We are on day 2 of Mommy at home alone with baby and puggy while Daddy goes to work. After yesterday's success, I expected today to be even better. I was so wrong! Colin started pooping around 3 am and it was nearly non-stop all day long. He was fussy all day because he was always in a dirty diaper, even though I kept changing it. It seems that as soon as I would change it he souls poop again. One time, right after a change, I had him sitting next to me on the couch when I heard the blowout...and it did blow out...on the couch and me! I didn't notice the poop on my pants until after I had finished cleaning it off the couch...it was all over my knees. I am still not sure how that happened--he was sitting next to me.
By about 4pm, I was calling Matt asking when he would be home. I didn't get a nap and was exhausted. Colin was cranky because he kept pooping his pants. Matt needed to stay at work later because he is catching up with things from the last 3 weeks, so we were stuck with each other. After hanging up with Matt, Colin and I both finally fell asleep on the couch. It was a nice hour-long nap for both of us.
Matt arrived home around 6pm just as Colin was ready for another feeding. Matt took over right away and I got a much needed break.
Matt was great about everything and just asked what he could do to help. Thank you to all the other dads he knows that told him that there would be days like this and to just do whatever to help.
Today did come with one really good revelation...I had to go to the ATM, but didn't want to get Colin out of the car just for that. I also didn't want to leave him in the car when it was over 90 degrees outside--even when the ATM was only about 10 feet away. I started by rolling the windows down a little, but that seemed even worse because the a/c had cooled the car down more than the outside. As I walked to the ATM, I had a revelation and thought that I could remote start the car and the a/c would keep running and the inside would stay cool, but the car was locked and I had the keys! I did feel bad when I got back to the car and Colin was screaming. Figured out later it was from a dirty diaper.
Here's to hoping tomorrow is a better day.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Day 1
Matt headed back to work after 3 weeks of family bonding time. That leaves Mommy, Colin, and Squiggle home. Wait...I'm Mommy. I'm also the only adult and the only one capable of taking care of anyone! How am I am going to do this?
Monday, June 27, 2011
Newborn Photos
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Baby Boroughf has arrived!
After my doctor's appointment, Matt and I returned home and ate a little lunch. I had plans to have lunch with my friend, Cheryle, but wanted to spend a little time with Matt first. Matt headed back to work and I headed to the bathroom. Dr. Wong told me to call if I had any bleeding and when I found I was bleeding bright red, I called. I also called Matt and told him to come back home just in case. I also emailed Cheryle and told her we would have to reschedule. I was pretty sure I would be heading to the hospital soon.
After waiting a couple of hours for a return call from the doctor, the nurse finally called and said that bleeding was normal. By this time I was having more contractions and still bleeding. She said she would relay that information to the doctor and call me back. It was another couple of hours before I go the call from Dr. Wong and Matt had even headed back to work by this time. She said that it sounded like I was probably in labor and I should make my way to the hospital. It sounded like it was time to have a baby!
We arrived at L&D at just about 7pm. They put us into a room, got me hooked up to some monitors and checked out how things were going internally. Even with all the contractions, I remained at 4cm at the top and 5cm at the bottom of the cervix and also 75% effaced. They wanted to monitor me for a couple of hours and see where things were going, so Matt and I decided to just start walking around and see what would happen. After 2 hours of walking around, my contractions had increased to every 2-3 minutes consistently. I was certain that I had dilated a bit more. When the nurse, August, checked me, there was absolutely no change!
The doctor recommended that we just go home and wait until the contractions got a little stronger. Both Matt and I were a little concerned about this because it seems that I dilate without knowing it. We were both concerned that things would progress too quickly at home and we wouldn't make it back to the hospital. August listened to our concerns and agreed with us with my history. She went back and discussed it with the doctor and they agreed to do a partial induction and put me on pitocin to help with dilating. So, I was hooked up to the IV and things got started. My contractions became more regular, but they didn't seem much stronger in intensity. I was even sleeping through most of them.
