Friday, October 5, 2012

Newborn Pictures

Where do I even begin? We took Keagan to Camera Shy when he was about 2 weeks old to get his pictures taken. He did really good for the first 4 sets of shots, but then got really, really fussy. They were setting him up into this Super Cute basketball picture, and he would have nothing to do with it. He just cried, so sadly, we didn't get that shot :( I was so sad! But luckily, we got him calmed down enough to do his football shots, and that was all he was gonna do. He said, "Mom, I am DONE with pictures!!" I have a feeling he will be telling me that a lot in his lifetime. lol Overall, I loved all of these pictures! They turned out so nice and so cute! I am so impressed with Camera Shy, I would suggest anyone to go there! Here are just some of my favorites. Enjoy our adorable, little red head :]

Our First Time Home

When we got home, we busted out the video camera and had to show Keagan his new home. We got him out of his carseat and went into every room explaining what would happen in this room. lol "This is where your going to have tub time." "This is where we keep your food." "And this is your room, I hope you like it!" It was fun, and unreal, to have him home after all the waiting! Keagan was a pretty good sleeper at first. My mom kept telling me to go take a nap when he was sleeping, but I couldn't. I just couldn't, I had to be with him constantly. I had to be watching him like a hawk. Even if I did go lay down, falling asleep was no use. I just laid awake and thought about him. I recovered pretty well. I didn't take any of the strong pain meds the doctor gave me, just some tylenol. I didn't really hurt, it just was uncomfortable sometimes. But Keagan took my mind off of it 99% of the time. lol

Later that night, Keagan had his first tub time with us. I didn't know what to do, I just knew that we couldn't get his belly button wet. Luckily, Dad stepped in and took charge because he had "done this before." lol! Well, Keagan hated it. To say the least, he screamed and screamed and shivered. It broke my heart!! Keagan didn't sleep at nights when he was first born. It took him until he was about a month and a half before he figured out his nights and days. He was all mixed up, and it was really hard on all of us. The first night he was home, he just cried. So what did I do? Everything, and I cried too. Finally, when he got to sleep I just came in, sat on the couch, and hysterically cried. Bless my mom's heart for being so kind and supportive! I don't know what I would have done without her!! She calmed me down and I went to bed. But just for a few hours. My emotions were spiked. lol

 Seriously? BEAUTIFUL baby!

After Birth

After Keagan was born, the family came in and took a bunch of pictures and said their Congrats. Then it was time for him to go get bathed and for me to move down a floor to Mom and Baby. When they put him in his cart and wheeled him out the door, I wanted to stand up and run after him. I felt like they were ripping a little piece of my heart, I didn't want to let him out of my sight. But Jordan went with him and gave him his first sponge bath and did whatever else it is you do when they take them to the nursery. By the time we got to my room, I was completely starved! My parents left at about 1 and then I was on my own. I just laid in bed and tried to sleep, which was difficult. Finally Jordan came in and said that the baby was going to sleep in the Nursery tonight so I could get some sleep. Reluctantly, I dozzed off thinking of the craziness that had just happened.

Later that night (or morning I guess) I had my first experience of "checking your bleeding." The nurse came in and kneaded my stomach and it made me sick how much blood came out. It felt like I had broken my water again, it just gushed. And to think it was blood, wasnt exactly a good feeling. All the time the nurses came in and out, Jordan was passed out on the little couch. lol He didn't wake up once. After, I woke up that morning with the nurse bringing in my little boy. I fed him, and held him, and just enjoyed his company. He is such a good baby! He just laid there and hung out. We had plenty of visitors in the span of the 1 and 1/2 days we were in Mom and Baby. We loved seeing everyone, it was such an exciting time in our lives.

