Natalie had her 2 week check-up yesterday (which was really a 2 1/2 week check-up). She weighs 7 lbs. 6 oz. and is 20 1/2" long. She seems to be packing on the pounds just fine!
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
She's getting big!
Natalie had her 2 week check-up yesterday (which was really a 2 1/2 week check-up). She weighs 7 lbs. 6 oz. and is 20 1/2" long. She seems to be packing on the pounds just fine!
Natalie and Great-Grandpa Rummelt
Natalie's Great-Grandpa Rummelt has been spoiling her with cutest little outfits! ...and he claims he'd never been shopping for baby clothes before...
Monday, December 26, 2005
Natalie and Great-Grandma Crofoot
Natalie spent a lot of Christmas morning with her Great-Grandma Crofoot at Grandma Rummelt's and then saw her again Christmas evening at Aunt Alice's.
Natalie and Great-Grandma Borgeson
Natalie's Great-Grandma Borgeson stopped over for a visit (with Annie & Richie) on Christmas Eve with some presents.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Natalie and Grandma Rummelt
Grandma is already spoiling Natalie with pretty pink outfits and lots of kisses. She even changed the first poopie diaper!
Just minutes after delivery...
Here's a picture of the three of us when Natalie is just a few minutes old.
Natalie Noel Robinson
She's arrived and we're thrilled to have a daughter!
I started having heavy contractions about 8:00 Thursday night, called the doctor a little after 9:00 and was at the hospital by 10:00. By the time I was admitted to the hospital, I was measuring 3cm and my contractions were about 3 minutes apart. I was in terrible pain (of course!) and screaming my head off. I had an epidural a little after 11:00, which provided much relief and I was a lot more pleasant to be around. The doctor said that the baby was in the posterior position (head down, but face up instead of face down), which was why most of my contraction pain was felt in my lower back. To help the baby turn on its own, they had me on my hands and knees. My contractions at that point became very painful in my lower back. After 15 minutes, they turned me over onto my back and after a few contractions I started screaming "I can feel the baby coming out!” Of course, I don't think the nurse believed me, but after a quick check she called another nurse for backup and told them to get the doctor in there quick. The baby was coming NOW! 2 minutes later, she started coming out on her own. I wasn't even pushing - the contractions were enough to help her out. It was amazing how fast it all happened. The room hadn't even been set up for the delivery and the doctor was barely in the door.
Natalie Noel was born at 1:36 AM. on Friday, December 9th. She weighed 5 lbs. 15 oz. and was 19" long. She has dark hair and the longest fingers and toes we've ever seen on a baby. She is almost the spitting image of Toby when he was born. She's adorable and we're thrilled!
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Early Labor
Here's what been happening the last few days...
Tuesday
I started to have contractions around 2:00 in the afternoon and they came pretty regular for a couple of hours. They started up again around 6:00 and continued through the night. These were not unbearable contractions and were not regular. We did time them for a while - they'd be 10 minutes, 12 minutes, 8 minutes, 4 minutes, 10 minutes.
Wednesday
The contractions continued through early morning and tapered off throughout the afternoon. I saw the doctor and unfortunately had not started to dilate further than 1cm from Monday. (A whole day of contractions for nothing!)
Thursday
Having signs that the baby is trying to come after all! No regular contractions, but when they do come they're very strong. We think the baby will be here before the weekend is over.
We'll try to keep everyone posted as things progress.
Tuesday
I started to have contractions around 2:00 in the afternoon and they came pretty regular for a couple of hours. They started up again around 6:00 and continued through the night. These were not unbearable contractions and were not regular. We did time them for a while - they'd be 10 minutes, 12 minutes, 8 minutes, 4 minutes, 10 minutes.
Wednesday
The contractions continued through early morning and tapered off throughout the afternoon. I saw the doctor and unfortunately had not started to dilate further than 1cm from Monday. (A whole day of contractions for nothing!)
