The delivery story

2012-01-07T05:32:00.000-08:00

I think this is always a must have post after having a baby... But mine unfortunately is not very fun! CAUTION: this is a sad story... Most likely you will cry or be grossed out with the details! Remember that I warned you!
My dr. Told me to come into labor and delivery Tuesday the 27th and tell the nurses that I was contracting and the baby was breach... He instructed me not to eat after 7 am and he'd deliver her around 3! I arrived at the hospital at 11 just like he told me to do and the nurses sent me to a triage room to monitor my contractions before calling my dr. I was nervous about this part because the contractions I was feeling were about 5-7 minutes spat and that isn't really enough to keep me so I was crossing myfingers my dr would truly do what he said! About 30 minutes after they started monitoring me the nurse came in and told me my contractions were 1-2 minutes apart and she was pretty sure I would be admitted!! My dr. Came by shortly after and said we would do the surgery in a couple hours! He also wanted an ultrasound to check the position... The u/s tech came and got me and when I stood up there was blood. I got nervous and asked my nurse and she told me it was because I was in labor! How convenient my dr tells me to come and I actually go into labor! Well the couple hours got pretty painful because of the contractions! They finally took me back for surgery around 4:00! I got really nervous at this point especially since Scott wasn't able to come with me at this point!! The spinal was horrible in comparison to the one with siena! They had me sit up this time and I think laying down is easier. After my spinal to the point I gotinto recovery is pretty much a blur to me! I don't remember much at all which is not normal!! Scott says I kissed harlee on the forehead but I don't remember it unfortunately! That would be the only time at this point that I would have seen her without tubes and iv's! Once I got to recovery I kept asking for her so I could start nursing right away! The nurse kept telling me they couldn't take me to post partum during shift change. I was so eager to see and hold my baby! Once they finally moved me to my room the nurse walked out and told Scott she didn't have the guts to tell me. Then Scott walked into my room with my mom and our bishop all crying and I knew something was wrong!! At that moment the worst possible things started running through my mind but this part is still kind of blurry! I know they told me harlee was in the nicu and they gave her and me a blessing but that's about what I remember! She weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 20 1/2 in long! She was born at 5:03 pm! Though if wasn't the plan to have her in the nicu it was an amazing day! It always is when a baby is born!!
To be continued...

Halloween Night

2011-11-13T16:33:00.001-08:00

We had a fun Halloween at our house this year!! Our neighborhood is a huge trick or treat spot so Rob and Kaily brought their family over and we had a great time!!

Siena and me! If you look close you can see my belly under Siena! I was 29 1/2 weeks in this photo!

Reese could possibly be the cutest little guy ever, but most certainly the cutest skeleton to EVER go trick or treating!!

And a shout out to the birthday boy!! Rob is such a good sport on his birthday since it's also a holiday for the kids! We had cake after the trick or treating! And I want to snuggle that little spider constantly! Rylie is the cutest, sweetest baby! I love living close to them!

Here's the kids!! Getting all 5 of them to look at the camera was impossible but this is the best! Aren't they so cute! We make cute babies in this family!

Siena's buddy Ava was also a pirate princess with the same costume idea! We couldn't get a good pic of them together but they looked so cute!!!

And this is how our night ended... with lots of sleepy kids! We had cake while the kids sat on the couch trying to keep their eyes open! All in all, we had such a fun Halloween season and I think it is one of my new favorite holidays!! Siena was excited about every part of it! Though, she never asked for her trick or treat candy. She loved getting it, but didn't understand that she got to eat it after! Scott and I devoured most of it, but we still have a bag full in the pantry that she has completely forgotten about! I'm sure this is the last year we will be that lucky!
I am amazed at how much fun everything has become with her around! I don't know what I did with my time, my life, or what made me laugh and smile before Siena came along! As we approach the arrival of baby #2 I am not finding myself with the common anxiety of not knowing how I will give them both enough attention... I am so excited for another little girl to make me smile! I assure you with 2 of them around I will never have a frown on my face! These babies are the light of my life and I am so blessed to have them!! We can't wait to dress up two kids next year... if only I can convince Siena to be a real princess next year!

Soon to be the 4 of us...

The delivery story

Halloween Night