I remember the first time he started to be fussy. My blood pressure rose sky high. It was the most horrible feeling in the world to hear him just whimper let alone cry. And I instantly prayed that I would be a good mom and could just magically know what to do to soothe him. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. When I got up to walk for the first time was quite the experience. It felt like someone had cut all my stomach muscles, like they were jello. You don't realize until that moment exactly how much you use your abs. Seriously, for everything! I wiggled my way to the edge of the bed, and couldn't go from sitting to a standing position. Jordan had to help me up. And walking for the first time? haha more like an inch by inch waddle. Funny(and in a strange sense) fun memories. All the clothes I brought for Keagan were way too big, and a newborn diaper seemed to drown him. His dad bought him some BYU socks that he sported basically the whole time he was in the hospital. lol One proud dad.

I decided I wanted to get out of the hospital as soon as possible, so when Dr. Warner came in Sunday morning to do my check up and told me that I was good to go anytime today, I said I'll start packin :] The only thing wrong was that Keagan didn't pass any of his hearing tests, which of course, got me all worried! (a week later, we came back to try it again and he passed with flying colors.) I remember the nurse came in to do our release papers and she was so rude! lol This was my first fired-up moment as a mom. lol I was holding Keagan and the nurse was going through all the information and Keagan farts. And I mean, did he ever fart! Like so loud. I look down at him in shock that THAT could come out of such a tiny man. Well we kinda giggled about it, and the nurse just glares at me and Keagan. Then she continues on and he does it again. And she starts again and he decides he has one more to show. By that time, she was mad? for some reason, and told me that that was not normal and I needed to talk to my doctor about it. Well...I told her thanks for her opinion. And after she left, I was So Mad! Try to tell a new mom that her baby isn't perfect, I dare ya.

Then we got Keagan into his carseat and he Hated It! He cried and cried and cried. And I was completely freaking out. lol The nurse wheeled us to our car and we took the drive home with Jordan driving, my mom in the front seat, and me sitting in the back never taking my eyes off my little man.

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Learning New Things

It seems like Keagan is learning new things everyday! He is just over 2 months and these are some of the new things that he is doing lately!
 Oh those yummy fingers! Hes been chewing on his fingers and discovered just how awesome his thumb really is!
 Rolly Polley! He brings his knees into his chest, throws his feet into the air and rolls over to his side.
 Little mister likes to sit up on the couch! But watch him really close cause he has just about toppled over a few times!
Its hard to tell but hes starting to drool!
We busted out the Bumbo! His head still bobbles a little so we dont leave him in there for very long, but I think this is the start  to a beautiful friendship!

Monday, October 1, 2012

Keagan's Arrival

I was scheduled to be induced on July 20th, 2012. And sure enough, the baby hadn't come on his own. The night before Jordan asked me if I was scared, and I lied and said no. I woke up that morning and walked into the front room where Jordan sat there all showered and ready to go. He had been up and cleaned out my car and his truck, got ready, made me breakfast, AND called the hospital and arranged for me to come in earlier than previously planned. Now who do you think is the nervous one? lol Well the hospital said they could get me in at 11 and that was good enough for me. We ate breakfast and got ready, texted all of the family and told them the schedule, and before you know it, 10:45 was here. As I'm walking through the hospital doors I couldn't help but think that we walk in as 2 and come out as 3. Kinda crazy. We get up to Labor and Delivery and fill out some paperwork, then the nurse takes us to our room. She hands me a flattering, super stylish night gown and tells me to change and lay in bed. So I did. Feelings: numb. It hasn't hit me whats going on, I'm surprisingly calm, but deep deep down nervous for what's ahead.

Two nurses come in and need to get me all ready for what's to come. One is asking me questions filling out forms on the computer, while the other one was in charge of putting in my IV. Well needless to say, I had no multitasking skills at that moment and it was hard to answer questions while a needle is being stuck into my hand. Honestly, the IV hurt the worst and I honestly thought I was going to die. The nurse had that rubber band around my arm So Tight that my arm was purple in a minutes time, and she was so slow! It was on for like 10 minutes. Now, I totally can stand needles and getting my blood drawn and all, but this sent me into a cold sweat. My arm was ACHING! It hurt so bad. Finally, I asked her to take it off, I couldn't stand it anymore. She did, finally. Feelings: pain, frustration, relief it was over.