Around 5am the doctor came in a checked me. I was still at 4-5cm. Nothing much had really changed. She asked if she could break my water to get things moving along. I agreed because I was ready to have the baby and was willing to do just about anything to get it moving along. Within about 10 minutes, the contractions were so strong that I started asking for an epidural. Yes, I wanted to go natural, but I didn't think I could handle more than a few minutes of those contractions!
The anesthesiologist took a while to arrive and then the epidural took about 30 minutes or more to get put in. Everyone says that as soon as you get it everything is wonderful, but I disagree. Those darn contractions still hurt for at least another 15 minutes! They checked my progression after getting the epidural in place and found that I was fully dilated and only had a lip left of the cervix! Why did I get that epidural again? I should have asked for them to check before they did it instead of after! I didn't really need it since I was so close to being ready to go.
For the next couple of hours I just rested and got ready for the big event. Around 9am I started to feel some strong pressure/pain in my lower right side. When I told the nurse, Dawn, this she said they could give me more medication or I could just try pushing. I figured I would try the pushing since I didn't really want anymore medication. With the first push she was excited that I did such a great job, so we just continued on. We started around 9:10am and by 9:20am she said I was going to have the baby by 10am. I kept pushing with the contractions and by 9:30am Dawn figured it was time to call the doctor in. It was going to be sooner than 10am when the baby arrived!
Dr. Nath came in and took one look and her eyes got wide and she hurried to get ready. No waiting would be required. I gave a couple of good pushes followed by a couple of half pushes and with one last push out he came! I was shocked that I barely felt it! He wasn't a small baby, either...
Colin Jack Boroughf
June 10th, 2011
9:36am
8 lbs. 4 oz.
21 inches
He was crying right away and was a nice pink color. His Apgar scores were awesome at 9 & 9. Within a minute or so, he was put down on my chest and he continued to cry a bit, but calmed down soon enough. I had Matt hand me my phone so that I could call my mom and let her hear him. She started crying and was just about the happiest grandmother ever.
Both Matt and I just stared at him in awe. He was so perfect and beautiful. I couldn't believe that he was the one who had been kicking and punching me in the butt all these months. It just didn't seem possible that this little angel had come out of me. I was able to get him to latch on and start breastfeeding almost right away. He did a great job and I felt bonded with my little boy.
The next couple of hours were so surreal. It was calm and a bit quiet as we waited for the nurse to come and do her checkout on Colin and for my legs to regain strength so that I could walk to the bathroom. We needed to complete both of these items before we could be moved to the Mother & Baby area. Dawn held Colin while we gathered ourselves a bit and he graciously peed all over the front of her. What a way for him to have his first out-of-the-womb pee! We all laughed, but I am not sure that Dawn was too pleased to have the front of her scrubs soaked in baby pee.
It was afternoon before we finally made it to the Mother & Baby area. Just a few minutes after our arrival, we had some visitors...Dolores, Krystalyn, and Nadia from work. They were so sweet to stop by and meet Colin at just a few hours old. It was exciting to share with them our beautiful little boy as well. He had been long awaited by many people at work who had watched my belly grow over the months.
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| Colin's first picture |
We arrived at L&D at just about 7pm. They put us into a room, got me hooked up to some monitors and checked out how things were going internally. Even with all the contractions, I remained at 4cm at the top and 5cm at the bottom of the cervix and also 75% effaced. They wanted to monitor me for a couple of hours and see where things were going, so Matt and I decided to just start walking around and see what would happen. After 2 hours of walking around, my contractions had increased to every 2-3 minutes consistently. I was certain that I had dilated a bit more. When the nurse, August, checked me, there was absolutely no change!
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| Colin on Mommy |
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| 8 lbs 4 ounces! |
The anesthesiologist took a while to arrive and then the epidural took about 30 minutes or more to get put in. Everyone says that as soon as you get it everything is wonderful, but I disagree. Those darn contractions still hurt for at least another 15 minutes! They checked my progression after getting the epidural in place and found that I was fully dilated and only had a lip left of the cervix! Why did I get that epidural again? I should have asked for them to check before they did it instead of after! I didn't really need it since I was so close to being ready to go.
