Due date was October 9th.
My doctor said he'd induce on the 4th though. (much to my happiness...NOT fun 3rd tri)
I really didn't want to wait that long, and it seems as though neither did Anya :) Besides, last
doctors' visit I was dilated at a 3 and effaced at 70%.
On September 28th, I was done being pregnant, and willed myself into labor. OK, fine, I didn't, but I went into labor and was very happy about it!
Since I was positive for Strep B (same with Claire), it was important for me to go to the hospital sooner than later because they need at least 3-4 hours of intravenous antibiotic in me before I deliver.
So I called my doctor. They said to come in. At this point, I had started feeling contractions in the early afternoon at Target, with my sister in law, Camille, and Claire. Because we were walking around and everything, it's not like I was timing them.
So they had me come in. My doctor said he was looking for signs that I was actually contracting because I seemed kind of fine, but don't worry, they hooked me up to the machine and the contractions were coming at 4 minutes apart. But since I'm totally brave, awesome, and strong, I could handle it... :) I was now dilated at a 5 and effaced at almost 80%. My doctor said that my membranes were so thin that my water could break at any time...so it's not like I wanted to go home and pack! Who would want to clean up a water breakage?
So I was sent to labor and delivery and was set to go. Jordan came with Claire in a little while and then some family came over to keep me company. Finally, I got the epidural (I held off as long as I could, not that I was planning on going AL NATURALE or anything!!) But, the epidural unfortunately slowed down the contractions quite a bit...
Claire passed the time a bit with Diego, one of her faves, and playing with band-aids :)
She kept saying "Mama, sick." And she was actually wanting to kiss me all the time...which is rare because she usually, when asked for a kiss, says "NO" in a really cheeky way.
Around 8pm I was done with the round of antibiotics and ready to go, so they gave me pitosin and we just waited....and waited.....and waited....
Me being a dork. While waiting. Jordan was bored too.
Poor doctor had to come in at like 2am. But he had another patient that late anyway, so it was OK.
Finally, my contractions became a lot stronger and she was ready to come. My doctor was really really good at telling me "how" to push this time, and she came out in 4 pushes!! They still had to clip me a little...sucky. Oh well. A few stitches aren't so bad, I guess. Fortunately, Anya didn't have meconium like Claire did, and they gave her to me right after she came out! I didn't even know what to do about that...she was gooey :)
So I just kissed her. Claire had the meconium, so I didn't get to hold her right away while they cleaned her out.
I just love my little girl!! The first pictures.
I didn't cry this time with the birth. I don't know why, but we have definitely bonded with our little angel.
Yep, 8 lbs. 3 oz.! No WONDER I was so ornery during my 3rd trimester. Seriously. It was the worst (but still not as bad as the first trimester). I will stay up with Anya all night long every day for 3 months rather than repeat the 3rd tri... Claire was only 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was a few days late, so it was definitely different! But Anya seems more like she is a couple of weeks old, not necessarily chubby, just some nice chubby cheeks :)
Claire loves her too...so far :) She always wants to hold and kiss "baby sister, Anya."
So far, she is SUCH a good baby!! She sleeps ALL the time, nurses like a PRO, seriously. I don't even need to focus on the special hold to get her to latch on or anything! She also isn't gassy (yet, at least?) and hardly ever cries. Bliss! And so far, Claire has been great with her. She has her moments, but definitely doing pretty well...just the "normal" tantrums :) haha
And mommy loves her too :)
*The End*
My doctor said he'd induce on the 4th though. (much to my happiness...NOT fun 3rd tri)
I really didn't want to wait that long, and it seems as though neither did Anya :) Besides, last
doctors' visit I was dilated at a 3 and effaced at 70%.
On September 28th, I was done being pregnant, and willed myself into labor. OK, fine, I didn't, but I went into labor and was very happy about it!
Since I was positive for Strep B (same with Claire), it was important for me to go to the hospital sooner than later because they need at least 3-4 hours of intravenous antibiotic in me before I deliver.
So I called my doctor. They said to come in. At this point, I had started feeling contractions in the early afternoon at Target, with my sister in law, Camille, and Claire. Because we were walking around and everything, it's not like I was timing them.
