Here she is...

Plus One

ur day started with the first blog post. About two minutes after posting our Dr. and Nurse came in and said that we needed to deliver today. M had been having contractions all night and was uncomfortable. She was 2 cm dilated and everyone felt that is was a good idea to get the show on the road. This first picture is of M getting prepped for the cesarean.

This was my view for the event. I might have gotten nauseous, almost fainted, and broke out in a cold sweat. I mean not everyday do you see your wife's guts. Let me tell you M has got a lot of guts.

As soon as the baby was out (G M K was born at 9:57 am) they immediately moved her to the NICU. I got to see her briefly in the OR, but M didn't. She was being fussy and the doctors felt that she needed to be moved asap. M was very disappointed. She heard her cry but didn't get to see her. After a few minutes I was able to take some pictures of her and show them to mom.


Eventually after a couple of hours of recovery mom got to hold sweet baby G. She is breathing on her own and has a great color to her. She is such a cute little girl and everyone said she has such an angelic face. M and I can't figure out who she looks like probably because she is still developing. I do think she has the D-lo's nose.



As you can see above mom got sick right after the cesarean. You can never have too many kidney trays around when you feel the urge. M might have blown through about 10. I hope that doesn't take away from the touching moment that is happening in the background.

This is G's home for now. She will be in here for up to 8 more weeks. We are so excited for the new addition and look forward to the day we can take her home. I thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers. I am sure we will keep you posted with all of her baby steps.

Suprise!! Here I come, ready or not....

We have had an interesting and surprising turn of events in our family. On Sunday night just after 10 o'clock at night my water broke. I was talking on the phone with my mom and as I stood up off the chair it happened. I was paralyzed as I stood there not quite sure knowing what just happened and not sure what I was supposed to do about it. We quickly called the doctor, who sent us to the hospital. Upon arriving we found out that my water broke but that I wasn't in labor. This is a good thing.

D is going to continue the story as typing makes M nauseous.

At 32 weeks the baby's lungs are still developing and that has been the doctors' main concern. M was given a shot of steroids to help speed up development and has been receiving antibiotics to help fight infection and liquids to keep her hydrated. Monday was a long day as M has been visited at all hours by doctors, nurses, friends, and family.

On Monday morning we had an ultrasound to check the size and position of baby girl. G is breech and there is not enough amniotic fluid for her to turn. M will deliver this baby cesarean. She is about 1800 grams or "3 pounds 16 oz" as stated by the computer. This is pretty good for G's age and M's size.

Nights have proved to be the worst. G is very active which creates contractions. M is trying to get as much sleep as possible but with all of the contractions, peeing, and medicines it has been hard. M has mastered the art of peeing in bed not to be confused with wetting the bed as she has conquered that as long as I have known her.

Sounds like we are here in the hospital for the long haul. M will be on bed rest until she delivers. The doctors are hoping that she makes it till 34 weeks which means she will be in the hospital for the next two weeks. Despite all the sleepiness and visits M and the baby are doing good. I am sure we will keep everyone posted. Thank you so much for all of your love and support. We have felt everyone's warmth and love a lot. We will keep you posted on any events that come up. But you know where to find us until baby girl is born.