tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40411855099422024452024-03-05T01:45:49.049-06:00babytorudTake a ride on our rollercoaster of life with twist and turns of infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy, and parenting.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-23473549022084860872011-05-04T09:29:00.002-05:002011-05-04T09:41:58.199-05:00the waiting gameThe version Worked! We had the version on Friday of last week. I can't say it is something that is easy in anyway shape or form, but it is not as bad as natural child birth either. We got there at around 1, the procedure was scheduled for 2. I was brought into a room to have me and the baby monitored and have a ultrasound. The baby looked great, but I was contracting about every 3 minutes, which has been pretty normal for over a month. And yes she was still breech, frank breech to be exact. So she was butt down, her legs on the left side of my body and her head up in my ribs on the right hand side. My Dr tried doing the version without any med, and I immediately contracted, so in the meds went. They use a med that relaxes the uterus, but makes you feel like you drank 4 cappuccinos. Your heart beats really hard, to the point you can hear it in your ears, and you get really shaky. It lasts about an hour. So we started again. I was flat on my back and one dr pushed her up out of my pelvic area and then she took the butt and the other dr took her head and they pushed with vigor to move her, and she went. The whole procedure lasted about a minute and a half. I can't say I would want to do it again, and I wouldn't with this pregnancy. If she flipped I would opt for a c section at this point. On Monday we went back to the Dr for my normal appt. and she is still head down. She has a 2% chance of flipping back. I was almost 3 cm dilated and had my membranes scraped. So now we wait. If nothing happens my induction date is still set for the 17th, which feels so far away.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-85404928154778132752011-04-29T07:08:00.002-05:002011-04-29T07:15:03.267-05:00overwhelming to say the leastWe found out on monday, that little Miss is breech. I had a routine Dr's appt. and was sent down to ultrasound for a weight check. My Dr. was concerned that I had only gained 14 lbs this pregnancy and was afraid the baby had stopped growing at about the 5lb mark. Was she wrong! I know there can be quite a swing in weight from ultrasound to birth, but she is measuring 6lbs110z with a 110z swing, so she is definitly healthy. Infact she is in the 72% for her gestational weight. We have been debating all week to have a external version or schedule a c section. I have decided to try the version. I guess I can't be any worse off than I am right now, except emotionally drained. I am scared to death of the procedure. I have heard it is extremely uncomfortable, but for the most part safe. It has a 50% success rate, which isn't very encouraging to me, but worth a shot. If not we schedule a c section. Let's hope for a mobile baby who moves, and then stays in position, and a safe and painless procedure!!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-56607753849418804052011-04-01T09:20:00.002-05:002011-04-01T09:53:07.002-05:00where does the time goSo it has been a eventful last few months. So here is an update on what has been going on:<br /><br />-in January we started finishing our basement so that we had more room for toys and guests. We only have a 3 bedroom house and with Camden going into a big bed in a different room, we were losing our guest bedroom. So everything that we had in our basement, got shoved in every nuk and cranny you could find in our house-I feel like I have lived in a mess for ever. My hubby and family pretty much did everything! So most nights, we came home, ate dinner and then hubby went down stairs for the night, and I was a single mom! (PS. I don't know how they do it) So the basement is now done, we got it finished about 2 weeks ago, and it turned out AWESOME! We love it.<br /><br />-Work has been crazy for both hubby and I. Both jobs have made some structural changes again, so work loads and stress loads have increased. But we are both happy to just have jobs.<br /><br />-Traveling around town has been a little insane. I live in Madison, WI where we have had huge protests due to collective bargaining rights being taken away from union workers to fix our budget. That is a whole other topic that I am choosing not to even talk about because I see both sides points. But there have been people everywhere. So it sucks to go to dinner, the store, just being out in general.<br /><br />-Camden went into a big bed last week! He loves it! He is so cute in it. I just can't believe he is that big already. So now it is time to start working on the nursery again. We are keeping it pretty much the same but making it a little more girly! I only get one, so I might as well do what I want right?<br /><br />-that is pretty much family stuff, now the good stuff that you are all interested in-the baby<br /><br />Baby update<br /><br />-where to begin? First of all, I have restless leg syndrome. It came on about 4 months into this pregnancy. I thought it would just pass, like most of my other pregnancy quirks, you know, a couple weeks and we move on to something else. WRONG! It actually has gotten worse. To the point Hubby and I have been sleeping in separate beds/couches for 2 months already. I typically go to bed around 10/11, and am up from 12-3:30/4 am walking around because my legs are twitching and shaking so bad. So they tried giving me some Ambian. It helped, but it just made it easier to fall back to sleep. So I was up just as much, but with less frustration about the loss of sleep. But I was still dragging at work. It is so bad I can't even take a nap on days off, because the minute I try to relax they kick up. I was sent to a leg specialist who deals with a lot of patients that have restless legs, and she doesn't even have a good solution because I am pregnant. Every treatment is medication, which I refuse because they are all class c drugs such as opiates. So we are trying a very small dose of a drug that is in the valium family. It is safe during pregnancy, and I will admit, I have had some improvement. I am still up at night but for a short time. And now it seems I am up to go to the bathroom, not so much becuase my legs are bothering me. It has been a long couple of months.<br /><br />-I have had a lot of spotting with this pregnancy. They can't figure out where it is coming from. I have been in to the clinic 4 times for randomness, including a trip to labor and delivery. On top of that I have been contracting for the last 2 months. The contractions aren't doing anything. But we are on strict instructions that no more than 4 a hr and I have to get off my feet for the rest of the day. More than 7 and we go to labor and delivery. So far, I have had to go home from work a few times, but no trip to the hospital.<br /><br />-Baby girl is also in the breech position. We still have a little time for her to move/turn, but I am losing faith. So we may have to look at a c-section or a version. Anyone experience a version, I would love to know how it was and the outcome.<br /><br />-And the Icing on the cake is that I woke up with PUPPS this past Tuesday morning!! Whoohooo! Ohhhh and does it itch. This is why I was induced early the with Camden. I was told it may come back with this pregnancy, but it may not. Oh no, I would be the one to get it. And it came the same exact week I got it last time-rather ironic!!