Two Weeks

This week we took Sidney to her first pediatrician's appointment. She still weighed 8 lb. 10 oz. and was 20 1/4 in. long. The doctor's appointment went well and we won't go back until the middle of June for her two month appointment.

Before the doctor's appointment, Sidney had her first shopping experience. We stopped by Kinnucan's to pick up Nonnie's Mother's Day gift. Sidney slept the entire time.

Other happenings this week: Bailey, Sidney, and I went to dinner at El Charro with Bedford and Katie. Again, she slept the whole time. A little later in the week, Bailey and I took Sidney to Southaven. We went to eat at McAlister's and then went to Target. Sidney was awake for a few minutes while we were at McAlister's but then went right to sleep and slept the rest of the time we were out. Bailey gave Sidney her first bottle this week. She took to it pretty easily and has been taking a bottle a day since then.  

 On Wednesday, we met with Uncle Mickey to have some newborn photos taken. Sidney did not go to sleep as she was supposed to so they didn't go as well as we planned. However, she did doze off here and there and we were able to get a few good pictures.

Grandma and Papa Dean (Sidney's great-grandparents) came from Arkansas to meet Sidney and visit for a little while. That evening they took the whole family to eat at El Charro. Once again, Sidney slept the whole time we were there.

Sidney's umbilical cord fell off later in the week and we were able to give her her first real bath.

Sidney continues to change every day. She has started making many different facial expressions and is becoming more alert. She continues to sleep pretty well. She has a few fussy times here and there, but, overall, has been a good baby, so far. Also, we have started wearing "one" diapers. They are a little big, but we used all the newborn diapers we had and decided to go on and move up to the ones.

Later in the week, I finally felt up to getting out by myself. Again, only a quick run to WalMart, but it still felt good to get out by myself.

One Week

One week has come and gone. We are all adjusting pretty well.

When we left the hospital on Monday, Sidney weighed 8 lb. 6 oz. At our weight check on Thursday, she was up to 8 lb. 10 oz.

A few things we've done this week: on our way home from the hospital Sidney had her first Sonic Happy Hour experience. Later in the week, we made her first trip to Oxford to the pediatrician's office to check her weight. Also, she's met many more friends this week. Bailey and I have been so thankful for all the friends that have brought us dinner.

 

So far, Sidney has been a pretty good sleeper. We continue to work at nursing (she tends to fall asleep very quickly).

We gave Sidney her first sponge bath this week and she tolerated it pretty well.

Lula wasn't really sure what to think the first day we were home. She started to whine/cry when she heard Sidney cry. She gets eager/excited when we have visitors, but other than that, she does pretty well. If someone takes Sidney out of the room, she likes to follow and make sure everything is ok. Bailey and I think she is going to be very protective. Wrigley, on the other hand, hasn't really noticed a change.

Nonnie (Bailey's mom) came over one evening so that Bailey and I were able to go to WalMart to pick up a few things. It was good to get out of the house for just a few minutes, even if it was just to WalMart.

Welcome Sidney Kate!

On Friday, April 27, Bailey and I went with my family to eat dinner at one of our favorite pizza places, Avellino's. After dinner, we went to watch my cousin's baseball game (his team was in the state playoffs). Bailey and I got home somewhere around 9 and were in bed by 9:30. (Let me just mention that Bailey took two Tylenol PM before getting in bed). About 11:30, I woke up suddenly to my water breaking. We showered, finished packing up our bags, and headed to the hospital. Bailey was still a bit groggy from the Tylenol PM he took, but I think his adrenaline (along with two Diet Mtn. Dews) kicked in.

Last belly pic--39 weeks, 4 days

We checked into the hospital a little after 1 a.m. I was still at 2 cm which is where I had been at Monday's appointment. I was 100% thinned. We got into our room and shortly after, around 3, I got my epidural. We had a few people come in and visit for a few minutes here and there but mostly tried to rest. Around 6:30, I was at 3 cm and they started the pitocin. I was at 4 cm about 8 a.m. At 9:30 they came back to check me and I was about 9 cm. The nurse had someone else come behind her to double check because she couldn't believe it. At 11, I was about 9 1/2 cm.

Waiting to be moved to a labor/delivery room

The view from our room :)

 

Daddy-to-be waiting patiently

 

Our last picture as a family of two!

We started pushing around 11:45. After about an hour and a half of pushing, the doctor stopped by to check in on our progress. Sidney was "sunny-side up" (face-up), so he tried to turn her. Ouch! He wasn't successful. We tried pushing for almost another hour and a half. The doctor came back around, said we weren't making progress, so let's head to the OR. (I was more than ready for that). They drugged me up some more, Bailey put on his OR gear, and off we went for the C-section.

We got to the OR, they got me on the table, and the anesthesiologist started pinching and poking me to see if I could still feel some pain. Yes, I could. He continued to give me some meds as they started the C-section. Bailey stayed on "my side" of the curtain as I was still hurting. I soon passed out. I woke up and did not see Bailey where he was previously sitting. Then he came around the corner holding our baby girl. Sidney made her debut into the world on April 28 at 3:03 p.m. She weighed 8 lb. 14 oz. and was 20 inches long.

Proud daddy with baby Sidney 

Our sweet baby girl

Hanging out in recovery

 

They took me to recovery while Bailey went to show everyone pictures of Sidney Kate. Then he came back to recovery with us where we spent a little time before making it to a room. Once we got to a room, family and friends poured in to meet our sweet baby girl.

We followed the suggestions of many and had Sidney stay in the nursery at night. I think Bailey and I both actually got a little bit of rest (especially considering we may have a had a total of 3-4 hours sleep/rest the night before). On Sunday, we had some more family and friends visit. Once again on Sunday night, we let baby girl stay in the nursery so we could get some rest.

The doctor came by Monday morning and said we could stay another day or, if we were ready, we could go home. Of course, we were ready to go. It wasn't until after lunch that the nurse came by with the discharge instructions, etc. We finished getting our stuff together and then we were on our way home as a family of three!!