Lydia's Arrival Story

I had my 38 week check-up on February 11th.  I was on the schedule to be induced on the 15th, so the doctor had me do a final non-stress test and ultrasound to make sure everything was still looking good.  I started having contractions while hooked up for the non-stress test.  I didn't really think much about them because I had been having contractions for a while, they just weren't amounting to anything.  The ultrasound showed Lydia was still head down and looking great and estimated her to weigh 7 lbs 12 oz.  So, with everything looking good, the doctor sent me on my way and said "I'll see you Monday morning."

I got back to work that afternoon and just did not feel well.  The contractions were still coming, but I didn't really notice that they were getting closer together because I was focused on trying to get everything done at work that I possibly could as I wouldn't be working anymore after that week.  The contractions became increasingly worse on the drive home and it was all I could do to focus on the road and just get home as quick as I could. 

When I got home, I had Anthony start timing the contractions.  They were 10 minutes apart and were lasting for 1-2 minutes each.  I called the nurse on call at my doctor's office and she instructed me to head to Labor & Delivery to get checked out.  So, we called Megan (Anthony's sister) to come pick up Caleb so we could go to the hospital.

We got to the hospital around 7 pm on Thursday, February 11th.  After being hooked up to the monitors for awhile, the doctor checked me and I was at 3 cm.  She made me walk around the L&D floor for 1 hour then she checked me again.  (**Side note:  I will share stories about what was seen/heard while walking in another post.  It was too funny!)  After walking, I had dialated to 4 cm, so I was admitted.  By this time, it is 11:30 pm.  We are already tired and very hungry - we didn't eat before going to the hospital and we should have!  Anthony started making the phone calls to let everyone know we would be staying the night and that Lydia was on her way. 

Thankfully, I was able to sleep through most of the night and my contractions.  The doctor came in at 8 am and checked me again.  I was at 5 cm.  She broke my water and I immediately went to 7 cm.  I asked for the epidural at this point.  The anesthesiologist came in at 9 am to give the epidural.  A little while after he was done, I told my nurse that I was feeling some pain on my left side.  He checked me and said I was at 10 cm and it was baby time!  I started pushing at 10 am and Lydia was born at 10:14am weighing 8 lbs and was 21 1/4 inches long!

6 days to go and now this?!!

So, I am officially being induced at 7:30 am on Monday.  At my last appointment, my sugar levels were a little high, so the doc wanted me to track them.  So, being the good little patient that I am, I have been pricking my finger after every meal since Friday.  I got a call today from the doctor (after I called to report my findings) stating that my levels were horrible and that I now have gestational diabetes.  I had to immediately go to the hospital to meet with the Diabetes Specialist to figure out what to do.  So, with 6 days left to go I now have to give myself shots before every meal.  This is all, of course, to make sure Lydia arrives healthy.  The Diabetes Specialist said that once Lydia arrives I should feel better and not have anymore issues.  We just have to get my sugar regulated now, so that Lydia will be able to keep her sugar regulated.  Please pray for us that all will go smoothly! 

The end is near!

I went to the doctor on Friday and am still only at 3 cm.  However, we set an induction date.  Lydia's eviction notice has been served!  If I do not go into labor on my own this week, then I will be induced on the 15th.  So, one week from tomorrow we will have us a baby!  I am so glad the doctor allowed us to set a date.  I now have a goal to shoot for.

My sugar was a little high on Friday, too.  Now I have to take my blood sugar levels when I first get up and after every meal.  I'm keeping track of them and I have to call the doctor tomorrow and let her know what they have been.  If they are really bad, she'll have me come back in prior to my next appointment on Thursday to be checked again.

So, the end is finally here.  It's been a rough pregnancy and I have probably complained A LOT, but I know that it will be worth it when I see her precious face.  I am excited for her to get here and wish she would hurry up!

Only 3 weeks to go!

I will be 37 weeks on Monday, 2/1/2010!  I went to the doctor yesterday for my 36 week appt.  I tested negative for the Group B Strep, but the doctor said she would probably treat me for it anyway since I had it with Caleb.  So, it will be an automatic 2 day stay in the hospital when Lydia arrives.  I told the doctor how bad I was feeling and that I was over this pregnancy.  She took some blood and I am anemic.  So, I now get to take iron pills twice a day.  She also gave me something to help me sleep at night.  Then, she checked me and I am dialated to 3 cm!  Progress!  Because I felt so bad, she did a non-stress test and an ultrasound on Lydia.  Lydia is doing great.  She measures right where she should be and the ultrasound tech estimated her weight to be 6 lbs 8 oz as of right now.  With a few more weeks to grow, she'll probably weigh more than Caleb did when he was born!  The doctor told me she would pray for me to go early and told me it was okay to ask everyone else to do the same.  So, please, please, please pray that Lydia will decide to arrive early!  I just can't take it anymore! 

Some Family Pictures