<br /><br />Don't get me wrong, life has been good. But I wouldn't say I am on cloud nine and have the beautiful pregnancy glow. I am tired and getting ready for it to be over. But little miss does need to cook a little longer. We have an eventful few weeks coming up. Camden turns 2 next weekend, Easter at the end of the month, lots going on at work and hubby is running a 5k at the end of the month with some friends, so we will have some guests in town. Needless to say this baby will be here before I know it. Hope all is well!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-89713790159283669072011-02-03T14:37:00.002-06:002011-02-03T14:46:14.471-06:00snow, snow and more snowIt just keeps coming-snow. I think we have gotten approximately 18" in the last 2 days, and I am sick of it. On the bright side, I got a cuddle day with my family yesterday! Hubby's work told him to work from home and my work closed, so we hung out with Camden and played all day!!<br /><br />In baby news, not a whole lot has been happening. I have still had some spotting issues-which is always cause for alarm. I ended up going back in today because I have been spotting and now have had a lot of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">brax</span> hicks in the last few days, but everything seems to be normal. It is kind of annoying because when I call the nurse, before we even get to what is going on, she looks at my history and tells me I need to come in. I understand that I have had a terrible past with pregnancy, but I also hate being that person. My Dr. reassures me that they would rather have me in every other day and it be nothing, then not tell me to come in and be in preterm labor. And I know that I am to the point the baby is viable, so they are just protecting everyone involved, but it still sucks.<br /><br />Anyone have any good advice for restless legs syndrome? I have it terribly!!! I am up <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">every night</span> for hrs with it. The only thing that seems to help is hubby rubbing them. Needless to say he doesn't think that this is a long term solution. I don't mind it! But I need to find another solution.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-65759344552986830422011-01-08T17:46:00.002-06:002011-01-08T18:39:44.763-06:00never a dull momentThis has been a hell of a week! After a wonderful new years with family we returned home to Camden getting the flu on Sunday night! It was horrible, it doesn't help that I am the biggest germ-a-phobe out there! It was disgusting! He had a fever and really didn't move off the cough all day Monday. By late Monday night, he was crying for pizza! Weird, I know. Tuesday he was pretty normal, except he had horrible diarrhea, which led to a horribly blistery behind, which made him cry. And then he got sick again! On wed, he still had diarrhea. Finally Thursday he was better and could return to daycare, for me to catch it and have to leave work to spend the day in bed. Thank heavens for a little bit of left over zofran to help combat the nausea! On Friday, hubby got. And we had a crew at our house framing out our basement. We sent Camden home with my parents, thank heavens for them. <br /><br />So here we are Saturday, and you think we would get a break......NOPE! I end up in labor and delivery because I have vaginal bleeding and minimal fetal movement over night. After all the tests they can't explain it and was told to put my feet up for the next few days and relax, no heavy lifting. Of course the minute I leave, this little peanut is crazy, moving constantly, like someone gave her a sugar cube. Why couldn't I feel that in the previous 12 hrs?!<br /><br />Did I mention that on Tuesday we found out it is a girl!!! We are so excited. Well here is to a new UNEVENTFUL week!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-61614605177092440102010-12-17T19:36:00.003-06:002010-12-17T20:20:26.373-06:00feeling a little misplaced....So it has been over a year since I last updated......how time <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">fly's</span>. I have pulled this up so many times and stared at the blank page, trying to figure out what to write. Do I write about what is going on, what my experiences are, or how lost I feel in the fertility world. Why you ask...well here it is-we are pregnant! I am 18 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">wks</span> right now, and I didn't get pregnant doing fertility. I am ecstatic that we didn't have to go through it again, but feel like I have betrayed my dear friends. I remember the envy and annoyance I used to have for people like me because I was going through cycle, after failed cycle, after failed cycle.<br /><br />So lets back up....Hubby and I decided to start "trying" in April, and to our surprise got pregnant right away. We were in awe, couldn't believe it. Everything was going fine, but because I don't get my period on a normal cycle my OB wanted to do a couple early ultrasounds and extra <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">bloodwork</span>. So we did a ultrasound at 7 1/2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">wks</span> and everything looked great! Heartbeat of 150's. We decided to wait until 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">wks</span> to do the next one. At this point I wasn't feeling good, but felt a little less pressure since we had seen a heartbeat. All that came crashing down on us when I went for a 10 wk ultrasound and there was no heartbeat. The baby was measuring pretty close to 10 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">wks</span>, so they assumed I had m/c in the last few days. It sucked, but I was okay. I was thrilled that we got pregnant although it wasn't the outcome we wanted, it was still positive. I waited a week and still hadn't passed it, so opted for a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">DNC</span>. Please tell me why I didn't due that the last time. It was so much less emotionally and physically painful.<br /><br />So we waited a full cycle and got back to it, and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">bam</span>, right away again-pregnant! Obviously thrilled again but very reluctant to tell anyone including our parents. But here was the problem, we went on vacation and I was sicked than a dog the last few day. So it came out. The entire first trimester killed me. I was so sick, I felt as if I had the flu from the time I woke up, until I went to bed. I finally went on <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Zofran</span> after 8 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">wks</span>, and it has been my wonder drug. I don't think I could have gotten <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">thru</span> it without it. Since about 14 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">wks</span> I have been feeling a lot better.<br /><br />So that is the latest and greatest. I was scheduled for my ultrasound for the 30<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">th</span>, but it has now been moved until Jan 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">th</span> because they want <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">perinatology</span> to do it. With everything they found with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">Cman</span>, they want to take precaution with this one. I understand it but really don't want to wait an extra week. Isn't that horrible!!<br /><br />So, if you have read me before, I hope you continue to follow. And if you feel I have betrayed you or can't follow due to the pain it would cause you, I totally understand and only wish you the best. For those of you that are following....there is more to come.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-18273126820112540322009-12-10T11:37:00.001-06:002009-12-10T11:41:26.873-06:00quick picture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVOOf6firPECHQzr2zrQG1Ro5Y50pYuMj2vPO7gBV8ps1pmiL9daaLtHIHI-tgtRbzb1eMZWyG2gq5HWpTXdRoiZdC2M5W5lW1plJD-zZx8E5gA_CxaXrgc6QIjqxVK0NhT5sHvn69ssj/s1600-h/IMG_1320.