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Sunday, August 23, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
New Addition
August 18, 2009.
I had been put on bed rest for a week due to high blood pressure. Before leaving for South bend to go to the wedding (July 30), our specialist after an ultrasound recommended an amnio because they est. the baby 7lbs 9 oz at 35 wks. I agreed even though my ob had told me I wouldn't need to worry about size or an amnio since I was having a c-section. But I thought if things weren't going well we would at least know if her lungs are good.
July 30 on my way to ND, I had to go for a NST (fetal stress test, that measures heart rate and movement), she failed her stress test after 2 hrs, had to go for a bpp (special ultrasound), she passed. (had to actually meet Neil and Ellen in South Bend), Then the next day while in Indiana, started spotting, but no contractions, I have a rented fetal Doppler, so everything was ok. Saturday/Sunday I noticed she wasn't moving enough 5 kicks in 1 hr or even 10 in 2. We came back and I had to go to L & D. of course once hooked up, she moves.
At 36 wks. My blood pressure went up, 150's/100's even with med increase. I wasn't pre-eclamptic, just put on bed rest. Her heart rate was a lil high, but I passed my NST and BPP.
At 37 weeks, I went for my bpp and amnio. The specialist said we need to call your OB, you don't enough amniotic fluid! You may have to deliver early. I was released after another fetal stress test.
The next morning we were officially scheduled for a c-section. Thank God I scheduled that amnio or things could've gotten worse!
August 19,
After a nerve wrecking night, we dropped Ellen off with papa and told him we were on our way to have a baby. We arrived at 11am, was hooked up for a fetal stress test, and given my IV. At 1pm I found out the same Ob that delivered Ellen came out of retirement for the day to help assist my Ob in delivering Natalie. At 1:25 I was prepped, Neil joined us and watched the c-section, gross! The neonatal team joined us last, they were there because in diabetics, the lungs are the last to develop and that was part of the concern in delivering at 37 weeks.
They announced, the head is out, and I held my breath, but then after the longest 2 seconds I heard the sweetest little cry. The let me peek at her, I thought she looked chubby but tiny! The dr's cleaned her up, took her and Neil to recovery while I was finished up. We were guessing she was maybe 7 lbs, Neil had guessed 8.
To my surprise our 3 week early baby weighed in at 8lbs! She was given a clean bill of health!
My friend Erin (Natalie's God mother), Aunt Tara, Grandma, Papa, and The Big Sister Ellen came to visit. Ellen has really taken to her big sister role and loves her sister Natwee! She liked visiting us, buying her sister presents, and hated leaving us.
After 48 hrs, I was ready to leave! So I was released from the hospital and have been loving and enjoying my little family! I am very thankful for everyone, my husband, daughters, Mom and Dad Abbott, Aunt Tara, Grandma Farrell, Erin and other family and friend.
Thank you for helping us, supporting us, and just being there for us! Thank you for all if the prayers, and well wishes!
I had been put on bed rest for a week due to high blood pressure. Before leaving for South bend to go to the wedding (July 30), our specialist after an ultrasound recommended an amnio because they est. the baby 7lbs 9 oz at 35 wks. I agreed even though my ob had told me I wouldn't need to worry about size or an amnio since I was having a c-section. But I thought if things weren't going well we would at least know if her lungs are good.
July 30 on my way to ND, I had to go for a NST (fetal stress test, that measures heart rate and movement), she failed her stress test after 2 hrs, had to go for a bpp (special ultrasound), she passed. (had to actually meet Neil and Ellen in South Bend), Then the next day while in Indiana, started spotting, but no contractions, I have a rented fetal Doppler, so everything was ok. Saturday/Sunday I noticed she wasn't moving enough 5 kicks in 1 hr or even 10 in 2. We came back and I had to go to L & D. of course once hooked up, she moves.
At 36 wks. My blood pressure went up, 150's/100's even with med increase. I wasn't pre-eclamptic, just put on bed rest. Her heart rate was a lil high, but I passed my NST and BPP.
At 37 weeks, I went for my bpp and amnio. The specialist said we need to call your OB, you don't enough amniotic fluid! You may have to deliver early. I was released after another fetal stress test.
The next morning we were officially scheduled for a c-section. Thank God I scheduled that amnio or things could've gotten worse!
August 19,
After a nerve wrecking night, we dropped Ellen off with papa and told him we were on our way to have a baby. We arrived at 11am, was hooked up for a fetal stress test, and given my IV. At 1pm I found out the same Ob that delivered Ellen came out of retirement for the day to help assist my Ob in delivering Natalie. At 1:25 I was prepped, Neil joined us and watched the c-section, gross! The neonatal team joined us last, they were there because in diabetics, the lungs are the last to develop and that was part of the concern in delivering at 37 weeks.
They announced, the head is out, and I held my breath, but then after the longest 2 seconds I heard the sweetest little cry. The let me peek at her, I thought she looked chubby but tiny! The dr's cleaned her up, took her and Neil to recovery while I was finished up. We were guessing she was maybe 7 lbs, Neil had guessed 8.
To my surprise our 3 week early baby weighed in at 8lbs! She was given a clean bill of health!
My friend Erin (Natalie's God mother), Aunt Tara, Grandma, Papa, and The Big Sister Ellen came to visit. Ellen has really taken to her big sister role and loves her sister Natwee! She liked visiting us, buying her sister presents, and hated leaving us.
After 48 hrs, I was ready to leave! So I was released from the hospital and have been loving and enjoying my little family! I am very thankful for everyone, my husband, daughters, Mom and Dad Abbott, Aunt Tara, Grandma Farrell, Erin and other family and friend.
