Miles Iain

A blog dedicated to information about Miles Iain, born in February. Dad & Mom are Geoff & Melissa.

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Miles: A Birth Story

After feeling bummed out from my appt on Wednesday, I didn't think he'd be coming along so quickly. I was experiencing cramping all day, mostly from Dr. Mukul (sounds like McCool) had stripped my membranes. From 3am-4am, the cramping was very uncomfortable, so I got out the hot water bottle. At 3:55, I started feeling contractions. They were getting to be a little more intense than I wanted, and they were coming 5 minutes apart. They felt like the real deal (I remembered), so I told Geoff I'm calling the hospital. They told me come on in, and that Dr. Scott was there. I called Amy and she was ready to set up for Elijah. We packed up the car, packed up Elijah and headed to Amy's. The drop off went fine, and we booked it to the hospital. Once we arrived (around 5am), they offered me a wheelchair, but I didn't want to sit. I wanted to be able to lean against the walls to brace for contractions. We went up the service elevator and was met by our first nurse Andi (she rocks btw). She moves us right into a birthing room. Before we're even in the room, I let her know, oh yes, I'm gonna want an epidural. Once I get changed into a gown and hooked up to some monitors, we check to see where I'm at, 4cm. She's already called the anesthesiologist (I told you she rocked), and when he arrives (Chuck) we get going on the good stuff. Chuck is great. It's different to be so alert for the epidural, I missed the last one (it came when I was at 10cm with Elijah). Once I'm all drugged up, I feel great. Geoff says it's great to see Melissa, the cheery fun Melissa. Not the "I'm in pain" Melissa that was there the whole time with Elijah's birth.

At 7am, Dr. Scott came by and he broke my water. He lets me know he's off soon, but Dr. Mukul is on-call. Not much is going on, I'm contracting, but I don't feel it. Each pelvic check shows that I'm steady at 4 or 5cm. I tell Geoff he should go get some breakfast, I'm good to hang out. At 9:15am, Dr. Mukul comes by, and we check to see where things are at. I'm at 7cm now, and speculation begins as to how long before I hit 10cm. In my head, I'm thinking before 10am, but I don't want to say anything. Not to jinx it, or to look foolish. It must have been about 9:45, and I'm complaining to Geoff about this pain in my hip. It's making me pretty uncomfortable, enough to want to get a shot of relief from my epidural. I end up pushing the button twice during this time. (The button resembles a Jeopardy button, it makes me laugh.) Our nurse Gina comes in at 10am, and I let her know my hip is bugging me. She offers to check me, to see where I'm at. She tells me I'm complete, it's time to push. She calls for Dr. Mukul to head up to my room. This is by far the easiest part of labor for me. For some reason, my body just does it well. She keeps letting me know I'm doing great, and that we don't even need the doctor here. When Dr. Mukul finally shows up, he barely has time to put his scrubs on and Miles is out. He holds him up for me to see, and Miles looks right at me. I just started to cry. They grab a towel, Geoff cuts the cord, and they lay my new son on my chest.

It was a wonderful experience (I'm telling you the drugs are awesome!). I am so in love with Miles. Please don't ask about future children. Right now, I don't even want to think about it for 3 years. Seeing Elijah with his brother warms my heart. I never felt like our family was missing something, but now that Miles is here, our family feels right. It's going to be challenging, but I think we're going to be a-ok.

Friday, February 23, 2007

He's Here!




Miles Iain Armstrong arrived Thursday, February 22 at 10:22am. He weighed in at 7 lbs, 13 oz, and 20 inches long.

Pictures are up on Shutterfly (there's a link on the right).

Everyone is healthy. Birth story to follow at a later time.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

You're Kidding Right?

Had my non-stress test today, and AFI ultrasound. The boy is fine, and everything is still the same. I have another appt scheduled for Monday, to run the same tests, and that day we'll schedule the inducement.

So we continue to wait for him to make his arrival. I'm feeling frustrated, and exhausted. Please pray for the delivery to come soon, and to go smoothly.

Friday, February 16, 2007

Due Date-40 Weeks



Okay boy, any time you want to arrive is good by me. We're all waiting to see you!

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Still Waiting

Had my 40 week appt today (though I'm officially 40 weeks on Friday). No change. My weight dropped a pound, but the baby is still doing his thing, and no other changes.

So we wait. For contractions. For my water to break. Or for next week when we will decide when inducement will be done. Let's hope it doesn't come to that and this boy arrives soon.

Friday, February 09, 2007

Still Pregnant

It's 39 weeks today. I went to the doctor yesterday, and there was no change. I made an appointment for 41 weeks (just in case), at which point we'll do a non-stress test and AFI ultrasound (amniotic fluid index). If the baby isn't doing well, we'll deliver that day. If he's okay, we'll deliver a few days after that. Essentially, it's best for me & baby if we can have as natural a birth as possible.

All of you who read this know, I'm ready to get this kid out now. I'm pretty uncomfortable (constant pain in my hip), and anxious to meet the little guy. So let's get to praying he decides to arrive soon.

Pending no delivery, my 40 week appointment is on Tuesday. 41 week appointment is set for Feb. 21.

Saturday, February 03, 2007

38 Weeks



I have a picture of me wearing this same top when I was pregnant with Elijah, around the same length of pregnancy.

There are also new pictures on Shutterfly of baby stuff. Feel free to check 'em out.