have enough time to get all the little things completed around the house. I am quite the over achiever. I enjoy the motto, "Go big or go home," and "Why do when you can over do?" But baby Noah had other plans!
Noah was born May 12, 2001; 4 days shy of his due date. The evening of the 11th I was cramping and had discomfort but I refused to believe that little Noah was wanting to make his grand entrance. I was also dreading going to the hospital too early and getting stuck there with nothing to eat. By 11 in the evening I gave in and agreed to go to the hospital and get "checked out."
Unfortunately I was there to stay...I should have stopped and grabbed a fourth meal!! My doctor was not on call so I was taken care of by the second shift nurses until the arrival of my doctor. I love the nurses at my local hospital. They were attentive and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire delivery.
For my first son, I had an all natural, no medicine birth. It was the worse possible self-induced pain ever! I made a decision that I would not put myself in that predicament again and I had the nurse call in the anesthesiologist as soon as I was settled in the delivery room. I was going to do this right! Weeks prior to this special event, I took the time to watch videos of epidural procedures so I would be aware of the entire process. I hoped that this would eliminate the stress of the unknown. It did the complete opposite. It stressed me out more than if I went in clueless! My lovely husband was there to lend his support...or so I waited! Kevin tried to remain out of the anesthesiologist's way and ultimately got stuck because the anesthesiologist was up, alert, and super quick compared to my husband's tired, overwhelmed, slow motion speed! Thankfully my lovely nurse entered the room as soon as the needle was inserted in my spine and provided a supportive hold for me. My husband was apologetic and thankfully for him the medicine had an instant relief to all pain and we were able to get some sleep. (I am not a big medicine fan but this was definitely the way to go when delivering a child!)
Noah was born May 12, 2001; 4 days shy of his due date. The evening of the 11th I was cramping and had discomfort but I refused to believe that little Noah was wanting to make his grand entrance. I was also dreading going to the hospital too early and getting stuck there with nothing to eat. By 11 in the evening I gave in and agreed to go to the hospital and get "checked out."
Unfortunately I was there to stay...I should have stopped and grabbed a fourth meal!! My doctor was not on call so I was taken care of by the second shift nurses until the arrival of my doctor. I love the nurses at my local hospital. They were attentive and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire delivery.
For my first son, I had an all natural, no medicine birth. It was the worse possible self-induced pain ever! I made a decision that I would not put myself in that predicament again and I had the nurse call in the anesthesiologist as soon as I was settled in the delivery room. I was going to do this right! Weeks prior to this special event, I took the time to watch videos of epidural procedures so I would be aware of the entire process. I hoped that this would eliminate the stress of the unknown. It did the complete opposite. It stressed me out more than if I went in clueless! My lovely husband was there to lend his support...or so I waited! Kevin tried to remain out of the anesthesiologist's way and ultimately got stuck because the anesthesiologist was up, alert, and super quick compared to my husband's tired, overwhelmed, slow motion speed! Thankfully my lovely nurse entered the room as soon as the needle was inserted in my spine and provided a supportive hold for me. My husband was apologetic and thankfully for him the medicine had an instant relief to all pain and we were able to get some sleep. (I am not a big medicine fan but this was definitely the way to go when delivering a child!)
20110527
Almost 5 Years in the Making
College has been an adventure. I loved the first two years of my college career. While others moaned when they had to take those general educational courses, I was elated. I loved my speech class and my science courses where interesting. My Comp writing courses were a breath of fresh air. I loved how I could choose my own topic and write papers on my choice topics until my heart was content. Call me crazy but I loved the freedom.
The next two and a half years I entered and completed my degree in the College of Education. The series of courses that I had to take were a bit more demanding than my previous two years of college. When I say a bit more demanding, I mean it took away most of my personal free time. Do not get me wrong, my experiences were profound and I learned so much from my experiences in the College of Education but I am relieved that my brain can finally take a break for a while. I spent plenty of hours in the books and not enough hours in bed. Even my professors would suggest that I take a break and close the books at an earlier time. That was just impossible. I was not satisfied with turning in mediocre work or even work that was "just enough." I couldn't do it! Sometimes I wish I could and I would even ALMOST turn in work below my own expectations and I would fold and produce a satisfying product.
I learned a great deal in my educational courses. I understand the development of children and the process of children under the age of 13. I feel this will be of a benefit with my new addition in my home as well as my nine year old son. I look forward to entering my own classroom in the future and I am excited on my future educational endeavors!
The next two and a half years I entered and completed my degree in the College of Education. The series of courses that I had to take were a bit more demanding than my previous two years of college. When I say a bit more demanding, I mean it took away most of my personal free time. Do not get me wrong, my experiences were profound and I learned so much from my experiences in the College of Education but I am relieved that my brain can finally take a break for a while. I spent plenty of hours in the books and not enough hours in bed. Even my professors would suggest that I take a break and close the books at an earlier time. That was just impossible. I was not satisfied with turning in mediocre work or even work that was "just enough." I couldn't do it! Sometimes I wish I could and I would even ALMOST turn in work below my own expectations and I would fold and produce a satisfying product.
I learned a great deal in my educational courses. I understand the development of children and the process of children under the age of 13. I feel this will be of a benefit with my new addition in my home as well as my nine year old son. I look forward to entering my own classroom in the future and I am excited on my future educational endeavors!
