It's already been two weeks! We are feeling happy, tired, exhausted, overjoyed, and blessed! These couple of weeks have been challenging in different ways. WIth me having the c-section I havent been moving around very well until just a couple of days ago. It's so hard to depend on people for small things. My mom was here until this past Sunday, she was such a great help. She made me food(pupusas!), she watched Sofia while I showered, she drove us to the doctors. It was so nice having her here.
Last thursday, one week after Sofia's bday, I had to go to the ER. I was running fevers from Wednesday night until Saturday! Fevers, chills and sweats, on and off through out the day. At the ER they just gave me some antibiotics, my WBC was at 14000, which is high=infection. the doctor couldn't pinpoint the infection (my incision looks great). BUt and antibiotics worked because I haven't has fevers since Saturday.
Tuesday was Sofia's 2 week appt at the doctors. She did great. Her weight is already and 8.04lbs!! SHe is getting so big! She does really well with the Dr, no crying, no fussing.
The past couple of nights have been kinda rough. We don't know if Sofia is mixing up her days and nights, or if she is having tummy aches. SHe has cried(very loud) the past couple of nights. Its so hard because we don't know how to make it go away. She gets fed, burped, diaper changed and she still cries, and at that time in the night Jay and I are exhausted. I just pray for patience and guidance. During the day she does so great. We are starting the Baby Wise routine, so hopefully that will help. Anyways, my precious baby is waking up. Time to feed!
I will post some recent pics once I find my camera cord.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Sofia Arianah Winters
We waited 41 weeks and now she is here! Our beautiful daughter arrived January 8, 2009 at 9:52am. She weighed 7.68 lbs and measured 19.5 in.
The labor process was a long one. My "water broke" at around 2am on Jan 7. I checked in to the hospital at around 2pm. I was already 3cm dilated and Jason was in downtown CHicago! The plan was to check in that evening to start me on cervidil and induce me, but Sofia had a different agenda! Jason arrived at the hospital at around 4:30 pm just in time for the contractions to start. The pitocin started and the contractions started. I was determined to do it 'all natural' The contractions got stronger and closer together. Jason was such a good coach, helping me breathe and get through each contraction, MIdnight came and they were unbearable! I didn't even have rest in between. I couldn't do it any more. I gave in, and got the epidural. WHat a difference, made me just wish I had gotten it sooner! But I wouldn't change it. I got to experience labor(kinda). Jason and I were able to take a 2hr nap. I had to get two doses of antibiotics because my membranes were ruptured for over 24 hrs.
By 5:30am, I had dilated to 9. The nurses came in and began setting up the room to start pushing. We were all excited! the doctor checked my at 7am and I was still only 9.5. The doctor said I has till 8am to get to 10 or we would have to have a c-section. At that point I was scared, but thought it's only a half cm. 8am came and I was only 9.5. Doctor had to call the OR and get me in at 9. I was so scared. I totally lost it. Everyone was praying. Jason asked the doctor if she would check me one more time right before going in to the OR. She agreed and I was still just 9.5. We went in and I got all drugged up! It was the weirdest feeling. I couldn't feel pain, but I could feel sensation of the cutting and tugging. The anesthesia made me really sick and I started throwing up. Jason was at my side of course. Then we heard the most amazing sound ever- our daughter's first cry! It was so overwhelming, Jason and I both lost it. We were crying, she was crying ( it was a very loud cry too!) The nurses brought here over-behind the blue curtain she was so beautiful. I got a quick glance and started throwing up! Once they took her to the nursery, they started suturing me back up. I don't remember anything, but a couple hrs later I was waking up in the recovery room. The nurse said the anesthesia began to ware off and I was feeling the staples and sutures, so the put me under! so weird..
I held me daughter in the recovery room and got to feed her for the first time. During our stay Sofia developed Jaundice and she was under photo therapy all day saturday. As for me and my history of anemia -kicked in. My hgb dropped to 7.2- which is super low. As soon as I was off bed rest I had a faint spell and was put back on bedrest. It was very crazy, but such a joy at the same time because we have our beautiful daughter now. We were discharged from the hospital Sunday night and have been adjusting to parenthood- nighttime feedings, diaper changes, crying, poopy faces! WHat an amzing joy/blessing. Jesus is so amazing! He created this tiny little person to perfection! We appreciate all the prayers as we begin this journey of parenthood. Our desire is to show Sofia the love of Christ and raise her in the ways of Christ.
Our prayer is that Sofia's little heart would be so gentle, loving and sensitive to the voice of Christ.
pictures to come...
The labor process was a long one. My "water broke" at around 2am on Jan 7. I checked in to the hospital at around 2pm. I was already 3cm dilated and Jason was in downtown CHicago! The plan was to check in that evening to start me on cervidil and induce me, but Sofia had a different agenda! Jason arrived at the hospital at around 4:30 pm just in time for the contractions to start. The pitocin started and the contractions started. I was determined to do it 'all natural' The contractions got stronger and closer together. Jason was such a good coach, helping me breathe and get through each contraction, MIdnight came and they were unbearable! I didn't even have rest in between. I couldn't do it any more. I gave in, and got the epidural. WHat a difference, made me just wish I had gotten it sooner! But I wouldn't change it. I got to experience labor(kinda). Jason and I were able to take a 2hr nap. I had to get two doses of antibiotics because my membranes were ruptured for over 24 hrs.
