Kiya Abigail - Birth Story

After having my membranes striped on Dec 13th I really thought things would happen my body was really feeling like it was getting ready, what a tease.  My mom and sister were here visiting out of state and I tried everything to get her to come out while they were still here but Kiya was way to cozy and I had to evict her.  I felt bad my sister and little Rylan had to leave on the 17th with out seeing a baby and my mom was leaving on Dec 21st I was just praying that she would come before then.

Kiya Abigail 11 days past due date, born December 20th 1:47 pm 8.2lbs 20 inches, this is our journey of Kiya coming into the world.

It was time to evict little Kiya she was too cozy and it was time for her to come out. I woke up early Sun Dec 19th, 10 days after her due date, called Labor and Delivery to see when I can come in to prepare me for induction.  They were slow and I could come in anytime. I was so nervous but ready at the same time, I let Roger sleep a little while I got things together.  My Mom, Roger and I arrived at the hospital at 11:30am and they already had a room set up for me.  Ruth, Rogers aunt was already there waiting for us.  I got settled and thought my body made some progress but no it was still at 1 1/2 cm so they decided to start me on Cervidil a pill they insert in me to get me to dilate more and to ripen my cervix.  I was told that it would be left in for 12 hours have an hour break then probably have it again for another 12 hours, I was told it could take up to 3 days I didn't like the sound of that.  It didn't take long for me to start feeling contractions they started out not too bad I even watched some football.  By mid afternoon I was really starting to feel uncomfortable and the contractions were starting to come on stronger, Roger even checked out of his job which I told him was ok to take but he knew I was going into some pain. I walked the halls and sat on the ball leaned on Roger I was doing everything to try to ease the pain concentrating on breathing is what really did it for me. Ruth went home to sleep some and my mom was sleeping on the couch by my bed thank goodness for Roger he really was a saving grace, Roger did get some sleep but I woke him when the pain really hit. That evening my back was really starting to hurt I couldn't get comfortable no matter what I did it really hurt and I was so tired at one point I asked for the anesthesiologist to explain the epidural to me again, which I didn't want I was so determined to do this on my own. The nurse suggested a medication they can give me in my IV and it might help me sleep. I also had to get something for nausea I was really starting to feel sick to my stomach.  It didn't help me sleep but it did ease the pain in my back to where I could once again concentrate on my breathing and contractions which where getting stronger.  Finally it was around 1:00am and the Cervidil could come out, finally I was 3cm and I could have an hour break and could get in the bath.  My back hurt so bad again and all I wanted was to get in the bath which didn't relax me to much there was pipe problems and the water had some rust in it but didn't bother me to much my body wasn't feeling very good but I didn't want the jets on due to the rust.  Around 2:00am monday morning I was told that we could start the Pitocin yeah I was really excited and was hoping to get things moving along so we called Ruth back to help me with my breathing.  I ended up getting some more meds to help with the back pain and was able to somewhat relax a little bit.  It didn't take long for me to really start feeling the contractions they were starting to come on strong, Roger was right there to help with my breathing and the nurses, Ruth and my mom were great help as well.  I was really starting to feel them they were strong and right on top of each other no break in between. I think around 10am I was at 7cm and time stopped for me, every minute seemed like an hour. Finally around 11:00 am I decided it hurt to much I couldn't think about my baby and I was having no break in between my contractions, really strong ones right after another for at least 2 hours straight.  I was breathing through my contractions like I was riding a wave then the waves turned into a tsunami and I broke my concentration once my concentration broke I was done and I asked, well told them I wanted a epidural right now I didn't want to wait the nurses even asked if i wanted to be checked first I said no I made up my mind I didn't care how close or far away I was from having this baby.  Everyone was shocked cause they thought I was controlling everything really well with my breathing didnt think I was in much pain, I didn't cry nor was I screaming or making much of a sound I was pretty calm through the whole thing, I'm pretty proud of myself but boy did I have everyone fooled.  The anesthesiologist came in right away and told me I had to sit sideways on the bed with my legs crossed and bent over and not to move at all, ya right.  I'm not sure how i did it if it wasn't for Roger in my face breathing with me I don't think I would have been able to be so still.  Once the epidural went in everything calmed down and I felt instant relief even the nurse said my whole face a demeanor changed.  I was so scared to get an epidural but wow what an amazing feeling of relief and so happy I went that route.  I was so tired and just plain done with the breathing and contractions that I am very happy I got it and I don't feel I let myself down Im actually pretty proud of what I accomplished on my own.  Right after I got the epidural the Dr checked me and I was at a 9 1/2 already wow it was time to have a baby good thing I asked for the epidural when I did. I was then was ok to have everyone in the room we called Rogers parents and grandma and my best friend Cori.  They broke my water and Dr Pregar my OB came in and got everything prepared. I could still feel my contractions but they were not that strong at all which helped me with the pushing stage. I was told when to push.  Pushing was a lot of work, not only for me but for Cori and Roger who were holding my legs up. There were a few points where Kiya's heart rate dropped and Dr Prager thought maybe she would have to vacuum her out but every time it was mentioned Kiyas heart rate would come back up, they also gave me oxygen to help the two of us out.  I had a mirror so I could see, I didn't think I wanted one but was so happy to see what was going on.  I remember feeling her little head and seeing a part of it, it really kept me going.  After two hours of pushing my dr told me to give it a few good strong pushes and she should be out I saw that she was close. I never pushed so hard in my life I felt every bit of her her head come out and her little feet kicking all the way out, it was like she was swimming out of me, what an amazing feeling. I was told I wouldn't feel any of it because of the epidural but everyone was wrong the whole time I felt Kiya and kept my concentration on Kiya.  Once she was out they held her up for me to see and then took her over to the table to check her out.  I then realized I had a full room Roger, Cori, my Mom, Roger's Mom, Dad, Grandma, My Dr another Dr, 5 nurses, 3 pediatricians and a male paramedic that was in training.  I did have a 2nd degree tear almost a 3rd degree took awhile to fix me up. Kiya was so beautiful she came out with a little cry and perfect skin everyone said that she was absolutely beautiful and perfect, she won the beautiful baby of the year award, during the whole time we where in the hospital the nurses would bring other nurses in to show off my baby girl of course made me proud. She weighed 8.2 pounds and was told she was 22 inches, but later found out that she was only 20 inches.  Once she was checked out we did belly to belly and started breast feeding.  I didn't think I could love someone so much my heart exploded with joy there are no words to explain how I felt, our family is now complete. 

