We are doing well. Sadly my mom had to leave this morning, but we are looking forward to Grammy coming on Tuesday. Thank you mom for visiting and helping so much. I don't know what we would have done without her! She was here 2 weeks (because Lily was late she was here a week before the delivery). My Aunt Carol who lives in the area has been an amazing helper too. (her and my mom cleaned our whole place while we were at the hospital! best.gift.ever) The other night she took a few pictures of Lily with her fancy camera (and the talent to go with it!). I'm not in any of the pics because I was looking rough!
Lily did have issues with Jaundice and we were released from the hospital late (I forgot to update on this). We did have an at home nurse come and do tests for her the past couple of days and she is now in the 'green zone'. That is good.
I forgot to mention that I did have to go back to the hospital on Thursday because of severe abdominal pains. I couldn't even walk. After 8 hours in the hospital, people saying they thought I had appendicitis, I was finally diagnosed with constipation! Who knew it could be that painful! I hadn't gone since before the birth come to think of it...
Overall we are feeling very blessed to have sweet Lily. She really seems easier as a baby than David, but maybe that's because we knew what to expect. She cries when she has gas, needs to go #2, or is hungry. She is hungry ALL the time. Sheesh! We still are doing breastmilk and than formula only when needed. I REALLY want to get her off the formula, so we are working towards that. She loves to chomp so I am very very sore, but I'm trying to feed her as much as I can take it. I'm still on an antibiotic but the symptoms of my mastitis are gone now. We are hoping we are in the clear now and I won't have any more medical issues- at least for a little while!
Lily Elizabeth Eaton was born Friday 3/11 at 1:06pm weighing 6lb 12oz and 19 3/4in long. It was a very quick, uncomplicated induced labor. When I arrived at the hospital I was already 4cm so they just broke my bag of waters and that put me into labor. I never even needed the pitocin! Of course, there was no water in my bag of waters, but more on the birth story to come.
Lily is doing very well. She is a crier!! She wants to breastfeed all the time and latched on very well from the start and has a strong suck (so different from David!)
Lily did have issues with Jaundice and we were released from the hospital late (I forgot to update on this). We did have an at home nurse come and do tests for her the past couple of days and she is now in the 'green zone'. That is good.
I forgot to mention that I did have to go back to the hospital on Thursday because of severe abdominal pains. I couldn't even walk. After 8 hours in the hospital, people saying they thought I had appendicitis, I was finally diagnosed with constipation! Who knew it could be that painful! I hadn't gone since before the birth come to think of it...
Overall we are feeling very blessed to have sweet Lily. She really seems easier as a baby than David, but maybe that's because we knew what to expect. She cries when she has gas, needs to go #2, or is hungry. She is hungry ALL the time. Sheesh! We still are doing breastmilk and than formula only when needed. I REALLY want to get her off the formula, so we are working towards that. She loves to chomp so I am very very sore, but I'm trying to feed her as much as I can take it. I'm still on an antibiotic but the symptoms of my mastitis are gone now. We are hoping we are in the clear now and I won't have any more medical issues- at least for a little while!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Bump in the Road
Lily tested off the charts high for jaundice yesterday, so all last night we had to try to keep her in this light bed, ,which resulted in about 1.5 hours of sleep for me and even less for Zach because she didn't want anything to do with that.
We were supposed to go home from the hospital today, but we will not be able to. We will all spend the night tonight. If she is not doing well enough tomorrow than I will be discharged and she will stay (but I'm sure I'll stay too).
Unfortunately, because of all this we've had to do some things that we didn't want to do like give formula, but we weren't given a choice and I do want to do whats best for her. I don't want to end up with a blood transfusion! I'm still going to try to breastfeed as best as I can, for now she's on Alimentum.
Please pray that she gets better! Thanks!
We were supposed to go home from the hospital today, but we will not be able to. We will all spend the night tonight. If she is not doing well enough tomorrow than I will be discharged and she will stay (but I'm sure I'll stay too).
Unfortunately, because of all this we've had to do some things that we didn't want to do like give formula, but we weren't given a choice and I do want to do whats best for her. I don't want to end up with a blood transfusion! I'm still going to try to breastfeed as best as I can, for now she's on Alimentum.
Please pray that she gets better! Thanks!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Lily Elizabeth Eaton
Lily Elizabeth Eaton was born Friday 3/11 at 1:06pm weighing 6lb 12oz and 19 3/4in long. It was a very quick, uncomplicated induced labor. When I arrived at the hospital I was already 4cm so they just broke my bag of waters and that put me into labor. I never even needed the pitocin! Of course, there was no water in my bag of waters, but more on the birth story to come.
Lily is doing very well. She is a crier!! She wants to breastfeed all the time and latched on very well from the start and has a strong suck (so different from David!)
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Induction Friday
I'm scheduled for an induction tomorrow, Friday (3/11). So much for going into labor naturally! I really wanted to, but I just need to have this baby while my mom is still visiting! I go in the hospital at 7:30.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Overdue
Yes, I am overdue. Ughh!!! I am 3 cm dialated and 100% effaced, but no signs of labor. My mom is here for a limited time only so I'm going crazy! I have an induction scheduled for this Friday the 11th if nothing happens before than. I'm really hoping to go into labor naturally before than. With David, I was induced at 39 weeks due to heartbeat decelerations and braxton hicks, so I don't know what going into labor on my own is like and would like to experience it! Please pray that I go into labor! Thanks!
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