The Birth of Lena :0)

Yes. Lena has finally made her appearance! Not on 3/2/10 like I hoped but it is okay because I can finally see my feet!

And its a funny beginning of a story let me tell you. It all started Saturday morning. I am exactly 38 weeks pregnant. Took my belly picture early just in case. Jameson's head was in it since he was going into the shower. The plan of the day was to goto Walmart and just pick up a couple things. Nothing else. No plans the rest of the day except maybe laundry. Had a great GREAT BOGO coupon for our detergent and wanted to get it before it expired. So had to get it done. Oh and shoes for Ryden. He needed new sneakers.

We get ready to head out the door. Now you must visualize this. We live in an apartment. It is the top floor of a converted twin family house. So four apartments total. When you walk into our door, you are greeted by 15 steps. I keep Ry shoes down there w/ his coat so I always know where they are. Mine stay down there also to keep it easy.

So, Jameson took Ry down and got him all shoed and jacketed up. I was sitting on the steps putting on my shoes. They headed out the door and I leaned over to tie my last shoe. GUSH! I felt something. Now, lucky me I was smart and put a pad on just in case. I looked up and saw Jameson already left. I ran back up the steps to check and thought ' maybe it was just discharge' and headed out.

I didn't mention it to Jameson as I thought nothing real of it but kept my mind on just in case. So there we are in Walmart picking out shoes. I was looking at some clearance when I turned one way and felt...GUSH. Again. In which I turned to Jameson since I stopped dead and went " We maybe going to the hospital"
"Why?"
"I believe my water just broke..."
"what?!? Are you serious?!"
" Let me goto the bathroom and check but meet me over near the detergent and Ill see"

Somehow that translated into hims stalking outside the bathroom until I came out. But yup. I believe I sprung a leak.

So, out the door I went and told him. He started to get REALLY nervous and rushing around telling me we HAVE to leave. I was like no, let me just get the couple things and then we can call the doctor from the car. So, he is freaking out worried and rushing me and I am just taking my time.

Check out. Get to car. I called my mom and told her and then said I would call her back after I call doctor. Call doctor answer service and left a message. Naturally, the on call doctor was not one of my OBGYN's so I get to have some stranger look at my hoo haa. Nice. I described what happen and he was like ' Yup defiantly sounds like it!'

We run home. Get last minute things and then head to St. Lukes Hospital. That is about 30-45 minutes away. Jameson is driving as we stop to get some food since it would be my 'last meal' until she was born. Ryden is sitting in the back in his seat just chowing down on french fries while we text people and let them know.

We get to the hospital. Triage yay! Strip down and put on sexy gown. Put on annoying belly band that holds monitors. The resident doctor checks me and I am 3-4 cm and 80% effaced. They swab to check and see if it was fluid. Now please tell me how a test for amniotic fluid can come back inconclusive? No really...it is either a yes or no. But they wanted me to 'put on a pad and walk around' in hopes more may leak out. Jameson is trying to wrangle a Ryden who is missing his nap. I called my mom and told her I needed a extra set of hands here w/ Ryden since Jameson is NOT doing well.

45 minutes of walking around the halls and then another 20 pacing my triage room, GUSH again. This time the fun trickle on my leg! But the nurse FINALLY came back in to hook up monitor and take the pad. The resident doctor checked me again and said was more towards the 4cm. Then she said she would be right back and let me know if I was staying or not.

5 minutes later...no not even...she popped her head in and goes ' Your STAYING!' So after my WOO HOO! I began my texting again. Letting people and FaceBook know that Lena Fetus would be born within the next 24 hours.

Then the waiting began. Now granted this all started at around 12:30pm on my steps. I laid in Triage until 1030pm that night! It was baby night and everyone was popping them out! So there I laid. I had my computer and was talking to friends while waiting. And waiting. And contracting small ones. And waiting.

FINALLY the on call doctor for my doctor's office came in and introduced himself. Nice guy. I was really worried he would be a douche and I would not want him near me. But nice friendly guy.

We moved into the room. YAY! Getting all set up for them to recheck me and pop some water. They didn't want to keep checking me since it broke on the side and keep infection out. But when they did, the flood gates opened! And if you EVER had a doctor break your bag of water you know what I mean! After that, I believe I hit 5 cm.

They wanted to hook up some Pitocin. In which I replied, " The Epidural man better show up before that!" and he did. He was a AWESOME fun guy! We laughed and joked the ENTIRE time he was doing his magic.

Then, my blood pressure went funky. This was after I was back in the bed waiting for the fun of not feeling my legs. At one point my top number was 83...yeah low. Light headed, dizzy, ear ringing...not fun. But things got better so on w/ the show!

Apparently, the epidural had other plans. It decided I needed to feel a bit of pain at one point. So my right hip became a 'window'. A small pocket that no matter which way you lay, you had pain. It would come and go. But it stayed open and painful during one of the worst times... TRANSITION time! Ugh the pain. I puked at one point during it. It SUCKED ASS. This was at like 2 or 4 am? Not sure but it sucked.