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVOOf6firPECHQzr2zrQG1Ro5Y50pYuMj2vPO7gBV8ps1pmiL9daaLtHIHI-tgtRbzb1eMZWyG2gq5HWpTXdRoiZdC2M5W5lW1plJD-zZx8E5gA_CxaXrgc6QIjqxVK0NhT5sHvn69ssj/s320/IMG_1320.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413663529828357346" border="0" /></a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-77514991612419952102009-09-27T16:36:00.002-05:002009-09-27T16:41:41.454-05:00we have a toothDear Tooth fairy,<br /><br />I just want to personally thank you for being kind this first go round. I know most people don't show much gratitude to you, unless they are asking for money, but I don't want any. Just want to thank you. And if you want to grant us this much peace the next time, we wouldn't have any objections. Actually maybe we should pay you. How much do you charge for painless teething.....I may be willing to pay? The child has been drooling since he was 3 months, but no crying, ear infections, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">diarrhea</span>, night crying-nothing that anyone has warned us about. So we have one, on the bottom left. Can the next one be just as painless?<br /><br />Many thanks again,<br />Camden's mommyMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-9687636141061316862009-09-22T09:22:00.001-05:002009-09-22T20:43:00.464-05:00lost, but now foundI know I have been on a blogging hiatus, but I didn't know whether to continue this blog or stop blogging. I have been a bit torn with continuing due to numerous reasons. One-I have the one thing this blog was about, by baby boy. Two-this was my way to talk to others and to share my feeling about things that I was going through. It was private, and only a few people knew about it besides my fertility family (who I cherish more than anything.) Now, it is extremely public. I am not mad about others finding out about it, I just feel that somethings are better off not being common knowledge to entire world. Yes, I know I blog-and it is on the web, but there is a difference between that and every single acquaintance and friend knowing my deepest darkest feelings and emotions. Three-time-I just don't have as much time as I used to. So I have decided that I will keep it going. I will talk about my life, my son, and when it comes time-infertility. At that time, I will most likely make this blog private or create a private one. I want to keep my IF family in the loop, because they can relate, and they helped me through it the first time, I may need then to get me through it again. I value those friendships. So here we go......<br /><br />Little man is getting big, he is now about 5 1/2 months, and the joy of my life. We have had a eventful summer. Camden has been to the zoo, Brewer games, Badger game, traveled all over Wisconsin, the list goes on and on. I went back to work after 12 wks, it was a very hard time for me. I always thought I would love motherhood, but I loved it even more than I thought. So I struggled for a few weeks. We found a awesome private daycare provider that gives us some flexibility. I love her, and Camden does so well with her.<br /><br />A few weeks after being back to work, Camden was baptised. He cried through the entire thing until they poured water on his head, then he smiled. Now, don't most baby's hang out until they pour water over their head, then they cry. Yeah, not my baby!! He had his first haircut about the same week. YUP, a haircut. The crown of his head was about 4 1/2 inches long and stuck straight up, it had to go!! And he had a rat tail that went half way down his back. He looked like a 80's baby. Cute, but much cuter after the haircut.<br /><br />We have been pretty much in line with milestones. He rolls all over the floor. He started rolling both ways at about 4 months. He has now figured out he can get places by rolling. He is a maniac in his exersaucer and jumper. In his exersaucer the grabs a hold of a toy and leans back and can pull the toy completely out of the exersaucer. Literally breaks it!! He is so incredibly strong!! We actually has to raise the height on both toys because he jumps and is so tall. He is eating cereal and oatmeal. He loves it! He gets rice cereal at night and Oatmeal in the morning. We mixed some squash in the cereal the last two nights. I haven't figured out what he really thinks. The first two bites he gags, then he is fine.<br /><br />We have been a pretty happy baby for the most part. We have had two colds-nothing to serious-runny nose, little cough. We also had a 4 day flu a couple of weeks ago which was HELL! He had the diarrhea for 5 or 6 days. And he vomited the first day and the last day. I am so glad that is over!! No teeth yet, but they have to be close. This child can't drool anymore than he already does!! He is a facet!!<br /><br />I will leave you with some pictures and continue to update!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWLhIqBrFhaq8VeXOhrrSlvJCnKBqkaAUWJC2p65wcymvMBCJ1qtRnqD8NyTz34MMqjS_5MFXZq43jnDqxYHQM307TJxLTTjVQSz2LPGPj5FxamDU9nueMYTwFjhZJaveZnQoufz0CxJs/s1600-h/IMG_1048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUWLhIqBrFhaq8VeXOhrrSlvJCnKBqkaAUWJC2p65wcymvMBCJ1qtRnqD8NyTz34MMqjS_5MFXZq43jnDqxYHQM307TJxLTTjVQSz2LPGPj5FxamDU9nueMYTwFjhZJaveZnQoufz0CxJs/s320/IMG_1048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384456694812177122" border="0" /></a> Camden's first badger game<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMRxn3Re2Qy8z_szOtAcKU1nSujDlrj6o-zB5q-pt9v9EkUSHAA0O3wfwdnUHPH6-NUNA0VcX7bdw_UvDwMQQ0Xxx2ymEUjZORq4F8D1WUHrLFFL7V5TMbGQaeY9dBARXMXCZJH-HCdFO/s1600-h/IMG_0988.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxMRxn3Re2Qy8z_szOtAcKU1nSujDlrj6o-zB5q-pt9v9EkUSHAA0O3wfwdnUHPH6-NUNA0VcX7bdw_UvDwMQQ0Xxx2ymEUjZORq4F8D1WUHrLFFL7V5TMbGQaeY9dBARXMXCZJH-HCdFO/s320/IMG_0988.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384470276364926514" border="0" /></a>walking in the grass<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW9T_U6Ig5_7aGC_sqe3qf4vdqP9gaxhUQ_UBRk8jUm3HB381ct9p0g6VS08YwS71nzxCkwEQlpGuq5dRIOeQQ9q0MQDBKwpx7fA5T_UOHQWjAZiHUWcNJn8zSLN0LduNBT9HiZ-bOhcg/s1600-h/n1592910043_30217578_7649923.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW9T_U6Ig5_7aGC_sqe3qf4vdqP9gaxhUQ_UBRk8jUm3HB381ct9p0g6VS08YwS71nzxCkwEQlpGuq5dRIOeQQ9q0MQDBKwpx7fA5T_UOHQWjAZiHUWcNJn8zSLN0LduNBT9HiZ-bOhcg/s320/n1592910043_30217578_7649923.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384471747977222562" border="0" /></a>first time swimming<br /></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-1512569403334269142009-06-08T22:51:00.002-05:002009-06-08T23:11:29.866-05:00Happy two monthsWhat a day! I am exhausted. We had really loud storms here last night. And it didn't help that it lightninged like crazy either. I was awake most of the storms, from 1-3am, assuming the storms would wake Camden up. But, he decided to sleep through them and wake up at 3:30 for a bottle. And we had to be up early and at our first appt by 9am, and the appts continued all day until 4 pm. Thank god they are over!!<br /><br />What a big boy!! Camden is officially 2 months today, he is growing up so fast!! Today was his 2 month check up. He is 12lbs, 9 0z--73%, he was 10lbs and 50% 3 wks ago, and he is 23.75"--80%! Holy man, he is growing like a weed. He also received his shots today. I had to step out right before he the shots because I had a dr. appt on a different floor. Hubby said he did okay. He got the first one and his face got bright red and then the furry came. He screamed his head off. Justin doesn't even think he knew he got two more shots because he was still in shock and pissed off from the first one. I told Camden that I was glad that he say his daddy's face as he got those shots, not mine--jk! Actually, I am glad Justin was there, because I don't think I could have helped hold him down and watched him scream like that. He has been pretty good tonight, but definitely not himself. He is really happy, then really sleepy, and hungry. We will how the night goes....he may be up a few times. Only time will tell...