I'm Back!!
After taking a two month "break," I am hoping to start blogging again. So much has happened during the two months of hiatus; I finished off my internship, graduated and received my bachelor's degree, and gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I have plenty to share and I will catch you up in later post. Right now I need to head to bed, the baby is unpredictable with his feeding schedule.
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Goals
Short Term Goals:
Finish School and Graduate in May.
Apply for teaching positions this month.
Spend the summer at home with the new baby.
Long Term Goals:
Start placing money in a retirement fund.
Find my place in the career world.
Pay off all my debt (including student loans)
Buy a larger home.
Work on my Masters
Finish School and Graduate in May.
Apply for teaching positions this month.
Spend the summer at home with the new baby.
Long Term Goals:
Start placing money in a retirement fund.
Find my place in the career world.
Pay off all my debt (including student loans)
Buy a larger home.
Work on my Masters
20110226
Work in Progress
Slowly but surely Kevin and I have been getting the room together for the baby. I would love to have the room ready before the baby shower this March and we are working hard to meet the goal. I would like to bring home our love gifts from the shower and find there permanent spot instead of just throwing them in the room to sort through later.
I have some amazing people in my life that are making in effort to join us for our celebration.
My mom and step father are coming from Kentucky
My Brother and SIL will be traveling from Texas
My cousin is flying from Florida
I appreciate the sacrifices they are making to travel the far distance to join us! I cannot wait for our mini reunion! Plus that will be 6+ enthusiastic hands wanting to help find places for all the items and how can I deny them the opportunity to help this pregnant lady out?
Today, Kevin and I will be heading to the furniture store to find a chest and a rocker for the room. I will finish placing the order for my caramel apple party favors, and I have to go back to the bakery to talk to my baker.
My amazing friends have been busy over here as well. They have decided to be busy bees on the side and will be helping out with the food for the party. Isn't that fantastic!? They are even doing the shopping for me and just calling with all the pricing! I love it.
Another amazing gift: One of Johnathan's old preschool classmate parents and I keep in touch for birthday parties and play dates and they will be supplying bottled coke products for the shower! Our theme is vintage fire fighter and I really wanted to buy bottled sodas for the tables. Now I am going to have them! I AM SO EXCITED!
I cannot wait! The last time I threw a big party was for my wedding reception. 5 years is too long and we are going all out!!
Happy shopping today!
I have some amazing people in my life that are making in effort to join us for our celebration.
My mom and step father are coming from Kentucky
My Brother and SIL will be traveling from Texas
My cousin is flying from Florida
I appreciate the sacrifices they are making to travel the far distance to join us! I cannot wait for our mini reunion! Plus that will be 6+ enthusiastic hands wanting to help find places for all the items and how can I deny them the opportunity to help this pregnant lady out?
Today, Kevin and I will be heading to the furniture store to find a chest and a rocker for the room. I will finish placing the order for my caramel apple party favors, and I have to go back to the bakery to talk to my baker.
My amazing friends have been busy over here as well. They have decided to be busy bees on the side and will be helping out with the food for the party. Isn't that fantastic!? They are even doing the shopping for me and just calling with all the pricing! I love it.
Another amazing gift: One of Johnathan's old preschool classmate parents and I keep in touch for birthday parties and play dates and they will be supplying bottled coke products for the shower! Our theme is vintage fire fighter and I really wanted to buy bottled sodas for the tables. Now I am going to have them! I AM SO EXCITED!
I cannot wait! The last time I threw a big party was for my wedding reception. 5 years is too long and we are going all out!!
Happy shopping today!
Never Leave the House Without
Are you ready?
Wait for it
Wait for it
My Car Keys
My Wallet
Lip Moisturizer
There you go. That is my list. However, I am afraid that this will change drastically when the baby arrives. I will then need 1000 extra items because I hate for my kids to be without, and I believe that over packing is a necessity for children.
I have purses. I use them sometimes. They are convenient because they hold your wallet and keys. Plus a purse is a safe haven for other things you can lug around that you rarely need but may need to pull out twice a year!
What didn't make the list:
My cell phone.
Why?
Although I make a valiant effort to include my phone in all my running around, I sometimes enjoy being off the radar. I like not having to make a call or answering a call while I am out. Sometimes I feel like a prisoner to the little device. It becomes an ankle bracelet. Yuck. I'll call you when I get home from my excursions, mkay?
Wait for it
Wait for it
My Car Keys
My Wallet
Lip Moisturizer
There you go. That is my list. However, I am afraid that this will change drastically when the baby arrives. I will then need 1000 extra items because I hate for my kids to be without, and I believe that over packing is a necessity for children.
I have purses. I use them sometimes. They are convenient because they hold your wallet and keys. Plus a purse is a safe haven for other things you can lug around that you rarely need but may need to pull out twice a year!
What didn't make the list:
My cell phone.
Why?
Although I make a valiant effort to include my phone in all my running around, I sometimes enjoy being off the radar. I like not having to make a call or answering a call while I am out. Sometimes I feel like a prisoner to the little device. It becomes an ankle bracelet. Yuck. I'll call you when I get home from my excursions, mkay?
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