Harper
Jasper
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Introducing.... Jasper Parke Hanes
He's here!
Born March 9, 2010
10:45am
6lbs, 15oz
19 3/4 inches
He's had a rough start and has spent 13 days in the NICU, but he just came home today and is doing great! We've been quite busy (obviously) the past two weeks, which has left me zero time to post. However with the help of our facebook updates and our two brains, I've been able to get a good start on all the happenings from day to day since he was born. I look forward to getting it all recorded, because I used this blog so much to reference back to when Harper was born.
We are so blessed!!!
Born March 9, 2010
10:45am
6lbs, 15oz
19 3/4 inches
He's had a rough start and has spent 13 days in the NICU, but he just came home today and is doing great! We've been quite busy (obviously) the past two weeks, which has left me zero time to post. However with the help of our facebook updates and our two brains, I've been able to get a good start on all the happenings from day to day since he was born. I look forward to getting it all recorded, because I used this blog so much to reference back to when Harper was born.
We are so blessed!!!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Checked In!
Well, tomorrow's the day.
I'm officially 37 weeks today, and I had another appointment to check fluid levels this afternoon. After making small talk while the Doctor did the sonogram, he asked, "so what's YOUR assessment?" I found this funny. After two pregnancies, and so many appointments of looking for pockets of fluid, he realizes that we kind of know what to look for and expect to see. As we had been chatting, he was making mental notes, as were Jon and I. I said, "well, I know what I see, and I see that we're having a baby". Well, actually I said that after I said "Jon has predicted tomorrow would be our day since last week". Which is quite true!! So, we were both right.
We're having a baby!!!!
Today the fluid measured at 4.5cm. I had one pocket over 2.5, which is a necessity in order for it not to be a totally urgent situation. Preferably all 4 pockets would measure over 2.5, but right now I've only got the one. My doctor has always said that he would deliver if I got below a 7, so he sent us out the door with instructions to have a nice dinner, and to come back and check in later this evening.
So here I sit. Admitted. Feeling like a pin cushion. Jon is at home with Harper, both getting a good night's sleep in their own beds. I've been keeping myself occupied here just fine, though I'm dreading my sleep tonight. They couldn't find a vein too easily, so I got poked 3 times by 3 different nurses. No fun. My c-section isn't scheduled until 3pm unfortunately. There really was no reason I couldn't stay home, but unfortunately my doctor didn't know I'd be scheduled so late when he wrote the orders. Tomorrow's bound to be a looooong day. I've already been told I won't be able to eat after midnight tonight, despite the late surgery.
All of this is really just complaining over things I can't control. What's really important is that my son arrives here safe and sound and without complications tomorrow. It's very surreal, and even as I sit in this hospital room, I can't believe the time is already here. I can't believe our little boy will be here tomorrow. I think I'm understandably reserved about my expectations of being able to hold him right away or having him in our room with us. It's all in God's hands and I'm just glad I have a great doctor that has been monitoring my pregnancy so closely and that we can make these decisions for the best outcome possible. I'm thrilled to have made it to 37 weeks, and I'm even more thrilled that the rollercoaster of wondering when is almost over.
I had some cute videos and posts to write about Harper since we've been a little short on updates about her lately, but I've been instructed to get as much sleep as I possibly can, so I'm going to put the laptop away for now. She got very excited when we told her today that her brother was coming, and I know she's missing me tonight. This is the first night I've ever spent away from her, and it's quite strange. She and the dogs will be in great hands with Nana and Papa, and Jon is planning on visiting quite often, since the hospital is just behind their house. I'm hoping to get a visit from Harper tomorrow at some point before surgery.
Okay, enough blathering tonight. Tomorrow's a big day!!!
til next time...
I'm officially 37 weeks today, and I had another appointment to check fluid levels this afternoon. After making small talk while the Doctor did the sonogram, he asked, "so what's YOUR assessment?" I found this funny. After two pregnancies, and so many appointments of looking for pockets of fluid, he realizes that we kind of know what to look for and expect to see. As we had been chatting, he was making mental notes, as were Jon and I. I said, "well, I know what I see, and I see that we're having a baby". Well, actually I said that after I said "Jon has predicted tomorrow would be our day since last week". Which is quite true!! So, we were both right.
We're having a baby!!!!
Today the fluid measured at 4.5cm. I had one pocket over 2.5, which is a necessity in order for it not to be a totally urgent situation. Preferably all 4 pockets would measure over 2.5, but right now I've only got the one. My doctor has always said that he would deliver if I got below a 7, so he sent us out the door with instructions to have a nice dinner, and to come back and check in later this evening.
