The new man in the fam!

Logan Tyler Tilton

June 3, 2010

9:35am

9lbs 0oz, 22 inches

I am very very very happy to report the healthy arrival of our newest addition! Already Logan has a very peaceful personality that we all just adore. I know he is going to be a wonderful part of our family!

:)

During labor I did a lot of standing, and my feet got cold and sore from the floor, so John let me use his shoes. I promised I would TRY to not have my water break on them. I did good, his shoes stayed clean.

Me in labor.

Oh thank goodness, he came out!! And there's the proof: 9lbs 0oz


Poor little guy, it's GOT to be a rough entrance into the world! You can see the bruise on his face a little in this pic. He scored a perfect apgar though!

And here's one of those AWFUL post-labor shots that you just have to add. With me is Stephanie Fritz, she assisted in the birth, and was monumental in helping me stay focused. Hand down, there is no way on earth I could have done what I did without her there. Thank you, Stephanie!!

John being a proud Daddy! Gosh I love these dudes!

In the evening, we got some much-anticipated visitors. Logan's brothers, grandparents (all 4), Uncle Jacob, Aunt Shelisa, and Dyanna Luevano.

Cory is such a marvelous big brother. He wants to help with everything, and he practically doesn't leave Logan's side. He wants to be there for Logan however possible. It is obvious that Logan feels safe around Cory.

Bryson is going to be the "fun brother". Logan loves him, but it may take him a few more months to appreciate Bryson's energy around him. :)

Dallin is VERY curious about Logan. He doesn't quite know what to think about the little guy yet, and for the most part, he just leaves him alone. Although, occassionally he'll try to help by feeding him pudding or throwing him a toy.

This picture is cute because Dallin was giving Logan a kiss. He kissed his hand and very gently put it on Logan's head.

Me and my joys! I mean boys!

I was glad that Dr. Kacenga was able to deliver Logan. Dr. Silva was on call for the first part of the labor, but I held out long enough for Dr. Kacenga to be on duty.

Me and my perfect new baby the morning after his birth!

When we went to my mom's house to pick up the kids, this sign was waiting for us. The older boys worked very hard on this sign, and it was made with a lot of love!

A little pregnancy update

I had my doc appointment today. Since on Friday I will be 42 weeks, they're required to induce me by Thursday, so I have an induction appointment set up for Thursday morning at 6am. I asked about the induction process, they give you pitocin and break your water to start out with. YIKES!!! I mean, that sounds like some seriously HARD labor, with practically nothing working up to it. I wonder if he'd just break my water and wait an hour to see if contractions started on their own, that way I could keep things natural.


So, for a quick funny story, when I went in today, there were several people in training. One came in with the nurse and learned to check the heart beat. Another resident came in with the doc. (Unfortunately for me, it was a young, semi-attractive doc). The doc checked my cervix (YAY I'm at 3.5 with bulging membranes!!!!!!!!!!). Then he asked if the resident could check my cervix. He said, "I know YOU won't mind, you're an old veteran at this" I'm sorry, but having someone stick their hand up your...whoo hooo...is not something you can ever get used to. But I said "sure, the more the merrier, right?" So, this was the first time he'd ever checked someone, so I had to just sit and twiddle my thumbs while he figured out what he was doing. Ha ha ha, yeah, great fun.

The good news is that I am on my way, starting to dialate and with my waters bulging. I had him strip my membranes and I will go on a several mile-long walk this afternoon with my sister. I'm desperate to avoid the induction, if possible, so I'll give it my best effort.


Wish me luck!!!!

The worst f-word you'll ever hear...

FALSE LABOR



ughhh



So, here's a n update for any of you who are curious what is going on and what is taking so long.


Tuesday - had an appointment, was still only 2.5cm dialated. This appointment was with Vivian, a nurse practitioner at Dr. Kacenga's office. She was pushing for an induction, but I told her no (repeatedly), so she backed off and told me to get an NST (non stress test) done on Thurs.


Thursday - had contractions all morning. Went to my NST at the hospital, baby is fine, contractions were strong enough to register on the monitor. Still a 2.5cm. After the appointment went to my appt with Dr. Silva, he told me to get an NST and BPP (Biophysical Profile) done on Monday, and meet with him on Tuesday. I had contractions, ten minutes apart for a full 24 hours after that. They were strong enough that I couldn't sleep through most of them that night. The next day, about 10am they stopped. They have been on and off ever since, varying in frequency and duration, but intensity seems to be getting stronger. I can only hope that means I am getting closer. A LOT closer. :)


On the bright side, this time has given me the chance to recover from a seriously rotten cold I've had for like three weeks now. I finally have my voice back, and I'm not coughing all night. (Yay!!) So, now that I'm feeling better, the house is getting back into shape, and I'M READY TO GO!