So they had me come in. My doctor said he was looking for signs that I was actually contracting because I seemed kind of fine, but don't worry, they hooked me up to the machine and the contractions were coming at 4 minutes apart. But since I'm totally brave, awesome, and strong, I could handle it... :) I was now dilated at a 5 and effaced at almost 80%. My doctor said that my membranes were so thin that my water could break at any time...so it's not like I wanted to go home and pack! Who would want to clean up a water breakage?
So I was sent to labor and delivery and was set to go. Jordan came with Claire in a little while and then some family came over to keep me company. Finally, I got the epidural (I held off as long as I could, not that I was planning on going AL NATURALE or anything!!) But, the epidural unfortunately slowed down the contractions quite a bit...
Claire passed the time a bit with Diego, one of her faves, and playing with band-aids :)
She kept saying "Mama, sick." And she was actually wanting to kiss me all the time...which is rare because she usually, when asked for a kiss, says "NO" in a really cheeky way.
Around 8pm I was done with the round of antibiotics and ready to go, so they gave me pitosin and we just waited....and waited.....and waited....
Me being a dork. While waiting. Jordan was bored too.
Poor doctor had to come in at like 2am. But he had another patient that late anyway, so it was OK.
Finally, my contractions became a lot stronger and she was ready to come. My doctor was really really good at telling me "how" to push this time, and she came out in 4 pushes!! They still had to clip me a little...sucky. Oh well. A few stitches aren't so bad, I guess. Fortunately, Anya didn't have meconium like Claire did, and they gave her to me right after she came out! I didn't even know what to do about that...she was gooey :)
So I just kissed her. Claire had the meconium, so I didn't get to hold her right away while they cleaned her out.
I just love my little girl!! The first pictures.
I didn't cry this time with the birth. I don't know why, but we have definitely bonded with our little angel.
Yep, 8 lbs. 3 oz.! No WONDER I was so ornery during my 3rd trimester. Seriously. It was the worst (but still not as bad as the first trimester). I will stay up with Anya all night long every day for 3 months rather than repeat the 3rd tri... Claire was only 7 lbs. 3 oz. and was a few days late, so it was definitely different! But Anya seems more like she is a couple of weeks old, not necessarily chubby, just some nice chubby cheeks :)
Claire loves her too...so far :) She always wants to hold and kiss "baby sister, Anya."
So far, she is SUCH a good baby!! She sleeps ALL the time, nurses like a PRO, seriously. I don't even need to focus on the special hold to get her to latch on or anything! She also isn't gassy (yet, at least?) and hardly ever cries. Bliss! And so far, Claire has been great with her. She has her moments, but definitely doing pretty well...just the "normal" tantrums :) haha
And mommy loves her too :)
*The End*
8 comments:
Love the story and all the pictures. She is a doll, and I hope that it keeps being 'easy'.
Wow newie. She is beautiful and you look beautiful too. Not as puffy as with claire. You look hot. Claire is so cute! I love love love the picture of claire kissing you on the lips. That is a keeper. Kaylin's favorite picture is the one of claire with the bandaid on her mouth. We also love Anya. Hopefully she'll stay sweet. There is something about those 8 pounders that makes them great nursers!
Congrats Janessa! She is lovely. Absolutely adorable.
Really, you look that good after hving a baby?!? She is a gorgeous girl, definitely looks like her sister.
she is adorable and you are doing so well--can't believe how fast you are recuperating! Love ya lots
I know people always say this to new moms but it's true with you, YOU LOOK SO GOOD and BEAUTIFUL holding your new baby girl. There is nothing like holding a new baby especially when it's your own. I agree, I would rather be up all night with a fussy hungry baby then do pregnancy again!
Congratulations, Janessa!! I love the name you chose. Anya is absolutely beautiful. You look fantastic! So happy for your little family. Glad all is well.
Okay what the heck? How do you get off looking so good after having a kid? Seriously, you look super skinny. YOU BRAT!! Anya is beautiful and I am excited for you. I hope you're not too overwhelmed! :)
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