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| Daddy & Colin |
Dr. Nath came in and took one look and her eyes got wide and she hurried to get ready. No waiting would be required. I gave a couple of good pushes followed by a couple of half pushes and with one last push out he came! I was shocked that I barely felt it! He wasn't a small baby, either...
Colin Jack Boroughf
June 10th, 2011
9:36am
8 lbs. 4 oz.
21 inches
He was crying right away and was a nice pink color. His Apgar scores were awesome at 9 & 9. Within a minute or so, he was put down on my chest and he continued to cry a bit, but calmed down soon enough. I had Matt hand me my phone so that I could call my mom and let her hear him. She started crying and was just about the happiest grandmother ever.
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| Calling Nana for her to hear his voice |
Both Matt and I just stared at him in awe. He was so perfect and beautiful. I couldn't believe that he was the one who had been kicking and punching me in the butt all these months. It just didn't seem possible that this little angel had come out of me. I was able to get him to latch on and start breastfeeding almost right away. He did a great job and I felt bonded with my little boy.
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| Exercising his lungs |
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| A little resting time |
It was afternoon before we finally made it to the Mother & Baby area. Just a few minutes after our arrival, we had some visitors...Dolores, Krystalyn, and Nadia from work. They were so sweet to stop by and meet Colin at just a few hours old. It was exciting to share with them our beautiful little boy as well. He had been long awaited by many people at work who had watched my belly grow over the months.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Week 38 appointment
My first internal! Two weeks after the cerclage was removed, I am 4-5 cm dilated and at -2 station, so baby is engaged and about ready to make an appearance. Dr. Wong says that it could be anytime--as soon as tonight, but no later than next week.
Matt and I both called our parents right away to let them know the baby will be here soon. His parents decided to pack up and head down tomorrow, but we told them to wait until I was actually in labor and at the hospital.
So excited and cannot wait to meet this little one!
Matt and I both called our parents right away to let them know the baby will be here soon. His parents decided to pack up and head down tomorrow, but we told them to wait until I was actually in labor and at the hospital.
So excited and cannot wait to meet this little one!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Exciting week
Week 36 turned out to be a busy week. I am officially on maternity leave, but I found plenty of things to keep me busy.
Monday I took the pug to the vet for his checkup and vaccinations. He's all ready for doggie day care this summer when we head to Montana for Weston's wedding. I spent the day napping and sewing. :)
Tuesday I met Cheryle & baby Christopher for lunch. Okay, so Christopher slept the whole time, but Cheryle and I had a nice time just chatting and walking around Santana Row. It turned into more than a couple of hours and then I went home for a quick nap. The day goes by quickly when I am so tired all the time!
Wednesday was marathon shopping with Chiara. I didn't buy much other than a breast pump, which I was told I should have right away. I used a coupon and saved myself $50! Plus, I used a gift card with $40, so overall I saved almost $100 out of my own pocket. I love saving money. Chiara bought clothes and lots of other great baby stuff for her little one. I've been buying for months, so I didn't need any more clothes or much stuff and that's why I didn't spend money.
After shopping, I met Matt at Dr. Wong's office for my weekly check-up and to get my cerclage removed! It was the longest appointment of the pregancy! We waited and waited to be called back. Then, we waited and waited and waited for Dr. Wong to come in. My appointment was at 4:30 and it was almost 5:30 before she arrived. She had a little trouble getting the cerclage out because she didn't realize that there were two loops she needed to snip. She was pulling on the stitch while it was still attached! It was not pleasant. Once she got the second snip, it was over quick. I had no discomfort after and very little spotting. I was just excited to have the darn thing out!
We barely had enough time to make it to our final baby class--infant care. We had to make a quick pitstop for some food at In-and-Out so Matt wouldn't be too cranky. Luckily, people seem to arrive a little late for most of these classes. We were just on time. The class turned out to be a little disappointing to me. I'm not sure that I really know how to care for an infant very well. How often do I need to bath him? I'm not sure--she just said not every day. How long is the bath? Not sure...just not long. Oh, well...I'll just read about it in a book. I'm sure I have one.