<br /><br />We also found a daycare--yeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa!! It is a bitter sweet feeling. I am glad and a little at ease that we found someone, but don't want to think about going back to work! I am very glad that my inlaws are coming the first week I go back to work, and then my mom is coming the next week.<br /><br />Holy man, I didn't realize it was 11pm. This girl needs to go to bed!! I will be up in a few hrs, and I have a dr's appt in the am. I can't seem to shake this terrible headache that I have had for over a week. I am going to my 3rd appt for it in the AM, lets see if they find the source. I would be happy with a good pain pill to just get rid of it for a little while. Good night and sweet dreams.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-88983826125541208372009-06-07T21:04:00.004-05:002009-06-07T21:59:26.703-05:00and the days go on....Tomorrow my little boy is 2 months old!! I am so sad that he growing up so fast, but at the same time it is so fun to watch him change and do new things. He also has his 2 month check up tomorrow. I can't wait to see how much he has grown. I think he is well over 12 lbs, and I know he is really long. He is in 3-6 month sleepers. They are a little big through his chest and arms, but he NEEDS them for his length. My husband said it was time to go up to a bigger size earlier this week, when he could barely straighten his legs in his 0-3 month sleeper. It was kind of funny, but I felt bad at the same time. Now, I am also noticing that a lot of his one piece outfits no longer fit either, they are all to short. So yesterday and today, I drefted all of his 3-6 month clothes, although a lot of them won't fit him yet.<br /><br />Camden is now officially on strictly formula. I quit pumping last week. It was a tough decision, but pumping was becoming a waste. I wasn't even getting a bottles work after pumping 3 times in a day. My last straw, was going 8 hrs, not feeling full and only getting a ounce in a half after pumping. He finished up everything I had frozen this week. I still feel guilty and wish I was still actually nursing, but what can a girl do? I would have to have him on formula by the time I went back to work, anyway. And that is in 3 wks. It is what it is. He is happy and healthy and that is all that really matters.<br /><br />Tomorrow, we also are going back to the 2 places we are considering for daycare. One is a actual daycare, and the other is a at home day care. They both have pros and cons. But, I think I like the at home provider better. It is a lot farther away from our house then the other place but it is worth it. Oh, I can't believe I go back to work in 3 wks. Before I went on leave, 12 wks seemed like an eternity to be off. Boy, was I wrong, it is not long enough at all. I wish I lived in Norway, where you get paid to take the first year off. Wouldn't that be nice?!?!<br /><br />Until tomorrow I leave you with a little cutie pie, named Camden!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0BBCDOpx-xgnTOWlicltYL_sDNU6wYGhIywIzIcUL1t-jNCZwICs0riCCuhRK8ublAtx_yuvBSR06iysfQZ09zvPCijmdd5w613OYK6XqhlT-6z8H9Mgur4rU2RpVYXArbVzteznXOGf/s1600-h/stroller.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy0BBCDOpx-xgnTOWlicltYL_sDNU6wYGhIywIzIcUL1t-jNCZwICs0riCCuhRK8ublAtx_yuvBSR06iysfQZ09zvPCijmdd5w613OYK6XqhlT-6z8H9Mgur4rU2RpVYXArbVzteznXOGf/s320/stroller.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344783857819933282" border="0" /></a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-7054537229012601212009-05-28T07:53:00.004-05:002009-06-07T21:58:45.395-05:00power of prayerI am sorry I haven't updated this week, and unfortunately I am not doing that right now. I am asking for some positive thoughts and prayers. My SIL, <a href="http://benandjenna.blogspot.com/">Jenna</a>, has been in labor since Tuesday morning at 3 am. She is still in labor now, and yes it is 7:45 Thursday morning. When it<br />started on Tuesday, she was having contractions about 10 minutes apart. She had a doctors appt that morning at 8:30, where she was only 1 cm dilated and 60% effaced. She labored all day with contractions anywhere from 5-10 minutes apart. She went to bed and they picked up anywhere from 3-5 minutes. She stuck it out through the night and went in at 5 am to only find out she had made no progress. They did allow her to stay at the hospital instead of sending her home, so she could hopefully get some sleep. That didn't happen. They have had her walking and sitting in the tub all day. At 10 pm when I left the hospital, she was still only at 4 cm after 2 days of labor. I received a text this morning that she was finally at 8 cm. She finally took a epidural and they gave her pitocin to speed things up. (really, don't think you should sped things up 24 hrs ago?) She is sleeping as we speak. So, if you can give her some prayers, hugs, and support, I know she would greatly appreciate it. She has no idea how strong she really is, a little support would go a long way. We are all just praying for a healthy delivery!! But, I wouldn't be lying if we all just want this to be over soon for her sake. Thanks you for all of your support!<br />________________________________________________________________<br /><br />Update,<br /><br />Gracelyn Kate was born on Thursday May 28th, at 11:41 am.<br />She was 7lbs, 10 oz and 19 1/2 inches long<br />Mom and baby are doing well<br /><br />Camden looks huge compared to her.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeviJCnDqraq8c1HMafPrPtIzBmxbtsGsOnSb6J33h3wh3RBB5d1FntvbIJ4y7IqBXp-ZBMj57hEswzKqTQGlXGRdWOqSHmclr1tzgGldicXOZEIx-iE_LepCXxoP8J36gOO2thajwYSz/s1600-h/gracelyncamden.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLeviJCnDqraq8c1HMafPrPtIzBmxbtsGsOnSb6J33h3wh3RBB5d1FntvbIJ4y7IqBXp-ZBMj57hEswzKqTQGlXGRdWOqSHmclr1tzgGldicXOZEIx-iE_LepCXxoP8J36gOO2thajwYSz/s320/gracelyncamden.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344785582393139842" border="0" /></a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-86621531987688620202009-05-19T11:48:00.003-05:002009-05-20T11:39:09.573-05:00one day at a time.......<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdywUQNMep3eMS10wHqatgG7OcovY6UYJIuD0wnNxW0PlNpQRwmstBujoBGkrp8Q1zd_cyq-x8UyzGktbFXrqdyou6aHn8xPRaQGi2RLDmJm2H3WcbzvgHGRFRy5KFR47pgwb-fSqBL-N3/s1600-h/IMG_0365.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdywUQNMep3eMS10wHqatgG7OcovY6UYJIuD0wnNxW0PlNpQRwmstBujoBGkrp8Q1zd_cyq-x8UyzGktbFXrqdyou6aHn8xPRaQGi2RLDmJm2H3WcbzvgHGRFRy5KFR47pgwb-fSqBL-N3/s320/IMG_0365.