Introduction to Childbirth Classes
Childbirth classes can be a helpful and informative step for new parents. A detailed knowledge of pregnancy and delivery is helpful for both the expectant mother and father because there is comfort in knowing what the future holds and having the resources handy to make it as easy as possible.
Childbirth Class Locations
Childbirth Classes are often [...]
Labor Video Part Two
Here is the second part of my labor video. Watch Part One first.
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My Labor Video – Part One
Before my own pregnancy my only experience with child birth or labor was one moment when I walked into my sister’s hospital room 2 minutes post birth. The doctor still in position, baby crying, and my sister looking as if she had just finished a marathon without any training. I was only 17 at [...]
The Baby Bump – 6 Days Postpartum
The belly, 6 Days after Lily June was born. (Taken July 6th.)
Recovery in the Hospital
Tuesday (July 1st) was the first day of recovery. Monday night with Lily was easy. She was very sleepy from birth and woke up only once. I was able to sleep around 3 hours Monday night. At the hospital Lily and Stan were allowed to sleep with me in the room. This time Stan had [...]
Delivery
At 6:42pm on Monday I was fully dilated and ready to push. The nurse had me lay flat on my back with legs bent at the knee. My mom helped to hold my left leg and Stan was on my right. At that point Stan’s mom was back and my sister Lynette arrived also. She [...]
Getting Labor Induced – Monday
By the time morning rolled around I was getting excited. The lack of sleep was not a problem because adrenaline was running. I took a shower which ended up being hard with a heparin lock in my right hand (the one I use most). Contractions were still going strong but they were not regular. They [...]
Getting Labor Induced – Sunday Night
Sunday at 7:30pm we left for the hospital so that labor could be induced. That morning I awoke at 5:30am from anxiety. Uncle Jon stayed at the apartment to watch Berkeley and Apollo. At this point it had not hit me yet that the next time I came home it would be with Lily June. [...]
Lily June was Born
Lily June was born June 30th at 8:37pm. She is beautiful and healthy. We have tons of video and pictures so I will post them as soon as I am able to stop staring at her.
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41 Weeks & 1 Day – Inducing & Name Change
Yesterday was the 41 week mark and I’m still very pregnant. The last few days I have been battling a cold, sore throat, and trouble sleeping. Perfect timing, right? Tonight we are headed to the hospital to start inducing. Medically, we decided its probably best for her to come now so we are going to [...]
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