Seeing Santa

Hello all my blogger friends. Just getting back in the swing of things. We took Brinley to see santa the day after Thanksgiving and she did great.

The Story...

On Sunday July 5 I started to have bad back pain and pelvic pressure. Around 11:30pm I had Jake take me to labor and delivery at St. Mark's, I couldn't take the pain any longer. My contractions were 5 minutes apart. We got checked in and hooked up to monitors. My contractions were 5-6 minutes apart but very strong. I was still dilated to a 1! They called my doctor and he told them to give me a shot of Morphine and send me home so I could get some sleep and I would see him at my appointment the next day. Monday morning comes around and I start getting the same pains but my contractions are 3-4 minutes apart. My appointment was at 3pm so I thought I would stick it out till then. I had Jake leave work early so he could take me since I was in no condition to drive. I get to his office, having contractions in the waiting room! The nurse calls me back and immediately my doctors says you are having this baby tonight so you need to go to labor and delivery. We get there and again they get me hooked up to the monitors, start an I.V., and get my Epidural in. At this time I am still dilated to a 1. My doctor comes in and breaks my water and loosens the scar tissue around my cervix from my previous surgeries that was keeping me from dilating. Within 2 hours I was dilated to a 3+. After about another 3 hours I was dilated to a 9+. I was very surprised that I dilated on my own with no Pitosin! Around midnight I started to push. I pushed for 2 and a half hours with no progress. My doctor came in and had me push for him a couple of times to make sure I was not progressing. Which I was not. He also tried to turn the baby since she was looking up, instead of down, so her head was stuck in my pelvis. So at 2:30am we decided to do a C-section. She was born at 2:55am at 9lbs. 3oz. and 21 1/2 inches long.

Finally Here....

Brinley Rae Jordison was born on July 7, 2009 at 2:55am by C-section. She weighted a whopping 9lbs. 3oz. and 21 inches long.

Last Prego Pics...

Final Baby Shower...

On Saturday I had my final baby shower at my sister-in-laws house. We had some great food like chicken salad sandwiches, salad, fruit, shrimp, and vegetables. For dessert we had chocolate covered raspberries and strawberries and chocolate dipped butterfly cookies. I got some awesome stuff too. I got my pack n play, clothes, gift cards, bottle warmer, wipes warmer, drying rack, blankets, diapers, burp cloths, and so much more. Thanks to my sister-in-law Kaydee for putting it all together and to everyone else who helped her.

Baby Update...

Yesterday I went to see my doctor for my 36 week check up. They took my weight, blood pressure, which was 118/78, and did a urinalysis. He listened to her heartbeat at 145 BPM. He measured me and I am measuring right on target. I am 75% thinned and almost dilated to a 1. They also did a swab to make sure I don't have Strep B in the birth canal. He checked my hands and face for swelling, which I didn't have any. My feet are a little swollen but nothing to be worried about. Everything is looking good so far. I go back next week, so I will keep everyone posted.

Baby Update...

Today I went to the doctor for my 34 week check up. Everything looks great. They took my weight, did a urinalysis, and took my blood pressure, which was 108/78. He measured me and I am measuring right on target. He heard the heartbeat at 150 BPM. He also felt my abdomen to see if she is head down and she is! He checked me for swelling, none so far. I go back in two weeks on June 1. I will keep everyone posted.

Baby Shower #3...

On Saturday my aunts, grandma, and cousins threw me a baby shower. We had it at my mom's house out in the backyard. We had a light lunch and played two games. I got so much stuff!! I got her swing, clothes, diapers, a diaper cake, blankets, her baby book, washcloths, hooded towels, frames, and activity gym, just to name a few. Thanks to everyone who helped with the shower.

Baby Shower #2

Yesterday I had baby shower #2. It was given to me by one of the doctors wife's that I work for and my good friend Dani. We had a light lunch and opened gifts. I got some great stuff; like my baby monitor, clothes, bracelets, changing pad with cover, a gift card, a diaper cake, a space saver high chair, and a tummy time play mat. Thanks Dani and Joann for giving me the shower and to all my work friends who came.

Baby Update...

Yesterday, I went to see my doctor. Everything is still looking good! They took my weight, my blood pressure, which was 102/66, and had me do a urinalysis. He measured me and I am measuring right on for 32 weeks. And he listened to her heartbeat beating away at 150 BPM. He also gave me the go ahead to still work!! I go back on May 18 so I will keep everyone posted.

The Finished Product...

We have finally finished Brinley's room! I still have three showers left to fill it up with the rest of the things I still need. Here are a few pictures of the finished product.

Baby Shower #1

On Saturday my cute friends gave me my first baby shower. It was small and sweet. We had only 14 people there but it made it nice, since my next showers will have alot of people at them. I got so much stuff from hand made blankets, bottles, clothes, space saver high chair, bumbo with tray, baby carrier, handmade sweater with matching hat, frames, and her mobile. We played two games and had a light lunch. Thanks to my friends Megan and Becci for giving me my shower.