Blake's Birth Story

On Monday, November 1st I began having contractions at work.... at the time I wasn't quite sure that they were contractions, but I knew I was feeling SOMETHING. Called the dr. that afternoon and they told me to start timing them. If they were 10 minutes apart, come in to the hospital. So I came home, took Faith to her friends house, cooked dinner and ate with EJ. After dinner, I laid on the couch and we began watching tv. I had several contractions and we began timing them- it was apparent that we needed to go to the hospital when they were between 8-11 minutes apart. Sure enough, I hadn't packed my bag.... (I was scheduled for that Friday so in my mind I had time....)
Went upstairs and through my stuff in a bag, grabbed the baby bag and we were off to Edward Hospital. Arrived at the hospital about 8 pm and was monitored. Got some IV fluids ordered by the doctor- she was hoping that I was dehydrated and the fluids would stop my contractions. Then she'd just send me home. Well, lo and behold, contractions got stronger and I was scheduled for my csection to begin just after midnight!!!
That part of the nite went SO slow- it seemed like we were waiting for days instead of just an hour or two until I was taken back to the OR.
Blake Edmund Buhot was born at 1:18 am on November 2nd, 2010. He was 19 1/2 inches and 9 pounds and 4 ounces. We all knew I'd have a good size baby, but I was shocked when he was over 9 pounds!!
We stayed in the hospital until Friday morning. Ironic enough, we were driving home from the hospital at the exact time we would have been driving TO the hospital for the scheduled csection. My little guy just couldn't wait to meet me- just like I couldn't wait to meet him!

1 more appt. to go......

I have one more dr. appt. until this little boy makes his appearance. The other nite I was having lots of stuff going on and thought maybe I wouldn't make it til November 5th.... but since then nothing really has happened.... bummer.
The dr. this morning said theres been no change since last week's appt. Said my cramping, swelling, etc. is all normal and just to keep going about my days as I have been. My group B strep test did come back positive, but that doesn't matter much since I'm having a csection.
So other then my mood becoming more sour each day, everything else is progressing fine. 16 days and counting..................

22 days.....but who's counting??

Had my dr. appt. yesterday with Dr. Martin. I'm 1 whopping centimeter dialated and 75% effaced. According to him, my baby is still "high as a kite." Ummm yeah I know that, he's living in my ribcage!! He doesn't see me going into labor before my csection date of 11-5, but I'd love to prove him wrong!! This baby could come anytime soon, if it were up to me!
I asked him how big he thinks he'll be, and he said "well he won't be the smallest baby in the nursery." We're both guessing a good solid 8 pounds.. so we'll see!!
My friend Kary had her twins 2 weeks ago and they are just delightful!! I have another friend Jenn's baby shower this weekend--- lots of babies around now!!!
So I have 2 more scheduled dr. appts. over the next 2 weeks and then its baby time!! YIPEE!! And I THINK we have a name.... I'm just not sharing quite yet!! :-)

One Month From today.......

I'll be having my csection!! 31 days til I hold my little guy!! So exciting and so close, yet so far away.
All in all, its been an easy pregnancy and I have no huge complaints. But things are definitely getting more uncomfortable lately and easy tasks are no longer easy. I'm planning on wearing flip flops from now until he's born because its too difficult to put on socks and shoes! I'm annoyed having to get up and pee a minimum of three times per nite! And going up and down stairs to do laundry or other tasks isn't an easy process anymore...... But again, as I complain I tell myself I wouldn't have this any other way and I'm so thankful things are going well.

Starting next week, I go to the doctor weekly....and unless my body starts to labor on its own and we need to move up the surgery date, his birthday will be November 5, 2010. I'm scheduled for surgery at 1:30 pm with Dr. Martin. He's the doctor in the practice that had to perform my D and C after the miscarriage, so I'm excited to have a happy surgery with him!!

