Monday, July 20, 2009
Stressing
I've been having a hard time juggling the two boys my myself at the same time. Not that I've really had to. But, that's part of the problem. I keep getting Mom and Mel to help. Rowdy has been on nights and I just can't seem to do it on my own. Colby has been giving us problems staying in his bed. Once he is asleep, he stays. But, he comes back down the hall immediately after we put him in. It goes on for at least 1/2 hour. Brady never stays in his bassinet either. So, how do I try to keep Colby in while Brady is screaming? Plus what to do with Brady while I'm bathing Colby? I bathe Brady while Colby is eating. He hates his bath. Of course, I normally have to wake him up to bathe him. I feel like I'm failing as a mother of 2. Colby has gotten really loud lately. Like he has to scream everything he says. Yesterday, he started throwing puzzle pieces. Oh, one positive thing is he says and recognizes all his ABC's. Sometimes he messes up though. Brady's latch has gotten better. So, I lay down in bed while nursing him. I get more rest by sleeping while he nurses. But, sometimes I don't put him back in his bed. I don't want him to wake up crying and wake Colby. Colby has still been waking for the day at 4am sometimes too. Colby still goes to daycare when Rowdy is working. I have no idea how I'd manage them both all day. I'm tired of hearing you'll figure it out too. Brady will not stay in his swing or bouncy seat. So, that doesn't help. He falls asleep nursing. But, I put him down and he is up crying. I am so afraid that he will be a bad sleeper like Colby was. Colby waking him up doesn't help. I didn't want to start the habit of Brady sleeping with me. But, I need sleep. Oh, the other night Colby was up from 1:30-3:45 AM!
Weight Gain
To recap- Brady weighed 8.8 at birth. He had dropped to 7.6. He had an appointment last week and weighed 8. He went to the Dr. Friday (8 days later and weighed 9.2! Go Mommy's milk! He also grew and inch and is now 21.5.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
2 weeks
APPOINTMENT:
We went to the Dr. yesterday. He weighed 8 lbs. They didn't to a PKU because he wasn't up to birth weight. She would've done a bili level if she would've done a PKU. She said his eyes didn't look yellow and just wasn't going to worry about it. We go back next Sat. for the PKU. Hopefully he is back up to birth weight. Don't know if they will do the bili or not.
ME:
I gained 135 according to my prenatal records. First visit was 113.5 and last was 148.5. It was a bit more than that since my first visit was 6 weeks. I'm down to almost 120 and I don't really want to loose much more. I need to eat more so I don't loose as much as last time.
Family:
Mom took this the other day. We will have to get another one where the heads aren't cut off...lol.
Daddy and his boys.
Brady's 2 week picture:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Re-admitted
We got discharged on 6-27. My Birthday was 6-28. I had honestly forgot about it till Rowdy told me Happy Birthday. We had a follow-up appointment on 6-29 for his jaundice. I was 9 when we left. Shortly after we got home from the appointment we got a phone call saying he needed to be admitted because his level was 18. I got to room in with him. He needed to have the lights on him to help it.
In the meantime, Colby started with a bad diaper rash 2 days before that. It has even started bleeding. Poor baby has a fit for diaper changes now. Called the Dr. and he said there is a 48 hr GI thing going around. Told us to put him on a Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast diet.
Monday- I was so worried about my babies. One finally learning to let us know when he pees and poos. But then cries right after because he knows it will hurt to change the diaper. The other was up every hour Sunday night because he was sick and falls asleep after 5 min of eating even though he isn't full. I could have really used a nap Monday. But, I was over that because I ended up just sitting there looking a him in a box with a light in it. I had already started pumping at home because just because he wasn't eating enough didn't mean my milk wasn't coming in. I actually started coming in Saturday evening. I brought the pumped milk with me just in case. They did actually want me to offer 1 oz pumped milk after each feeding. But, that wasn't working well because he was full and sleepy. He had started eating for like 20 minutes at a time by then. I could see when it was only like 5 minutes at a time. But, I didn't see the need for it anymore. He just ended up spitting it up after.
Monday night- His Iv kept kinking and making it beep. It was flowing OK but going off every 5 minutes. So they finally decided he needed another one. Here it is 5:30 AM and they have been trying for the last hour. They have stuck him 5 times. He has been crying the whole time. His voice is horse now. I'm crying along with him. They said I could've left. I said I didn't think it would take so many times.