Not Yet!!!! She is way to Cozy!!!!

I went to the dr today and had a stress test I was having contractions every 8 minutes but they were not strong enough and baby girl sounded really good and strong moving all over the place.  They said she is way to cozy in there and needs to get less cozy to come out, my placenta is holding her very well. I had my membranes stripped again today my dr said she could feel her finger and ear said she is is laying with her arm behind her head just relaxing lol she is already taking after her dad.  I am only 1 1/2 dilated hope that changes soon I was really hoping that I would be more, I did lose my mucus plug last week but it didn't make a difference. I gained my pound back so in a month I have not gained any weight, hmm not sure how I am pulling that one off.  I hope she comes soon before fri that is when Shastina and Rylan have to fly back home.  Come on baby girl everyone is waiting for you!  If she isn't here by sun, I will go in sun night to get induced and she will be here mon no matter what, I'm really excited to know that no matter what I will have her in my arms in a week.

Due Date!!!!

Today is the due date, I'm so excited! Baby Girl it is time to come and meet mommy and daddy we are all waiting for you.  I did wake up early this morning and lost the rest of my mucus plug and now my back is achy and I'm all crampy and having some contractions so I'm thinking soon if not today in a few days she will be here.  I did go to the dr on Mon and had her strip my membranes and I have been eating pineapple walking lots bouncing on my ball, you name it I have been doing it.  My sister and nephew Rylan fly in tomorrow night so I am hoping she comes by then but it all up to her when ever she is ready.

My mom has been here since last wed and we have been busy and having fun decorating the outside and the inside of the house, I think we are all done I love christmas looks so cute and festive in here.  Hope the next time on I'm telling my birth story, we are really excited and I can not wait to hold my baby girl for the first time.

we will decorate when my sister gets here

SOOO Close 39 weeks

I am so close any day now baby girl can make her appearance, I am so excited.  I actually thought she was going to come tues, I was having really bad contractions and lower back pain we really thought it was time but then it went away after a few hours, what a tease lol no just getting my body ready I am sure.  Grandma, my mom, showed up wed the 1st and we have been busy walking around stores and shopping lots and decorating I hardly sit and rest just trying to get her to come I even ate a whole pineapple last night been bouncing on my ball you name it I probably have done it in these last couple of days.  She will come when she is ready I think she is cozy in there. I still feel great except for the pelvis hurting if Isit to long and I have only gained 24 pounds not to bad not sure how either I eat all the time.  I have officially lost site of my belly button and feet can see the feet if I bend over and have to look in the mirror to see what is left of my belly button. Nothing keeps me down I just keep moving,  we have been really busy decorating the inside and outside of the house for christmas and hope to get a tree in the next day or so, getting ready for the holidays.

Last Saturday I ended up in the hospital was really sick couldn't keep anything down called labor and delivery and was told to come in.  I was a little dehydrated so they hooked me up to an iv and had me stay over night and kept pumping me with meds I ended up having really bad acid reflex and heart burn which  I have never had before.  It took 24 hours before I could hold anything down and for them to release me, it wasn't fun being in there but at least I now know that labor and delivery has really nice nurses and doctors.

We had a really good Thanksgiving ate lots, we went over to grandmas house and played games.  Babies R Us had there black fri start at 10 pm on Thanksgiving so I had the great idea to go and save, what a joke Roger and I showed up and the line alone was huge wrapped around other stores and the parking lot was full so we went home.  I was a little bummed was hoping to find a few deals, I never do black fri but I wanted to save on some baby stuff.  I woke up Fri and decided to go and check it out I was a little worried but it was noon and the sale ended at 1 I got there just in time to get my glider rocking chair on slae normally 299 I got it for 150 and with gift certificates only paid $85 for it I was a very happy camper and got my nieces there christmas presents on sale, zhu zhu pets so it all worked out in my favor i even scored at babies r us on the last few items I needed on cyber mon, I love store pick up I didn't have to pay for shipping.