The baby's room is all set up and ready to go.... clothes are washed and put away. The cosleeper is set up next to our bed, and a pack and play is ready downstairs for daytime use. Only a few more little things need to be purchased and we're all set!! Faith is beyond excited and loves talking to my belly and talking about what things are going to be like in the future. Last nite we had a talk about his first Thanksgiving and first Christmas!!

I had hoped when starting this blog to have a more detailed account of this pregnancy, however I haven't kept up with it too well. Life has sorta gotten in the way, I guess. But all I know is how thankful I am to be carrying this baby boy and how eager I am for it to be November 5th!!

a month and a half to go.......

Yeah yeah, I stink at keeping up with this. But, since last time, here's the update-
I'm going to the doctor every 2 weeks now instead of monthly. I went yesterday and got to hear my lil boy's heartbeat and it sounded good and strong! He continues to measure about a week ahead of schedule on size, so I'm betting he'll be a big baby like his big sister was!
I'm VERY impatiently waiting to get my csection scheduled. The doc told me yesterday that I should be hearing from the surgery scheduler next week....but I'm not gonna hold my breath. Seems every doctor gives me a different answer as to when this will get scheduled..... but heck, they can't wait tooooo much longer.
A few weeks ago, my dear work friends threw me and a couple of coworkers a joint baby shower! It was a wonderful time and I'm thankful for everyone's generosity! Tomorrow is my family/friend shower thrown my my sister in law, mother in law and sister. Should be a small, but fun crowd!! I'm most excited about the cake my sis is getting- it will be the same as our wedding cake (Sylvias bakery- marble cake with fudge) but I'm still in the dark how cute it will be!! Can't wait!!
EJ and I took a class at Edward hospital last week to prep for a csection and then got a tour of labor and delivery. I'm feeling pretty prepared and ready for the clock to move a wee bit faster!!
Well thats the thrilling update!! you can scoot back off the edge of your seat now:-)

ALMOST 3rd Trimester

So I'm officially in the third trimester this coming week.... wow!!!

Things are continuing to go well since my last post about 5 weeks ago--- yeah, so I'm not real good at keeping up with this.

I'm getting LARGE.... honestly, thats the biggest change in the last month.... I've gained a total of 24 pounds so far this pregnancy, and I'm sure theres plenty more to come in the next 13 weeks. I'm still feeling good, but starting to have difficulty getting comfortable and falling asleep at nite. I notice I get out of breath SOOO easily- like doing one flight of stairs!! And, I had two bloody noses yesterday- which I just found out is due to increased blood flow in pregnancy so it is related and not just a fluke thing. He is moving CONSTANTLY and my favorite thing to do is lay down and pull up my shirt to see my belly bouncing and shaking all over-

I have to go in to the doctors this week for my second one hour glucose test. Hopefully, I'll pass this one as I did the one a few months back and then I'm pretty done with pregnant blood work!! (Yeah, that is until the dreaded IV on the day of delivery---- I HATE IV's!!)... But when I had to go and get the D and C done for the miscarriage in December, I remember the nurse telling me that they always use litocaine for IV's at Edward Hospital so that numbs to area of the IV... So I guess it could be worse.....

EJ and I purchased a crib last nite and it should be delivered in a few weeks. I have some paint color samples that we need to decide on and then we'll be making progress on the baby's room- which is pretty empty now that Paige and Faith have combined rooms.

Oh, and this kiddo still needs a name..... We've had a girl name picked out since our last pregnancy- but man, we cannot agree on a boy name to save our lives!! We have two top names, and about three others that we both like, but nothing thats 100 percent stuck yet!!! This little guy will have a name within the next 3 months- thats a guarantee!! :-)

