Sunday, September 27, 2009
She's Here!
Gianna Parker Braquet arrived at 1:04AM. She weighed 6 lb 15.4 oz at 18 inches long. We'll post pics in the morning.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
In Labor
We got to the hospital around 5:30 and I was 4 to 7 cm. (I was 4 but stretching to7) And 90% efaced. I got my epidual around 7:15 which slowed down my contractions. They broke my water at 6cm and started pitocin so now we are just waiting.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Dr. Appointment
I had my 38 week appointment this morning and I am now 3 cm. Dr.Klein was measuring my belly and said, "Ok, kid it is time to make your appearance." Yes, Yes it is! Then when he checked me and said I had progressed said she was just going to fall out! Thanks Doctor! We went ahead and talked about an induction, I figure if I plan for it she will come sooner. Especially since everything I have expected so far has not happened...she is doing everything on her own terms! I have been having irregular contractions so hopefully they will become regular soon!
Side note-I had signed up for all these sample again and had not received any. I have only received coupons so I thought it was because this is the second baby. Wanting to be prepared, I went and bought a can of formula. Well today, I received formula from the doctor and 2 cans in the mail! And we were told we should get some from the hospital. I guess that is what I get for trying to be proactive.
Side note-I had signed up for all these sample again and had not received any. I have only received coupons so I thought it was because this is the second baby. Wanting to be prepared, I went and bought a can of formula. Well today, I received formula from the doctor and 2 cans in the mail! And we were told we should get some from the hospital. I guess that is what I get for trying to be proactive.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Keeping up with Madeleine
We have had to start watching what we say around Madeleine because she is a little sponge and a record player. There are some things that she comes up with on her own which just makes us laugh also, like the I just need to cry. So here are a few.
Last week after about the 3rd day of Madeleine waking up way too early, I asked her why she woke up so early and she started into this whole story, I couldn't understand most of it! Then a dog barked outside and she said, "The dog woke me up!" I said, "Oh that loud dog woke you up?" She said yes. Now every time I go in her room to get her she tells me, "The dog woke me up!" (We don't hear the dog that often)
I have pretty much everything set for Gianna's arrival. I brought down the swing the other day and Maddie is pretty interested in it. She swings it gently most of the time and tells me that it is Gianna's swing. We recently told Maddie that Gianna was going to come out soon and kinda went into details. She knows she is in my tummy but we wanted to make sure she knew she had to come out! Well, now she tells us Gianna needs to come out soon, or Mommy is going to the the hospital for Gianna. Yesterday she was pushing the swing and turned to me and said, "I NEED to see Gianna!" (Awwwww!)
We had to go to Kimmie's work to get the Blood Pressure Cuff. I am having extreme swelling and numbness in my hands and feet so I have to watch my blood pressure now. We got to Kimmie's work and Madeleine wanted to go upstairs but I explained that Kimmie was coming out. Kimmie came and was leaving and Madeleine did her about to cry face that would break anyone's heart! I told her is was ok and we would see Kimmie either later today or tomorrow. As we were driving away Maddie said, "Apple Juice Slush would make me feel better." LOL! Opps, sometimes when she does that face I ask if something like candy would make her feel better. I know it is a terrible habit but if you saw this face you would want to give her everything also. But we will need to get out of that habit ASAP!
Lastly, not really a story, but Maddie has been so good about being gentle with Gianna's things or leaving them alone all together. Well, the boxes of diapers and wipes has been driving her crazy! She has been climbing on them every chance she gets. I emptied the boxes and before I could get them in the garage she got a hold of them! She puts her toys in it and she climbs in and out of it.
Last week after about the 3rd day of Madeleine waking up way too early, I asked her why she woke up so early and she started into this whole story, I couldn't understand most of it! Then a dog barked outside and she said, "The dog woke me up!" I said, "Oh that loud dog woke you up?" She said yes. Now every time I go in her room to get her she tells me, "The dog woke me up!" (We don't hear the dog that often)
I have pretty much everything set for Gianna's arrival. I brought down the swing the other day and Maddie is pretty interested in it. She swings it gently most of the time and tells me that it is Gianna's swing. We recently told Maddie that Gianna was going to come out soon and kinda went into details. She knows she is in my tummy but we wanted to make sure she knew she had to come out! Well, now she tells us Gianna needs to come out soon, or Mommy is going to the the hospital for Gianna. Yesterday she was pushing the swing and turned to me and said, "I NEED to see Gianna!" (Awwwww!)
We had to go to Kimmie's work to get the Blood Pressure Cuff. I am having extreme swelling and numbness in my hands and feet so I have to watch my blood pressure now. We got to Kimmie's work and Madeleine wanted to go upstairs but I explained that Kimmie was coming out. Kimmie came and was leaving and Madeleine did her about to cry face that would break anyone's heart! I told her is was ok and we would see Kimmie either later today or tomorrow. As we were driving away Maddie said, "Apple Juice Slush would make me feel better." LOL! Opps, sometimes when she does that face I ask if something like candy would make her feel better. I know it is a terrible habit but if you saw this face you would want to give her everything also. But we will need to get out of that habit ASAP!
