Happy new Grandparents and Great Grandparents!My mom (aka Grammy) and Dad (aka G-pa)...those are their chosen names for now...
Christmas tree on top of hospital. We could see it from our window.
Sleeping princess...
flying
17 years ago
Friday, December 19
A few more pictures...
Happy new Grandparents and Great Grandparents!My mom (aka Grammy) and Dad (aka G-pa)...those are their chosen names for now...
Sleeping princess...Lucy's Arrival on Saturday 12/6
Friday evening, Dec 5- Fernando and I had dinner and talked about all we needed to do on his weekend off to prepare for Lucy's arrival in the coming weeks. It was only week 37, we had time! Ha! We were going to pack the bags for the hospital and go to Babies R Us for a few more things. Fernando was going to finish up some shelves he was working on for her room.
9:30 PM, I am SO tired and go to bed early.
During the night...I get up to pee WAY more than I have been. Looking back, I think my system was cleaning itself out.
WARNING: possibly too much info!
Saturday morning, Dec 6- 6:30AM I go to bathroom for what seemed like the 10th time...back to bed and gush of water...however, I think it is just mucus plug as lots of mucus coming out. I check birth book and it says labor is anywhere from 1-7 days when mucus plug comes out. I feel fine so go back to bed. I tell Fernando that I lost mucus plug. We go to sleep.
7AM- Start feeling not so great. Abdomen starts hurting. I still do not think these are contractions.
8AM- I am pretty sure what I feel are contractions but we have a hard time timing them. Fernando is now awake and I am stating to be in pain, but not SO bad.
9AM- Fer is running around packing bags, calling parents, etc. I am in bed trying not to lose it from the pain. I am in shock and cannot believe these contractions are the real thing although I cannot stand up my legs are shaking so bad.
I take a HOT shower somewhere in here. Fer said I was in there for at least 30-45 minutes.
10AM- We call the doctor's office as I am sweating uncontrollably after getting out of the shower. The midwife asked me questions and decided I should come to hospital. I am still in shock and wonder if I can withstand labor if this is early labor without epidural. I had not submitted my early hospital registration or have chosen a pediatrician!
Midwife sounds very skeptical on the phone that this is the real thing. We agree to meet at hospital in an hour. Fer helps me dress.
10:30 AM- We drive to hospital. Me with my eyes closed the whole time. Still cannot believe this is happening...we are not ready!
11AM- Arrive at hospital...I have to tell the nurse all my registration info. She apologizes but I was not preregistered! AH!
11:30 or so- We are checked into a labor/delivery room. Midwife arrives a short while later. She has monitors attached to me and checks to see status of dilation. She is SO surprised...I am at 7 1/2 centimeters!! She asks if I want epidural. I decide to hold off as I am much more calm, although in shock still, and feel better just being at hospital in good hands.
Midwife and main nurse were wonderful and so calm and reassuring the whole time. Fer was by my side and even though I had several opportunities the midwife agreed that I could deliver the baby naturally within a few hours! Wow!
2:00PM- Pushing started....longest hour and 41 minutes of my life! I was getting so tired...I had not had breakfast or lunch. I did get to have water and then ice chips since I did not have epidural. IV was pumping fluids into me though as I was near exhaustion.
3:41PM- Lucy finally arrived! Her shoulder did get stuck on my pelvis which resulted in some tearing...I think worse than the pushing...butt recovery!
Anyway, that is the story...we are sleep deprived and happy and I am starting to get get cabin fever. Breast feeding is a whole other saga...but I will leave that out.
Merry Christmas to all! Our present is here early!!
9:30 PM, I am SO tired and go to bed early.
During the night...I get up to pee WAY more than I have been. Looking back, I think my system was cleaning itself out.
WARNING: possibly too much info!
Saturday morning, Dec 6- 6:30AM I go to bathroom for what seemed like the 10th time...back to bed and gush of water...however, I think it is just mucus plug as lots of mucus coming out. I check birth book and it says labor is anywhere from 1-7 days when mucus plug comes out. I feel fine so go back to bed. I tell Fernando that I lost mucus plug. We go to sleep.
