Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Happy Easter Everyone!!
The labor day story... from daddy.
Keegan Matthew was born at 12:03 a.m. on April 11th. He weighed 8 lbs and 2.4 oz. He was 21.25 inches long.
Jill went into labor at about 1 a.m. on the 10th. She spent all morning having contractions, so we went to the hospital at about 4 a.m. when her contractions were about 4 minutes apart. After spending a few hours at the hospital, we were sent home because there was no perceivable progression with the labor. We went home for a couple of hours. During a walk around the neighborhood, Jill started
having much more intense contractions.
So, we called the mid-wife and she asked us to go to her office so that she could check Jill before we made another hospital trip. At her office, the mid-wife hooked Jill up to a monitor that would show her contractions. After a few minutes of intense contractions, there was about 8 minutes of nothing. Jill started to think that she was in false labor, but I bet her that her body was saving up for a super contraction. I was right :) After a 9 minute lull, she had a monster contraction. While sitting in the doctors office, on a nice leather chair and next to another pregnant woman being monitored, her water broke and leaked everywhere! At this point she was 3 cm dilated.
This, of course, was pretty exciting. We made our way to the hospital and were admitted into labor and delivery. She was having intense contractions for about 6 hours. She got checked and was only dilated to 4cm. At this point, she decided to get an epidural. I was glad because she looked miserable, and I couldn't believe that she lasted that long without anything to help the pain. What a champ! This was about 8 p.m.
After she got the epidural things really progressed quickly. Within the next few hours, she went from 4 cm dilated to fully dilated. When pushing time came, it only took a few contractions and out popped baby. I was pretty emotional but kept my composure :)
By this point we were incredibly tired (I can't imagine just how tired Jill was), and we felt like zombies! I got to cut the umbilical cord and then we spent the next few hours going through all the newborn baby procedures.
After another couple of hours, we got transfered to the postpartum area. We were thinking that we could catch a few Z's but there was some nurse this or doctor that in our room all night.
In the morning we were greeting by several visitors. Everyone was awesome, but
no matter how awesome they were we were so TIRED and wanted just a little sleep!
So, last night we actually got to do a little sleep catch-up.
Jill and the baby are doing excellent and we came home from the hospital around 1pm on Easter! We were greeted back home with a nice Easter dinner.
We are happy that my Mom and Dad are here to help and also lucky that Jill's Mom
and Dad were able to make it in from Chicago for the birth!
We'll get some pictures out when I get a chance, but trust me he is handsome :)
Look forward to being a dad!
Matt
Keegan Matthew was born at 12:03 a.m. on April 11th. He weighed 8 lbs and 2.4 oz. He was 21.25 inches long.
Jill went into labor at about 1 a.m. on the 10th. She spent all morning having contractions, so we went to the hospital at about 4 a.m. when her contractions were about 4 minutes apart. After spending a few hours at the hospital, we were sent home because there was no perceivable progression with the labor. We went home for a couple of hours. During a walk around the neighborhood, Jill started
having much more intense contractions.
So, we called the mid-wife and she asked us to go to her office so that she could check Jill before we made another hospital trip. At her office, the mid-wife hooked Jill up to a monitor that would show her contractions. After a few minutes of intense contractions, there was about 8 minutes of nothing. Jill started to think that she was in false labor, but I bet her that her body was saving up for a super contraction. I was right :) After a 9 minute lull, she had a monster contraction. While sitting in the doctors office, on a nice leather chair and next to another pregnant woman being monitored, her water broke and leaked everywhere! At this point she was 3 cm dilated.
This, of course, was pretty exciting. We made our way to the hospital and were admitted into labor and delivery. She was having intense contractions for about 6 hours. She got checked and was only dilated to 4cm. At this point, she decided to get an epidural. I was glad because she looked miserable, and I couldn't believe that she lasted that long without anything to help the pain. What a champ! This was about 8 p.m.