Later Tuesday morning thoughts- Now we are on the 3rd nurse trying. It's almost time to feed him again. I haven't slept at all because of the beeping and having to call them. They said it's because he has bad veins and is dehydrated. Didn't get into bed till midnight due to feeding him and all. Then nursed at 3am and been up ever since. The time between was beeping. Night before last he was up every hour. Don't i have to sleep to take care of him?? I met with a lactation consultant. She weighed him before and after feeding him. He gained 1.5 oz in the feeding. She said she didn't see why I should need to supplement.
Tuesday- Brady's level was down from 18 to 14 this morning. His lab for dehydration came back better. so, no more IV after all that. But his urine sample yesterday wasn't good at all so they did a catheter to get another sample to make sure it isn't a UTI. Colby and Rowdy they came visit and I hate seeing them go. I feel bad because i was in a bad mood from lack of sleep. I just want my family to be together and all better.
Later thoughts- Tired of looking at my baby boy in a box. Tired of only being able to hold him when i feed him or change a diaper. I was enjoying burping him earlier because we got to cuddle. But, the more time he is under the light the better. His paran came to visit today and I'm glad he got to hold him for a little while. Oh, the Dr. agreed I didn't need to supplement.
Tues night- Going to bed now. Brady just ate for an hour so hopefully that will help his level. We will see in the morning. No more IV going off every 5 minutes or being restarted tonight. So hopefully some sleep will be had. I will update when i know something.
Wed AM- Bili level is down to 8 and urine culture is negative. We get to go home! They need to do a hearing test and that is all. We need to follow up on Friday.
Friday- Went to the appointment and he weighed 7.11. He had gotten down to 7.6 in the hospital. She sent us to lab. We got a call later and the level was 14. I don't know how when he poos ALOT. Plus he would nurse for 1/2 hour then sleep for 1/2 hour practically all night long last night. Have to go back to lab Sunday. Dr. said just keep doing what I'm doing.
Sunday- Went to lab. Again Dr. called and the level was still 14. I seemed more concerned than she was. I read the older posts for Colby and his was 9 lbs at 2.5 weeks. We have a routine appointment Friday. I guess we will see what happens then.
In the meantime, Colby started with a bad diaper rash 2 days before that. It has even started bleeding. Poor baby has a fit for diaper changes now. Called the Dr. and he said there is a 48 hr GI thing going around. Told us to put him on a Banana, Rice, Apple, Toast diet.
Monday- I was so worried about my babies. One finally learning to let us know when he pees and poos. But then cries right after because he knows it will hurt to change the diaper. The other was up every hour Sunday night because he was sick and falls asleep after 5 min of eating even though he isn't full. I could have really used a nap Monday. But, I was over that because I ended up just sitting there looking a him in a box with a light in it. I had already started pumping at home because just because he wasn't eating enough didn't mean my milk wasn't coming in. I actually started coming in Saturday evening. I brought the pumped milk with me just in case. They did actually want me to offer 1 oz pumped milk after each feeding. But, that wasn't working well because he was full and sleepy. He had started eating for like 20 minutes at a time by then. I could see when it was only like 5 minutes at a time. But, I didn't see the need for it anymore. He just ended up spitting it up after.
Monday night- His Iv kept kinking and making it beep. It was flowing OK but going off every 5 minutes. So they finally decided he needed another one. Here it is 5:30 AM and they have been trying for the last hour. They have stuck him 5 times. He has been crying the whole time. His voice is horse now. I'm crying along with him. They said I could've left. I said I didn't think it would take so many times.
Later Tuesday morning thoughts- Now we are on the 3rd nurse trying. It's almost time to feed him again. I haven't slept at all because of the beeping and having to call them. They said it's because he has bad veins and is dehydrated. Didn't get into bed till midnight due to feeding him and all. Then nursed at 3am and been up ever since. The time between was beeping. Night before last he was up every hour. Don't i have to sleep to take care of him?? I met with a lactation consultant. She weighed him before and after feeding him. He gained 1.5 oz in the feeding. She said she didn't see why I should need to supplement.
Tuesday- Brady's level was down from 18 to 14 this morning. His lab for dehydration came back better. so, no more IV after all that. But his urine sample yesterday wasn't good at all so they did a catheter to get another sample to make sure it isn't a UTI. Colby and Rowdy they came visit and I hate seeing them go. I feel bad because i was in a bad mood from lack of sleep. I just want my family to be together and all better.
