Today, Annabel Drake Lanier was born at 12:46 pm. She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and is 19 inches long. She is so precious and perfect! We are in love! She was a little over 2 weeks early, her due date being Aug 12. I blew my nose last night sitting in bed and my water broke, haha!! Wes and I stared at each other then jumped up and started acting crazy. I wasn't sure if it was water breaking or just other stuff. So we grabbed the bags I had just packed and went to the hospital. What I didn't know is that once your water "breaks," it continues to leak until you deliver your baby because your body constantly replenishes it!
The contractions started about an hour later and then they were intensified with a medicine. I tried to ride them out until they got really bad and asked for an epidural. I can't even describe everything that went wrong with the epidural from getting it to it "not taking." I never believed people when they would say that so I guess it was karma time. Anyway, it did not work for the contraction pains but right when it was time for her to come, they put another medicine in it and luckily I had some relief while I pushed. 3 pushes and this girl was here! She has a sweet little dimple on her chin and beautiful dark hair and skin. We aren't sure where she got that but we'll take it because she is GORGEOUS! We can't stop staring at this miracle from God.
She is breastfeeding well (knock on wood!) And speaking of that, I need to run. Thank you for all your prayers, support, and love. We'll keep you posted!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
2 Weeks!
2 weeks to go!!!!!!!!! I'm so excited and ready! Tonight I'm going to pack a hospital bag... or 3. There's a lot of stuff on my list to bring. We are almost finished with her room. I'm trying to paint a canvas to go in there, and we have a few more things to get together. I've been so busy between work and getting ready for A's arrival that I have neglected all my wonderful friends who have called me this week and promise to call you back asap! We had a bit of a rough start to the week with your good ol' membrane stripping at my appt on Monday so it took a few days to recoup from that. (If you don't know what that is, consider yourself lucky) It did not bring on any contractions, but they are going to try it again on Monday.
For dinner, I am cooking meatloaf, mashed red potatoes, green bean casserole, and sauteed squash medley. If you aren't a big meatloaf fan, I get it. But this recipe is delicious, mainly for the topping (not your standard ketchup.) If you want it, let me know! Also, someone gave me the tip of using chicken broth instead of milk for the mashed potatoes. I have to say, YUM. Biggest difference ever! Try it!
Also, for an update on the salt-free life... I did stick with it, with very few exceptions. It's tomato season, come on people. The positive is that I realized food can taste good without salt, but my swelling did not actually go down much. So I still watch it, but do allow some exceptions. I think I've found a happy, and Healthy!, medium. Who cares if I'm swollen to the point of being essentially unrecognizable these days. I can take it for 2 more weeks!
For dinner, I am cooking meatloaf, mashed red potatoes, green bean casserole, and sauteed squash medley. If you aren't a big meatloaf fan, I get it. But this recipe is delicious, mainly for the topping (not your standard ketchup.) If you want it, let me know! Also, someone gave me the tip of using chicken broth instead of milk for the mashed potatoes. I have to say, YUM. Biggest difference ever! Try it!
Also, for an update on the salt-free life... I did stick with it, with very few exceptions. It's tomato season, come on people. The positive is that I realized food can taste good without salt, but my swelling did not actually go down much. So I still watch it, but do allow some exceptions. I think I've found a happy, and Healthy!, medium. Who cares if I'm swollen to the point of being essentially unrecognizable these days. I can take it for 2 more weeks!
Monday, July 12, 2010
Go July, Go!
Not too much to report for this post, I am just getting very anxious to meet this little one! I feel like there must be more hours in the day than there used to be, they pass so slowly! We got a good report from the doc today and only 3 and 1/2 weeks to go! I'm making a list of things I need to remember to take to the hospital. We only have a few things to buy before she gets here. My sweet friend Kelley in Memphis sent us a carrier yesterday which was so exciting- Thank You!!!!
Working on plastic surgery this rotation has been interesting. I have gotten to see the usual, botox, breast augmentation, face lifts etc, along with more serious, non-elective procedures. And to the amazement of everyone who knew me in med school, no passing out! Probably due to my increased (but still normal) blood pressure. Its funny when moms come in wanting things fixed because "having kids takes a toll on your body." No joke!
Working on plastic surgery this rotation has been interesting. I have gotten to see the usual, botox, breast augmentation, face lifts etc, along with more serious, non-elective procedures. And to the amazement of everyone who knew me in med school, no passing out! Probably due to my increased (but still normal) blood pressure. Its funny when moms come in wanting things fixed because "having kids takes a toll on your body." No joke!
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