Saturday, July 22, 2006

Sleep? What's that??

My mom called today and she asked if I slept any. What kind of question is that?? Of course not! Maybe two, three hours at a time, which I'm grateful for, but I know my nights of sleeping nine to ten hours are long gone for awhile!


I guess while he's content in his swing I'll share his birth story...


Wednesday I went to the Doctor and he checked me. He said I was three centimeters. He then asked how I felt about being induced. I said normally I'd say no, but we are moving and on a time crunch. He said he'd call over to the hospital to see when they could do it.


He came back in and said "Today, Saturday, or Monday." Well obviously I said "Today!" Dh wanted Saturday, but I was able to convince him it would be better to do it that day. I went to the hospital about 12 pm and they hooked me up to the monitor and while I was laying there I actually started having contractions on my own, so it may have been that day anyway!


Between 3 and 4 pm the nurse started me on Pitocin and the Midwife came in around 5:00 pm to check me and break my water. She said I was at four centimeters. Well, after that the contractions started coming right on top of another and very painful! I was having to breathe through them and asked to get my epidural. Right before 7:00 (we were watching Seinfeld) the Midwife came back and asked if I was having any pressure and I said yes. She checked me again and I was completely dialated. She was amazed at how fast I went from 4 to 10 centimeters. I knew those contractions were pretty strong!!


They got the room all set up to deliver and I had him in about three pushes at 7:03 pm. Thankfully it was a very easy delivery. And so far he's been a really good baby! He's so tiny and sweet! My older boys look so big to me now! :) Here's a picture I took today...


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Matthew - Three days old.



I'm actually getting the urge to stitch a little something. I got Pear from Little House Needleworks in the mail while I was in the hospital. It looks like a fun, quick stitch. I may just work on that while he's taking a nap! :)


Pear Pear Threads
LHN Pear chart, 28 ct. Summer Khaki fabric, & Crescent Colours threads.

8 comments:

  1. I too got Pear from Little House Needleworks and it has such pretty colors of Crescent Colors thread. I think it will be a fun and easy project!! Debby

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  2. That is a cute little piece. Something to give you a little peace from time to time.

    Matthew is adorable!

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  3. I'm so glad to hear things went so "easy" for you. Hugs.

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  4. That must have been some surprise when they decided to induce you. He is a pretty baby :-) I bet Pear Tree Inn (is that what it is called?? LOL) will be done in no time!

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  5. Oops - my boo boo - I thought the chart you got was Pear Tree Inn... I guess I shouldn't read blogs at 1 AM!!

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  6. Oh, he is the sweetest little thing. He's beautiful. I couldn't believe you were already posting and thinking of stitching. But then again I have never had kids so this could be normal :) I hope you are doing well. Ann.

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  7. I'm stitching the Pear from LHN right now too. It's a quick stitch. Just right for a new mom who isn't getting much sleep.

    Matthew is still beautiful!

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  8. congratulations on your little one!

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