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!!

39 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a wintermelon (???); about 20 inches long and a little over 7 pounds (that's average, but according to a previous doctor's appointment we think Sidney may be bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I have two pairs of sandals that I've been able to wear the last week and they make indentions on my poor feet.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No particular cravings or aversions. Everything sounds good.  

Symptoms: My back is starting to hurt more, especially if I sit too long. I wake up and my feet (particularly my left foot) are puffy. The ankle swelling hasn't been as bad these last few days with the cooler weather.

Best Moment This Week: We did practically nothing this weekend and it was wonderful. We got lots of rest. 

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: We have made a little progress. An induction is scheduled for Friday, May 4 if she doesn't make her appearance before then.

38 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a pumpkin; over 19 1/2 inches long and almost 7 pounds (that's average, but according to a previous doctor's appointment we think Sidney is probably bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. My feet continue to swell--the last two days I've only been able to wear one particular pair of flip flops

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out. Once again, she doesn't like when I lay on my left side. She doesn't kick/punch like she did before but she seems to shift her whole body to my left side when I try to lay down.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week. I have been really thirsty again and about anything is good--water, coke, orange juice, grape juice. This last week or so I've rediscovered my love for the Clear American flavored water (my favorite flavors are the black cherry and mandarin orange).

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My left ankle is pretty much nonexistant for all but an hour or two in the morning.

Best Moment This Week: I think I can finally say we pretty much have her room completed, except for something Uncle Mickey had made for us to hang on the wall and adding a few pictures to some frames.

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: No change from last week. Apparently walking a 5K did nothing to help things along. An induction will be scheduled for Friday, May 4 if she doesn't make her appearance before then.

37 Weeks (a few days late)

Size of Baby: The size of a watermelon; about 19 inches long and over 6 pounds (that's average, but according to last week doctor's appointment we think Sidney is probably bigger)

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. Due to this lovely feet swelling, I will mostly be wearing flip flops from here on out.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's slowed down a bit. She pretty much just pushes around trying to find some room to stretch out.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My left ankle is pretty much nonexistant for all but an hour or two in the morning.

Best Moment This Week: We pretty much have her room completed. I had a wonderful shower at school. The lady that cuts my hair made a cast of my belly--I can't wait to see the finished product in a few weeks.

What I am looking forward to: This sweet girl's arrival.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: We are slowly making progress. My doctor okayed me to walk a 5K this weekend so we'll see if that helps anything along.  

36 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a coconut; over 18 inches long and almost 6 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. Due to this lovely feet swelling, I will mostly be wearing flip flops from here on out.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: Pretty flat

Movement: She's most active when I get in bed at night. She's running out of room and is often pushing around trying to find more room.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though. I slept like a baby last night. I think I only got up to go to the bathroom once.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week. I have been very thirsty. I tend to get really thirsty about the last hour or so before I go to bed, which is not a good thing.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. The swelling in my feet is starting to get worse; it is mainly my left foot that swells.

Best Moment This Week: We saw our sweet baby girl yesterday but she did not want her picture taken--she had her hands over her face. Also, I had a GREAT shower with friends on Sunday!

What I am looking forward to: One more shower tomorrow at school. I'm looking forward to the weekend and having time to finish up the room. Also, I'm getting a belly cast made on Saturday.

Update from Doctor's Appointment: According to the ultrasound technician's measurements, (which can be off either way), I'm measuring about 37 weeks, 4 days and Sidney appears to be about 7 lb, 2 oz. So, looks like she may come early...we'll wait and see.

35 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a butternut squash; over 18 inches long and about 5 1/4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes.  Due to this lovely feet swelling, I will mostly be wearing flip flops from here on out.  

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In, but slowly trying to work its way out

Movement: She's most active when I get in bed at night. She does not like when I lay on my left side. I think she's starting to run out of room as she's really been pushing here and there.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not having to go to the bathroom constantly

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. The swelling in my feet is starting to get worse; it is mainly my left foot that swells.

Best Moment This Week: We had some maternity pictures taken. I got her bumper pad monogrammed and I'm close to having it finished (if I can just find the time to sit down and work on it!)

What I am looking forward to: We will have another ultrasound at next week's appointment!! Also, we have 2 showers next week! Continuing to work on her bedding and her room--it's coming along (slowly).

Showers

A few weeks ago I met up with some of my good friends for dinner and a little shower for Sidney. Her "aunts" have already begun spoiling her lots and lots. Here are a few pics.

Lots of goodies!

Then a week or two later we had a shower with our Sunday School class. We got a little start on diapers, wipes, and diaper rash cream in addition to the things in the picture below.  

We are so blessed to have such sweet family and friends. I can't wait for the other two showers--one at school and one hosted by some friends from church. Sidney Kate is already one loved little girl!

34 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a durian (???); almost 18 inches long and about 4 3/4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I found a few spring things in my regular clothes that I may be able to wear for another week or two. As far as shoes go, I may only be able to wear flip flops from here on out. I went and bought another pair this weekend for that reason.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: She's starting to slow down some. She's most active when I get in bed at night. She does not like when I lay on my left side.

Sleep: Every night is different. Some nights it's easy to get to sleep, others not so much. I'm still getting some sleep though.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily; not going to the bathroom every 20-30 minutes

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. Anything has sounded good this last week.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting. My feet (mostly my left foot/ankle) have started to swell some.