Later thoughts- Tired of looking at my baby boy in a box. Tired of only being able to hold him when i feed him or change a diaper. I was enjoying burping him earlier because we got to cuddle. But, the more time he is under the light the better. His paran came to visit today and I'm glad he got to hold him for a little while. Oh, the Dr. agreed I didn't need to supplement.
Tues night- Going to bed now. Brady just ate for an hour so hopefully that will help his level. We will see in the morning. No more IV going off every 5 minutes or being restarted tonight. So hopefully some sleep will be had. I will update when i know something.
Wed AM- Bili level is down to 8 and urine culture is negative. We get to go home! They need to do a hearing test and that is all. We need to follow up on Friday.
Friday- Went to the appointment and he weighed 7.11. He had gotten down to 7.6 in the hospital. She sent us to lab. We got a call later and the level was 14. I don't know how when he poos ALOT. Plus he would nurse for 1/2 hour then sleep for 1/2 hour practically all night long last night. Have to go back to lab Sunday. Dr. said just keep doing what I'm doing.
Sunday- Went to lab. Again Dr. called and the level was still 14. I seemed more concerned than she was. I read the older posts for Colby and his was 9 lbs at 2.5 weeks. We have a routine appointment Friday. I guess we will see what happens then.
Birth Story
Night before delivery. Last pregnant belly shot ever!
The night before delivery was rough. I had to use a surgical prep wipe stuff. It made my legs itch all night. Could have been because i shaved before. Then the neighbor decided to use power tools till after 10:30. Then I had to get up at 3:45 to get ready to go. I arrived at the hospital's admit department at 5:00. Went to L&D and they asked me all kinds of questions. They blew 2 IVs and called one of our CRNA's to get it. They agreed to not start the catheter until the epidural was started. Dr. Hamby got there and I asked her to check how dilated I was. I had been having some painful contractions since getting there. I was only a 1. They had been telling me my roll back time would be 7. Working in Anesthesia, we knew better. That it would be closer to 8. Well Rowdy dropped off Colby and got there at 7 and my CRNA said they were getting ready to roll. I guess some things do happen on time sometimes. So, off to the OR we went. Got the epidural started. It really didn't hurt. I was crying though. They kept telling me not to more. I was afraid I was and would mess him up. But they said I did good. Several people asked me if I was sure about the BTL. I was like, yes already! Unlike Colby, I remember it's a boy and him crying. I told him Happy Birthday just like I did with Colby. He came out kicking and screaming. He was actually crying before he was even all the way out. Dr Hemelt said OK here comes the next one. So, I got them back after the BTL, I told them I changed my mind. They didn't think it was funny. The epidural was great. I didn't feel any tugging at all this time. He even warned me I may be fixing to feel something. A little later I asked is this where I may be feeling something? He said oh, we're passed that, the uterus is back in. Ii did have a shaking in my arm the whole time though. Oh, they made me drink this stuff before going to the OR. NASTY! Even worse when it came back up too! But, I won't hold that against Robert, it happened with Colby too. He didn't even have to give me some of the drugs they normally do since I wasn't hurting. They thought there may have been some scar tissue due to the previous surgery. But, there wasn't. Also, there was a higher risk of blood loss due to the anterior placenta. But, that didn't happen either. Everything went great. I did get nauseous on the way to and at first in recovery. But, it passed quick and was probably due to the movement. Again no extra drugs. I was in recovery for like 1.5 hours waiting to feel my legs. That is longer than normal. I remember it all too. Just talking to Cindy and all . But, forget remembering anything after the Toradol shot. I know Rowdy came in for a little while before I got it. Oh, Dr. Brooke came in too. He said Brady looked fine and that "that baby does not have Down's". So, they rolled me to my room where Rowdy was waiting. Shortly after my Mom, Mel, Curry and Mrs. Pat got there. Then they brought Brady in. Everyone visited but, I don't remember much of it. Then they all left followed by Rowdy leaving. He went home showered and Ate. Then he went get Colby and came back to the hospital with him. Then Mom and Carrie's crew came back that night. Oh, the air conditioner was not working right most of the time. They finally fixed it the last night. I was already having hormonal flashes and that didn't help. I kept telling people but, no one ever got the right person to come till then. Everyone would say did you tell anyone. On Sat morning a Dr. came in and said so, Dr. Hamby said you wanted to go home a day early today. I was like, I don't remember saying that. But, if Brady is OK then yea. I could've told her that it was my B-day Sunday and it would be nice not to be there. So, he got circumcised and we left. They said he did have jaundice so we needed to follow up on Monday. Also, his weight had dropped to 7.12. The jaundice was making him very sleepy. The nurse said to feed him every 2 hours instead of 3. I wasn't feeding him on a schedule, just on demand when he seemed hungry. I didn't want to do like I did with Colby and wake him up or not feed him if it wasn't "time".