Lena did not like the contractions either and there was a scary point during the above mention window that her heart rate kept dropping. Each contraction it would dip below the safe line. So, the oxygen was put on me and the Pitocin was shut. She got better thankfully.

I want to say around 430am or 5am they checked me and I was complete! 10 cm, 100% efface and -1 station. They got the room ready for Lena!

The nurse had me do some practice pushes. Mom on the left leg, Jameson on the right leg. 2 sets of 3 and the nurse told me to stop as she was RIGHT THERE! Quick break down of the bed, fast dressing of the doctors and at 5:41am Lena came FLYING out! No really I am serious. I pushed for a hour w/ Ryden...Lena was barely 20 minutes!

Perfect head of hair. 10 fingers. 10 toes. And.. A GIRL! I was very happy about that part haha.

So there I am, legs in the air, doctors in my hoo haa and me texting and posting on Facebook she was here. Well what else are you gonna do while your numb from the waist down in that position?

There it is. From water leaking at 1230ish pm to 541am sunday morning 2/28...and now she wakes for food...

Crazy Week....

...but I wanted to put up to my followers that Lena was born at 5:41 am this past Sunday the 28th. We are all fine and wanted to put this up here fast! Ill type up the whole story when I get a chance.

No... Not Yet....

... STILL COOKING!

Yup. Still cooking Lena Fetus. She thinks it is fun to start some contractions but then stop them. My pubic bone freaking hurts like a mother effer and its impossible to get up from laying down. It hurts, the muscles pull, and then gravity comes through and she goes DOWN.

Saturday, I spent the day having contractions. They were on and off and more annoying than anything until I would lay down and they would go up and down my back. So I make the call to doctor (who naturally is not on call that weekend) and head over to the hospital.

Nope, she must have sensed I was on medical grounds as they STOPPED completely. Frustrating? Oh yes, all that for nothing. Should I also mention how the doctor that was there was a complete bitch? No really, a attitude of 'how dare you come in and bug me with this?' attitude. I wanted to knee her in the face. We walked around the floor for awhile and hoped for a change but nothing. Jameson had a attitude also making me feel like complete shit. Because, you know, I planned having a false alarm and making him lose the overtime he had.

Nothing was different from my doctor appointment on the Thursday before either. Sill just shy of 3 cm, 70% effacement and -1 station.

Tomorrow, I so better be further along w/ all these pains she keeps giving me!

Sunday, we tried to walk around the mall. That failed as it was so hot in there, I almost passed out. Not a fun thing. So since my little sister spent the night, we took her home. Ryden ended up staying at my parents house that night also! I was exhausted from not sleeping and just wanted her OUT.

Monday...furniture moving day! Oh yes, I am so determine to get this child moving to the outside that I moved 2 dressers to different rooms, lifted my heavy ass tv twice and rearranged the living room. You would think SOMETHING would happen? NOPE! Not a dam thing.

Tuesday...went up to my parents house as Ryden misses mommy. Well the freak rain/hail storm turned itself in a surprise snow storm. This resulted in my mom sliding my dad's car into the ditch and having a tire up in the air along w/ us spending the night. All was fine and I even got pictures I must upload.

Wednesday... came home. Still cooking a Lena Fetus. Having a million and one text messages from friends about why I didn't post on the boards and if I was still pregnant, where was I etc. I have no signal near my parents ( T-Mobile) so when I did cross that line, my poor phone would not stop telling me 'New Message'.

So here I sit Thursday. Jameson worked from home which is a pain in the ass. The snow-a-cane is going on outside and tomorrow mom, Ry and I have a trip to the doctor! Got a bunch of laundry done and folded along with being put away! Oh and if you know me, you KNOW how much I HATE putting it away!

Lena Fetus....Do I need to install a GPS? Tomorrow we better have good news!

Blog Spotlight: Epic Fail

EpicFail is our Blog of the Week!

It is a fun/sad sometimes blog of a great mom on BabyCenter.com. ( catching on that I am on BabyCenter ALOT?)

Her blog talks about life, pregnancy and a important topic no parent should have to deal with in their life...the lost of a child. She tells it like it is and it is a fun read. She will also do a post of picture stories from time to time that are fun to go through!

This blogger is actually expecting her next little boy so bounce on over to it and give it a good read! I promise you, you will not be able to walk away!

Will I Just Pop Already?

No really? Can I just pop already?

I am so uncomfortable, my belly is uber tight, the contractions are irregular and on and off, oh and she still trying to come out the wrong way!

We are at the 36 week mark. Dr visits are now weekly. Last check, I was dilated 1-2 cm and 50% thinned out. Her heartbeat is great and strong...now I am just going to implant a GPS in my uterus to help her find her way out. Oh and I should mention how the Dr said her head is LOW and RIGHT THERE!

See, I am going to just pop soon. This is the view I have each and every day. Well, not the same shirt but you get my drift. Also, do not mind the stain on the bald guy's head. That was dinner last night. We were hoping that the Chinese Food would have SOMETHING in it that would trigger labor.

I know, I know, still 4 more weeks until my due date but STILL! I am so over being pregnant. The movements are just becoming painful now.