After she got the epidural things really progressed quickly. Within the next few hours, she went from 4 cm dilated to fully dilated. When pushing time came, it only took a few contractions and out popped baby. I was pretty emotional but kept my composure :)
By this point we were incredibly tired (I can't imagine just how tired Jill was), and we felt like zombies! I got to cut the umbilical cord and then we spent the next few hours going through all the newborn baby procedures.
After another couple of hours, we got transfered to the postpartum area. We were thinking that we could catch a few Z's but there was some nurse this or doctor that in our room all night.
In the morning we were greeting by several visitors. Everyone was awesome, but
no matter how awesome they were we were so TIRED and wanted just a little sleep!
So, last night we actually got to do a little sleep catch-up.
Jill and the baby are doing excellent and we came home from the hospital around 1pm on Easter! We were greeted back home with a nice Easter dinner.
We are happy that my Mom and Dad are here to help and also lucky that Jill's Mom
and Dad were able to make it in from Chicago for the birth!
We'll get some pictures out when I get a chance, but trust me he is handsome :)
Look forward to being a dad!
Matt
Saturday, April 11, 2009
It's a BOY!!!!
Keegan Matthew
April 11, 2009
12:03 am
8 pounds 2 ounces
21.25 inches long
Mom, Dad and baby all healthy and happy!
Pictures to come!!!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
9 days....
Only 9 days to go until my due date... too long! So, I am at 38 weeks and 5 days.
These last couple of weeks have really been dragging, and I really feel like our little dude is going to stay in there until PAST his due date.
I feel way more than ready for him to come out, and no one can predict how much longer it will be.
I've been walking every day, trying to move him further down and more ready to come out. The doctor said his head is already really low, but as of this week, still only dilated to 1cm. But, that could still mean I could go into labor at any moment.
So.... no baby yet, but I'll be sure to update everyone as stuff changes!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
37 Weeks
So, last doc appt was on Friday... ALMOST 1 cm dilated, and his head is super low.
We had our one day birthing class on Saturday, cleared some things up for us, made me realize how close we are.
Here are some fun pictures from our Saturday evening photo shoot!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
36 Weeks
9 months!!!!!!! Less than 30 days to go!!
Doctor said 37 weeks is "term", so it can happen for us any time between now and 41 weeks!!!! CraZy! Baby is getting a lot stronger and kicking me under the ribs and rolling his legs and feet on my sides. Such a weird feeling. He's getting heavier and making it hard to walk for long periods of times -- I've been going for walks every few days. I have to hold my belly up towards the end of my walks!
Monday, March 9, 2009
34 Weeks and Arl Hts Baby Shower
34 weeks today!!! 6 more weeks to go! I've been feeling pretty good. My back hasn't been hurting as much anymore. The only thing I'm struggling with is hip/leg pain when I am trying to sleep. Not fun! Next appointment is on Wed. Mar 11.
On Sunday, my mom, sisters-in-law and best friend held a baby shower for me in Arlington Heights at my parent's house. My dad set up Skype on their big screen TV and so Matt and I were there via Skype the entire time! it was pretty interesting, but lots of fun! Again, baby Thompson was blessed with a bunch of useful gifts. It was really good to "see" everyone. Can't wait to see everyone in person with our new little addition! Here are some pictures from the event:
On Sunday, my mom, sisters-in-law and best friend held a baby shower for me in Arlington Heights at my parent's house. My dad set up Skype on their big screen TV and so Matt and I were there via Skype the entire time! it was pretty interesting, but lots of fun! Again, baby Thompson was blessed with a bunch of useful gifts. It was really good to "see" everyone. Can't wait to see everyone in person with our new little addition! Here are some pictures from the event:
Decorations at my parent's house.
Centerpieces with rubber duckies!
Party favors: chocolate on a stick w/ light yellow dusting
A really cute diaper cake made by my mom!!
Gift opening time, they held up the gifts to the camera so we could see!
Some gifts were sent to our house too, so we opened stuff on our end and held it up to the camera for everyone to see!
Matt setting up the computer at our house.
And now some belly pics: 34 weeks = 8.5 months along! Looks bigger without a shirt covering. AH!
And now some belly pics: 34 weeks = 8.5 months along! Looks bigger without a shirt covering. AH!
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