Five years ago today I went in for my doctors appt. Not knowing it would be my last of OB appts with my very first baby. We were expecting a baby boy, our pride and joy. I went in for my appt and things were good, I had a bit of swelling and they took my blood pressure and it was high. They made me lay on my left side for about 30 minutes to see if it would go down and when they checked it again it was still pretty high. My lovely OB told me that she thought that it was time for us to meet our little one, so off to the hosptial I went. When I got there they hooked me up to the monitors and inserted cervadil. This medication was to ripen my cervix b/c I was not dialated much at all. I kept it in all night and then the next morning they would start the pitocin. I was a nervous wreck. We had been trying to have a baby for some time and it finally was happening. After a few hours of the pitocin I was in PAIN!! I didn't want the epidural at all. I am not a fan of needles, especially if they are getting close to my spine, so I opted for the shot of Stadol. OMG, that drug is evil. I go that in my IV and the next thing I knew I was totally passed out. I would only wake up for contractions and then I would go back to sleep. I finally got dilated to a 6 and then I stopped progressing. That is when my doctor told me that I was going in for a C-Section. At this point, I didn't care how this baby came out, I was so loopy from the drug. So, they came in and gave me an epidural, it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but very welcomed after the monster contractions I was having. So, off to OR I went. They started the surgery and within minutes my beautiful little bundle of joy was born at 5:23pm at 7lbs 8oz and 20in long. He didn't have much hair but he had the most beautiful dimples EVER!!!! I was so happy, I finally had the baby that I had longed for for so long. Ryan was in the delivery room with me and got to hold him and he brought him over to me and I cried and cried. It was the most amazing day of my life. This little boy is the light that shines bright each and every day. His smiles still make my day.
Happy Birthday my love!!
And for those that are wondering about my dad, he is doing better. I finally got to see him last night after not seeing him for about 2 weeks. It was wonderful. I have missed him terribly. We had a great evening of chatting and lots of hugs and kisses. I can't wait for him to come home. He is eating regular soft foods now and can drink without the thickener added to his liquids now. And get this................ He is moving his left toes!!! Praise GOD. We still need him to be able to walk, so we have a way to go but he is definately improving.
I wanted to just say that for everyone reading this, PLEASE take advantage of the time that you have with your loved one. I know that I definately appreciate mine ALOT more. You never know when your time to leave this world may be. Just be thankful for everything that you have in your life and praise GOD for it all, b/c with him everything is possible.
Lots of Love and God Bless,
Jen
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