Friday, June 15, 2012
The best baby toy
We got a new toy for baby Stephen and he loves it! It is the Lamaze motion symphony gym. He can sit there for quite a while looking at the toys move around or looking at the mirror. It is nice to have something to keep him occupied because I usually spend the whole day holding him.
Sick = not fun
On our anniversary I started feeling pretty sick. I wasn't exactly sure what it was but I was worried about getting the baby sick. Ever since baby Stephen was born I have had trouble breastfeeding. We stayed in the hospital an extra day so I could figure it out and since then I have met with lactation specialists several times. Things have been getting easier but not without bumps in the road.
The day after my anniversary I was talking to my sister in law on the phone about breastfeeding and the lumps I have been getting in my breasts from plugged milk ducts. I was still feeling sick when I talked to her so she suggested I call the doctor. When I got off the phone with her I took my temperature and it was around 101 degrees. I called an advice nurse and she said I most likely have mastitas and prescribed me antibiotics.
After taking the antibiotics for a couple days I felt much better and the lump was gone but I kept taking the medication as advised. On Sunday
I woke up and my entire left breast was solid as a rock and very painful. I also was feeling sick again and had a fever of over 101. I called the advice nurse and they told me to go to he emergency room because my antibiotics weren't working and I needed to get them through an IV.
We ended up being in the hospital for over 8 hours. It was frustrating being away from the baby and having to do so many tests. The doctors wanted to make sure my. Vitals were stable before they released me. They prescribed me new antibiotics and told me if they don't work I will need to stay in the hospital for a few days.
I'm feeling much better now but still getting a lot of plugged ducts. Who knew breastfeeding could be so difficult.
The day after my anniversary I was talking to my sister in law on the phone about breastfeeding and the lumps I have been getting in my breasts from plugged milk ducts. I was still feeling sick when I talked to her so she suggested I call the doctor. When I got off the phone with her I took my temperature and it was around 101 degrees. I called an advice nurse and she said I most likely have mastitas and prescribed me antibiotics.
After taking the antibiotics for a couple days I felt much better and the lump was gone but I kept taking the medication as advised. On Sunday
I woke up and my entire left breast was solid as a rock and very painful. I also was feeling sick again and had a fever of over 101. I called the advice nurse and they told me to go to he emergency room because my antibiotics weren't working and I needed to get them through an IV.
We ended up being in the hospital for over 8 hours. It was frustrating being away from the baby and having to do so many tests. The doctors wanted to make sure my. Vitals were stable before they released me. They prescribed me new antibiotics and told me if they don't work I will need to stay in the hospital for a few days.
I'm feeling much better now but still getting a lot of plugged ducts. Who knew breastfeeding could be so difficult.
3rd anniversary
Stephen and I celebrated our 3rd anniversary on June 4th. (kind of) it isn't exactly easy to celebrate with a newborn baby. This summer Stephen has an internship at an architecture firm in silicon valley which is about an hour from where we are which means he doesn't come home until pretty late. On our anniversary he came home and surprised me with flowers and a cute card. It was so sweet. I have also been craving sushi for the last nine months so Stephen got takeout from our favorite sushi place, kirala.
These past 3 years have been so wonderful. This last year we were faced with many challenges and changes which have made us grow closer together.
These past 3 years have been so wonderful. This last year we were faced with many challenges and changes which have made us grow closer together.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
One month!
Baby Stephen is now one month old! He loves sitting in his swing or laying in his crib looking up at his mobile. He is a big boy with a big appetite. At his last weigh in he was 10 lbs and 6.9 oz! The doctor says he is gaining weight twice as fast as the average baby. He has grown out of his newborn clothes and even 0-3 mo clothes are starting to look snug. We love our baby Stephen. 