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337578538246451618" border="0" /></a><br />This is the crabby child I have had on my hands for the last 10 days or so. But, I think we have turned the corner. Hopefully I am not jinxing myself by saying that. It started 2 fridays ago, he was fussing from the time he got up to the time he went to bed. It was so unlike him. We decided to give him an extra ounce at his feedings, which seemed to be the trick for about 3 days, and then it started all over again. I could never put him down, and when I did he would cry until he would choke and gage. It was terribly heart breaking! It was making me cry. He wasn't constipated, but it seemed that he was having some gas issues. He would still be burping and hour after his bottle. I contacted the pediatrician and we decided to switch his formula, although I was a little hesitant because I didn't want to make it worse. Anyway, we did that last friday. We switched to a sensative mix, which is slightly broken down. I also decided to switch to a different bottle because he didn't seem to get a good seal around the nipple. He always seemed to be leaking and sucking in air, not to mention it would take 30-40 minutes for him to take 4-5oz. I now have my happy baby back!! He seems to be adjusting to both very well. I don't know what was the cure, but he takes a bottle in about 15-20 minutes and he isn't gassy from it. Not to mention that he still isn't spitting up very often, so it has been a win, win situation. The only thing that sucked was the bottles were expensive and the formula is a little more expensive. It ends up being a latte less a week in cost, so really it's not a big deal. Personally, I wouldn't blink a eye if it cost me a $100 a week, as long as my little man is happy, it is all worth it to me.<br /><br />So back to what is new:<br />I had my 6 wk check up this week, I am completely healed up. We talked a little about Birth control, when we want to have another baby, fertility drugs. yikes-I don't think I was ready to switch my thinking to having another one yet, I am still enjoying my 6 WEEK OLD. Anyway she did suggest that I don't take anything that will alter my hormones due to my PSOS and irregular cycles as it is. So we are going that route. We also decided that we will start back on the metformin when Camden is 6 months old. It will take me 6-8 wks to build up my normal dose. At that point I will go back in for testing to see what is happening, well to see if I am ovulating on my own.<br /><br />Other than that, the last week had been pretty uneventful because of crabby man. I was home for mothers day and my husbands birthday. It was a nice break. My wonderful mother took all of the night feedings while I was home. So I just had to change him, make his bottle, and pump. I then got to go to bed, it was amazing!! It sad on how those little things make you feel like a new woman. I needed it, now I am recharged. Other than that we have been hanging out at home a lot.<br /><br />This mothers day was in some ways bitter sweet. I have a new persective of the holiday, and thank god every day for my son. But, I also remember how much it hurt last year when every other mother was celebrating the holiday, and I was still dreaming of what it would be like. I kept thinking about all the woman out there struggling with IF and how much their hearts ache on a daily bases. And now there is a day of celebrating something they are privately mourning. Yet, I wonder if someday I will have to endure that frustration and pain again.<br /><br />It is sad that my maternity leave is half over. Camden is 6 wks old today, it definitly doesn't seem that long ago. It is also crazy how much he has changed. To most people he is still a little baby, and to me he is this little guy with such personality. He screams the minute he decided he is hungry, he hates to burp and screams until he does, then wants the bottle bac-- now. He greets me in the morning with big smiles. He is starting to find his voice. He will let out a loud shreek, and smile and look around to see where it came from. He is getting chubbier cheeks then he already has, I just want to kiss them all day. He loves to cuddle and snuggle-I just never want him to grow up.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-12903193263666813392009-05-05T14:58:00.007-05:002009-05-05T15:54:27.680-05:004 wk tomorrowwhere does the time go? I can't believe that it has been 4 wks tomorrow since I gave birth. YIKES!! Nor can I seem to find the time to get anything done: My house is a mess, I have never ending laundry, and every time I start something, Mr. Camden seems to need something. But I wouldn't change it for the world. So here is what is new in our lives:<br /><br />Breast feeding: Love it and hate it all in the same breath. I love the bonding time with Camden, but I hate how much it hurts. I have had problems since he has come home from the hospital. My little piggy latched on like a champ. the first weekend he was so hungry and my milk wasn't in, and due to him eating every 2 hrs for at least an hour, he did some serious damage. Like, my nipp.les were cracked, scabbed, and bleeding. Now I am sure I am not the first or last one to experience that, but it hurt so bad for him to latch. I did stick it out, but it never got better because of the damage he did. So after talking to the lactation consultant she suggested that I take a week off and strictly pump to let them heal. That was last Sunday. They suggested that I do not feed him a bottle myself, well that was not possible due to the fact my husband works during the day. So I got him to finally take one from me (this was next to impossible-he looked at me like I was on crack.) Now, to go back to nursing I would have to start all over, and due to the fact I am pumping, for some reason my milk supply has gone down, so we have had to supplement 2 oz every feeding with formula. So I think nursing is behind us, I'm still going to continue to pump and mix with formula until I go back to work. And I really hate pumping, but I just can't let go of it. I envy those people that can nurse with no problems, I would have loved for it to have been that easy for me.<br /><br />We have had company for almost everyday for the last 4 wks. I think today, and one or maybe two days last week, were the only days someone didn't stop by. It has been nice, but it is also nice to have a day where I don't need to shower and get ready. That probably sound disgusting, but getting ready always seems to be a production. I used to get up, shower, get dressed, eat breakfast, and make it to work all in an hour. Now, it takes me at least two by the time I pump, feed Camden, change few diapers and get him dresses. Boy, oh boy, my priorities have changed.<br /><br />Hubby and I are going on our first date since the baby on Thursday. We are going to see Bil.ly Jo.el and El.ton Joh.n. I am so excited to see this show, but I am really nervous to leave for that long. I have left to run to the store or go pick up food, leaving him home with my hubby for an hour tops. And I have left on 2 shopping trips with my cousin, but we were gone not even 3 hrs. Thursdays show is almost 4 hrs long and hubby would like to go early and grab a bite to eat or get a drink. I know I need to go and enjoy, I just hope that I am not thinking about how my child is doing the whole time. Hubby called my mom to come and babysit a month before we even bought the tickets. So she is coming down for the night, so he will be in good hands.<br /><br />We are heading to my parents house for the weekend. Sunday is Mothers day, but it is also hubby's birthday. So we are celebrating both. I will check in later this week and update any new and exciting events. I will leave you with a few pictures:<br /><br />I love this picture, although my hubby may kill me for posting it. These are the two loves of my life. I put Camden down on my pillow and told hubby to keep him company while I went to grab a bottle. I was gone 3 minutes and returned to find both sleeping and Camden curled around his head. It was too cute!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjgaJrdKEWLbmf-sbhHOm2Qw0uJ4ihqbOKyc0YgDEyiGW-NEtiutRcK5csgcTyDmHlUxXieYbfwSDQS24qtxG1MPGM6s1dZEy3WpOjZbKbdvXhZQuBwwJSoddSvCJeA6lXt3VvVXdTn-a/s1600-h/IMG_0351.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFjgaJrdKEWLbmf-sbhHOm2Qw0uJ4ihqbOKyc0YgDEyiGW-NEtiutRcK5csgcTyDmHlUxXieYbfwSDQS24qtxG1MPGM6s1dZEy3WpOjZbKbdvXhZQuBwwJSoddSvCJeA6lXt3VvVXdTn-a/s320/IMG_0351.