Baby Burnett

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Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Happy Birthday, Aislynn!!!

So, my 39 week doctors appointment was suppose to be August 27th, 2009 but we didn't make it to that day.


On Saturday August 22, 2009 I woke up at 4:00 am with some contractions that were regular but not very strong. I went to sleep and woke up with the chills, fever, and body aches. My mom told me that I needed to go to the Emergency Room. We went to the ER and they sent me straight to Labor and Delivery. The nurses monitored the baby and contractions for about 2 hours then sent me home. The doctor on call didn't even come and see me and no one even paid attention to me being sick which was the only reason I went to the hospital. We left the hospital around noon. At around 1:00pm my parents called and stated that my dad's biological dad, Paul Lanham wasn't doing very well. He had been in the hospital this month for Stage 4 Lung Cancer. He passed away that day.


On Tuesday August 25, 2009 we went to the funeral and burial of my grandfather Paul Lanham. After the service, my family went out to eat at Rafferty's. It was Andy, Danielle, Derek, Inge, Mike, Rita, my dad, my mom, and Chantel. I had went to the restroom with Danielle and had come back to the table. I began coughing and felt a little rush of liquid and though I had just had a little accident so I waited. Then the waitress was bringing out the food and I shifted in my seat and felt a gush of fluid. I knew at that moment that my water had broke. I told my cousin Danielle that I needed to go back to the bathroom. She looked at me funny and asked why and then started yelling. Your Water Broke Didn't It! So everyone at the table was saying, your water broke? The poor waitress didn't know what to do. I went to the bathroom and sure enough my water had broke. I went to try to finish eating but I was way to nervous. My dad scarfed down his plate and kept asking me if I was alright. I was told that Andy ate his catfish while it was steaming hot. We then went to the hospital at around 2pm and was admitted. The nurse was very rude. I think her name was Kristi but not for sure. I had her until 7pm. She started me on Potocin to get me to dilate. She told me that I would be able to get pain medication until the epidural. After a couple of hours of labor, which I should add was so painful. I was in so much pain that I was throwing up with every contraction. My contractions were so fast that I couldn't breathe between each one. I asked the rude nurse for some pain medication and she said well, we have to wait and see how you are doing. No one said labor wasn't painful. If I wasn't in so much pain I would have told her off but I didn't have the energy or the time between contractions. Finally she gave me some morphine but I don't even know if she really gave it to me cause I was still in pain. It didn't take the edge off of anything! A little after 7 the new nurse came in and her name was Sandy. She was a GREAT! She talked me through everything and helped me get an epidural and was just amazing. I will forever be grateful for her. I finally got my epidural and everything was great! I pushed for 19 minutes and Aislynn was born. Dr. Nethers was great and I am so happy he was my doctor. Aislynn was born at 11:29pm on August 25th, 2009 She weighed 8 lbs 4 oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. Here is her hospital baby picture!

Sunday, August 23, 2009

38 Weeks

on aug 20th i went for my 38 week check up and i was feeling lots of pressure. dr nethers said that i was 95 percent effaced and slightly dilated. he did say that he could feel her head. my blood pressure was great and everything looked good. dr. nethers said to come back on aug 27th and that he would schedule a day to induce. i asked about my dads birthday which is sept 2 and he said that he is off on wednesdays. dad will be happy lol.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

37 Week Check Up

I went to the doctor today for my 37 week check up. Dr. Nethers checked me and said that I am 90% effaced already and then he checked to see if I was dialated and unfortunately I wasn't which was very painful. He then told me that I will probably have spotted bleeding because since I wasn't dialated he loosened the mucus plug. So I go back August 20th, 2009 for my 38 week check up. I am still working which is becoming a struggle. I was hoping to work until I delivered but I am thinking about making next week my last week. I am just going to see how I feel. It is getting difficult to drive, sleep, and walk. I will keep everyone updated. Oh and my blood pressure was great and she was moving around like crazy and the Dr. had a hard time getting her heartbeat, but he did.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

36 Weeks

Andy and I went to our 36 week checkup on August 4th, 2009. We had an ultrasound to see how Aislynn was positioned and about how much she weighed and measured. She is head down which is a good thing and she has hair! She weighs about 6 lbs 8 oz. She is measuring 2 days ahead of schedule. I will upload some pictures this weekend of the ultrasound. I must say she is camera shy and loves having her hands in front of her face. I then had an appointment with Dr. Nethers for my first exam. I was nervous but it wasn't bad. I had the strep tests and he checked my cervix. I am already 75% effaced. He said that everything was looking great and that my labor was progressing great. He said that he was proud of me since I have only gained 20 lbs throughout the whole pregnancy! I am proud of myself! I go to the hospital if 1. my water breaks 2. I start bleeding heavily 3. I have contractions every 5 minutes for over an hour 4. mothers' intuition

I go back next week! She is almost here. I am so excited. I think I am starting to get nervous about this labor business. lol.