Ryden however, I am sure he can wait for his sissy to get here. He likes being the center of attention. He has been acting out a lot lately. I think he knows that change will be here soon. Jameson and him take anytime they can to play their 'Buddy' game. It is a game on the PlayStation 3. Its called Little Big Planet and it is just adorable. Totally and kid friendly game and one that I suggest for any parent to get their kid. Its simple to play and nothing scary at all. Well, the characters are a bit creepy looking...like a scary pop up book but cute.


Click the picture and you get a link to Amazon.com to see it. Its a little sack guy! And you get to dress him up w/ stickers or outfits you collect. Really cute so look into it if you have a PS3 and a toddler!

Rest In Peace Capt Harris...

Capt Phil Harris Passes Away

Normally I do a Blog Spot on Wednesday however, Jameson woke me up to some sad news. I do not know how many of my followers I have watch The Deadliest Catch but I am a HUGE fan of the show. Yes, its a show about crabbing but something about that show pulls you in and you are sucked in. I know, I have a odd collection of shows I watch! House, Deadliest Catch, Duggars, Gilmore Girls, etc.

Phil Harris was one of the Captains of a crab boat. The Cornelia Marie was his vessel. He sadly passed away yesterday from complications of a stroke he had the end of January. If you are not familiar with the show, he was the one that was covered in tattoos, scary mountain man looking but was a giant teddy bear on the inside. His two sons were part of his crew and just as great as he was.

You will be greatly missed by many fan Phil and thank you for opening up your lifestyle to many people in the world.

Baby Shower and 5 More to Go!

Yay! we are coming into the home stretch! 35 weeks right now and she is DROPPING lower. I am still worried she will come out with a penis. No seriously I am. All this pink and purple clothing and then BAM! a Penis in our face! Lena Fetus like to push her ass or knee or something up and down on my right side under my ribs which is not fun. Plus, I am at the point of ' nope mommy you are not going to sleep tonight as you need to be ready for my nightly wakings!'

This past Saturday we had my Baby Shower :0) Lots of fun! Two of my Leftover mommy friends came and it was a blast to see them again! Ryden and Bethany had ALOT of fun playing together while we all caught up and ate hehehe. Its so great to get together and hang out with friends and family especially when celebrating a new life :0)

Blog Spotlight: Baby Cheapskate!

Looking for a good bargain? Curious as to know what is coming or may be coming in the way of deals soon? Then you MUST check out: Baby Cheapskate

This blogger each day post about daily deals, coupon locations, Sunday Diaper and Formula Deal of the Week and more! She is great at tracking down savings and moving them on to us to discover!

I HIGHLY suggest following this one if you are into saving money like I love to do!

34 Weeks...

Nothing new there. 34 weeks now. She is still beating me up in the ribs. Walking is becoming a pain in the ass. Ryden is always wanting me to pick him up and I can't.

But, my doctor appointment went well last week. Still measuring on track and weight gain is not huge. They did the fun Group B Strep swab...yuck.

Ryden is still refusing to poop on the potty. He holds it in until he is going down for his nap or bed when he has a pull up on. Then if not noticed soon enough, he removes said Pull Up and then well you can imagine.

My baby shower is this weekend yay! Defiantly need a good fun weekend party. Granted, a couple people who I really can not stand and do not like will be there, but I will make do! Still do not understand why my sister's ex mother in law wanted to come. My mom's reply? ' Well she is family!' NOT MY FAMILY! Just what I want, someone that told me how I always looked better pregnant than not at my shower. Yup, she is one of those type of people. Tries to politely insult you. So nice huh?

'Game Over...'

Yes. A line from a movie. But which one?

That would be a quote from the Saw Series. I personally LOVE this Series. It is a new twist on horror and more of a mind fuck than anything.

Tonight, I finally FINALLY got to see Saw VI. And the thoughts?

*drum roll please*

WAY WAY Better than IV and V! It made a hell of alot more sense, it moved along in a nice pace and things are FINALLY starting to come together from all the other movies. Things are being pieced together and making you go ' OH! Now I get it!'

I was worried that this one would be just as bad as the previous ones. IV and V were not that great and personally, I worried on what they were going to mess up next. But this one, the traps were better, the thought and reasoning where much more realized, and time was spent on each. The concept behind it was great as it took the choice of 'Live or Die' to a different level. It put the choice of life not in the victims hands but the game player. If you truely look at it, it makes your thoughts on insurance a bit more messed up! (Trying REALLY hard not to spoil it!!) You also realize...wow that is how they are thinking and allowing insurance to work most of the time sadly.

From what I found online, the VII and final installment begins filming on Monday. I am not sure how I feel on it though. Part of me thinks 'okay, finally it is time to end these. It has been fun the last 7 years but enough is enough'. But then another part of me is like ' Shit, how much more fucked up can this get? What else can these writers come up with that is new and has not be done before?'

Saw each Halloween is a God Send. No really it is. Think about all the movies that come out during the year before it. They are remakes, redos, horrible non-thought provoking movies. Hollywood has NO real/new ideas but come Halloween, I know I will get something to look forward to.


And yes....you find out what was in the box....