Where does the time go?! We are cherishing every moment with our sweet baby girl!Monday, October 26, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
The Birthing Story
Tuesday, October 22, 2009
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6:50am - left for the hospital
7:00am - Got into hospital gown, Dr. Jill came in and broke my water. A VERY painful process because Reaghan's head was so low (and has been for 2 weeks - station -1), but the cervix only about 1.5cm, high and posterior, 80% effaced as I had been for weeks as well. After this I was instructed to walk and see if my body would progress on it's own.
12:00pm - Dr. came back to check me and nothing had changed. We had lunch (Reece got a hamburger, I got chicken broth and jello). We walked some more.
1:00pm - Started on Pitocin. Stuck in my room. Moved between the bed, rocking chair, and exercise ball. Nothing was happening very quickly. Contractions slowly became more regular but were only semi-intense about every other one. I had decided that I wouldn't be disappointed if she didn't come until Friday - after all, this whole inducing thing was taking much longer than I expected it to.
waiting...
waiting...
waiting...
Then all of the sudden...
6:30pm - the pain was instantly ridiculous. I remember telling Reece that Reaghan would be an only child. The nurse checked me and I was only at 2cm and 90% effaced. Frustrating to say the least. I decided I had felt enough of labor and wanted an epidural. Julie and Reece were wonderful coaches and somehow managed to make sure I didn't stop breathing.
7:30pm - Epidural in place (seemed to take forever)...still a little pain
8:00pm - pain gone, happy Katie once more :)
8:15 - Dr. came back to check me. About 3-4cm, 100% effaced, Reaghan's head at station 0
9:30-10:00pm - took a nap...felt like hours, I was exhausted.
10:35 - nurse, Charlotte, came in to check me. She said I was a stretchy 8cm and head at +2
11:00 - nurse checked me again - 10 cm, time to start pushing. She gave me "instructions" on pushing.
11:12 - started pushing. After a few pushes Dr. Jill was called in.
11:39 - Delivered Baby Reaghan! Everyone was shocked with how quickly I got her out - I was determined to have her before midnight. I remember looking at the clock in between the contractions/pushing and telling myself to work harder because I was running out of time :P
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Reaghan has now been here for almost 24 hours. I couldn't imagine life without her. She is such a sweet, precious, gift from God. Reece and I are amazed at this wonderful miracle!
There are a BUNCH more pics, but I have to wait to get them from Julie :)
http://www.mercymtshasta.org/About_Us/Patient_And_Visitors/Online_Nursery/index.htm?vnMode=details&bId=645&sDate=2009-10-1&eDate=2009-10-31
6:50am - left for the hospital
7:00am - Got into hospital gown, Dr. Jill came in and broke my water. A VERY painful process because Reaghan's head was so low (and has been for 2 weeks - station -1), but the cervix only about 1.5cm, high and posterior, 80% effaced as I had been for weeks as well. After this I was instructed to walk and see if my body would progress on it's own.
12:00pm - Dr. came back to check me and nothing had changed. We had lunch (Reece got a hamburger, I got chicken broth and jello). We walked some more.
1:00pm - Started on Pitocin. Stuck in my room. Moved between the bed, rocking chair, and exercise ball. Nothing was happening very quickly. Contractions slowly became more regular but were only semi-intense about every other one. I had decided that I wouldn't be disappointed if she didn't come until Friday - after all, this whole inducing thing was taking much longer than I expected it to.
waiting...
waiting...
waiting...
Then all of the sudden...
6:30pm - the pain was instantly ridiculous. I remember telling Reece that Reaghan would be an only child. The nurse checked me and I was only at 2cm and 90% effaced. Frustrating to say the least. I decided I had felt enough of labor and wanted an epidural. Julie and Reece were wonderful coaches and somehow managed to make sure I didn't stop breathing.
7:30pm - Epidural in place (seemed to take forever)...still a little pain
8:00pm - pain gone, happy Katie once more :)
8:15 - Dr. came back to check me. About 3-4cm, 100% effaced, Reaghan's head at station 0
9:30-10:00pm - took a nap...felt like hours, I was exhausted.
10:35 - nurse, Charlotte, came in to check me. She said I was a stretchy 8cm and head at +2
11:00 - nurse checked me again - 10 cm, time to start pushing. She gave me "instructions" on pushing.
11:12 - started pushing. After a few pushes Dr. Jill was called in.