Brady James
6-25-09
7:53 AM
8 lbs 8 oz
21.5 inches long
The night before delivery was rough. I had to use a surgical prep wipe stuff. It made my legs itch all night. Could have been because i shaved before. Then the neighbor decided to use power tools till after 10:30. Then I had to get up at 3:45 to get ready to go. I arrived at the hospital's admit department at 5:00. Went to L&D and they asked me all kinds of questions. They blew 2 IVs and called one of our CRNA's to get it. They agreed to not start the catheter until the epidural was started. Dr. Hamby got there and I asked her to check how dilated I was. I had been having some painful contractions since getting there. I was only a 1. They had been telling me my roll back time would be 7. Working in Anesthesia, we knew better. That it would be closer to 8. Well Rowdy dropped off Colby and got there at 7 and my CRNA said they were getting ready to roll. I guess some things do happen on time sometimes. So, off to the OR we went. Got the epidural started. It really didn't hurt. I was crying though. They kept telling me not to more. I was afraid I was and would mess him up. But they said I did good. Several people asked me if I was sure about the BTL. I was like, yes already! Unlike Colby, I remember it's a boy and him crying. I told him Happy Birthday just like I did with Colby. He came out kicking and screaming. He was actually crying before he was even all the way out. Dr Hemelt said OK here comes the next one. So, I got them back after the BTL, I told them I changed my mind. They didn't think it was funny. The epidural was great. I didn't feel any tugging at all this time. He even warned me I may be fixing to feel something. A little later I asked is this where I may be feeling something? He said oh, we're passed that, the uterus is back in. Ii did have a shaking in my arm the whole time though. Oh, they made me drink this stuff before going to the OR. NASTY! Even worse when it came back up too! But, I won't hold that against Robert, it happened with Colby too. He didn't even have to give me some of the drugs they normally do since I wasn't hurting. They thought there may have been some scar tissue due to the previous surgery. But, there wasn't. Also, there was a higher risk of blood loss due to the anterior placenta. But, that didn't happen either. Everything went great. I did get nauseous on the way to and at first in recovery. But, it passed quick and was probably due to the movement. Again no extra drugs. I was in recovery for like 1.5 hours waiting to feel my legs. That is longer than normal. I remember it all too. Just talking to Cindy and all . But, forget remembering anything after the Toradol shot. I know Rowdy came in for a little while before I got it. Oh, Dr. Brooke came in too. He said Brady looked fine and that "that baby does not have Down's". So, they rolled me to my room where Rowdy was waiting. Shortly after my Mom, Mel, Curry and Mrs. Pat got there. Then they brought Brady in. Everyone visited but, I don't remember much of it. Then they all left followed by Rowdy leaving. He went home showered and Ate. Then he went get Colby and came back to the hospital with him. Then Mom and Carrie's crew came back that night. Oh, the air conditioner was not working right most of the time. They finally fixed it the last night. I was already having hormonal flashes and that didn't help. I kept telling people but, no one ever got the right person to come till then. Everyone would say did you tell anyone. On Sat morning a Dr. came in and said so, Dr. Hamby said you wanted to go home a day early today. I was like, I don't remember saying that. But, if Brady is OK then yea. I could've told her that it was my B-day Sunday and it would be nice not to be there. So, he got circumcised and we left. They said he did have jaundice so we needed to follow up on Monday. Also, his weight had dropped to 7.12. The jaundice was making him very sleepy. The nurse said to feed him every 2 hours instead of 3. I wasn't feeding him on a schedule, just on demand when he seemed hungry. I didn't want to do like I did with Colby and wake him up or not feed him if it wasn't "time".
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