Best Moment This Week: Another good check-up. We will have another ultrasound at our appointment in 2 weeks. And ordering a few things for newborn photos!

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room--it's coming along (slowly). This week I'm working on the bumper and bedskirt along with painting a few things for the room.

33 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a pineapple or honeydew melon; a little over 17 inches long and just over 4 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I found a few spring things in my regular clothes that I may be able to wear for another week or two

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She had a big case of the hiccups the other night. She continues to dig into my ribs on my right side throughout the day

Sleep: The last few nights have not been great. It's taken awhile to get comfortable enough to fall asleep.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. I've been really thirsty and have almost made a trip to Sonic daily. I've had a craving for sweet tea.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day and where/how I've been sitting

Best Moment This Week: We found out that Bailey's cousin and her husband are having a girl! There will be three baby girls at Christmas this year--lots of fun!!
 
What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room--it's coming along. This week I'm working on the bumper and bedskirt along with painting a few things for the room.

32 Weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a larage jicama; about 16 1/2 inches long and about 3.75 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine (we're not real sure if we will just call her Sidney or Sidney Kate)

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She seems to be extra active about every other day. She really likes to dig into my ribs on my right side

Sleep: I get good sleep. I just tend to wake up alot between the trips to the bathroom and changing positions.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach; simple, mundane things such as bending over easily or putting my shoes on easily

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on her bedding and her room

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. No real cravings--everything is good

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day

Best Moment This Week: Our Sunday School shower (few pics of the goodies to come)

31 Weeks (a few days late)

Size of Baby: The size of a pineapple; a little over 16 inches long and about 3.3 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. She seems to be extra active about every other day. I had my belly up against Bailey's back the other day and he felt her squirming around.

Sleep: Depends on the night. Mostly good with a few bathroom trips and an occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the quilt finished along with the rest of the bedding. 

Cravings/Aversions: No aversions. No real cravings--everything is good.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day.

Best Moment This Week: I finished the quilt top and turned it over to Chantay!

28-30 Weeks

(We haven't been so good over the last few weeks taking pictures.)

Size of Baby: A head of cabbage; about 16 inches long and almost 3 pounds

Maternity Clothes: Mostly maternity clothes. I can wear a few of my long/loose tops.

Gender: It's a girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: In

Movement: Still fairly active. Bailey has been able to feel a few more pokes and jabs. She's most active when I get in bed at night.

Sleep: Depends on the night. Mostly good with a few bathroom trips and an occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Getting the quilt top done this week. A shower with my girlfriends this weekend!

Cravings/Aversions: Anything...my sweet tooth is still slightly in overdrive.

Symptoms: Backaches and tired feet, all depending on what I've done that day.

I had my glucose test done two weeks ago and thankfully I passed! I have continued to feel pretty good over the last few weeks with the exception of the little stomach bug I had on Friday. Thank goodness it was not as bad as many I've heard about this year and it did not last very long.

Student Comments/Questions

I have not made any announcement or anything to my students about me being pregnant. I have so many and see them in various groups I just wasn't sure how I wanted to do it. So, once a few of them started asking/commenting about it, I just decided I'd let them figure it out. It has been quite fun. I wish I would have started writing all of the things they've said down, but I'll try to recap them now. Most of these comments/questions started after Christmas break after my belly had sort of popped out there.

"You must be having a baby or something?"

Student: Mrs. Hunt, I noticed your belly is sort of poking out a little bit.
Me: Yes, it is growing some. What do you think that means?
Student: You're having a baby. Is it a boy or girl? (And the convo continued a bit.)

"Mrs. Hunt, all the kids in my class say you're having a baby."

Student: My sister says you're having a baby.
Me: Well, what do you think?
Student: It looks like it but I thought it would be rude to ask.

I think most of them know now, but if I get anymore, I'll be sure to write about them.

25-27 Weeks

25 weeks

Size of Baby: The size of a head of cauliflower. About 14 1/2 inches long and about 2 pounds.

Gender: Girl--Sidney Katherine

Belly Button In/Out: Still in but looks like it may change soon


Movement: She's getting more and more active. Bailey felt her for the first time about a week and a half ago. Last night she really got to going. It felt like she was kicking and punching all at the same time.

Sleep: Not too bad. Most nights I sleep pretty well. I just have to get up several times to go to the bathroom and have the occasional leg cramp.

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach.

What I am looking forward to: Continuing to work on the room and her bedding.

Cravings/Aversions: None in particular. My sweet tooth seems to be coming back.


Symptoms: Some back aches and aching feet, depending on what I've done that day.

What's to come in the next week or so: I have my next doctor's appointment Monday which includes the lovely glucose screening test. Also, it's time to register. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it or absolutley dreading it. Any suggestions on what is absolutely needed/or not really needed are greatly appreciated.

A Little Overdue?!? (Part 2)

Here is a recap of the last few months in pictures..... (We bought a new camera as a Christmas/anniversary/new baby gift to ourselves so I'm hoping to get better at the whole picture taking thing. We shall see if that happens or not).

I have a couple pictures of the night we took the pregnancy tests but I seemed to have misplaced that memory card. (Those were on the dinosaur old camera).

I tried to upload the video of us announcing baby to his parents but I did not succeed. So sorry. It is absoultely priceless.

Kentucky Campus

Thanksgiving 2011

Revealing baby's gender to our families

Annual Girls Christmas Party

 Before our anniversary dinner

Christmas Eve 2011

And a few pregnancy pics....