Lastly, not really a story, but Maddie has been so good about being gentle with Gianna's things or leaving them alone all together. Well, the boxes of diapers and wipes has been driving her crazy! She has been climbing on them every chance she gets. I emptied the boxes and before I could get them in the garage she got a hold of them! She puts her toys in it and she climbs in and out of it.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Madeleine...
You always hear that Kids say the funnest things...so true! The other day Madeleine was crying because we weren't going to Kimmie's house. Well, I told her that was no reason to cry and she told me she just needed to cry. I said ok, well sometimes we just need to cry but you don't need to cry because you didn't get your way. About five minutes later she said, "Mommy, I just need to cry." Trying not to laugh, I said ok and she let out about a 2 second Waaaaa and was finished! It was taking everything I had not to laugh. About ten minutes later she did that again. It was sooo funny!
Last night I had opened all of the gifts from the shower, washed and somewhat organized them but they were all still downstairs. When I brought Madeleine down this morning she was in shock and walked to the couch to check everything out. I told her that is Gianna's Stuff. She seemed fine with it and would pick up things and say, "This is Gianna's." I told her that all of her things were over there (pointing to her toys) and if she wanted to play she needed to play with her toys. She didn't like that too much. We had breakfast and then I was cleaning the kitchen and sterilizing all the bottles and pacifers. Madeleine brought me the rubber duck faucet cover, I told her that was actually for both of them but she needed to go put it back. She went back into the living room and I continued cleaning. Madeleine got really quite so I came to check on her this is what I found.
She had turned the TV on and covered up with Gianna's Blanket! I knew she was going to like that blanket, I just did not know that she was going to take it for the bottom of the stack and use it. She has been carrying around all day. I think Gianna lost that blanket. :-) That is ok, since Gianna will be using a good bit of Maddie's things.
Last night I had opened all of the gifts from the shower, washed and somewhat organized them but they were all still downstairs. When I brought Madeleine down this morning she was in shock and walked to the couch to check everything out. I told her that is Gianna's Stuff. She seemed fine with it and would pick up things and say, "This is Gianna's." I told her that all of her things were over there (pointing to her toys) and if she wanted to play she needed to play with her toys. She didn't like that too much. We had breakfast and then I was cleaning the kitchen and sterilizing all the bottles and pacifers. Madeleine brought me the rubber duck faucet cover, I told her that was actually for both of them but she needed to go put it back. She went back into the living room and I continued cleaning. Madeleine got really quite so I came to check on her this is what I found.
She had turned the TV on and covered up with Gianna's Blanket! I knew she was going to like that blanket, I just did not know that she was going to take it for the bottom of the stack and use it. She has been carrying around all day. I think Gianna lost that blanket. :-) That is ok, since Gianna will be using a good bit of Maddie's things.
Baby Shower
Saturday morning was my Baby Shower and it was wonderful! I was expecting a small little shower but there were quite a few wonderful ladies there! We received tons of cute things and everything we still needed! We feel so special and loved! I have everything washed, sterilized and ready to go! I just need to finish putting everything up...I am still trying to figure out the best places to put things because we will need burp towels and diapers and stuff both up and down stairs. I am very anxious and can't wait to meet little Gianna!
Mom and Me
Mom, Natalie and Me
3 Generations (4 if you count Gianna)
Both Grandmothers, Great Grandmother and Aunt
The Hostesses
Mom and Me
Mom, Natalie and Me
3 Generations (4 if you count Gianna)
Both Grandmothers, Great Grandmother and Aunt
The Hostesses
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Dr. Appt
This morning I got a call asking if I could come to the Clear Lake office instead of the Pearland office because Klein was delivering a baby. I was a little worried about taking Maddie because I knew there was a good chance I was going to have to wait. It never fails that when I don't line up a sitter and say, "Oh it will be fine!" Something happens. The whole office just loved Maddie and I only had to get onto her a couple of times in the room when we were waiting alone. So Klein finally got there after about a hour. My blood pressure looks good but I am pretty swollen. Gianna's heart rate sounds great. She did have her knee or elbow or whatever it is pushing out and Dr.Klein got to play with her a little bit. It is funny but it is so painful now! I am still 2cm but I am more effaced and I am negative for Group B. Last time my results had not come in yet so Maddie had to get antibiotics just in case, Gianna won't have to. So everything looks good and we are just taking it day by day. Dr. Klein did mention that if I was just completely miserable and ready to give up her would induce. I said Ok...and then he threw in at 39 weeks! Maybe he should start off saying 39 weeks instead of that long pause! :-D I am getting excited about my shower and just hope that she will stay put until Saturday afternoon.
Here is the Belly Shot (36w5d)
Here is the Belly Shot (36w5d)
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