So here I sit. Admitted. Feeling like a pin cushion. Jon is at home with Harper, both getting a good night's sleep in their own beds. I've been keeping myself occupied here just fine, though I'm dreading my sleep tonight. They couldn't find a vein too easily, so I got poked 3 times by 3 different nurses. No fun. My c-section isn't scheduled until 3pm unfortunately. There really was no reason I couldn't stay home, but unfortunately my doctor didn't know I'd be scheduled so late when he wrote the orders. Tomorrow's bound to be a looooong day. I've already been told I won't be able to eat after midnight tonight, despite the late surgery.
All of this is really just complaining over things I can't control. What's really important is that my son arrives here safe and sound and without complications tomorrow. It's very surreal, and even as I sit in this hospital room, I can't believe the time is already here. I can't believe our little boy will be here tomorrow. I think I'm understandably reserved about my expectations of being able to hold him right away or having him in our room with us. It's all in God's hands and I'm just glad I have a great doctor that has been monitoring my pregnancy so closely and that we can make these decisions for the best outcome possible. I'm thrilled to have made it to 37 weeks, and I'm even more thrilled that the rollercoaster of wondering when is almost over.
I had some cute videos and posts to write about Harper since we've been a little short on updates about her lately, but I've been instructed to get as much sleep as I possibly can, so I'm going to put the laptop away for now. She got very excited when we told her today that her brother was coming, and I know she's missing me tonight. This is the first night I've ever spent away from her, and it's quite strange. She and the dogs will be in great hands with Nana and Papa, and Jon is planning on visiting quite often, since the hospital is just behind their house. I'm hoping to get a visit from Harper tomorrow at some point before surgery.
Okay, enough blathering tonight. Tomorrow's a big day!!!
til next time...
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Still Baking
We went to our appointment this morning fully expecting to hear the news that we'd be sent upstairs to L&D. We had just dropped off the dogs and Harper and ALLLL their stuff with Nana and Papa, and had the car packed with my things for the next 5 days in the hospital.
What did we find? 11 centimeters of fluid!!! The tech actually measured twice with our doctor standing right there, just to verify. 11 is still low, and it's quite a drop from our 18 from last week. But it's a definite improvement over the 7 we had yesterday. Jon and I were baffled and even our doctor was quite surprised. He said he had come in first thing and looked at his schedule to see when we could fit in to deliver. Instead, he sent us on our way to enjoy breakfast together!
As it stands now, we're scheduled to come back on Thursday for another measurement. If fluid is lower, I'll be admitted that night and we'll deliver on Friday. If the fluid is still at the same level, then we'll schedule another appointment early next week for another check.
It's a crazy, wild ride we're on. We came home today and all 5 of us (dogs included) took a verry long nap. I woke up and took myself for a pedicure - something I have been planning on doing before the baby came, but thought I had plenty of time to do! Tomorrow will be a trip to Babies R Us to get some things we need. Jon's been busy painting the baby's room, and we finally got the crib mattress raised up and put all his bedding on.
Progress is being made!
My doctor wrote me off work and advised me to take it easy, though I'm not on bedrest. Jon's still working, and we stopped by Harper's school today to advise them that she wouldn't be back until I go back to work after the baby gets here. It was a little sad saying goodbye to all her friends, but the administrators said we could do a drop-in day every once in a while if we wanted to. She loves school, so I know she will miss going and seeing all her friends and learning.
Til our next update!!!
What did we find? 11 centimeters of fluid!!! The tech actually measured twice with our doctor standing right there, just to verify. 11 is still low, and it's quite a drop from our 18 from last week. But it's a definite improvement over the 7 we had yesterday. Jon and I were baffled and even our doctor was quite surprised. He said he had come in first thing and looked at his schedule to see when we could fit in to deliver. Instead, he sent us on our way to enjoy breakfast together!
As it stands now, we're scheduled to come back on Thursday for another measurement. If fluid is lower, I'll be admitted that night and we'll deliver on Friday. If the fluid is still at the same level, then we'll schedule another appointment early next week for another check.
It's a crazy, wild ride we're on. We came home today and all 5 of us (dogs included) took a verry long nap. I woke up and took myself for a pedicure - something I have been planning on doing before the baby came, but thought I had plenty of time to do! Tomorrow will be a trip to Babies R Us to get some things we need. Jon's been busy painting the baby's room, and we finally got the crib mattress raised up and put all his bedding on.
Progress is being made!
My doctor wrote me off work and advised me to take it easy, though I'm not on bedrest. Jon's still working, and we stopped by Harper's school today to advise them that she wouldn't be back until I go back to work after the baby gets here. It was a little sad saying goodbye to all her friends, but the administrators said we could do a drop-in day every once in a while if we wanted to. She loves school, so I know she will miss going and seeing all her friends and learning.
Til our next update!!!
Monday, March 1, 2010
36 Weeks
Today was our 36 week appointment.
Unfortunately today was a different story than previous weeks. Last week the fluid measured at 17.9cm. Today, we measured 6.9. Quite concerning, as you can imagine.