Saturday, July 25, 2009

34 Week Checkup

Andy and I went to our 34 week check up Friday. I have been feeling a lot of pressure down low and my pelvic bone feels so sore along with my hips being sore. It is getting hard to walk. I know I still have a little whiles to go. Well, the doctor said that she is moving down into the birth canal and getting into ready position. I gained 3 lbs this visit which is exactly what they they wanted me to gain. So I have gained a total of 15 lbs so far. My belly is measuring larger but then again, my belly was a little larger than most women. I go back in a week and 1/2 which will be my 36 week checkup. Yay 36 weeks. I get another ultrasound to see how Aislynn is positioned and an estimate on how much she weighs. Doc said that the weight isn't very accurate the it can be off about 20% but it will give him an estimation. He also is checking on her development so far. Then he is going to do a pelvic exam to check my cervix and the strep screening. After that I go every week until our little girl is here! I am so excited. Just seems so unreal that I have been carrying this little girl for 34 weeks. And I can feel her move so much more now, I guess because she is getting cramped up in there. Also, I have been having Braxton Hicks contractions for the past couple of days. They aren't terrible just some tightning and pulling towards my pelvic bone. He said that is normal and that I am just practicing for the real thing. I was joking (kinda) with the doctor about being ready and he was like, ready for the weekend, I told him no, ready to not be pregnant. He laughed and joked of course but then wanted to show me two pictures on why it is good to wait until the 40th week of pregnancy to deliver. I just thought I would share them with you.


BRAIN DEVELOPMENT


LUNG DEVELOPMENT




So, as much as I want to see her little face. I guess I can wait until she is ready. Will keep you updated after my next appointment on August 4th~




Saturday, July 11, 2009

32 week Check Up

Andy and I went in for our 32 week check up. Everything was fine. I had gained 4 lbs since last time which he wasn't concerned. I am really excited but nervous too. I guess the whole thought of giving birth is kinda overwhelming but I know there is no stopping it now. LOL! I think we are ready for her to be here. Just waiting on her to be fully developed and if she decided to come early I don't mind as long as she is healthy! I can't wait to see who she looks like and her personality. I guess I am over being pregnant. My hips hurt terribly and it is getting harder and harder to sleep. Not to mention I am getting more cases at work and sometimes it seems overwhelming working full time, and being pregnant. But the good side is that work seems to be passing the time more quickly. Keeps my mind off of baby things. I go back to the doctor in 2 weeks.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Baby Shower, Doctor Visit. I will be 31 weeks tomorrow!!!

I went to the OBGYN on Monday June 15th, 2009 for my Glucose Tolerance Test and my 29 week check up. My glucose test was fine so no more fruit punch stuff. I was so looking forward to the orange drink but they got rid of it. I'm serious. I really like the orange stuff! Well, the doctor said everything looked fine and he found the heartbeat after a little searching since she was moving all around. So I will be 31 weeks tomorrow and I am so excited. I cannot wait for our little girl to get here. My mother-in-law is having a baby pot for anyone who wants to guess what date and time Aislynn will be born. $1 for every guess. Everyone is saying September which puts me overdue! I really hope she isn't overdue. I am already miserable. I can't sleep, my lower belly hurts, my shoulders hurt, and I guess I am a little stressed with going full-time at work and having a baby on the way. Also, my breast are already producing colostrum. I am really excited that work is allowing me to take 12 weeks off of work after the baby is born. I can't wait to see who she looks like! So excited! I go back to the doctor July 7th, 2009. Also, there has been a little issue with my OBGYN. There is a complaint against him from a former patient about a sexual relationship that lasted for two years. She is just now filing a complaint which the medical board put my OBGYN on restrictions. I have never felt uncomfortable around him. He has always been professional and a reputation for being a great doctor. He has to have a female chaperone with him at all times, even at the hospital. So I am relieved that he can still go to the hospital. I would really hate to have to find another doctor in my 8th month of pregnancy!!!! Will keep you all updated!!!


So, my baby shower was June 14th, 2009 and I couldn't have asked for more! It was so nice and so many people attended. I got so much good stuff! I was really excited! I only need a couple of little things and one big thing. So, here are some pictures from the baby shower!

Guests
Food Table
Opening Gifts

Cupcakes and Punch




My Sister and Me

Me and the Gift Table

Diaper and Wipes Table
Andy Opening Gifts (Fishing Pole)

Guests
Pronounced "Eyez Lin" "Jo Lee"