22 weeks

Ok, so I know I'm bad about updating things on here.... :-)
On June 30th, EJ and I went to an appointment for the ultrasound. We had decided jointly up until this day to NOT find out the sex of this baby. We found out this baby has a healthy- looking heart and overall great development! The tech said the baby is measuring about a week ahead of schedule!!
About 15 minutes into the appointment, EJ knew I wanted to know the sex of this baby. He "agreed" to let me find out the sex, after I had him promise me that he won't hold this against me in 1o years. So we found out........IT'S A BOY!! Our entire family is ecstatic and ready for some testosterone in this house!! Now this little guy just needs a name...................
I had my monthly dr. visit the following day and the doctor confirmed that ultrasound pictures look great and this little boy looks healthy. The doctor did tell me that I'm measuring "several" weeks ahead and "it's probably a good thing that I'm having another c-section". (Side note, Faith was 9 pounds 9 ounces for those that don't know!!!!) So, should I continue to be much larger than expected, they may end up doing the surgery a bit earlier!
So I'm 22 weeks now and continuing to feel good. I'm feeling this little boy CONSTANTLY moving and it's wonderful!! I'm a bit uncomfortable at times, but trying not to complain because there is nothing else in the world I'd rather be right now than huge and uncomfortable!! LOL!!
It is bittersweet when I think that I *should* be having a baby next week, had we not experienced the miscarriage; however when I get sad I just touch my moving belly and I'm able to get through it. I know this little boy has been given to me for a reason and I wouldn't change anything at all!!!!

almost 18 weeks

I had an appointment this week with my doctors office. Another great appointment!! The doctor had a tough time being able to time the baby's heartrate due to his/her constant motion. The kiddo was doing acrobatics in there!! It eases my mind so much at each visit when I get to hear that beautiful beating sound!!
I scheduled my ultrasound for June 30th. This is when I COULD find out the baby's sex, but EJ and I are choosing not to. I then have my next prenatal appt. the following day.
I've had some students notice my growing belly, and its always so funny how they ask me. I had one student a few weeks ago ask if I was pregnant. I then replied yes, and he says "oh good because you're getting fat!!"
My mom has begun shopping for this baby already and I'm getting SO many wonderful hardly used items from Darcy, my sis in law. I'm beginning to get the urge to shop, but I'm holding back and waiting to see what I get from Darc and then I'll start to register!!! :-)

15 Weeks

It's been a few weeks since my inital post. My sis requested another post so here goes!!

I had another dr. appt. about 2 weeks ago. Found the babys heartbeat right away (phew!!) on the doppler and it was beating about 16o bpm. Other than that, it was a pretty uneventful appt. and I go back on June 1st.
I had to do an early glucose test yesterday which tests for gestational diabetes. Typically, this is done at 28 weeks but I had it done at 15 weeks due to Faith being such a HUGE baby!! (She was 9 pounds, 9 ounces for those who didn't know!!) The test consists of drinking this sugary syrup, waiting at the office for 1 hour and then having a blood draw. I used to be aHUGE needle phobic, but I've gotten pretty brave:-)
Nothing much else to report... Feeling pregnant, looking pregnant, and overall feeling good!!!

12.5 weeks!!

I'm officially starting my pregnancy blog.......I've wanted to do this for MONTHS......but now I'm finally secure enough in my pregnancy to do it.

I hope for this to become a memory to save and my baby can read it in the years to come. Just another way to show he/she how loved they were, LONG before conception!!

As you may know, I suffered a missed miscarriage in December 09. This has to have been one of the darkest times in my life. EJ and I were THRILLED to find out we were pregnant in November, and told anyone and everyone we could. On December 7, I was 7.5 weeks pregnant and had my first prenatal appointment. It was on that date that my worst fears came true- my baby had stopped growing one week prior!!!! I was beyond devastated (still am, sometimes).

So this baby is so wanted and needed....... its hard to put that into words...... I think I need this baby more than he/she will need me at times!!

So fast forward to now.......I'm 12.5 weeks pregnant---- have felt GREAT in the last week or rso.....Thankfully my nausea has pretty much halted, food aversions are much less.... I'm still tired, however, but then again I'm always tired even when not pregnant!!!!!!!

I have seen my baby twice on ultrasound and its been an amazing sight. I go back to the doctor on Tuesday!!