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332444825215252354" border="0" /></a><br />Camden seems to be in love with his sea horse. He coos and talks to it for hours-seriously. This toy is awesome because it sings 5 songs before it turns off, glow worm not so much. And yes, his hair will not go down, so it sticks up unless it is wet.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChjwzOHFBzMH4pPi4IHXWIrul60-UEHNv1iOOFVFP5ogYQAYR7P8wMGl0Qc92GXLDszvXJtj5o95V94n9gh_XaC2WPd_UESDuOqtYyVssfbimhXPSbsc2MKu6Dg5iVpdcSIFEPWZ8kT8C/s1600-h/IMG_0305.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiChjwzOHFBzMH4pPi4IHXWIrul60-UEHNv1iOOFVFP5ogYQAYR7P8wMGl0Qc92GXLDszvXJtj5o95V94n9gh_XaC2WPd_UESDuOqtYyVssfbimhXPSbsc2MKu6Dg5iVpdcSIFEPWZ8kT8C/s320/IMG_0305.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332444029759374770" border="0" /></a><br />Camden not know exactly what to make of tummy time, although he doesn't seem to mind it<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3X6sqWVKDCHrC2b2Ql05pEZc8EFfL3eRwutl_JgLl_m2uEBtaWiRX7BMFNkmlhRmWsnBRhRqPLzDzMIdnKH2gumOgSHKGyPs8L51vCyMoGsnfbBJzIyhjaNj7CeLyfjSZDsYM_Nu9fwX6/s1600-h/IMG_0312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3X6sqWVKDCHrC2b2Ql05pEZc8EFfL3eRwutl_JgLl_m2uEBtaWiRX7BMFNkmlhRmWsnBRhRqPLzDzMIdnKH2gumOgSHKGyPs8L51vCyMoGsnfbBJzIyhjaNj7CeLyfjSZDsYM_Nu9fwX6/s320/IMG_0312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5332432144619485506" border="0" /></a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-2545060582718180402009-04-26T10:52:00.002-05:002009-04-26T11:13:55.137-05:002 wk check upbirth stats:<br />ht-19 1/2 inches<br />wt-7lbs, 12 oz<br /><br />2 wk check<br />ht 20 3/4 inches (48th percentile)<br />8lbs, 1 oz (27th percentile)<br /><br />Camden's check up this week went very well. Obviously, as you can see from the above numbers he is growing well. They were very pleased with his weight, considering before he was weighted after he had to major dirty diapers. Everything else seemed to be good. They checked his ears, eyes, and mouth which was all good. His reflexes were very good as well. They were surprised he responds to voices the way he does, he definitely knows who him mommy is, which makes my heart melt. So all is well, we don't go back until 6 wks, and then we start the immunizations, which I am not looking forward to.<br /><br />Other than that, our trip home went well. It was kind of a quick visit. We got home late Friday afternoon. My parents had some friends over for dinner so they could meet our little man. My grandparents also got to meet Camden for the first time, which was pretty awesome. We took a picture of myself, Camden, my dad, and my grandpa. So it was 4 generations, but it was also the oldest of the oldest kids of the 4 generations, so that was neat as well. Camden likes to cuddle and the pictures were taken during his crabby/fussy time, so I was worried they weren't going to be good. My grandfather held Camden and he curled up around my grandfathers belly and was out, it was pretty funny. On Saturday, the weather sucked, so we hung out at my cousins for a few hours before we headed home. My cousin has 2 kids, 4 and 2. And she is due in 4 wks with her 3rd baby. The 2 yr old thought Camden was the greatest thing. He was such a helper, and he just wanted to hold the baby. The Easter bunny took his pacifier away 2 wks ago, so Camden's pacifier was like gold. Camden spit it out, and the 2yr old took it and told me that Camden doesn't like his pacifier and put it in his pocket. He thought he would take it, it was hilarious. Camden also had 2 blow outs while we were there and he had to help me change him both times. As Camden cried, he sang to him and patted his head saying it was okay-it was pretty priceless. <br /><br />Friday night was the first time we were away from daddy, and I know it was a little weird form Justin to come home to no one being there. On Saturday, we got home before Justin came home from work. He missed us pretty bad. I had to chuckle when Justin told me that he even missed the smell of Camden's dirty diapers. Boy, have our lives changed!!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-77965907716049429022009-04-23T10:15:00.002-05:002009-04-23T14:26:51.098-05:00where does the time go?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7MT0RhIhYpzac_oKKTbp7Zaf390cwaPP00LvN3tzoNzR0BvQy_0thg6SDDvx7pnOEfZmxpc_rRx8UWap0CrNZcn8Lv5poNDpptrmCoWT12AB-5iA-nDj_Qi583cmIAz03CDB3GFC-z9q/s1600-h/3061_1127394752825_1465863025_30332343_3747658_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7MT0RhIhYpzac_oKKTbp7Zaf390cwaPP00LvN3tzoNzR0BvQy_0thg6SDDvx7pnOEfZmxpc_rRx8UWap0CrNZcn8Lv5poNDpptrmCoWT12AB-5iA-nDj_Qi583cmIAz03CDB3GFC-z9q/s320/3061_1127394752825_1465863025_30332343_3747658_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327905887071420162" border="0" /></a>I can't believe my little guy is 2 wks old already, where does the time go? I am settling into a routine. Things have been going very well. We started a night time routine with Camden. Around 9 or so, I pump a bottle, and then we wake him at 9:30 (give or take) to give him a bath. Right now he doesn't like them at all! Although he does like his hair washed, then all hell breaks lose until we get his pj's on. Justin gives him a bottle and then he out for a good 4-5 1/2 hours. It has been great! We started his last week Friday and has worked awesome. Last night was probably his worse night. He went down at 10:30, was up at 2:30 until about 4:15, and then was up again at 6:30. If that is the worst, I will take it. He is starting to be awake a little more. He goes 2-3 hrs in the morning and evening of awake time, and then brief times during feedings. Yesterday was kind of sad for me. When we brought Camden home he barely fit in any newborn stuff-it was all so big on him. Yesterday when he got up for the day, he looked like he couldn't stretch his legs out, so i put 0-3 month stuff on him and it FIT! This is awesome because i have so many cute outfits that are that size, but so depressing that he is that big already. We have his 2 wk check up tomorrow, so it will be interesting to see how big he has gotten. After his appointment we are heading to my parents for the first time. I am a little nervous to do the drive by myself, but we will survive. We are just going for the night. Camden is going to meet his Great Grandparents for the first time. I am very excited for that!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-52581701568695661952009-04-16T20:59:00.003-05:002009-04-17T18:09:48.484-05:00weight check<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bNWYXmpAG3K2YC2578wlzE_B9t9asTSWOHg-vxpHeWo3SfoLJsAJY4d6j1ofPkU45kIr99vBfVhJPYPml_AuhoDX-8jW30SsVI_ilv5A-nRSyECHDEwWgsM0FKP7UyPhGg2Gwiw_IQxi/s1600-h/IMG_0252.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6bNWYXmpAG3K2YC2578wlzE_B9t9asTSWOHg-vxpHeWo3SfoLJsAJY4d6j1ofPkU45kIr99vBfVhJPYPml_AuhoDX-8jW30SsVI_ilv5A-nRSyECHDEwWgsM0FKP7UyPhGg2Gwiw_IQxi/s320/IMG_0252.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325801452527640514" border="0" /></a><br />Today, Camden had a weight check. He had one on Monday, and he is at 7lbs, 2 oz. So he was down 10 oz. from his birth weight. So they had me nurse him for 20 minutes to see how much he is taking in. After they rechecked it he was 7lbs, 5 oz-which means he took 3 oz in. They were shocked. So today's goal was an ounce a day since the last appointment, so hopefully around 7lbs, 8/9Oz. My little piggy weighed 7lbs, 15 oz! He has surpassed his birth weight which they wanted him at by next Friday at his 2wk check up. Everything else looks great.<br /><br />We definitely have our nights and days screwed up. Last night he actually was only up once, but he hasn't been that cooperative any nights prior to that. And let me tell you, he has been sleeping all day, so tonight is going to be rough. Thank god, I can sleep tomorrow.