Friday, March 12, 2010
Getting Ready...
My doctors appointment yesterday revealed positive information. He told me I was dialated to a 4 and that the baby's head is positioned very low (I already knew that one). I am trying for a VBAC this time around and this news makes that prospect more hopeful. My Cesarean's recovery wasn't that bad, but its not ideal, especially when you have a two year old at home waiting for you. I figured if I could try, then I would try. The two things I absolutely dread about another C-section recovery is the final pull on the right side of stitch, so very painful for so long, and the drug withdrawal I went through. I'm not use to taking such strong drugs and my body did not respond well. So I am thinking that going vaginally will be successful. I am further along before going into the hospital than I was last time. The baby has dropped, which Evalie didn't do last time. And in all my crazy preggo dreams I always deliver vaginally. So today I am preparing myself for a labor and delivery, my home for being gone awhile and when I get back, and Evalie for when I am away. Cleaning, freezer meals, Evalie's activities organized and in sight, my overnight bag, Jeff's overnight bag, oh and need to get Evalie a little present for her special day of becoming a big sister. Any advice mothers of more than one? What do you take to the hospital, what freezer meals do you cook, how do you handle your other children?
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Yay!!! Congrats Stacey on being SOOOO close!! Hands down THE biggest help was having Russ's mom here (although I'm sure you're aware of how much help they are). With the second child though, they are doubly helpful. They make sure that the older sibling gets lots of one-on-one time while you're not able to give it. AND they take the baby so that you CAN get some one-on-one time w/ the older child. She was here for 2 weeks, I think and it was about the perfect amount of time for Brooklyn to realize that Sam was sticking around and that he is going to take up a lot of my time.
Also, congrats on going for a VBAC! I know 100% that we're done and the thought of being pregnant nearly turns my stomach, but the entire birth process is something I will always cherish. Such an amazing experience. Good luck and can't wait to "meet" the new little one!!
Well, I don't have more than one yet, but Mike and Shawna got Aubrey lots and lots of balloons, and a giant stuffed animal that was labeled To: Aubrey, Love: Your new brother Brady. She loved it. I think it really helped that she got something from her new little brother. Good luck! Let me know what works, because we'll be going through that in a couple of months as well. I'm so nervous!!!
So we're getting ready to be gone from house for a couple days as well. I'm almost completely caught up on laundry! I don't think I can wait three more weeks for Christian to meet his best friend. If you haven't had him by this next Friday I'm going to make you walk 2 miles every day after that till he comes.
Let's see.... my advice would be to rest as much as possible while you have helpers (mother, motherinlaws, ect) TAKE FULL ADVANTAGE OF THEM. this is actually hard for me because I feel like I still need to make them dinner and whatnot, but I learned my lesson and got as much rest and recovery I could with Raya. -- And when you're flying solo, take a shower even if it kills you. Getting ready in the morning helps me stay less grumpy, especially when I'm sleep deprived, which is a given the first couple of months.
good luck on the VBAC!
Hey good luck! That's exciting that it's getting so close! We are more than happy to watch Evalie while you're at the hospital/ home recovering. We're just down the street so feel free to call me ANYTIME and I will run up and get her. I really didn't know what to do with Natalie when I brought Becca home, I went through a lot of guilty feelings not being able to entertain her/spend much time focused on her.
Not a ton of advice here. For One cuz I don't usually give advice (but I guess you are asking) and Two Jayda was in the hospital for a couple weeks so I didn't get to spend time with Jase after like I had planned. I spent almost the whole time at the hospital with Jayda. By the time we came home Jase had the idea Jayda was staying. But if you want advice here it is-- We also got presents for Jase from us and Jayda and a shirt that said "I'm a big sister" Jase did pretty well because we were always positive with her trying to help and hugging and kissing Jayda and let her do whatever with her as long as Jayda was SAFE and relatively happy. I think it helped with jealousy because she didn't have to feel like Jayda was tooooo special. I mean what kid wouldn't be like 'whatever' if your always saying 'be careful' 'don't do that' 'don't touch the baby' ect. if they are just trying to give a little lovin or play. There came a time when it wasn't as exciting anymore but they get along great and are awesome to each other.
And we'll be waiting for some kind of call! :)
No advice here, but it was nice to read all the advice since number two will be coming in June- so thanks for asking the question. I hadn't even thought of giving William a gift.
Hope the VBAC works out for you!!!
You Can do IIIT! I'm glad it's a policy your hospital allows! You have such an adorable family-can't wait to hear about the new member!
I read this blog and they got her daughter a crown they made and it said "big sister" on it for her to wear, it was VERY cute!
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