Saturday, September 29, 2007
Thursday, September 27, 2007
The Labor Story
SO, here I am three days later...recounting my second labor experience for those who are interested....
Sunday afternoon on my due date, I was desperate to deliver this baby. I went out and got some castor oil. The cocktail of orange juice and castor oil wasn't as bad as what others have told me. I went ahead and called Estall wondering if I had done something wrong. She then told me I needed to drink a little more for the full effect. So, here I am chugging it down in like two shots. Within two hours, I was cramping and having liquid diarrhea. That subsided around 9:30pm with no regular contractions. At 12:10am, I woke up with really bad cramping, ran to the bathroom, no much going on there. So I thought I could just try to let it go and go back to bed. After about twenty minutes, I woke Dan up and told him, I really don't feel good. Dan said "no, you are not going to labor." So I laid back down and waited. No change, the contractions are getting worse and going to my back. Finally, we woke everybody up and left for Madigan.
When we got to L & D, I was only still 2 cm dilated with hard contractions the doctors were even considering letting me go home and walk and then come back, at least that was their plan until the baby's heart rate went down. Once that happened, I became a full admit. For the next 12 hours, Dan and I slept and waited for more dilation until about 11 AM we decided our best bet to augment the labor, which wasn't progressing was with Pitocin. I was a bit reluctant about starting because of what happened with Isaac last time and ending up with a c-section. But thank God, everything worked out okay. It helped dilate me up to 6 cm, but the baby was still at -3 station, which is way high up in my pelvis. In a last ditch effort, my doctor thought maybe we should try and rupture the membranes...well, within minutes of my water breaking, the heart rate when down for a third time. I had people coming in left and right and the doctor literally stuck his hand up my cervix to hold the baby up so that baby's head would be off the cord. It was at that time, I gave up on a VBAC and decided to go ahead with the c-section. As much as I wanted to be natural, I felt that my baby would be in more danger the longer I wait. So we went ahead and started on the c-section.
By the time we got to the OR, I already have had the epidural on board for over 10 hours and it had started to wear off. Everything was going great until they started sewing me up. For some reason, I felt more pain than anything. Not wanting more pain meds, I kept refusing. I was in so much pain, I even asked Dan to not talk me (sorry, honey). I was feeling every pull and stitch. I was screaming and swearing...at one point, I was holding on to the surgeons legs so tight, one doctor was like "Ms. Solverson can you put your arm back on the board." Finally, the surgery ended. Jed was healthy and I was put out for the final stitches. Thank God everything worked out. I was a bit bummed about not being able to do a VBAC, but I was reassured to know that the surgeons evaluated my pelvis during the operation and concluded that there was no way I was going to fit an 8-lb baby out of my pelvis. I'm just thankful I have a great doctor that listened and really cared about what was going on the whole way through.
Now, life with two kids..we'll see.....more to come...
Sunday afternoon on my due date, I was desperate to deliver this baby. I went out and got some castor oil. The cocktail of orange juice and castor oil wasn't as bad as what others have told me. I went ahead and called Estall wondering if I had done something wrong. She then told me I needed to drink a little more for the full effect. So, here I am chugging it down in like two shots. Within two hours, I was cramping and having liquid diarrhea. That subsided around 9:30pm with no regular contractions. At 12:10am, I woke up with really bad cramping, ran to the bathroom, no much going on there. So I thought I could just try to let it go and go back to bed. After about twenty minutes, I woke Dan up and told him, I really don't feel good. Dan said "no, you are not going to labor." So I laid back down and waited. No change, the contractions are getting worse and going to my back. Finally, we woke everybody up and left for Madigan.
When we got to L & D, I was only still 2 cm dilated with hard contractions the doctors were even considering letting me go home and walk and then come back, at least that was their plan until the baby's heart rate went down. Once that happened, I became a full admit. For the next 12 hours, Dan and I slept and waited for more dilation until about 11 AM we decided our best bet to augment the labor, which wasn't progressing was with Pitocin. I was a bit reluctant about starting because of what happened with Isaac last time and ending up with a c-section. But thank God, everything worked out okay. It helped dilate me up to 6 cm, but the baby was still at -3 station, which is way high up in my pelvis. In a last ditch effort, my doctor thought maybe we should try and rupture the membranes...well, within minutes of my water breaking, the heart rate when down for a third time. I had people coming in left and right and the doctor literally stuck his hand up my cervix to hold the baby up so that baby's head would be off the cord. It was at that time, I gave up on a VBAC and decided to go ahead with the c-section. As much as I wanted to be natural, I felt that my baby would be in more danger the longer I wait. So we went ahead and started on the c-section.