7AM- Start feeling not so great. Abdomen starts hurting. I still do not think these are contractions.
8AM- I am pretty sure what I feel are contractions but we have a hard time timing them. Fernando is now awake and I am stating to be in pain, but not SO bad.
9AM- Fer is running around packing bags, calling parents, etc. I am in bed trying not to lose it from the pain. I am in shock and cannot believe these contractions are the real thing although I cannot stand up my legs are shaking so bad.
I take a HOT shower somewhere in here. Fer said I was in there for at least 30-45 minutes.
10AM- We call the doctor's office as I am sweating uncontrollably after getting out of the shower. The midwife asked me questions and decided I should come to hospital. I am still in shock and wonder if I can withstand labor if this is early labor without epidural. I had not submitted my early hospital registration or have chosen a pediatrician!
Midwife sounds very skeptical on the phone that this is the real thing. We agree to meet at hospital in an hour. Fer helps me dress.
10:30 AM- We drive to hospital. Me with my eyes closed the whole time. Still cannot believe this is happening...we are not ready!
11AM- Arrive at hospital...I have to tell the nurse all my registration info. She apologizes but I was not preregistered! AH!
11:30 or so- We are checked into a labor/delivery room. Midwife arrives a short while later. She has monitors attached to me and checks to see status of dilation. She is SO surprised...I am at 7 1/2 centimeters!! She asks if I want epidural. I decide to hold off as I am much more calm, although in shock still, and feel better just being at hospital in good hands.
Midwife and main nurse were wonderful and so calm and reassuring the whole time. Fer was by my side and even though I had several opportunities the midwife agreed that I could deliver the baby naturally within a few hours! Wow!
2:00PM- Pushing started....longest hour and 41 minutes of my life! I was getting so tired...I had not had breakfast or lunch. I did get to have water and then ice chips since I did not have epidural. IV was pumping fluids into me though as I was near exhaustion.
3:41PM- Lucy finally arrived! Her shoulder did get stuck on my pelvis which resulted in some tearing...I think worse than the pushing...butt recovery!
Anyway, that is the story...we are sleep deprived and happy and I am starting to get get cabin fever. Breast feeding is a whole other saga...but I will leave that out.
Merry Christmas to all! Our present is here early!!
LUCY MARCELLA
Born: Saturday, December 6, 2008, 3:41 PM 7 pounds 5 oz
20 inches long
Full head of black hair!
And she is cute cute cute!!
More pictures and story to follow...
Surprise at 37 1/2 weeks!!
The reason for not adding pictures sooner is the surprise arrival of our little girl on Saturday! One day after I posted! I am resurfacing just now from everything! The whole story follows...
Friday, December 5
Catching up at 37 weeks
So I know I have been really bad about keeping this up. I had every intention of getting everyone caught up with pictures, etc today. I went to plug the camera into the computer and I had the wrong cord!
I apologize for the long delay. At this rate we will have our little girl here before I get the past two months of news, showers, etc. posted.
Short update:
I am still on schedule for Christmas Eve. I really think she will come after Christmas though. Work is fine, but I am SO over the daily comments and questions!
"When are you due? You're still here? You are HUGE! Oh...a Christmas baby...you better make sure you give her two presents and a proper birthday! I know someone with a Christmas b-day and they hate it! Did you plan a Christmas baby? You must be ready. You are getting there. Waddle-waddle."
I could go on...
I think one of the worst though was from a guy in the elevator on my way home to my car. This is a stranger and he said, " I have already had a terrible day. Don't you go into labor in this elevator!"
Nice, right? People are such joys to be around. I have been protecting my belly so no one has dared reach out and rub it. I suppose it helps wearing winter clothes.
Well, that is all for now. I will get some pictures up soon!
I apologize for the long delay. At this rate we will have our little girl here before I get the past two months of news, showers, etc. posted.