Friday, May 25, 2012
Baby time
It has been over two weeks since we had our baby. Little Stephen Dave Stewart. The past two weeks have been the best two weeks and also the most tiring two weeks of my life. It all started Tuesday may 8th at about 6 am. I had just made a trip to the bathroom and laid back down in bed when my water broke. I knew i didn't pee my pants because I had just gone to the bathroom. I immediately jumped out of bed and told Stephen my water broke. I hadn't had any contractions leading up to that point which made us think the baby was going to come late but he was actually 4 days early! I called the hospital from the bathroom and they told me to take a shower, eat breakfast, then come in.
We got to the hospital around 8 am and I was admitted at about 9. the midwife told me that if my labor didn't progress by noon she would give me a pill to help soften my cervix. Stephen and I were shown to our room, then we walked around the hospital, ate lunch, and around noon the midwife came back with a pill. She said she could give me another dose in four hours if my labor still hadn't progressed. Stephen and I walked around the hospital for another hour and then I suddenly started feeling painful contractions. They asked me to rate them from one to ten. I never know how to answer that question. So I don't even remember what I said. The midwife came back and said that she didn't want to see how dilated I was because it increases chances of infection. Since my contractions just started we decided to wait a little longer. Finally about an hour later I was in much more pain. The midwife decided to check me and I was dilated to a five.
The only thing I had in my birth plan was to get an epidural. I am so afraid of pain. Once I was at a five they started giving me Iv fluids so that i could get an epidural. They also called the anesthesiologist. They said the fluid takes 20 minutes to go in. Before the 20 minutes were up I felt like the baby was going to come. The midwife checked me and said I was at a ten and that I couldn't get an epidural. It felt like my worst nightmare. She said that I should start pushing. So I pushed and pushed and finally baby Stephen came. Hearing his little cry was a tender moment in my life. I looked up at Stephen who was encouraging me the whole time and he had tears in his eyes.
I was so happy our baby was finally here. After holding him for a little while one of the nurses took him to weigh and measure him. He was 8 lbs and 20.25 inches. A pretty big baby.
I was surprised that I had him naturally and I was very fortunate that my labor progressed so quickly. Baby Stephen is the sweetest little thing and we are so happy he is here.
We got to the hospital around 8 am and I was admitted at about 9. the midwife told me that if my labor didn't progress by noon she would give me a pill to help soften my cervix. Stephen and I were shown to our room, then we walked around the hospital, ate lunch, and around noon the midwife came back with a pill. She said she could give me another dose in four hours if my labor still hadn't progressed. Stephen and I walked around the hospital for another hour and then I suddenly started feeling painful contractions. They asked me to rate them from one to ten. I never know how to answer that question. So I don't even remember what I said. The midwife came back and said that she didn't want to see how dilated I was because it increases chances of infection. Since my contractions just started we decided to wait a little longer. Finally about an hour later I was in much more pain. The midwife decided to check me and I was dilated to a five.
The only thing I had in my birth plan was to get an epidural. I am so afraid of pain. Once I was at a five they started giving me Iv fluids so that i could get an epidural. They also called the anesthesiologist. They said the fluid takes 20 minutes to go in. Before the 20 minutes were up I felt like the baby was going to come. The midwife checked me and said I was at a ten and that I couldn't get an epidural. It felt like my worst nightmare. She said that I should start pushing. So I pushed and pushed and finally baby Stephen came. Hearing his little cry was a tender moment in my life. I looked up at Stephen who was encouraging me the whole time and he had tears in his eyes.
I was so happy our baby was finally here. After holding him for a little while one of the nurses took him to weigh and measure him. He was 8 lbs and 20.25 inches. A pretty big baby.
I was surprised that I had him naturally and I was very fortunate that my labor progressed so quickly. Baby Stephen is the sweetest little thing and we are so happy he is here.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sewing
I have been off of work a week now. It has been so wonderful. I have spent my time getting the baby's room ready and also doing some sewing for the baby. I bought a book by lotta jansdotter called simply sewing for baby which has some fun baby projects. I'm not very good at sewing so I appreciate the simplicity of the designs. Here are some if the things I have made. 
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Pregnant belly
I haven't been very consistent at taking pictures of my baby belly. But here are a few shots.
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