Thursday
Having signs that the baby is trying to come after all! No regular contractions, but when they do come they're very strong. We think the baby will be here before the weekend is over.
We'll try to keep everyone posted as things progress.
Monday, December 05, 2005
36 Weeks and Waiting!
I had my 36 week check-up this afternoon and shared plenty of complaints with my doctor....I have a cold/cough and Pinkeye, my Braxton Hicks are VERY PAINFUL, my back is killing me and my heartburn is so bad that I get sick sometimes. Of course, the doctor's answer for everything is "it's normal".
Today I was down 1 lb. from 2 weeks ago (go figure!), my blood pressure was high (142/90), the baby's heart rate was 140 and I'm dilated to 1 cm (nothing really to get excited over). The doctor confirmed that baby is in position, but is facing the wrong direction for delivery, which was part of my problem with delivering Toby. Overall, doctor says that I could go into labor anytime. (Next appointment: 12/14/05)
We're getting ready at home. The nursery is near completion. The carpeting was supposed to be in on Friday, so hopefully we can set up an appointment for installation this week. We also have a new couch on the way (anyone looking for an old beat-up couch?) and plan to have the living room carpeting cleaned this week. I have most of the baby stuff washed and ready to put away once the nursery is ready.
Baby news:
Your baby is still putting on the pounds — about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds and is a little less than 19 inches long. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Babies between 37 and 42 weeks are considered full-term; a baby born before 37 weeks is pre-term and after 42 is post-term.) Most likely she's in a head-down position by now, which is optimal for a smooth delivery. While your baby continues to grow and crowd your internal organs, you may find that you're not as hungry as you were a few weeks ago. Smaller, more frequent meals are often easier to handle at this point. You might also notice that your Braxton Hicks contractions are a little more frequent now. As a general rule, you should call when you start having regular contractions coming every five minutes for about an hour. You should also call without delay if your water breaks (or if you even think you're leaking amniotic fluid), if you notice a decrease in your baby's activity, or if you have any vaginal bleeding, fever, severe headaches, abdominal pain, or changes in your vision.
Today I was down 1 lb. from 2 weeks ago (go figure!), my blood pressure was high (142/90), the baby's heart rate was 140 and I'm dilated to 1 cm (nothing really to get excited over). The doctor confirmed that baby is in position, but is facing the wrong direction for delivery, which was part of my problem with delivering Toby. Overall, doctor says that I could go into labor anytime. (Next appointment: 12/14/05)
We're getting ready at home. The nursery is near completion. The carpeting was supposed to be in on Friday, so hopefully we can set up an appointment for installation this week. We also have a new couch on the way (anyone looking for an old beat-up couch?) and plan to have the living room carpeting cleaned this week. I have most of the baby stuff washed and ready to put away once the nursery is ready.
Baby news:
Your baby is still putting on the pounds — about an ounce a day. She now weighs almost 6 pounds and is a little less than 19 inches long. At the end of this week, your baby will be considered full-term. (Babies between 37 and 42 weeks are considered full-term; a baby born before 37 weeks is pre-term and after 42 is post-term.) Most likely she's in a head-down position by now, which is optimal for a smooth delivery. While your baby continues to grow and crowd your internal organs, you may find that you're not as hungry as you were a few weeks ago. Smaller, more frequent meals are often easier to handle at this point. You might also notice that your Braxton Hicks contractions are a little more frequent now. As a general rule, you should call when you start having regular contractions coming every five minutes for about an hour. You should also call without delay if your water breaks (or if you even think you're leaking amniotic fluid), if you notice a decrease in your baby's activity, or if you have any vaginal bleeding, fever, severe headaches, abdominal pain, or changes in your vision.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
34 Weeks - We're getting close!
Baby and I had our 34 week check up this afternoon. Doctor said that baby is "head down" and the heart rate today was 142 (for those of you who are trying to guess the gender). I gained 3 lbs. since my last check up, only 2 weeks ago. That puts me at 26 lbs. overall to date. Doctor also confirmed that, should I go into early labor, they will not stop it at this point.