11:39 - Delivered Baby Reaghan! Everyone was shocked with how quickly I got her out - I was determined to have her before midnight. I remember looking at the clock in between the contractions/pushing and telling myself to work harder because I was running out of time :P
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Reaghan has now been here for almost 24 hours. I couldn't imagine life without her. She is such a sweet, precious, gift from God. Reece and I are amazed at this wonderful miracle!
There are a BUNCH more pics, but I have to wait to get them from Julie :)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
On being a "couple"...
My wonderful husband, Reece, and I were married just over 3 years ago - August 4, 2006. Over the past few days I have been reflecting on the wonderful times we have shared together over the years. I wouldn't change a single thing - for each joyful step, sorrowful stroll, and hard time that we have endured through God's mercies have strengthened the bond we share.
On Sunday evening we took a trip down to Redding and had what we call "going on a date". Silly married people find joy in the strangest things. We both love walking all the isles at Costco for some reason, so we did...and took extra time knowing it would be our last "alone" trip there for a while! We had dinner, went to Target to pick up a few baby items we needed, and then stopped at WinCo to stock up on a few food items that couldn't be obtained at Costco. While driving around Redding that evening we enjoyed a spectacular display of lightening and thunder, and just as we were about to leave WinCo, a torrent of rain began. Reeree ran to get the car and by the time he had loaded the groceries was completely soaked. We laughed as we drove an hour home and the poor guy was drenched. He was such a sweetie to not blast the heater as I have been suffocating at temperatures above 65 lately.
Last night we drove to Yreka to visit WalMart...the official "last" shopping trip as a couple. We picked up a few items we needed for the house, went home and ate Reaghan's "Birthday Cake" that I made earlier in the day :P (any excuse for chocolate cake, right?!)
I had one of the best night's sleep I've had in about a month - only woke up twice with bad contractions, and each time was able to go back to sleep within about 15 minutes. Reece went to work and I fell back to sleep again until 9:30 - the last "sleep in" for a while...
Today, we eagerly look forward to the very near future of no longer being just a "couple". Tomorrow, October 22, 2009, beginning at 7am I am to be induced and (Lord willing), our baby girl will be born that day! We will soon be a family of three...and, our lives will be filled with a bunch of FIRSTS!
For your giggles...Here is my 39 week belly shot :P I kept telling Reece I was feeling like Humpty Dumpty in m
y {borrowed} pj's....then decided it was more like Tweedle Dee...When Julie was up for the weekend she demanded that we take a picture to remember it.
On Sunday evening we took a trip down to Redding and had what we call "going on a date". Silly married people find joy in the strangest things. We both love walking all the isles at Costco for some reason, so we did...and took extra time knowing it would be our last "alone" trip there for a while! We had dinner, went to Target to pick up a few baby items we needed, and then stopped at WinCo to stock up on a few food items that couldn't be obtained at Costco. While driving around Redding that evening we enjoyed a spectacular display of lightening and thunder, and just as we were about to leave WinCo, a torrent of rain began. Reeree ran to get the car and by the time he had loaded the groceries was completely soaked. We laughed as we drove an hour home and the poor guy was drenched. He was such a sweetie to not blast the heater as I have been suffocating at temperatures above 65 lately.
Last night we drove to Yreka to visit WalMart...the official "last" shopping trip as a couple. We picked up a few items we needed for the house, went home and ate Reaghan's "Birthday Cake" that I made earlier in the day :P (any excuse for chocolate cake, right?!)
I had one of the best night's sleep I've had in about a month - only woke up twice with bad contractions, and each time was able to go back to sleep within about 15 minutes. Reece went to work and I fell back to sleep again until 9:30 - the last "sleep in" for a while...
Today, we eagerly look forward to the very near future of no longer being just a "couple". Tomorrow, October 22, 2009, beginning at 7am I am to be induced and (Lord willing), our baby girl will be born that day! We will soon be a family of three...and, our lives will be filled with a bunch of FIRSTS!
For your giggles...Here is my 39 week belly shot :P I kept telling Reece I was feeling like Humpty Dumpty in m
y {borrowed} pj's....then decided it was more like Tweedle Dee...When Julie was up for the weekend she demanded that we take a picture to remember it.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
39 weeks...