Thursday I went to work for a program picnic. I was almost too tired to go, but went because I promised Dolores I would go. I'm glad that I did. I got to say hi to a few people and chat a little. It is nice to talk to people and not just be alone all day. I did go home and sleep afterwards. I love being pregnant partly because it allows me to nap without guilt. :)
By Friday I was exhausted. I had a prenatal massage planned to help me relax and get ready for delivery. I'm so glad that I did it! The Mommy Spa (aka Lindsay) was awesome. She chatted through the whole massage, but she gave lots of good tips on how to relax my muscles and how Matt can help during labor. She is very pro-natural labor, so it made me feel really good. If this little one isn't out by 38 weeks, I'm going back for another massage. I think I will go back after he is born, too...I'll need some pampering then, too.
I also had my final counselor appointment before the baby. She has watched me grow throughout the pregnancy, so it was nice to see her one last time. She was actually one of the first people I told. I even told her that I was pretty sure I was pregnant before I knew. I plan on going back after the baby is born--then she can meet him, too.
So, Memorial Day weekend is upon us and I'm ready! Anytime now...come on, baby!
Monday I took the pug to the vet for his checkup and vaccinations. He's all ready for doggie day care this summer when we head to Montana for Weston's wedding. I spent the day napping and sewing. :)
Tuesday I met Cheryle & baby Christopher for lunch. Okay, so Christopher slept the whole time, but Cheryle and I had a nice time just chatting and walking around Santana Row. It turned into more than a couple of hours and then I went home for a quick nap. The day goes by quickly when I am so tired all the time!
Wednesday was marathon shopping with Chiara. I didn't buy much other than a breast pump, which I was told I should have right away. I used a coupon and saved myself $50! Plus, I used a gift card with $40, so overall I saved almost $100 out of my own pocket. I love saving money. Chiara bought clothes and lots of other great baby stuff for her little one. I've been buying for months, so I didn't need any more clothes or much stuff and that's why I didn't spend money.
After shopping, I met Matt at Dr. Wong's office for my weekly check-up and to get my cerclage removed! It was the longest appointment of the pregancy! We waited and waited to be called back. Then, we waited and waited and waited for Dr. Wong to come in. My appointment was at 4:30 and it was almost 5:30 before she arrived. She had a little trouble getting the cerclage out because she didn't realize that there were two loops she needed to snip. She was pulling on the stitch while it was still attached! It was not pleasant. Once she got the second snip, it was over quick. I had no discomfort after and very little spotting. I was just excited to have the darn thing out!
We barely had enough time to make it to our final baby class--infant care. We had to make a quick pitstop for some food at In-and-Out so Matt wouldn't be too cranky. Luckily, people seem to arrive a little late for most of these classes. We were just on time. The class turned out to be a little disappointing to me. I'm not sure that I really know how to care for an infant very well. How often do I need to bath him? I'm not sure--she just said not every day. How long is the bath? Not sure...just not long. Oh, well...I'll just read about it in a book. I'm sure I have one.
Thursday I went to work for a program picnic. I was almost too tired to go, but went because I promised Dolores I would go. I'm glad that I did. I got to say hi to a few people and chat a little. It is nice to talk to people and not just be alone all day. I did go home and sleep afterwards. I love being pregnant partly because it allows me to nap without guilt. :)
By Friday I was exhausted. I had a prenatal massage planned to help me relax and get ready for delivery. I'm so glad that I did it! The Mommy Spa (aka Lindsay) was awesome. She chatted through the whole massage, but she gave lots of good tips on how to relax my muscles and how Matt can help during labor. She is very pro-natural labor, so it made me feel really good. If this little one isn't out by 38 weeks, I'm going back for another massage. I think I will go back after he is born, too...I'll need some pampering then, too.
I also had my final counselor appointment before the baby. She has watched me grow throughout the pregnancy, so it was nice to see her one last time. She was actually one of the first people I told. I even told her that I was pretty sure I was pregnant before I knew. I plan on going back after the baby is born--then she can meet him, too.
So, Memorial Day weekend is upon us and I'm ready! Anytime now...come on, baby!
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