Roni's Older News (May-June 2005)
I Have the Prettiest Feet Ever! - June 28, 2005
For those of you who saw my feet you will completely understand this post. Well, I looked down today and notice the swelling was almost completely gone. I don't have cankles anymore! I take this as a huge after pregnancy milestone.
I hit another milestone today. Bill returned to work and it was my first day home alone with Ryan. We had fun, although I'm not sure if he will remember any of it considering he sleeps about 18 hours a day. You would then think I wasn't exhausted. Well you would be WRONG! When you have to wake to breast feed every two hours sleep just isn't the same anymore. Ryan is doing really good at night and has already come close to sleeping 4 straight hours but, as i'm sure all the other parents out there know, sleep just isn't he same anymore. So I am constantly tired, with my eyes being very heavy. Of course there are times when I could be sleeping but I find myself just starring at him. I'm sure this will pass but in the mean time I'm going to enjoy it while he is this little.
A Failed Induction?? - June 20, 2005
I finally have a minute to update (plus the desire) my blog. Many of you know we induced on June 14 but some of you don't know it FAILED! That's right a failed induction, who ever heard of such a thing? Monday after my 40 week appointment I was on such a high as I was told the next day they were going to induce my labor. Never in a million years did I think it wouldn't work.
So we arrive at the hospital the morning of the 14th ready to go. Grandparents are there everyone is waiting in anticipation. We all figure a baby will result in the next 24 hours. Well they start the pitocin drip around 9:30 am and we wait, and wait and wait with very few contractions. Nothing is really happening. The doctor comes back later that afternoon and says "well sometimes inductions fail." FAIL? What? Nobody told me this! Well actually I read a women's experience with her failed induction on the web the night before but I figured it wasn't that common. We then discuss our options with the doctor at about 4 pm and she says come back at 1 am and we will try again. I'm pretty much devastated and feel like an absolute failure.
So at 1 am (after a big 2 hours of sleep) we re-arrive at the hospital. This time they use Misoprostol first and then don't start the pitocin drip until 7 am. Well by about noon (I think, I had no concept of time) we knew things were happening and the baby was on his way. They were finally able to break my water and then there was no turning back.
Due to the pitocin the contractions were pretty intense. I have nothing to compare them too but it wasn't like the birth class prepared me for I had hardly no break in between them. It wasn't too bad until I was about 5-6cm dilated. I then opted for the epidural. That was a big relief. I was able to still feel the contractions but it took the edge off.
All of a sudden I was ready to push, again, I had no concept of time so I'm hoping Bill will fill you in all those details. Anyway I was 10 cm and we are all good to go. My Mom and Billy might have been the best two coaches a pregnant women could ask for. They saw me thru the 1 hour of pushing (the only time frame I do remember) and then all of a sudden I had this beautiful boy on my chest. It was the most amazing experience of my life and to think, it all started with the failed induction.
WOW BIG BABY! - June 13, 2005
OK, today is my due date. I went for my routine appointment this morning and the doctor was concerned about the baby's size so she sent me to get a sonogram. Apparently our little Ryan ain't so little! They are estimating him at 9lbs and the doctor said I shouldn't wait past Wed before we induce. So tomorrow morning it's off to the hospital! The funny thing is now I think I'm having contractions. Maybe Ryan just needed to be threatened!
The next time I post I'll be a MOM, wish me luck!
Comment from Todd on 6/13/2005 6:01:00 PM
Wow, its all so exciting! I hope there will be photos of the baby up here soon.
Comment from dedree on 6/13/2005 8:13:00 PM
Holey moley! Best wishes! This reminds me of a riddle that I haven't thought of for at least fifty years . Which one is bigger? Mr. Bigger or Mr. Bigger's baby? Answer; Mr. Bigger's baby because he is a little bigger. Ah how remarkable the human brain.