Last Friday I got word from my dr. that I was 80% effaced and 1/2 cm dilated. A week has since gone by, the contractions have not ceased, so I thought for sure that I was making good progress...sadly, no. Today I am still only at a 1/2 cm, 80% effaced - she's confident that whenever my body decides to start dilating, it should go pretty quick from there (that's good news!). I am scheduled to be induced next Thursday unless little Reaghan decides she wants to come out earlier - I'm voting for earlier. :P
Also in the Miller news is that we closed on the house (I think I posted about this already), moved on Saturday, cleaned and cleared out of the rental on Sunday evening, and are slowly but surely getting things unpacked and arranged. After finding the essentials in our room, Reaghan's room was unpacked so she has a place to sleep and clothes to wear whenever she does come. We're relieved that God worked it all out for us to get the move out of the way before her arrival as we can now focus on her.
I am hoping that my next post will be all about our precious baby girl!
Also in the Miller news is that we closed on the house (I think I posted about this already), moved on Saturday, cleaned and cleared out of the rental on Sunday evening, and are slowly but surely getting things unpacked and arranged. After finding the essentials in our room, Reaghan's room was unpacked so she has a place to sleep and clothes to wear whenever she does come. We're relieved that God worked it all out for us to get the move out of the way before her arrival as we can now focus on her.
I am hoping that my next post will be all about our precious baby girl!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
God is so good...
To our surprise, the mold clean-up, re-inspection, and duct cleaning were all finished ahead of schedule - all is good! - and we get the keys to our first house tomorrow! Reece is already jazzed about buying paint to get Reaghan's room ready...and I must say that I am a little excited to spread out and start decorating (after having a baby of course)! The most exciting thing is that our little dear, whenever she decides to come, will have a room of her own and does not have to "share" with the office. In addition, our master closet is large enough for Reece and I to share so he no longer has to store his clothing in a different room!
I originally planned on attempting to work at least until October 16th...perhaps tomorrow will be my last day so I can start "nesting"?? ;P
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Progress??
Thursday - September 24th
Contractions every 5 minutes for over an hour. Visited the hospital. Was monitored for 45 minutes. Checked after a while and nothing was happening - nurse couldn't find my cervix. Was sent home and told to rest.
Thursday - October 1st
Contractions haven't let up much, but they're tolerable. Still working. Dr. Visit after work. Cervix is closed but "very thin".
Monday - October 5th
Contractions very strong - every 4 minutes for over an hour - super painful. Took a shower and used all our hot water in 15 minutes...apparently the heat helped manage the pain. Called the dr. and it was recommended that I get checked. Went to L&D...put on the monitor for 20 minutes. Checked. Cervix high and hiding. Told to walk the halls for 2 hours. At 11pm was put back on the monitor for 30 minutes. Checked again. Cervix still closed, 80% effaced, baby's head at station -1. Given the option to stay in hospital overnight for monitoring or go home. Chose home. Got very little sleep. Encouraged to be active to keep things moving along.
Tuesday - October 6th
Took the day off work - contractions continued very regularly through the day, lots of pelvic pressure (TMI?) - guessing that her head is dropping more :)
Took a nice walk around the block, and then a trip to the grocery store with Reece.
Stronger contractions this evening, but not super reliable...I know I don't really have a choice, but I don't "plan" on carrying this little munchkin to term! :P If things keep progressing as they have been since 9/24, I will be too exhausted to push her out two weeks from now!
Back to work tomorrow...maybe.
Contractions every 5 minutes for over an hour. Visited the hospital. Was monitored for 45 minutes. Checked after a while and nothing was happening - nurse couldn't find my cervix. Was sent home and told to rest.
Thursday - October 1st
Contractions haven't let up much, but they're tolerable. Still working. Dr. Visit after work. Cervix is closed but "very thin".
Monday - October 5th
Contractions very strong - every 4 minutes for over an hour - super painful. Took a shower and used all our hot water in 15 minutes...apparently the heat helped manage the pain. Called the dr. and it was recommended that I get checked. Went to L&D...put on the monitor for 20 minutes. Checked. Cervix high and hiding. Told to walk the halls for 2 hours. At 11pm was put back on the monitor for 30 minutes. Checked again. Cervix still closed, 80% effaced, baby's head at station -1. Given the option to stay in hospital overnight for monitoring or go home. Chose home. Got very little sleep. Encouraged to be active to keep things moving along.
Tuesday - October 6th
Took the day off work - contractions continued very regularly through the day, lots of pelvic pressure (TMI?) - guessing that her head is dropping more :)
Took a nice walk around the block, and then a trip to the grocery store with Reece.
Stronger contractions this evening, but not super reliable...I know I don't really have a choice, but I don't "plan" on carrying this little munchkin to term! :P If things keep progressing as they have been since 9/24, I will be too exhausted to push her out two weeks from now!
Back to work tomorrow...maybe.
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