I am really hoping this little girl comes soon we are all ready for her, we even set up her cosleep next to our bed, her clothes and bedding washed everything she needs. I just need her here but we still have 6 days to go. My last appointment on Mon I was really soft starting to open and she was a little lower so it will be interesting to see where I am at on mon at my dr appointment that is if she isn't here yet.  I can not wait to feel her fingers around mine and to see her sweet face Roger and I are ready to complete this family.




We went to Levenworth for a night it was so beautiful and we saw some snow.  It was a nice getaway before the our little girl arrives.

Leavenworth 11-11-10



fun hats 11-11-10
We saw these hats and had to get them





11-15-10

11-15-10

Getting Close

Time is going by so slow but yet quick, the days drag but the weeks seem to go fast, funny how that works.  I have been busy getting everything ready, Roger and I finished all of our baby classes and I think we are ready Roger is going to be a master swaddler.  I have my bag packed with everything I need and same with baby, her little new born diapers are so cute I can not wait to put them on her.  I went to the dr today and I am measuring right on time she checked my cervix which is still closed but soft and baby has not moved down she has moved down in the belly but not the cervix she is sitting in a great position. I have been having some braxton hicks contractions which have been getting stronger, my body getting ready for her.  I have only gained 24 pounds even though it feels and looks like more I think it is because I do not want to sit for long periods of time, I am afraid I will never get back up lol so I stay moving plus I eat pretty healthy. I did fall down the stairs on Sat I scratched my leg up but ended up being ok.  I didn't freak out and thought baby was good since she was moving lots and I had no signs of anything out of the ordinary.  Roger thought I should have called L&D but I refused I guess I was the only one that thought I was ok my Dr told me to call next time no matter if I think I'm ok or not, guess I will listen to my hubby next time.

Cori came over and helped paint the nursery, so cute green and yellow Cori helped me with the green and Roger helped me with the yellow.  Roger put the crib, dresser and changing table together it fits perfect in the nursery all we are waiting for is the mattress, should be in this week. I'm going to wait to decorate till my sister Shastina is here, she wants to be part of putting it together. I have a maid service coming in Thursday to help get the house deep cleaned and all ready for the baby.

Halloween was a lot of fun Roger ended not having to work and we stayed home handing out candy, the little kids were all dressed so cute. We took turns answering the door it was so much fun can not wait to dress baby girl  up.  We ended up having lots of trick or treaters Roger had to make 2 candy runs.  I just hope I am comfortable enough to enjoy Thanksgiving, I have my own turkey cooking.

Soon I will have my baby girl in my arms she can come safely after this Thurs Nov 18th I was hoping and sure it will not happen for her to come before Thanksgiving but I found out my Dr will be gone most of next week so any time after Mon Nov 29th she can come I really want my Dr to deliver her. She can will come when ever she wants I just hope she isn't late. Now it is a waiting game I hope I don't get to impatient, can not wait to see her little toesies rather then feel them.  She is a kicker I think my right side is internally bruised, but I don't mind I love feeling her.




Halloween



My Little Pumpkin





 

wow time sure is flying by 3-6 weeks left

I had two baby showers this last week one at Kings Temple Day Care and one at Grandma's house.  Baby girl got so many cute things and outfits she is so loved and spoiled, thank you so much ladies for everything I had a great time at both showers and it was so nice to see everyone. My brother Paul came to visit this last weekend from Arizona to watch the Cardinal and Seahawk game, the Cardinals lost and the Seahawks didn't play the best game but we still had fun.  It was raining, windy and cold thank goodness we brought blankets with us.  We were up high in the stadium undercover walking up the steps to get to the seats was a killer for me but my pregnant body made it.  Baby girl loved the football game she was mvoing around all over the place during the game, she will be like her mom a huge fan I can not wait. The whole weekend I was having braxton hicks and felt really uncomfortable my belly was super tight and sore.

I went to the Dr on Mon Oct 25 she told me that if I keep having contractions or if they get painful they will not stop the contractions after 34 weeks, I'm now 34 weeks they are not painful just uncomfortable and there. I have so far gained 20 pounds and still measuring right on track we are still healthy and doing good.  Baby girl is finally in the right position head down I defiantly feel more pressure on my lower abdomen and more kicks in my upper belly but I do feel her move all over the right and sometime on the left side of my body.

I'm just now starting to feel really tired again and just uncomfortable the other day was the first time I said I was wanting her out, never thought I would feel that way but sitting, sleeping and just doing simple things has become a chore. I'm still doing yoga and water aerobics which is getting more difficult to do and I have been seeing a chiropractor to help me stay aligned.  I still have so much to do before she comes, I'm going to have a cleaning service come in to do a deep clean on the house and help me get ready for her arrival.  I can not wait to see and hold my precious little girl not much longer I have 3-6 weeks left wow were did the time go.



Baby girls first football game



Go Cardinals







In my bathing suit before water aerobics