Finally, time to write again!!!

My goodness! I finally have a little bit of time to write again! Mason is asleep beside me in his bouncy chair. The little monkey loves to be held! And as soon as you put him down in his crib, he wakes up! And boy, does he eat! I feel a bit overwhelmed by all of this, it's such a change! Totally worth it, but wow, so different! I love him so much! I am frustrated by his lazyness in breastfeeding though. He is just so lazy! He wants it now! The bottle is so easy, and breast he has to work for. I feel so horrible about it. I never wanted to bottle feed him at all, but he was so big, and he needed food, so they had to give him a formula supplement while he was in the NICU. He will take the breast, but only for about 10 minutes on one side, not enough to fill him up. I have been so sad and frustrated about this, that I sometimes just bawl my eyes out! I feel like it's my fault somehow, I really do. I haven't given up just yet, but I think I am getting close to it. He is now up to 11 pounds, 8 ounces. He is not starving, or dehydrated, which is awesome. If I didn't supplement him, he would be, so I am happy about that. But, I still feel so guilty, like I am cheating my son. I am pumping whenever possible, though. And he got all my colostrom in the hospital. But, I will keep trying.

Baby Mason's Birth...........

Well, he has finally arrived! What an arrival it was! Mason Currie arrived on November 10th, 2006............and not without a little bit of trouble!
I was to be induced that Friday morning, and I arrived at the hospital at 8am. Dr. Jeffery did not arrive until around 9:30, and so I was just monitored until then. At approx 10am, they put this gel stuff inside of me. Nothing happend the first hour, and after that, I was allowed to go down for lunch, then come back to be monitored again. Still nothing. So I was sent home, with the warning that intense cramps could come about due to the stuff used for an induction.
Well, I was so uncomfortable, I went home to bed........and then about 4:00 that afternoon, those INTENSE cramps began to happen! Eventually, about an hour later, they were so painful, I was almost crying. I called Dave at work, and said I needed to go to the hospital NOW! He was home from work within minutes, and my mom in law was there too, As I wanted her there. At the hospital, the nurse said it probably wasn't the real deal, but they'd monitor me, etc, etc! The pain was so intense, I began to cry a bit. I hurt like heck. All of a sudden, the nurse got quiet, and suddenly she pushed a button on the wall, and all some nurses came running in, and I heard one say "Call the Dr." I was starting to worry. Then suddenly, things seemed to be ok again. The nurse, Wendy, said they were going to keep me overnight for observation. I asked what was wrong, and she said "Baby wasn't happy there for a moment." I began to cry, and she said not to worry, baby was ok at the moment. Then just a few minutes later, the Dr. on call came in to examine me, and said I was 1 cm dialated. I was still in pain by then, major pain. The Dr. on call had the anestesiologist (Spelling?) explain what would happen if I need a c-section. I was getting really worried by then. The Dr.'s left and I was continued to be monitored. Suddenly, it was like all hell broke loose! The nurse said to call the docotr, and before I knew it, I was told they need to get my son out fairly quick. It was determined that every time I was having a contraction, his heart rate would drop significantly. So off to the O.R I went. I was so scared! I was afraid of a needle in my back, I didn't want it!~ Dave was allowed to be there after they froze me from the boobs down. To make a long story short, when they took Mason out, all I could hear was, "Whoa! We have a big brute here! He must be 13 pounds!" Actually, he was only 11 pounds, 1.5 ounces, lol!!! No wonder I couldn't push him out! When Dave went to tell our families about Mason, they couldn't believe his size!! Anyhow, I was in recovery for an hour after, then moved to the maternity ward after that. I was scared the freezing wouldn't come out, and i'd stay numb forever! Anyhow, I gotta continue this story later, Mason is calling (Crying for me)...................................................................Later!

Baby Mason has arrived!!!!!!

Just letting everyone know, I got home from the hospital yesterday. Don't have time for an update, or details of his birth, but will update ASAP!
Later!

Another day in pregnancy life........

Another day in my life as a pregnant woman. Nothing exciting about today, really. I just know that for some strange reason, I was really super tired today. In fact, I could've slept all day. I was just so drowsey, like someone slipped me a sleeping pill or something. I did get up eventually and have a bath. The main pain I had today was that darn sciatica! It was truly horrible today. I could barely walk......it was that painful! I finally gave up on braving it out and took a couple of tylenol. It seemed to help a little bit, but not a whole lot. It basically took the edge off. My sciatica improved a little bit more, and I killed time by making banana bread, which I love. I am so looking forward to possibley having this baby on Friday. (Tomorrow would be better, though.) So, as of yet, still nothing in the way of baby arriving.