Thank you for helping us, supporting us, and just being there for us! Thank you for all if the prayers, and well wishes!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
The Wedding....
We had a nice time July 31 at John and Stephanie's wedding. Everyone looked gorgeous and happy. The weather was nice, sunny not too hot. Ellen thought that Notre Dame was full of castles and everyone was a princess.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
June's birthday fun!
Happy 3rd Birthday Ellen!
We had a play date party on the 20th, that was fun! Followed by Father's Day with Neil, Ellen, Papa, Grandma, Tar-y, and me at Syl's.
Ellen started back to Willow's on the Monday. It's a big class this session, 20 crying toddlers! She's doing well, no accidents at school (knock on wood!).
June 23rd
She woke up and we gave her an exciting birthday present! She got a Cadillac Escalade Power Wheel! "A Car!!!" followed by getting in and out of it 50+ times before having to go for her 3 year old check up. She's a healthy, 33 lbs and over 38 inches tall. We had to go straight home to play with the car some more. She was surprised with Winnie the Pooh cookies from Aunt Tar-y. Later,Grandma and Papa joined us for dinner at Red Robin.
June 27th
We had a small/immediate family over for some cake and ice cream. My grandma was impressed with my cake, I think she had her doubts! Ellen had fun, liked playing in her room, and had fun especially with her party hats!
June 28
Grandma and Papa took Ellen to a church picnic and then to play at their house. She said she had fun, and won some suckers! She must have had fun because she missed school the next day!
We had a play date party on the 20th, that was fun! Followed by Father's Day with Neil, Ellen, Papa, Grandma, Tar-y, and me at Syl's.
Ellen started back to Willow's on the Monday. It's a big class this session, 20 crying toddlers! She's doing well, no accidents at school (knock on wood!).
June 23rd
She woke up and we gave her an exciting birthday present! She got a Cadillac Escalade Power Wheel! "A Car!!!" followed by getting in and out of it 50+ times before having to go for her 3 year old check up. She's a healthy, 33 lbs and over 38 inches tall. We had to go straight home to play with the car some more. She was surprised with Winnie the Pooh cookies from Aunt Tar-y. Later,Grandma and Papa joined us for dinner at Red Robin.
June 27th
We had a small/immediate family over for some cake and ice cream. My grandma was impressed with my cake, I think she had her doubts! Ellen had fun, liked playing in her room, and had fun especially with her party hats!
June 28
Grandma and Papa took Ellen to a church picnic and then to play at their house. She said she had fun, and won some suckers! She must have had fun because she missed school the next day!
June 30
I had an OB appointment. All is well with baby Abbott. The hospital called and confirmed my C-Section date and time.
At the OB appointment,
OB asks Ellen.."Do you hear your baby sister",
Ellen "yes, in mommy's tummy",
OB asks "Whats your baby sisters name?",
Ellen sure, confident, loudly.... "Phineas!"....
(NO WE ARE NOT NAMING HER PHINEAS!)
July 2nd
I had an OB appointment. All is well with baby Abbott. The hospital called and confirmed my C-Section date and time.
At the OB appointment,
OB asks Ellen.."Do you hear your baby sister",
Ellen "yes, in mommy's tummy",
OB asks "Whats your baby sisters name?",
Ellen sure, confident, loudly.... "Phineas!"....
(NO WE ARE NOT NAMING HER PHINEAS!)
July 2nd
We went to Nicky's birthday party at Bounce Town. Ellen was excited, she even decided to wear her necklaces. I was apprehensive because sometimes she's timid around the unknown, But I had great help from the other mom's. Since I am not the right shape for inflatables, they helped Ellen climb around the stuff. Toward the end she was able to up the slide by herself, and didn't want to leave the bounce area when it was time for cake. She came home and told Neil all about the party.
July 3rd
Today We're going to Ceci's birthday party at.......McDonalds!!! Ellen is looking forward to playing with her friends and the happy meal!
July 3rd
Today We're going to Ceci's birthday party at.......McDonalds!!! Ellen is looking forward to playing with her friends and the happy meal!
Have a happy safe 4th of July!
we will be relaxing at home, we're a bit partied out!
Monday, June 22, 2009
The End of May
We Went to Disney the week of Mother's Day. We came home, I went for a check up with my OB, baby Abbott is healthy! At 28 weeks they are estimating her to be 3 lbs. 4oz. and measuring a week. Great Grandma Farrell came for a visit and was able to go to the ultrasound. Last week we went for a 4d ultrasound and were able to see the lil baby. She's got cute chubby cheeks, big feet, and a little hair.
Ellen started potty training on May 28th. The first 48 hours were hell! No one told us how hard it would be! By day 5 she was good to go! With that milestone out of the way, she moved onto the big girl bed! She's doing good with that too! So we celebrated that with a new hair cut and a new wardrobe complete with big girl panties! She started back to Willows in style! This past weekend she had a play date group birthday party, she really enjoyed having all of her friends over.
Neil moved off of the truck from his busy station onto what he thought would be a quieter ambulance bid. HAHAHAHAHA! He's up all the time! This past weekend, his parents were able to see him at work. As he worked diligently, a roof collapsed on him, he also caught fire, thank God for a co-worker who was there to hose him off! He's ok, He said there's nothing funnier then seeing your mom and dad wave at you (while working) like your playing a little league game!
This week were celebrating Ellen's birthday by going out to dinner. We'll have a small dinner for immediate family on Saturday ...We're saving funds for a big bash in September!
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