By 5:30am, I had dilated to 9. The nurses came in and began setting up the room to start pushing. We were all excited! the doctor checked my at 7am and I was still only 9.5. The doctor said I has till 8am to get to 10 or we would have to have a c-section. At that point I was scared, but thought it's only a half cm. 8am came and I was only 9.5. Doctor had to call the OR and get me in at 9. I was so scared. I totally lost it. Everyone was praying. Jason asked the doctor if she would check me one more time right before going in to the OR. She agreed and I was still just 9.5. We went in and I got all drugged up! It was the weirdest feeling. I couldn't feel pain, but I could feel sensation of the cutting and tugging. The anesthesia made me really sick and I started throwing up. Jason was at my side of course. Then we heard the most amazing sound ever- our daughter's first cry! It was so overwhelming, Jason and I both lost it. We were crying, she was crying ( it was a very loud cry too!) The nurses brought here over-behind the blue curtain she was so beautiful. I got a quick glance and started throwing up! Once they took her to the nursery, they started suturing me back up. I don't remember anything, but a couple hrs later I was waking up in the recovery room. The nurse said the anesthesia began to ware off and I was feeling the staples and sutures, so the put me under! so weird..
I held me daughter in the recovery room and got to feed her for the first time. During our stay Sofia developed Jaundice and she was under photo therapy all day saturday. As for me and my history of anemia -kicked in. My hgb dropped to 7.2- which is super low. As soon as I was off bed rest I had a faint spell and was put back on bedrest. It was very crazy, but such a joy at the same time because we have our beautiful daughter now. We were discharged from the hospital Sunday night and have been adjusting to parenthood- nighttime feedings, diaper changes, crying, poopy faces! WHat an amzing joy/blessing. Jesus is so amazing! He created this tiny little person to perfection! We appreciate all the prayers as we begin this journey of parenthood. Our desire is to show Sofia the love of Christ and raise her in the ways of Christ.
Our prayer is that Sofia's little heart would be so gentle, loving and sensitive to the voice of Christ.
pictures to come...
Monday, December 15, 2008
living up North!
As many of you know, Jason and I decided to move to Illinois a few months ago. October 23, 2008 we packed up and took a road trip! It was so much fun. We started from Tampa and drove to Orlando to spend a few days with my family. We had lots of fun, eating tons of food including my favorite Pupusas! Then we made a stop in Tallahassee to spend time with our friends David and Stefani. We then stopped in Tennessee to visit Deedee and Jay. We stayed overnight at both places and had fun seeing old friends. After Tennessee it was off to our final destination- a small suburb outside Chicago. We have been here ever since. We are staying with Jason's parents for now. It has been fun being around family. We have experienced fall- the changing of the leaves. And now we are experiencing winter- a white blanket covering everything.
During this time Jason quit his marketing job and has been hired by Chase bank as a personal banker. The past couple of weeks he has been taking the train to downtown Chicago to study and prepare for his Series 6 brokers license. He is really enjoying learning about finances and savings.
As for me, I am now 38 weeks pregnant. Sofia is still cooking. As of last week, I was 1/2 cm dilated and 50% effaced. It's starting to become real. This baby is coming! In the next couple of weeks we will have a little girl in our arms! It's so exciting. I am now going to the doctor's every week. Sofia moves so much. The movements are so big now, my belly moves around and warps! We can't wait to see little Sofia's face!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
life update...
I guess I can start by apologizing to all who have been waiting for updates. Life has been busy and crazy. So much change inthe last few months. So here is the update...
I will start with the pregnancy. Things are going GREAT!! Everyone was right, we are expecting a baby GIRL!!! Jay and I have definitely begun to picturing life with our little princesa! I am currently about 32 weeks pregnant and the due date is still December 29. All the check ups have been great, all her measurements are within the normal ranges, and the ultrasounds have been so amazing. Its so much fun watching her move around and feeling her move around. She is so active. Within the last couple weeks she has begun the hiccups! It's such a funny feeling. She gets them almost everyday, actually she has them right now! We are so excited to meet her. We have pretty much decided on her name, maybe 95% sure of her name... It is Sofia Arianah Winters.
Sofia- meaning Wisdom
Arianah- meaning Holy one
Jay loves to feel my belly and loves to talk to our daughter. It has been so much fun being pregnant. its hard to imagine not being pregnant, BUT I'm so excited to se our beautiful princesa!
Saturday, August 9, 2008
ello,
Hi everyone! So the Pregnancy is going great. For the past couple of weeks, I have been feeling strange little wiggles in my tummy. The doctor said it's the baby, but I have been unsure until this week. A few days ago, I think Tuesday, I knew, without a question that my little one was moving, or having a party!! It started with little wiggles, worm like, then it was full out wiggles. It was so exciting, it actually tickled a little bit! I just started laughing. It's so great to feel my baby move, it reassures me that he/she is in there and OK. He/She, that is the question. August 13 is the date for the long awaited sonogram. Jay and I are so excited. Most people are guessing it's a girl. In fact my whole family except maybe 1 person says it's a girl. I really have no idea, but I have had a few dreams of it being a boy. I guess we will soon find out this mystery! Boy or girl, we are all waiting for baby with open arms, love and sooo much excitement. I can't believe God has allowed me to experience such an amazing miracle! Thank you LORD! The next Blog will reveal the sex of our baby!!!!!
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