Comment from Debbie on 6/13/2005 10:01:00 PM
You must be so excited to finally get to see the little guy! We certainly wish you all the best. The Maydaks
It's Official, I'm ready - June 11, 2005
2 days before my due date and I'm ready. I'm at the "I want my body back" stage. My mom was right the end is SOoooooooo dragging! It's very weird, time seems to be flying by but it still never seems to be the end. It's like you are in the twilight zone or your own time warp. You pass the point of fear or doubt and all you are consumed with is when will it happen.
So far today I've had a few contractions, but I'm not getting my hopes up. I have my 40 week appointment monday morning bright and early and I have a feeling I'll be there praying my OB will tell me to go to the hospital. Please please please if I don't go into labor before then let that happen!!
Comment from dedree on 6/13/2005 12:15:00 PM
Thanks for the update. I was wondering... Good luck at Doctors. That baby is going to keep getting bigger so you better hurry up.
39 weeks 1 day Update - June 7, 2005
I thought everyone would get a kick out of this picture. I've been getting request for more belly shots and I thought wouldn't it be better to show everyone what I see! On another note I went to my 39 week appointment yesterday, no real change, I'm about 1.5 cm dilated, 70% effaced and the baby is still high. They did hook me up to the monitor and I got to sit and listen to the heartbeat for about 15 min. I also have a new weird pregnancy symptom I never heard of, hand pain. Apparently pregnant women get carpal tunnel due to the swelling, crazy but true! My hands are very tender, especially when I wake up in the morning. Oh well, it almost over.
Comment from Carl on 6/16/2005 8:35:00 AM
That is the coolest picture ever!
Emotional Train Wreck - June 3, 2005
As a fairly strong and rational woman I tend to think I'm not affected by hormones. Well I think I need to re-evaluate that concept. I'm 38 and 1/2 weeks pregnant, oversensitive and feel like an emotional train wreck. Then I find articles like "Copping with the Emotional Rollercoaster of Pregnancy" that describe to a "T" the last 38 weeks. I think it's really scary but I guess I just need to realize that some things are out of my control.
Another thing out of my control, the baby! I'm waiting patiently for him to drop but he's still way up there. No signs of pregnancy anytime soon, sorry to all those who have early dates in the Noone's pregnancy pool!
And the Rings Come Off - May 29, 2005
I've been getting away with only swollen feet so far but this morning it has officially spread to my hands. All of a sudden I was aware of my rings and it took 10 min and a ton of cocoa butter to get them off! I should have known it was coming, I've read tons of articles on swelling since my feet have been so bad. I didn't want to be without my rings so I found an old chain and put my engagement and wedding rings around my neck.
Officially we only have 2 weeks and 1 day left! Still waiting to see what happens but no new signs of labor approaching. I've been told that only 5% of babies com on their due dates and I have a feeling Ryan will come a little after. But we will see.
37 weeks 1 day and an Eternity to Go - May 24, 2005
It's amazing how 3 days can really change the way you feel. I just got back from the doctors and there is no change, apparently I'm not as close to giving birth as I thought I was. Now I have the opposite feeling of a ticking time bomb. I think I'm entering the dragging stage that everyone warned me about. But on the bright side the appointment went well, blood pressure good, babies heartbeat good and still 1cm. So I really can't complain. I think I just got my hopes up because of last weeks appointment. Oh Well, all we can do is wait and see.
Ticking Time Bomb - May 21, 2005
Ok, so my due date isn't until June 13 but I'm seeing small labor signs here and there. It makes me feel literally like a time bomb. Any day I'm going to give birth. Gosh what a strange feeling. Other then that hanging over my head (like I have the attention span to focus on anything else) I'm working on this site and still preparing for Ryan. He feel enormous in my watermelon shaped belly and I am starting to get to the "I can't wait to have my body back" stage. I know it will all be worth it in the end.
Comment from Debbie on 6/20/2005 5:56:00 PM
What a beautiful story to go with a beautiful baby boy! That sounds about how mine went, without the failed part-- but its all worth it in the end-- I think Moms and the hubbies are the best coaches. Congrads again. DEB