As we got started, The Dr. was looking for pockets of fluid as usual. He wasn't saying much, so I commented about his silence and reminded him that the last time he was like this, the next thing he told me was "you're having a baby today". Today he smiled and said, "Well, things haven't changed much". Yikes!!! He checked and checked, and pondered some more, all the while Jon and I tried to make jokes and ease the tension and stress we were beginning to experience. After some consideration, the Doctor decided to allow us to go home tonight, but we are to return first thing in the morning for a second check. If there is no marked improvement in fluid levels, then it looks like we'll be meeting our baby boy tomorrow!
Needless to say, not the outcome we were expecting after such an uneventful pregnancy. But we are so thankful for so many reasons. Ever since our appointment, I keep saying how thankful I am that at least we have a little bit of time to go home and pack, get Harper ready, etc... What a relief!!! Jon actually drove me back to work after we got the news so that I could wrap things up and not have a million and one things hanging over my head. I brought him purposely so that I didn't stay too long, because I really think I would've gotten too involved in everything I wanted to do there and keep going and going. We then left and picked up Harper from Nana and Papa's where I began making a list of all the things we needed to get for her.
Tonight has been spent packing and getting all sorts of things ready. Jon had to un-do a ton of things we had planned. Namely our first planned weekend away alone in 3 years coming up this weekend. 3 years!!! Alas, God had other plans. I suppose it'll make it that much more appreciated when we eventually do get to go. Also, today I found out he'd been planning a surprise baby shower for the following weekend. Such a sweet guy I have. :)
In any event, I've been sitting on this blog as a distraction from all the things on my mind tonight. I haven't fully processed that we could possibly be meeting our baby boy tomorrow. As I sit here and feel him kick and nudge me from the inside, it's crazy that at this time tomorrow, I could possibly be holding him in my arms! Of course we're praying for a safe delivery and a good outcome even though he's coming early. Jon and I both have a total peace about how he'll do once he's born, whenever that is.
On to our next adventure!!!
(My apologies for the random post - I truly am all over the place tonight, but wanted to get some thoughts down and remember things from today. This truly is my scrapbook!)
Unfortunately today was a different story than previous weeks. Last week the fluid measured at 17.9cm. Today, we measured 6.9. Quite concerning, as you can imagine.
As we got started, The Dr. was looking for pockets of fluid as usual. He wasn't saying much, so I commented about his silence and reminded him that the last time he was like this, the next thing he told me was "you're having a baby today". Today he smiled and said, "Well, things haven't changed much". Yikes!!! He checked and checked, and pondered some more, all the while Jon and I tried to make jokes and ease the tension and stress we were beginning to experience. After some consideration, the Doctor decided to allow us to go home tonight, but we are to return first thing in the morning for a second check. If there is no marked improvement in fluid levels, then it looks like we'll be meeting our baby boy tomorrow!
Needless to say, not the outcome we were expecting after such an uneventful pregnancy. But we are so thankful for so many reasons. Ever since our appointment, I keep saying how thankful I am that at least we have a little bit of time to go home and pack, get Harper ready, etc... What a relief!!! Jon actually drove me back to work after we got the news so that I could wrap things up and not have a million and one things hanging over my head. I brought him purposely so that I didn't stay too long, because I really think I would've gotten too involved in everything I wanted to do there and keep going and going. We then left and picked up Harper from Nana and Papa's where I began making a list of all the things we needed to get for her.
Tonight has been spent packing and getting all sorts of things ready. Jon had to un-do a ton of things we had planned. Namely our first planned weekend away alone in 3 years coming up this weekend. 3 years!!! Alas, God had other plans.
In any event, I've been sitting on this blog as a distraction from all the things on my mind tonight. I haven't fully processed that we could possibly be meeting our baby boy tomorrow. As I sit here and feel him kick and nudge me from the inside, it's crazy that at this time tomorrow, I could possibly be holding him in my arms! Of course we're praying for a safe delivery and a good outcome even though he's coming early. Jon and I both have a total peace about how he'll do once he's born, whenever that is.
On to our next adventure!!!
(My apologies for the random post - I truly am all over the place tonight, but wanted to get some thoughts down and remember things from today. This truly is my scrapbook!)
On Safari
Harper was invited to one of her classmate's 2nd birthday party a couple Saturdays ago. It was held at an Indoor Safari Park/Toy Store. It was so cute seeing her play with all her little classmates and I loved seeing how well they all get along.
I really wanted to share a couple of the videos I took that day. This place has a train that goes through the "jungle". Harper didn't know what to make of it the first go-round, just sitting there with a "what is this???" look on her face. Here she is sitting with Madison, one of her favorite friends from class.
By the second time, she had had a cupcake and was sitting with Elly and Sophie and was much more hyper and excited. Sooo cute!
The place also had these cool robotic animals the kids could ride. I thought she would be terrified, but she loved it! In fact, she was the first to run up to them the second time she was able to ride.
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