Short update:
I am still on schedule for Christmas Eve. I really think she will come after Christmas though. Work is fine, but I am SO over the daily comments and questions!
"When are you due? You're still here? You are HUGE! Oh...a Christmas baby...you better make sure you give her two presents and a proper birthday! I know someone with a Christmas b-day and they hate it! Did you plan a Christmas baby? You must be ready. You are getting there. Waddle-waddle."
I could go on...
I think one of the worst though was from a guy in the elevator on my way home to my car. This is a stranger and he said, " I have already had a terrible day. Don't you go into labor in this elevator!"
Nice, right? People are such joys to be around. I have been protecting my belly so no one has dared reach out and rub it. I suppose it helps wearing winter clothes.
Well, that is all for now. I will get some pictures up soon!
9 Months Pregnant Quote
Quote of the day:
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
Give her a house, she'll give you a home.
Give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
Give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given.
So,if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of $#!+.
Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater.
If you give her sperm, she'll give you a baby.
Give her a house, she'll give you a home.
Give her groceries, she'll give you a meal.
Give her a smile, she'll give you her heart.
She multiplies and enlarges what is given.
So,if you give her any crap, be ready to receive a ton of $#!+.
Thursday, October 16
La La Land at 30 weeks
Yesterday marked 30 weeks for me. 10 weeks to go!
I am finding it increasingly hard to concentrate and the sleepiness I felt in the first trimester is coming back in full force. It is going to be interesting to see how I survive these next weeks at work. And as the days are getting shorter with less daylight...that is not helping!
One exciting update...I met some neighbors yesterday evening (not new neighbors, but we do not know anyone hardly, quite sad). I would tell you their names, but seeing how my brain is starting not to function on top of I am already crap at remembering names upon introduction...I do not remember their names! The exciting part is she is pregnant, due January 3rd, with a girl! This is also their first child. She works as a dietician so of course she looks great. They live right down the street from us. I hope to run into them again sometime. At least it looks like there will be someone to walk/stroll with during the 3 months I will be home. Hurray!
I am finding it increasingly hard to concentrate and the sleepiness I felt in the first trimester is coming back in full force. It is going to be interesting to see how I survive these next weeks at work. And as the days are getting shorter with less daylight...that is not helping!
One exciting update...I met some neighbors yesterday evening (not new neighbors, but we do not know anyone hardly, quite sad). I would tell you their names, but seeing how my brain is starting not to function on top of I am already crap at remembering names upon introduction...I do not remember their names! The exciting part is she is pregnant, due January 3rd, with a girl! This is also their first child. She works as a dietician so of course she looks great. They live right down the street from us. I hope to run into them again sometime. At least it looks like there will be someone to walk/stroll with during the 3 months I will be home. Hurray!
Friday, October 10
More of our trip to FL
Here is another belly shot of me in FL apartment. I am at 7 months.
We had several rounds of very competitive ping-pong and pool (billiards). I managed to beat Fernando several times at pool! I was surprising myself at my skills...or luck!
Here I am at the beach. We actually got in...very nice bath water...calm and pretty. I don't mind baring my pregnancy belly on this beach. However, I don't think I will post the bathing suit pic. I do look pretty darn good compared to all the wrinkles and tan, leathery skin of the retirees living in Naples.
Sunday, September 28
5 Years Happily Married
Here we are on our wedding day 5 years ago. It was such a beautiful and fun day! We celebrated our anniversary together in Naples, FL this year. We re-created our ceremony and recited our vows. We did this on our first anniversary together in Naples as well. It is amazing how time flies by so quickly. 
Our decorated "altar" for the ceremony and beautiful Florida flowers.
The bride and groom...and our soon-to-be daughter! Isn't Fer sweet?
We had sangria on our wedding day, so Fernando decided to keep with tradition and ordered a glass with our seafood dinner at The Dock. Yes, the restaurant is right on a dock, open air next to the water. Very pretty and yummy food!
We wished ourselves another 45 plus years of marriage together. It was a nice day even though it rained ALL DAY...very strange for FL! We each picked out a dessert at The Fresh Market for our wedding cake. Fer had cheesecake and I had a chocolate mousse cake.