Current baby info: "Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is probably almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers are filling her out, making her rounder. Her central nervous system is still maturing and her lungs are well developed by now. If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity."
Current baby info: "Your baby now weighs about 4 3/4 pounds and is probably almost 18 inches long. Her fat layers are filling her out, making her rounder. Her central nervous system is still maturing and her lungs are well developed by now. If you've been nervous about going into preterm labor, you'll be happy to know that 99 percent of babies this age can survive outside the womb — and most have no major long-term problems related to prematurity."
Thursday, November 10, 2005
32 Weeks - Status Report
I had my 32 week check up today (…that’s 8 months for those who are still trying to figure it out in your head). All is going well, or so the doctor says. I’m getting pretty uncomfortable these days. Sleeping is quite a challenge. The back pain is almost unbearable. I spend ½ of my day walking to and from the restroom. The heartburn, at this point, is turning into more of a reflux now. Other than that, I’m just great!!
I only gained 2 lbs. in the last month, so I’m up 23 lbs. overall. When I delivered Toby (at 36 weeks), I had gained a total of 24 lbs., but that was after losing several lbs. in my 4th month from the carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to babycenter.com’s 32 week report, “By now, your baby probably weighs almost 4 pounds and is almost 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. (Yes, a LOT of space!) She has tiny toenails now, and her fingernails have grown in, too. (Hey, when did we start calling this baby "she"?) Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz. As your baby grows, the increasing concentration of weight in your growing belly causes a change in your posture and a shift in your center of gravity. (Is this the reason why I'm always tripping over nothing?) Plus, your abdominal muscles are stretching, hormones are making your ligaments more lax, and your growing uterus may even press on some nerves. All of this can contribute to low back pain and possibly to some pain in your buttocks and thighs as well. (Ahhh, back pain explained!) Your blood volume is now about 40 to 50 percent greater than before you became pregnant to accommodate the needs of you and your baby. This extra amount also helps make up for any blood you'll lose when giving birth. (Great! I didn't want to be reminded of that now.) You're also gaining a pound a week now, and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and adding pressure on your abdomen, you may be dealing with heartburn more often or feeling a little short of breath. To help with shortness of breath, try eating smaller quantities more often and sleeping propped up (Note: This is not comfortable.). Those smaller meals should help with the heartburn, too.”
I only gained 2 lbs. in the last month, so I’m up 23 lbs. overall. When I delivered Toby (at 36 weeks), I had gained a total of 24 lbs., but that was after losing several lbs. in my 4th month from the carbon monoxide poisoning.
According to babycenter.com’s 32 week report, “By now, your baby probably weighs almost 4 pounds and is almost 17 inches long, taking up a lot of space in your uterus. (Yes, a LOT of space!) She has tiny toenails now, and her fingernails have grown in, too. (Hey, when did we start calling this baby "she"?) Some babies have a head of hair already; others have only peach fuzz. As your baby grows, the increasing concentration of weight in your growing belly causes a change in your posture and a shift in your center of gravity. (Is this the reason why I'm always tripping over nothing?) Plus, your abdominal muscles are stretching, hormones are making your ligaments more lax, and your growing uterus may even press on some nerves. All of this can contribute to low back pain and possibly to some pain in your buttocks and thighs as well. (Ahhh, back pain explained!) Your blood volume is now about 40 to 50 percent greater than before you became pregnant to accommodate the needs of you and your baby. This extra amount also helps make up for any blood you'll lose when giving birth. (Great! I didn't want to be reminded of that now.) You're also gaining a pound a week now, and roughly half of that goes right to your baby. With your uterus pushing up near your diaphragm and adding pressure on your abdomen, you may be dealing with heartburn more often or feeling a little short of breath. To help with shortness of breath, try eating smaller quantities more often and sleeping propped up (Note: This is not comfortable.). Those smaller meals should help with the heartburn, too.”
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