Non-stress test today.........

I had a non-stress test today, at my doc's request. Everything was fine with my baby. So now, if I do not have this baby by Thursday night, I go in at 8:00am on Friday, Nov 10th to be induced. I am still hoping to have this baby before I need to be induced. But, if I have to be induced, that's the way it is, I guess. If that doesn't work, I sit out the weekend, and they'll try again to induce me on Monday. If that doesn't work, I am not sure what the next step is, so hopefully it works. I really don't want a c-section at all, unless absolutley necessary. As I say in every blog........"I am so tired of being pregnant!" lol. I mean it's been worth it, and I'd do it again, but enough is enough already, lol.
Until next time..................................

Still at a standstill.............................

I am still waiting ever so IMPATIENTLY.....lol! Nothing much is happening at the moment. (Still). I don't feel different. I called my doctor today, just to see how long I should go before being really concerned about this baby. I am to go to the hospital for either a stress-test, or a non-stress test. (Don't know which one.) If baby is ok, then hopefully I give birth by Friday. If not, I go in to the hospital on Friday at 8:00am to be induced. I am really hoping I have this baby before then. Like tonight, or tomorrow! About 6 months ago, I had the date Nov 6th in my head as the baby's birthdate. I have less than 8 hours to go. Time will tell, but I just can't see it happening. I am trying to keep myself busy with household chores, etc. It's not really working too well. I just keep thinking of this baby! I also am grounding him already! (For not coming "HOME" on time!) Hahahahaha!
As I usually say, "I'll keep everyone posted!"

Still waiting................

Well, I am still at home, still waiting. Not a whole lot has happend since Friday night when I was at the hospital. In fact, my back pain kind of went away for a bit. Saturday evening I was at my dad and step-mom's for supper. By 7pm, I was ready for bed. The funny thing is, is when I got up from out of my chair, I swear I felt like his head was coming down, and that he was going to fall out. But, he didn't. I went home and was in bed by 8:30pm.
I slept a lot today, but decided that I needed a few groceries. So I got my groceries, and by the time I got home, I was pretty tired. I made some supper for Dave and myself. My back/pelvis was aching, so I had a nice, warm (almost hot) bath after supper. This helped the pain a tiny bit. Now, I am basically just relaxing and watching some tv with Dave. (Waiting............which seems to be the story of my life lately...lol!) I definately KNOW patience now, lol! I'll keep updating for as long as I can........Later!

Just another day in the waiting game.............

Just another day in the waiting game. Impatient doesn't describe what I am feeling right now. Cranky and achey is what I am right now. I am trying to not be cranky, but at times it is a bit hard. I have sharp, shooting pains in my pelvis, my lower back is aching, and as sick as this sounds: The pressure on my rectum is driving me insane! I am not sure if the baby's head is the cause of this pain, but I am beginning to think so. I am only on day 4 of being overdue, but man, I am getting so sick of it! So, I guess I am just venting, for now. I am trying to keep myself busy. I actually shovelled the snow this afternoon. (I did it slowly) I had to do something. At least my dog is keeping me company while Dave's at work. He is being a bit of a nusiance today, but then again, he's like a kid, having some 'good' days, and some 'bad/mischevious' days. I'll keep everyone posted...........................

Just a matter of time..........

I think it's just a matter of time now. I was at the Dr.'s today, and I think things are starting to 'soften up.' If I do not go into labor by Tuesday, then I am supposed to call my ob/gyn to get in to see him and see what he says. So, basically, I am hoping my baby will be born within the next 5 days or so. I am more impatient than ever now! I am just basically hanging around the house, doing the odd chore, and taking my dog for short walks. Dave has been so busy, and I feel really bad that I can't help him. He just got a really great job. He will be running a pub/restaurant. He really loves to cook, so going back to this trade will be great for him. It has great potential for him down the road. So, for now, he's getting the restaurant ship-shape to re-open in the next few weeks, plus he's cooking for the pub (Which is still open.) The previous people who ran it really did a horrible job in keeping everything organized, etc. Dave is determined to get things back in shape, which I know he can do, because he is an excellent cook, and has a lot of knowledge in the food industry. Plus, it also helps that he knows most of the food reps in town. Even though Dave is putting in some really long days for now, in the end, things will slowly get organized, and he won't need to put in as many hours. I really do wish that I could help him in some way, but there's not a lot I can do in my pregnant 'condition.' So, basically, we're still waiting for baby.