Wednesday, September 24
Pregnancy Timeline
So for my first post I thought I would start with a timeline of my belly. And no... this baby is not a souvenir from our trip to Spain/Italy in March. All of this started after we returned.
2 months (May '08): We told my parents after the first appointment with the doctor at 8 weeks. We were celebrating my Dad's birthday over breakfast at our house. We gave him and my mom each a card. The one to my Dad said, "Happy Birthday from your Grandson?" and the one to my Mom said, "From your Granddaughter?" Inside each card was the ultrasound picture. No sooner did my Dad finish reading his when my mom shrieked with surprise and joy. My grandparents were also there and got to experience the news first as well. After that breakfast we started telling everyone in our families.
3 months (June): We started sharing the news with friends and co-workers.
4 months (July): My belly starts to show and I have to give up and buy some maternity clothes (pants mostly)...sigh... We cannot wait to find out if we are having a girl or a boy! I am incredibly thankful that I am not hugely pregnant during the hottest months. I used to be cold all of the time...not anymore!
5 months (August): We find out on August 6 that we are having a GIRL!! I was sure it was a boy. The office poll was 50/50 for boy/girl. We are SO excited and cannot believe it. The ultrasound pictures will be posted in another post. First little butterfly movement felt.
6 months (September): Obviously pregnant at this point. The comments start from people...annoying ones and nice ones...I get asked daily when I am due and what I am having, etc. No longer is it butterflies...those are kicks! She likes to move around in the morning and evenings...or if I have eaten something sweet! What can I say, she has her mom's sweet-tooth already!
7 months, almost (October): I am getting tired of pregnancy already. I knew I was never going to be someone who enjoyed pregnancy. It is harder and harder to sleep. I have never liked sleeping on my side so I am finding that to be the hardest part. I must say it is very cool to feel her kicking! It is certainly surreal seeing your stomach move. We are taking a long weekend trip to Naples, FL to celebrate our 5th anniversary (Sept 28). Our last anniversary just the two of us...without worrying about a sitter!
2 months (May '08): We told my parents after the first appointment with the doctor at 8 weeks. We were celebrating my Dad's birthday over breakfast at our house. We gave him and my mom each a card. The one to my Dad said, "Happy Birthday from your Grandson?" and the one to my Mom said, "From your Granddaughter?" Inside each card was the ultrasound picture. No sooner did my Dad finish reading his when my mom shrieked with surprise and joy. My grandparents were also there and got to experience the news first as well. After that breakfast we started telling everyone in our families.
3 months (June): We started sharing the news with friends and co-workers.
4 months (July): My belly starts to show and I have to give up and buy some maternity clothes (pants mostly)...sigh... We cannot wait to find out if we are having a girl or a boy! I am incredibly thankful that I am not hugely pregnant during the hottest months. I used to be cold all of the time...not anymore!
5 months (August): We find out on August 6 that we are having a GIRL!! I was sure it was a boy. The office poll was 50/50 for boy/girl. We are SO excited and cannot believe it. The ultrasound pictures will be posted in another post. First little butterfly movement felt.
6 months (September): Obviously pregnant at this point. The comments start from people...annoying ones and nice ones...I get asked daily when I am due and what I am having, etc. No longer is it butterflies...those are kicks! She likes to move around in the morning and evenings...or if I have eaten something sweet! What can I say, she has her mom's sweet-tooth already!7 months, almost (October): I am getting tired of pregnancy already. I knew I was never going to be someone who enjoyed pregnancy. It is harder and harder to sleep. I have never liked sleeping on my side so I am finding that to be the hardest part. I must say it is very cool to feel her kicking! It is certainly surreal seeing your stomach move. We are taking a long weekend trip to Naples, FL to celebrate our 5th anniversary (Sept 28). Our last anniversary just the two of us...without worrying about a sitter!I will continue to post the belly progression here on out as well as other tidbits from our lives. I thought this was at least a good start!
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