I have my NST and BPP today, we'll see how things go there. They don't let you go past 2 weeks late, which will be this Friday, so I may have to have an induction after all. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I don't have to go that particular route.

40 weeks and three days

Well, yes, still pregnant. I had my doc appointment today. Here are my stats:

Heart beat 147
Weight: Holding steady at 176lbs (none from the previous week, and 53 total)
Dialation: holding steady at 2.5, same as last week, and up from 2 over two weeks ago.

I have an NST scheduled for Thursday. They keep throwing around the word "induction", which is crap, I mean, I'm totally miserable, but come on! I'm only a few DAYS overdue! The lady I saw today said we need to get the baby out soon because my others were so big but HELLOO, I had NO problems with those deliveries. My last one was an hour and a half, and I didn't even tear! Pretty much a dream delivery, even if he was a little big (and heck, he wasn't even THAT big) Previous experience has shown that my body handles these babies just fine, so let them cook as long as they want. Seriously, he's got three older brothers, I'd be scared to come out too small too!

So, that is the preggy update, for all those who are curious. Kind of frustrating since I've had a pretty painful weekend, and did nothing, but want to wait, but the docs don't want me to. Plus I'm fighting off a bad cold I've had for like two weeks now. And today it got worse and I'm starting to loose my voice again. ughh. But...this too shall pass, and it makes the big day all the more worth it.

A still-pregnant woman lamenting

All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go.
I'm standing here, can't see my toes
I just want to meet this new little guy
But the baby's not coming, He's taking his time
So pardon me, While I have a good whine.
I'm ready, I'm so pregnant I could cry.


So say hi to me, and wave to me
Tell me that I'm glowing
But if you mention twins, you have to go.
(Oh yes, you'll have to go.)
Cuz I'm overdue and in some pain
I'm sorry if I complain
Oh, gosh, I have to "go"


Yeah, I know it's totally cheezy, and I'm a total dork, but I couldn't help it, I had fun sitting down and writing this little tune. :) Feel free to edit or add a verse.

39 weeks

As of today, one week until my due date. Yay!!!

Ha ha, no wonder I'm starting to feel uncomfortable....look at how cramped things are in there!

CAN'T WAIT TO MEET YOU, LITTLE DUDE!!!!!

(be nice to your mommy on your way out)

My add-on: Didn't think it was worth a seperate post, so I'll just add on to this one. I had my 39 week appointment today. Actually, technically I'm due in 3 days, so I'm a tad over 39 weeks. I'm only dialated to a 2.5. The Doc wanted to schedule an induction for Monday or Tuesday, only 3-4 days past my due date...sheesh! I mean, I'm miserable, but that is SOOOO not medically necessary. Why add unecessary medical risk, right??? So, I voiced my opinion and he scheduled me to see him next week and then we'll talk about the possibility of an induction. Blah.

The baby dropped over the weekend, and I was all excited that things were happening, but alas, I guess not. It was weird, though, I've never FELT the baby drop before. I've always just been told I suddenly looked lower. But on Saturday I felt a lot of pressure and discomfort, and then a few twinges of sharp pain. It was so sharp that I even yelped a few times when it caught me off guard. I couldn't figure out what the heck was going on. I went and laid down for a while, and couldn't shake the feeling. When I woke up and walked around a bit, and it still hadn't gone away, it clicked. Oooooh, the baby was descending! I felt a lot of pressure for the rest of the afternoon and into the night. When I woke up I could visibly see the difference. I look down and it's just not the same belly, and from the side I can see how much lower things have gotten. Supposedly the "dropping" in subsequent pregnancies doesn't happen until the onset of labor, but not for me apparently. Ah well, it's progress, I'll take it. As I become increasingly uncomfortable, I'm reminded that the more miserable I am, the closer I am to holding my little newborn. So, bring it!! (but make it fast.)

I think it's good news...

I had my 38 week OB appointment today. This was the first appointment that I've brought Dallin to, I thought it would be fun for him to hear the heartbeat. Well, I totally forgot that Dr. Kacenga checks for dialation at 38 weeks - whoops! Dallin was busy playing with his trains, so I don't think he had a clue what was going on. :)

Anyways, I am dialated to a 2, and 50% effaced.

The reason I'm not sure if this is good news or not is because I was dialated to a 3 at 37 weeks with Dallin, and still went a week and a half overdue. I have had so much false labor with all of my previous pregnancies, but hardly any with this one, so I'm glad to see that I'm making SOME progress, but I just feel uneasy going into this with hardly any contractions. I guess it's just different, and that's what worries me.


I've survived the last three just fine, and I'd rather not have any suprises with this one, thank you very much.

As for weight gain, sitting at 173lbs, which puts me at an even 50lbs for the pregnancy, and no weight gain in the last week.