Thursday, June 11, 2009
The aftermath of Madilyn's Birthday
After work yesterday, Steve, Madilyn, and I went to Lonestar for dinner. And it was all HER idea. She said she wanted to have Steak for dinner...and she did. They even sang to her and brought her a HUGE brownie sundae with chocolate syrup and Whip Cream! She thought it was the coolest thing. Then off to the movies. We watched "UP!" It was a cute movie. Madilyn was getting a little restless in the middle because of the action of it. But she enjoyed it. Then off to the store to let her pick out her gift. I wanted to get her a camera of her own. But I wanted her to pick it out. So of course it's pink! Anything else would be unheard of! Needless to say, it was a late night (that is what happens when mom and dad work) but we had a great time. And now she is 5...I wonder when she's going to start asking "how many days until I'm six?" UGH!
06/10/2009-Happy 5th Birthday Madilyn!
So at 5:15 this morning five years ago, I was delivering my beautiful baby girl. I wouldn't get to see her in person for another 36 hours. But she was born, and doing pretty well, and beautiful!!! Steve brought me pictured of here right away, but he wouldn't let anyone else hold her until I did. Thanks honey!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
5 years ago today...
right now, I was FREAKING out!!
You see, I am not suppose to be able to conceive a child. Yet, her I am...the doctors were rushing me to labor and delivery...and I wasn't in labor. NO contractions and only 30 weeks pregnant. I had been admitted to the hospital for cardiac monitoring...my chest hurt. They checked everything. I was about to be sent home, told that the baby was pushing up on my esophogus causing heart burns. Ummm...NOT! Turns out I had developed HELLP syndrome, a life threatening form of pre-eclampsia. My life was in danger and the only way to cure it is to deliver the baby. So at 30 weeks, I was being transferred to Rush University Medical Center. I was checked and monitored and asked about 3 million questions. I was so scared, and all I wanted was to understand what was happening. I received 2 units of blood platelettes. My sister in law took pictures of Steve and I "just in case". The nurses and doctors explained what could happen with the baby "just in case". It was the longest 12 hours of my life.
In about 12 hours from now, my baby will turn 5 years old!
You see, I am not suppose to be able to conceive a child. Yet, her I am...the doctors were rushing me to labor and delivery...and I wasn't in labor. NO contractions and only 30 weeks pregnant. I had been admitted to the hospital for cardiac monitoring...my chest hurt. They checked everything. I was about to be sent home, told that the baby was pushing up on my esophogus causing heart burns. Ummm...NOT! Turns out I had developed HELLP syndrome, a life threatening form of pre-eclampsia. My life was in danger and the only way to cure it is to deliver the baby. So at 30 weeks, I was being transferred to Rush University Medical Center. I was checked and monitored and asked about 3 million questions. I was so scared, and all I wanted was to understand what was happening. I received 2 units of blood platelettes. My sister in law took pictures of Steve and I "just in case". The nurses and doctors explained what could happen with the baby "just in case". It was the longest 12 hours of my life.
In about 12 hours from now, my baby will turn 5 years old!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
June 7, 2009
Yesterday we had Madilyn's 5th Birthday Party even though she doesn't actually turn 5 until Wednesday! It was a beautiful day. kinda windy and the water was cold at the beach...but it was fun!!!! Hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill, potato salad, baked beans and chips. YUM! Then presents and birthday cake. It was so fun!!!
Monday, June 1, 2009
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