So my hand never stopped aching. Ever. Not until they pulled it out a day after I gave birth. That was by far the most painful part of my experience. But anyways, from then on, to be honest, the hours flew by. My parents got there, Jordans parents arrived, then his sisters, and next thing I know about 4 hours had gone by. I had been given antibiotics and inducement medicine earlier, and the nurse checked me and said that I was just about all the way effaced and still at a 3. I was having contractions but not feeling them, and I thought there was something wrong with me. I thought, shouldn't I be in pain right now? Shouldn't I be uncomfortable? Everyone kept asking me if I felt anything and I just replied, nothin! The nurse told me that the doctor wanted to break my water. I said Ok, and literally 1 minute later Dr. Warner was here to break my water. First time I really started to panic. He told me that the sac has no nerves in it, so I wont feel anything but rushing water, it don't hurt a bit. I must have had worry written across my face because Jordan kept asking me if I was Ok. I lied and told him Yeah. Well, my water got broken and it was the weirdest feeling. So much water, I thought they would have to switch out beds, but apparently those bed pads can hold a ton! I instantly start shaking. Like violently convulsing. The doctor told me that this is normal, once my water was broken hormones are being released into my body which causes some people to shake. And boy did I shake. My water had a slight yellow tint to it, (which means he went to the bathroom inside me which makes sense cause he was so overdue) so he told me that he would have the NicQ nurses on hand at delivery just in case. (It could cause a lot of problems if he were to swallow some of it.) Feelings: scared, worried, first time it hit me that this was real and I was having a baby, I knew that there was no turning back now and that terrified me.

I laid on that bed and shook for hours. Everyone kept offering to give me more blankets because they thought I was really really cold. Jordan kept asking if I was Ok, I think this scared him a bit. My dad hated this part. I would have fits where I couldn't shaking, like it looked like I was having a seizure lol and my mom had to coach my into taking deep breaths and calming down. My contractions kept getting more frequent and I could finally feel them a little bit now. Just some uncomfortable pressure. The nurse measured me and I was at a 5, and she said I could have my epidural at anytime. About 20 minutes later, I told her that I was ready. In my mind, I thought that I would have like 30 minutes to mentally prepare and stuff because I heard it usually takes the guy a while to get there. But no, 2 minutes after that, here comes the doctor with his cart and the nurse is ushering everyone out. I panicked inside. I wasn't ready for this. For 9 months, I dreaded this moment. I was So Scared!! "The man with the happy face suspenders" was my doctor and he man handled me. lol He put me on my side, scrunched me up into this little ball, picked me up, swung my bed around, and let me tell you it was quite the ride lol. He was so good!! He explained everything that was happening just before it happened which gave me comfort. Jordan held my hand and was so supportive. When he was putting in the epidural itself, I jumped 2 times. Not because it hurt, but because when something touches the small of your back like that, it's your reflexes to jump. He got a little mad about it and told me I couldn't do that again. So I guess third times a charm. He put in the epidural before I knew it and I can honestly say I did not feel one stinkin thing. Not pain, not pressure, not a poke. NOTHING! I guess the numbing spray he used that day was extra strong. I was extra thankful. Feelings: terrified, loved, relieved, overjoyed, almost giddy that it wasn't that bad!! and thankful to that wonderful doctor.

Well, right after the epidural the nurse checked me again and said I was at a 6. She said with first pregnancies, woman usually dilate 1 cm and hour. So about 4 more hours and I would have a baby. Well by this time it was 9 o clock, and I didn't want to have him in the middle of the night. I prayed that it would go faster than that. They laid me on my side. My shaking had pretty much stopped by now, I couldn't feel anything from the waist down, and I was getting really sleepy. I remember nodding off again and again. They switched me over to the other side, and I looked at my dad who was watching the monitor. I asked him if that was a contraction. He said yeah, a big one. And we did this back and forth for a while. Finally, I told them that I felt some pressure in between my legs and I wanted the nurse to come check me. Well, she did, and there was no need to check me because I was completely crowned! I had gone from a 6 to a 10 in about 40 minutes. Feelings: excitement/nervous energy