<br /><br />I am doing well. I am officially back into my pre-pregnancy clothes. It feels so good to have clothes to pick from again. Still a little sore, but only when I over do it. Other than that all is well. Hope everyone has a good weekend.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-54934160985663841962009-04-12T20:22:00.004-05:002009-04-13T16:54:42.934-05:00adjusting to motherhoodI have now been home for two days and I am slowly adjusting to motherhood. Lets catch you up on the last few days:<br /><br />Induction day:<br />As my husband posted, we checked in at 5:30 am, and nothing really got rolling until 8am. The resident checked me and told me that I was 2cm dilated and 50% effaced at check in. This really upset me because I was told that I was 2cm and totally effaced the day before. She also talked over some options for induction, mainly breaking my water and letting it naturally happen or using pitocin to help things out. When the on Call doctor came in, he examined me and told me that I was 3 cm and totally effaced-you can't tell me that I changed in a half hour of sitting there. Anyway, he made the decision to start pitocin and break my water all right away. So the next thing I new my water was broke and my iv was started at the lowest level. This was all started about 8am. So I hung out for a while and did some paperwork that they needed for me while I waited for the contractions to start. I really wasn't feeling much, so I decided I was going to walk the halls. So at that time my nurse increased my pitocin my one level. So I walked, and the contractions started to pick up. After a while of walking I went back to the room and sat on a birthing ball for about a half hour and them just stood swaying on the end of my bed for contractions. I knew I only had to get to 4 cm dialation for me to get the epidural, so at this point I wanted to get checked, it was about 11 am. I was checked and was 4 cm so I asked for my epidural. I had to have a full back of electrolytes before they would call for it, which took about 20-25 minuted by the time they got it and it was through my system. At this time they called for the anasteciologist to come, and they were in with someone else, so they said about 15-20 minutes. So I opted to wait for it and not take a narcotic. Needless to say that epidural never got there because I dilated so fast (4 cm-10 cm in 58 minutes.)<br /><br />I pushed for a hour and ten minutes, it was hard but definitely not as bad as I thought. It makes such a difference once you can push, they just don't hurt as bad. I had some bleeding problems after the birth. Because I delivered so fast, my uterus wasn't contracting down. My uterus had to be massaged for along time, which I think was worse then the labor. They took my husband and mom out of the room into a room that was attached to do baby stuff, and so they didn't see the blood. I also had to be put back on pitocin and have some other meds administered-I was really out of it at this time because of blood loss that I really don't remember. I did have to keep my IV just in case I needed a blood transfusion, but thankfully I didn't.<br /><br />I can't believe I had a baby that is 7lbs 12 oz. I was not expecting him to even hit 7lbs. Yikes. I was obviously fairly sore and still am, but I only used ibuprofen for pain. We had tons of family and friends visit. My mom was there for the birth, and was joined by my dad, sister and her boyfriend later that evening. My in laws were there just shortly after I delivered. They were actually there while I was in labor, but waiting in a waiting room. Later that night we were visited my my cousin and her husband as well. On Thursday, we had tons of visitors. At one point we had 20, yes 20 people in the room. I was a little overwhelmed at that point.<br /><br />More to come...............Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-6678272944565651222009-04-08T14:39:00.007-05:002009-04-18T11:39:12.641-05:00induction update4/8, 2:45pm<br /><br />...well, Mandy went too fast. I didn't get a chance to update again before we had a son! She went from 4cm to 10cm in just an hour. Then I could see the disappointment in her face as she said, "I'm too late for an epidural aren't I?" She pushed for an hour and ten minutes and she was done! Within seconds of him being out she said, "I'm done being pregnant!" and then it turned into, "...I can't believe I did it without drugs."<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4L5VV74zVR6vzLSjTJyCilBZmLLaDt8q6W_yePuchatDDEcGOm9zfMRwl7kC-KknoEj9W6LAhapTPTE1RptUKejKmR7xyGLsc0dT7GwMKu6REW8Rk-RqlbE-5u5tVyYuBS7ML4Nq8MkTP/s1600-h/IMG_0150a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4L5VV74zVR6vzLSjTJyCilBZmLLaDt8q6W_yePuchatDDEcGOm9zfMRwl7kC-KknoEj9W6LAhapTPTE1RptUKejKmR7xyGLsc0dT7GwMKu6REW8Rk-RqlbE-5u5tVyYuBS7ML4Nq8MkTP/s320/IMG_0150a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322412210067804002" border="0" /></a><br />We have a happy, crying, healthy, hungry baby boy. He was 19.5 inches and 7lbs 12oz and had a full head of strawberry blonde hair.<br /><br />...more to come later!<br /><br />Justin<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lISbHmK2gaRPAGRreKHI0bMju3EaumICQUvy_wd0Jj8snN0T536FwRfk0zmVYJhbRMn0L8yE3ilzo6GFFDamgAcy4dxkln-_YKdgn0sIQNzK1KPlp71z9OgI0uyh7udwGR9fW5rPvqCe/s1600-h/IMG_0153.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4lISbHmK2gaRPAGRreKHI0bMju3EaumICQUvy_wd0Jj8snN0T536FwRfk0zmVYJhbRMn0L8yE3ilzo6GFFDamgAcy4dxkln-_YKdgn0sIQNzK1KPlp71z9OgI0uyh7udwGR9fW5rPvqCe/s320/IMG_0153.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322411772567315810" border="0" /></a>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-82864151393054723502009-04-08T09:51:00.005-05:002009-04-18T11:39:42.796-05:00induction day4/8, 10am update<br /><br />Hello, this is Justin. I am the husband designated 'poster' while Mandy is trying to have our baby!<br /><br />We checked in at 5:30am this morning, we had a nurse shift change and then we had some action finally at 7:45am. At that time we met Dr. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Fok</span>, he told her she was 3 cm <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">dilated</span>. He broke Mandy's water and started a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Potosin</span> drip. Our nurse Sarah, hooked Mandy up to the portable fetal heart monitor. We walked around the floor for awhile, and now she is sitting on the pregnancy ball.<br /><br />Spirits are up, but pain from the contractions are starting to take hold.<br /><br />JustinMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-52230688537643853772009-04-06T11:36:00.004-05:002009-04-06T13:56:25.761-05:00Eviction NoticeDear Baby Torud,<br /><br />This notice is in reference to the current lease agreement:<br />Please be advised that on March 30, 2009 you were notified of the violation with our current agreement for the following reasons:<br /><ul><li> You have vandalized your dwelling with weathering on the exterior, otherwise known as a rash called PUPPS, with uncontrollable itching and intense discomfort.</li><li> You have been reported to authorities on disorderly conduct in the middle of the night including noise violation, domestic abuse, and vandalizing of internal structures.</li></ul>You, baby Torud, were notified on March 30, 2009 that if this breech of contract was not corrected you would be held in violation of this lease and forcefully removed in 9 days.<br /><br />THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY OFFICIALLY BEING EVICTED OF YOUR CURRENT DWELLING. <br /><br />You have approximately 36 hrs to peacefully leave on your own terms or intervention will be used. Officers Cervadil, Pitocin, and Epidural will be arriving at your doorstep on April 8, 2009 at approximately 5:30 am for a thorough inspection and to ensure physical removal from the premises. Although your lease does not expire until April 15, 2009, we feel you have violated our contract, and physical removal is our only option.