By the time we got to the OR, I already have had the epidural on board for over 10 hours and it had started to wear off. Everything was going great until they started sewing me up. For some reason, I felt more pain than anything. Not wanting more pain meds, I kept refusing. I was in so much pain, I even asked Dan to not talk me (sorry, honey). I was feeling every pull and stitch. I was screaming and swearing...at one point, I was holding on to the surgeons legs so tight, one doctor was like "Ms. Solverson can you put your arm back on the board." Finally, the surgery ended. Jed was healthy and I was put out for the final stitches. Thank God everything worked out. I was a bit bummed about not being able to do a VBAC, but I was reassured to know that the surgeons evaluated my pelvis during the operation and concluded that there was no way I was going to fit an 8-lb baby out of my pelvis. I'm just thankful I have a great doctor that listened and really cared about what was going on the whole way through.
Now, life with two kids..we'll see.....more to come...
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Please help us welcome Jed
Jedidiah Daniel Yang Solverson
8 lbs 4 oz, 19 3/4 inches
24 Sept 2007, 1753
8 lbs 4 oz, 19 3/4 inches
24 Sept 2007, 1753
Friday, September 21, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Almost 40 weeks and still pregnant
The anticipation of this baby is making me very impatient. I just had my 39th week appointment and once again not much change. The good thing is that the baby and I are healthy. But, I find myself wonder or even wake up in the middle of the night, wondering if I will ever deliver...???
Anyways..onward, Isaac has been what seems to be nightmares. Last night, he start crying really hard for no reason. I ran into his room and he was totally asleep, but still crying. Once, I put my hands on him, he woke up and stopped crying. I've heard that kids around the age of two starts to get nightmares. I am praying that God will keep him safe and clear his mind as he sleeps. Below are some pictures of Isaac "the reader". We got a lot of cool books from my shower at work and Isaac is enjoying every one of those books...
More updates of baby when he decides to come....
Friday, September 14, 2007
Passing 38 weeks
My 38 week appointment was uneventful other than my son begging to lay down on the exam table and riped half of my paper gown they gave me during the exam and this is while Dan is around to "help out." The doctor said i'm still about 1-2 cm dilated and somewhat effaced. I was so anxious about delivering, I haven't been able to sleep, which after seeing the doctor I gave up hope for an early arrival of the baby--thus slept like a baby last night!
My work gave me a baby shower after work on Wed. It was quite fun to watch my boss, one of the guys other than Dan, playing baby shower games. We had fresh home made veggie salsa, pasta salad, fresh pickled cucumbers and of course CAKE!
Well, until next time..i'll keep posting!
My work gave me a baby shower after work on Wed. It was quite fun to watch my boss, one of the guys other than Dan, playing baby shower games. We had fresh home made veggie salsa, pasta salad, fresh pickled cucumbers and of course CAKE!
Well, until next time..i'll keep posting!
Saturday, September 08, 2007
Playdate
Isaac's playdate with Hana and Camden. They were watching animated firecrackers go off on the laptop. Watch how Isaac cracks up.
Baby shower
Thank you Stella for hosting my second baby shower at her lovely home. My MOPS mom, Nimae, Tram, Aunt Patty, and Joy were all able to be there. We had a great time eating, sharing, and trying to figure out what kind of poop is in the diaper aka candy bars. There are some of the highlights...as you can see, my stomach has also blossomed over the week at 38 weeks.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Happy Birthday Dan!
This is a bit backwards...we celebrated Dan's 2-9 birthday few weeks back with the Solverson for some yummy chinese cake and tea. Dan and I were also able to go out on a dinner date thanks to Aunt Patty.
Along with the birthday gift, rocking chair from Mo, Isaac also got a special surprise. His house from a cardboard box, which the items came in. He is loving it. Dan made a door with handles, peep hole and a window. Isaac would come up to us and say "bye bye..see you" and then run into his house.
Sunday, September 02, 2007
37 weeks
Here I am at 37 weeks...I know I am getting big. I actually feel pretty good, ever once a while I kinda wish I can arch my back a little to take some pressure off. Other than that, not much progress yet! Stay tuned!
On another note, we went to the zoo with Niebergalls, it was Enya's 2nd birthday. Her dad Michael had just finished the Canadian Iron Man the weekend before. Talk about a active family. Enya was kind to let Isaac sit in her stroller since we didn't bring our and constantly extending hugs and kisses to him. Isaac was a bit taken back, after all, he is usually the one that initiates.
Isaac and friends
Isaac is soon to enter the two year old realm in just about a few months. The interesting part is that my son LOVES SEAWEED. Dan and I have always loved sushi, since I'm PG we stick for roasted seaweed with rice. One day, Isaac was watching us eat and asked for some, the next thing you know, he is eating packages at a time. You should see the way he chows down. It it hilarous!
Thursday, we went over to Hana's house and had a play date with Hana and Camden. Isaac was the only guy singled out, but he was quite a gentleman when it comes to girls. He is always hugging and kissing...
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