Just as fast as we found out I was crowning, was just as fast as we were in labor and the nurse wanted me to start pushing. I thought...woah woah woah! SLOW down! Can we just pause for a second, I need to take this in. Well, no time. It was at that moment where I learned to push. I was freaking out because I was starting to push and my doctor wasn't there! Come to find out, pushing is a process, you don't just push 3 times and he's out. After about 15 minutes of pushing with nurses, here comes Dr. Warner and the NicQ nurses. I push for about another 15 minutes with him. I was getting really annoyed because everytime I pushed everyone would say, Oh your almost there, we can see him, Oh just a little bit more. Every single time. I'm like, really? Let's be real, is he coming or not?! Finally Dr. Warner gave me instructions that when he says to stop pushing, stop pushing immediately and relax. I knew that this meant that it was go time. I pushed 2 more sets and it got really loud with talk. The doctor told me to stop, and I could lean up and look if I wanted. Well, I did, and apparently I said "OH!" really loud and upset like and laid back down. (even though I don't remember it) At 10:31 pm. the doctor pulled Keagan out and he cried so hard which was music to my ears. Jordan cut the cord and he went over to the table, gave him his shots, did his measurements, and handed me my little boy for the first time. All together, my labor lasted about 11 hours. Feelings: overwhelmed, terrified, frustrated, exhausted, overjoyed, shocked, worried, relieved, everything all at once.

I was completely in a state of shock, but none the less, that didn't take away from that special moment when I got to hold my boy for the first time. He felt so right, it's hard to explain, he just fit into my arms so perfectly. He calmed right down when I started talking to him and when he could hear my heartbeat. I officially have the most incredible bond with another human being, a complete miracle and angel. i thanked my Heavenly Father right then and there for this incredible blessing, and that everything was fine. How did we get so lucky? Keagan was 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20 1/2 inches long. We were all so surprised at how big he was! I had a second degree laceration from giving birth to that chunk, but it was worth it. He was healthy, happy, and I am blessed!!
Feelings: GRATITUDE and LOVE!

Little Lessons

Tonight, after I bathed Keagan and got him all snuggy into his jammies, I put him into his swing. This is usually his way of winding down at nights, and it makes him pleasantly sleepy. Well, he was swinging away and I was on my computer and I saw some white in the corner of his mouth. I walked over and sure enough, he had spit up all over the front of him. I sighed because my clean, spotless baby was no more, and I got a wet wipe to clean him up. I sat down in front of him and starting cleaning his jammies. Well I look up and he is grinning at me, not smiling but grinning, through his binkie. His eyes are completely lit up and I almost cried.


He teaches me to not take life so seriously. It's not a big deal.
How I got so lucky....I will never know.

Thoughts on Catching Up

Today, I was reminded about how important blogging is. And how I want to remember every single second about my life right now. Life has been absolutely crazy, and to be honest, I don't know how I'm managing it all. My schedule consists of waking up at 5 in the morning to do homework until about 7 or 8 when Keagan wakes up, tend him all day, go to school from 3 to about 7, then get Keagan to bed, and do more homework till about midnight. And somewhere in between all that I have to be a good wife, clean the house, laundry, cook dinner, visiting teach, teach dance, AND blog. See what I mean? But none the less, I don't want to not do it because like I said, I'm forgetting things.
I'm pretty sure that our brains have a small capacity of things that we can remember. For instance, I don't remember a dang thing about pregnancy. Literally, I couldn't tell you what it feels like to have a basketball in front of you for months and months on end. In my opinion, I think God does this on purpose. He makes you forget pregnancy so you will agree to get pregnant again. Can I just say that I am So Grateful that I blogged about it!! I can have a reference to go back and remember my journey to making an angel. And that's exactly why I am going to make time to blog, even if it means staying up even later or getting up even earlier!
So here we go.

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