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]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/?entry=entry100403-140146 sue_egan73@yahoo.com Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:01:46 GMT http://sue.mongiovi.com/comments.php?y=10&m=04&entry=entry100403-140146 http://sue.mongiovi.com/index.php?entry=entry100316-185153
So, the whole labor experience didn't go down exactly as planned. I was a week late from the ETA and had gone into my regularly scheduled doctors exam on Monday 2/22. After they did some external tests on the baby and her condition the doctor had some concerns about my blood pressure being slightly elevated. We were sent back home but were told to call the hospital that night to see if it was time to come in...and it was.

We brought our hospital bag not knowing for sure if this was going to be it, or if we were going to be coming back home after they checked me.
Here's our bag, and the bassinet:




My blood pressure wasn't going down, and I was dilated enough for them to admit me so we settled in for the night.

The next day was spent waiting, and inducing. The pain was unbearable and I held out as long as I could before having to take on the epidural. That was really scary too...but it really does help. I am smiling again after getting it and could relax for a little bit



Later on into the night, they brought us Popsicles ... I wasn't supposed to have anything other than something water based and Bob had one just for fun...it helped relax me a little bit too. Buddy's picture was my focal point ... I looked at it during the pain, but then it made me sad because I missed him so much so I couldn't look at him after a while. It gets too intense to look at anything after a while anyways...and I was so exhausted by midnight that my eyes were closed the rest of the time so it didn't matter.



The contractions came on around 11pm on 2/23 and the pushing began around 12:30am 2/24...finally ending at 3:18am when Kayla Rose was born



The umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck twice I heard so Bob wasn't able to cut the cord...they had to get it away from her quickly...so he held her finger...so sweet.







The next day, we had a lot of visitors...as well as a huge snow storm! 2 feet all at once! It was so nice to see everyone; to receive flowers and balloons and lots of love.



Proud and SO happy...grandma Anna and bobs sister Lillian were the first to visit and they couldn't wait to see her. She was in special care for a few days because of an infection that was passed from me to her as she was delivered...I needed monitoring because of it too...we're both completely fine now. Anna has been so excited about the baby and i was so glad she finally got to meet her.



My mom brought a cake to give the nurses which was really really sweet. I had told her how amazing they all were to me so this was a fun way to thank them. It's so nice to see her name on something too!









We stayed in the hospital until Friday morning the 26th and drove home in lots of snow! Our neighbors greeted us outside and helped get a path through the snowbank in the driveway to the door...so sweet! We had a rough night ...never went to sleep and went right to the pediatrician the next morning to have her checked out. Each day gets a little better...but there is nothing like when your baby looks at you as if they're really looking at you ... she is SO beautiful and I love her more and more every day.

































We are incredibly blessed to have a baby...she is the most beautiful thing we have ever seen. Thank you so much to everyone who has shared in our excitement and joy throughout our pregnancy, and now that she has finally arrived. We are SO lucky to have your love and support and we look forward to sharing our stories about her as she grows. Love Bob and Sue]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/?entry=entry100316-185153 sue_egan73@yahoo.com Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:51:53 GMT http://sue.mongiovi.com/comments.php?y=10&m=03&entry=entry100316-185153 http://sue.mongiovi.com/index.php?entry=entry100221-204853







]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/?entry=entry100221-204853 sue_egan73@yahoo.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:48:53 GMT http://sue.mongiovi.com/comments.php?y=10&m=02&entry=entry100221-204853 http://sue.mongiovi.com/index.php?entry=entry100221-203221
We are SO lucky to have such incredible friends by our sides as we look forward to becoming parents. Their excitement and encouragement has meant the world to Bob and I on this journey and I will never ever forget their support and companionship.
Thanks guys!
:)

Here's some pictures: (you can click on them to make them bigger)











Jim, Susan, and peekaboo Kristina



Me and Sue!



Me and Kristina



Me and Susan



Amazing basket that Susan put together of crochet'ed farm animals and blanket!



Susan's basket had washcloth figures in it too!



Our first piece of black clothing from who else but Jim :)



Soccer outfit and booties for Bob!



haha, skull sandals





We played some baby trivia games, and everyone got to win a fun prize...these are the favors



Time to cut the cake...mmmm!



Group Shot:
Kristina/Ben, Matt/Heidi, Jim/Susan, Tracy/(Mike who couldn't be there because he was at a doggie training weekend with Luna; so cute!), Me/Bob, Sue/Kevin.

My friends Heather and Linda went to dinner but couldn't come to the house so they're not in the shot, but they were a very special part of the celebration for me.



THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who has been celebrating with us these past 9 months...we can't wait for you to meet our little girl!
]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/?entry=entry100221-203221 sue_egan73@yahoo.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 03:32:21 GMT http://sue.mongiovi.com/comments.php?y=10&m=02&entry=entry100221-203221 http://sue.mongiovi.com/index.php?entry=entry100221-173410
We celebrated Ariana's 8th Birthday the first week of January too...I can't believe she's eight! Then Anna came home from Arizona to host a family baby shower for Bob and I.
We are so incredibly lucky...wow.
Thank you Anna!
Here's some pictures: (you can click on them to make them bigger)







































I had to wash all the clothes, blankets, towels, etc. as well before putting everything away in the dresser...so our living room was taken over by baby laundry. Everything is so tiny!





I was able to meet up for another photographers get together too...next time I see my friends we'll have a baby! Thanks for all the encouragement guys!



A few days later, one last luncheon with Heather, Linda, and Rachel. You guys are SO supportive and I can't thank you enough for your excitement and friendship. :)



Miguel is back in Rochester! He moved to Atlanta years ago, and just recently needed a change and came back. We got together and it was like no time had passed. So great to see you again!



Bob and I have also been going to birthing classes together to learn about the process, the breathing, labor...etc. We got a tour of the hospital rooms too which are a lot nicer than I would have expected. Very comforting. I went swimming a few times too which felt great and continue to walk Buddy twice a day trying to get out and stay active a little bit at least. I miss doing more than that though.
]]> http://sue.mongiovi.com/?entry=entry100221-173410 sue_egan73@yahoo.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:34:10 GMT http://sue.mongiovi.com/comments.php?y=10&m=02&entry=entry100221-173410