It all started nine/ten months ago... Kevin and I decided that it was time to expand our family beyond just us and our little/big puppy- okay dog - Guinness. And so our little angel was conceived. It's funny you never know what to expect with these things because you've never done it before, but I can tell you without a doubt that I swear I knew I was pregnant before I even took the test. I think I knew right away... haha... but the true first sign for me was my midnite wake up with extreme stomach pains. I almost made Kevin take me to the hospital. Months later we now look back at this as our little Max was burrowing into my uterus. Making himself comfortable for the next 39 weeks.
After we took "the test" Kevin and I decided that we would keep our little miracle a secret until Christmas... as we wanted to be sure everything was okay. Anyone who knows me knows that secrets aren't exactly my fortay but I did it and didn't tell a soul except for Missy at work because I had to tell someone and I needed advice and I needed to know what was normal and what wasn't. It was actually fun keeping a secret and we were excited to surprise our parents and families at Christmas with the best present ever -- news of our little miracle.
Christmas went off without a hitch and we were able to tell everyone and definitely surprise them all. I actually think my mother was pissed that I hadn't told her.. haha.. love you mom!! Mom and Dad C. were shocked and their reaction was priceless:) The only parent to not be surprised was my dad -- haha he proudly announced that "He Knew It" because I hadn't been drinking!! But he was beeming with pride... not knowing that the best surprise was yet to come -- his first Grandson -- that's right a little boy... haha!!
"Our Little Boy"
So by the time 18 weeks came along I was definitely scared out of my mind to figure out what we were having. At this point I was pretty sure we were having a girl because I desperately wanted a little boy... you see I have 3 sisters and I know what girls are like - besides I wanted to remain the princess around my house a little longer!! So when we went in for our ultrasound I was so nervous.. Kevin however was certain that we were having a boy... you can imagine my surprise when we found out he was right!! I cried... and Kevin was so proud of himself... :) The first person we called was my dad -- the way I figured it he's never heard anyone say to him "It's a boy!!" so we had to call him first... However, he remained doubtful until he saw Max with his own eyes... sure that his "girls only" curse would continue! Whopps did I say curse I meant blessing!!
My entire pregnancy was wonderful!! Okay wonderful except I was huge!! So many people kept asking me if I was having twins, to which I responding nope... my little boy just takes after his daddy!! Here we are at 30 weeks or so... end of May... as you can see I was huge... below you will also see some other photos of me through-out the pregnancy!! As you can see I stopped taking photos as I started to get really big!! Haha!!
30 weeks or so...
13 weeks or so
18 weeks or so
21 weeks or so..
I know this will be hard to believe but I worked out my entire pregnancy all the way up until mid-June when my doctor told me I had to stop. We're talking 30 minutes on the eliptical or 1.5 mile walk... depending on the weather!! I was determined to keep my weight in check... Max however had other ideas!! He wanted to be big and grow grow grow!!
In fact Max grew so much that by our June ultrasound he was measuring 7 lbs.. At this point we still hadn't decided upon a name.. this is when I threw out the name Max as a joke really because he was well "Maximum" size.. hence Max!! Kevin said nothing - so I knew that this name was a serious contender... I love it!!
Over the next few weeks, I had to start seeing the High Risk doctor because Max was so large and twice a week I had to get NST (Non-Stress Tests) taken. They were annoying but part of the process like all the tests we took - we always passed. It was determined that I was carrying alot of emboynic fluid.. to which I attributed to Max peeing alot... something Kevin and I consider to be true.. considering he is quite the pisser - literally!!
"The Big Day" 7/7/11
Because of Max's size, Dr. P - my doctor she's wonderful - and Kevin and I decided that a C-Section was the best way to go.. Thank GOODNESS!! What a wonderful experiece.. okay I'm getting ahead of myself. The day before my C-Section my parents came up to stay with us and Kevin's parents took us to lunch. So we got to see everyone.. I'll post a picture when I steal one from Mom C. -- I was huge, uncomfortable and ready to have our baby!! So Kevin put me to bed at 10 p.m. telling me I needed my rest tomorrow was going to be a big day.. boy was he right..
On our way to the hospital - 4:45 a.m. I look horrible and have no make up on .. One of the rules.
Kevin and I -- like I said I look really bad. My face is huge, I am huge.. but hey I'm not huge anymore!!
So we get to the hospital - 2 hours early - and get ready for baby. I strip to the hospital gown and am hooked up to the baby monitor and an IV is started. The families arrive around 6 a.m. - with 1 hour to go. How I love my rock Kevin - he was an angel. Holding my hand and watching over me.. love him!! Each doctor that will be working on me today comes and visits.. they are all wonderful!! Everyone!! The answered all my questions - and trust me I had alot.. when I'm nervous I tend to be very talkative and ask lots of questions!! Next thing I know I am wisked down the hall to the OR. Baby H is minutes away from arrival -- we've decided upon the name Max by now but still haven't told anyone!!
In the OR they hook me up to the devices and give me the wonderful Spinal Block. I was so nervous but it didn't hurt nearly as bad as I thought it was going to. Besides for a little jerk when the block went in it was nothing. They laid me down and the anesthesiologist went and got Kevin. He walked in and I was smiling from ear to ear, my baby was on his way and I couldn't feel a thing. It smelled really bad when they were opening me up but that was the most of my worries. I tell Kevin that it's going to be like 10 minutes until we see baby - Dr. P informs us it's going to be much sooner. She tells me she's going to be breaking my water and Kevin asks if he can stand up and watch. The doctor says yes... next thing I know they are holding up our little baby Max - who peed all over the place immediately upon coming out - Kevin looks at me and says "Oh my god he's blonde" I'm in shock and when I see him I can't believe it - he looks like me. I had expected Max to look only like his dad and nothing like me!! I'm shocked!! He's perfect and beautiful and scores a 9 out of 10 on his first test. A nearly perfect score!! Noone get's perfect!!
The experience was wonderful!! I loved having a C-Section and told Kevin when we were in recovery that I was ready to have another one!! And truthfully I am... not now but when Max is 1 or so... we'll try again!! I love my Max -- he's my little miracle.
Our hospital stay was wonderful!!! It was a great place to give birth and I suggest that to all my Ohio mom's-to-be... The staff was great and the rooms were nice!!! The next 3 days were great and we didn't want to leave.. but we did!! And so the next chapter in our lives had begun!!!
Next up... parenthood! To be continued....
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