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Your landlord<br />aka-your MOMMYMandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-30912276996899755992009-04-03T22:18:00.003-05:002009-04-03T22:38:13.754-05:00pupps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFB3bkxWXbhLLmBxvpuDRuzZDp9wIWqgO-if5c9d6uX1UUAzKiWubpuGH-pS0p5oag62D6MLmt9Vmw-DNcSHYxQB1io7slKce62H7wz8yh9Okzb8c1waelv_3Es2tXdyhrc5_qVnppfZio/s1600-h/IMG_1871.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFB3bkxWXbhLLmBxvpuDRuzZDp9wIWqgO-if5c9d6uX1UUAzKiWubpuGH-pS0p5oag62D6MLmt9Vmw-DNcSHYxQB1io7slKce62H7wz8yh9Okzb8c1waelv_3Es2tXdyhrc5_qVnppfZio/s320/IMG_1871.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320675193477525202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA7CykyKXiRnE4HvmTMe-zswFUqwiQn-DrbaqJLb-VIvKsQ4Squ4SOSfUX0Ii51jGoKE_7w3uxVQhT_crdt1afw7BUu0JMTO2iBiuacXd6T6aj1cXMqu4NSA2makD4faVg8Ut9TPLaFpz/s1600-h/IMG_1844+BW+Blocks+Color.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA7CykyKXiRnE4HvmTMe-zswFUqwiQn-DrbaqJLb-VIvKsQ4Squ4SOSfUX0Ii51jGoKE_7w3uxVQhT_crdt1afw7BUu0JMTO2iBiuacXd6T6aj1cXMqu4NSA2makD4faVg8Ut9TPLaFpz/s320/IMG_1844+BW+Blocks+Color.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320674733281657250" border="0" /></a><br />A few more pictures, the bottom is my favorite.<br /><br />So the conclusion is that it is most likely <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">pupps</span>, but it is not confirmed. I went to the dermatologist on Wednesday morning. She looked at it and said it definitely looked like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">PUPPS</span>. The only way to get a definite conclusion is to have biopsies and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">blood work</span>, but there is a catch. She needed to do 5 biopsies, 2 on the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">stomach</span>, 1 around the breast, 1 on the legs, and 1 on my arms. She would actually numb me, and take a pinch of skin, and then put 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">stitches</span> in each spot, and yes-this would leave a scar. She would not have the results back until at least next Tuesday. I also would need to have a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">blood test</span>, which I had. The catch you ask-the results won't be back for at least 14 days. So after telling her that I was being induced on Wednesday morning, she agreed with me and said it really wasn't worth it. And 80% of all <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">PUPPS</span> cases come up inconclusive. It just doesn't make sense to put myself through that for nothing. So the last I heard she was trying to reach my doctor to tell her to induce earlier if I wanted. I haven't heard anything, so I am assuming Wednesday will be the day, unless he comes earlier. I have been terribly uncomfortable the last 2 days. Lots of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">braxtons</span> and pelvic pressure. I actually came home from work early today, and I am only working a half day tomorrow. I never leave early!!! Hubby says he has to wait until 5 pm tomorrow, I just laugh. Although we are getting a terrible winter storm again tomorrow night so anything is possible!!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-62276069527487938232009-03-31T17:24:00.002-05:002009-03-31T17:34:57.155-05:00the end is nearYesterday was exciting, yet nerve racking at the same time. I had my appointment yesterday. Not much to update as far as progress-I was 1 1/2 cm dilated, 80% effaced. The rash I have is out of control. They sent me to the lab to have a blood test to test for PUPS (I don't know much about it) Anyway, the lab wouldn't do it because I have to fast for 8-12 hrs before the test. So I am doing it tomorrow morning. This test also takes 14 days to get the results back because they send the blood work to Mayo clinic. My doctor feels that we really won't know what this is until after the baby is born. Well, because they wouldn't do it, they are sending me to a dermatologist, which is fine. They are going to do some biopsy's in a couple of spots to determine what it may be. In the mean time I am just hanging out waiting for my next appointment or labor to kick in. That was until I got a phone call that they want to schedule me for a induction. When you ask-NEXT WEEK! So, next Wednesday I am being induced at 5:30 am. I am very scared and very excited all at the same time. Because the doctor doesn't know what is causing this rash, she doesn't want to take any chances. This could all change tomorrow as well. If the biopsies turn out bad, they are going to induce asap, otherwise next week is the day!!<br /><br />Anyway, I am off to dinner with my crabby husband. Today is our 2 year wedding anniversary. I picked up our piece of crap laptop that we spend a good deal of money getting fixed, and guess what? It doesn't work. So he is been dealing with that all afternoon and is not a happy camper-I don't blame him, but what can we do? Why waste energy getting angry?Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-82837180345238463902009-03-29T23:06:00.002-05:002009-03-29T23:13:29.325-05:00pregnancy picturesI never really put much thought into doing pregnancy photos, or should I say wasn't really interested. Anyway, my cousin talked me into it. So today, I was her guinea pig. Here are 2 of them. We took quite a few, which I will post my favorites at a later time. But for now these are the only sneak peak I get, and all of my readers get. I am so glad that I did this, so Missy that's for talking me into it!!!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNytF8NbKdR1wPvFm-94kv5s50tfnElb8ZYujqZ78-HnYtwl3AUBQB0sm8Yg7JyddR9YLbBxyAuvZHg-k_DQLJsJ5UulVYnC8plXgKRw7wruYYQ8BiBxjSgwp4iNdhUvtbPqgpQnvVY71N/s1600-h/IMG_1837_Square_BW.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318827939499076546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNytF8NbKdR1wPvFm-94kv5s50tfnElb8ZYujqZ78-HnYtwl3AUBQB0sm8Yg7JyddR9YLbBxyAuvZHg-k_DQLJsJ5UulVYnC8plXgKRw7wruYYQ8BiBxjSgwp4iNdhUvtbPqgpQnvVY71N/s320/IMG_1837_Square_BW.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyri_P9pjDCI675njhRbGvUO624PsffqHb-GREnATUA8qNz2r6sl0JuF18RDQ3uY6RdgHCEScuGnF3T2s4P-Qszfshs0tFS_FiSulPbeivenqpq52XbUIX4Q_DZw__fOkgdpVNO5wmKZYs/s1600-h/IMG_1825.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318827696891638850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 229px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyri_P9pjDCI675njhRbGvUO624PsffqHb-GREnATUA8qNz2r6sl0JuF18RDQ3uY6RdgHCEScuGnF3T2s4P-Qszfshs0tFS_FiSulPbeivenqpq52XbUIX4Q_DZw__fOkgdpVNO5wmKZYs/s320/IMG_1825.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br />I have a doctors appt tomorrow, so I will update everyone on progress. My new adventure is trying to figure out where my hives came from. I am covered in them all over my legs, stomach, and arms. Gotta love it! And they itch like crazy!!!<br /><div></div><br /><div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041185509942202445.post-898768309409097432009-03-27T23:02:00.002-05:002009-03-27T23:05:42.295-05:00heartburn hell!I have it, it is so bad. I feel like I can constantly taste it. Nothing helps, tums, Rolaids, please help me!! I have tried sitting up, not eating anything remotely spicy, any suggestions out there. Any relief is well appreciated!!!! I am so miserable from it, I can't sleep, and I just want to sleep.Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01184713769544802366noreply@blogger.com1