Danny's results are back and they showed he has a fatty liver. He has to watch what he eats (like no fry foods, fatty foods etc.) and exercise more. The most important thing he has to do is follow the Dr. orders because the end results of having a fatty liver is that it can over time develop into cirrhosis of the liver. Danny you have to stay with Miss Madison and I for a while and have other children so follow my orders Mr. (love ya).
Next, Happy Anniversary to my cousin Marisa and her husband Shawn.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Test Results Are In
Well, just to let you all know that Miss Madison test results are in and... they are NORMAL. She does not have either one of the genetic disorders.
Danny's parents came up Sunday afternoon to see Miss Madison. Danny's mom ,Cathy, made some recipes that hopefully would allow more breast milk to come in. So we will see if any of them work. I mean to do get some but not enough to keep up with her.
Danny and I are doing well and getting our sleep as much as we can.
Today, I went to my OB Dr because last Thursday night I had a lot of fluid coming from my incision area in this one little spot. The fluid was normal in color, but of course the family wanted me to go in to have it checked out. Friday, my Dr was not in so I had to see his partner. All she did was squeeze come fluid and said to call on Monday to see Dr Perez. So, this morning I called and had to come in to see Dr Perez. He did not touch the scab and said if the fluid is still coming out just let it come out and if the color changes to give him a call. Of course, I brought Miss Madison with me because the girl's at the office had been wanting to see her. They all thought she was cute. She did good and slept the whole time (a whole 30 mins).
Danny's test results will be given to us tomorrow so I will let you know what they are very soon.
Danny's parents came up Sunday afternoon to see Miss Madison. Danny's mom ,Cathy, made some recipes that hopefully would allow more breast milk to come in. So we will see if any of them work. I mean to do get some but not enough to keep up with her.
Danny and I are doing well and getting our sleep as much as we can.
Today, I went to my OB Dr because last Thursday night I had a lot of fluid coming from my incision area in this one little spot. The fluid was normal in color, but of course the family wanted me to go in to have it checked out. Friday, my Dr was not in so I had to see his partner. All she did was squeeze come fluid and said to call on Monday to see Dr Perez. So, this morning I called and had to come in to see Dr Perez. He did not touch the scab and said if the fluid is still coming out just let it come out and if the color changes to give him a call. Of course, I brought Miss Madison with me because the girl's at the office had been wanting to see her. They all thought she was cute. She did good and slept the whole time (a whole 30 mins).
Danny's test results will be given to us tomorrow so I will let you know what they are very soon.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Rough Night
So, last night we had a difficult time with Miss Madison. I had went for a nap around 930 pm and knew I had to get up in 2 hours to pump. So, when I woke up (which was very difficult) Danny was feeding Miss Madison. We have decided to feed Miss Mady formula at night and breast milk during the day. I got done pumping and Miss Mady was slowly falling asleep, but then she woke up wanting to feed again and we had already given her 2 oz. I had her latch on for maybe 20 mins and during that time she was sleeping in and out. Then, again she woke up wanting to feed again. I told Danny to go get some formula about 1/2 oz and maybe she will fall asleep...and did she... no she wanted more. Needless to say we did not go to bed until 5 am. Poor Danny had worked all day, but he wanted to help. I kept telling him give her to me and go to bed (at least I had gotten naps all day) but he would not listen.
Miss Mady woke me up around 8 to feed again and she went right to sleep. Then, we both took a nap. She woke up again at about 1030 and wanting to feed again and she did and went right to sleep. Then, 1130 she woke up, yes an hour later, wanting more and I had just pumped so I gave her that milk. Boy this girl can eat, eat and eat.
I had Danny sleep in today since he worked really hard yesterday and he finally got up around 12.
Miss Mady eats, eats, poops, pees and sleeps. Boy, I can not wait until we can start playing and she can take real naps.
Danny is going to the casino today since he won the bet with the birth. I told him he has to go by 2 so that way I can get another nap in today. He better win some money or I will be mad.
Miss Mady woke me up around 8 to feed again and she went right to sleep. Then, we both took a nap. She woke up again at about 1030 and wanting to feed again and she did and went right to sleep. Then, 1130 she woke up, yes an hour later, wanting more and I had just pumped so I gave her that milk. Boy this girl can eat, eat and eat.
I had Danny sleep in today since he worked really hard yesterday and he finally got up around 12.
Miss Mady eats, eats, poops, pees and sleeps. Boy, I can not wait until we can start playing and she can take real naps.
Danny is going to the casino today since he won the bet with the birth. I told him he has to go by 2 so that way I can get another nap in today. He better win some money or I will be mad.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Danny back at Work/ Miss Madison 2 week B-Day
Well, as you all know Danny went back to work on Monday and when he comes home Miss Madison is all his. It is no more "Hi babe with hugs and kisses", its Miss Madison with hugs and kisses (I guess I am out of the picture now, haha). Danny said that work really missed him and he hates to be at work away from Miss Madison (what about me???). Danny has been doing the night shift when get gets home then I take over at about 11 or 12 when her next feeding is due so he can get some rest.
Miss Madison had her 2 week B-day on Wednesday, so Happy B-Day Miss Madison. She is eating a lot more and now I think is starting to cry when she is hungry which I have been waiting for. She seems to stay up during the day for maybe 30 mins and then starts to get sleepy and hungry. She is starting to peel which means her new skin is coming in and she is starting to grow up already.
My parent have been over every day and did cook dinner on Tuesday night.
Miss Madison had her 2 week B-day on Wednesday, so Happy B-Day Miss Madison. She is eating a lot more and now I think is starting to cry when she is hungry which I have been waiting for. She seems to stay up during the day for maybe 30 mins and then starts to get sleepy and hungry. She is starting to peel which means her new skin is coming in and she is starting to grow up already.
My parent have been over every day and did cook dinner on Tuesday night.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Madison's First Dr. Visit
On Monday, Madison had her first Dr. Office visit. She weighed in at 5 lbs and 3 oz. So, she lost a total of 10 oz (but she was that weight before she left the hospital so she did not lose or gain any). We have to return to the Dr on Thursday to re-check her weight. She is still slightly jaundiced but the Dr did not seem concerned and she did not mention to us of any concerns which is good. We had a talk about her feedings and questions we had.
Danny and I have been trying to catch up on our sleep and have been waking Madison up every 2 hours to feed her.
Today, I met with a lactation consultant for the hospital to go over some issues we are having with Madison latching on for feedings. She did give me another tip to use for feedings, but she highly recommended that I pump every 2 hours to get some milk flowing. The lactation personnel said that possibly my milk production is too slow for her when she latches on and Madison gets angry; therefore, I have to pump every 2 hours. Also, we should also substitute formula if we have too but start with the breast milk first. She was really nice and helpful we just hope that something will happen soon (I meaning it has already started but not a huge amount) before Danny goes back to work.
My parents have been very helpful with cooking us dinner and watching Madison at times when we sleep. However, Madison just sleeps all the time anyways so there is not much to do just yet.
We received a call from the California Newborn Screening for Genetic Testing and Madison had MCADD and GA1 deficiency's. She has to take Caritine which I guess she a vitamin we will have to give to her through the bottle. Her test came out slightly positive so we have to recheck her levels this week. Please keep Madison in your thoughts and prayers that the test will be okay and Madison will not have any problems.
Danny and I have been trying to catch up on our sleep and have been waking Madison up every 2 hours to feed her.
Today, I met with a lactation consultant for the hospital to go over some issues we are having with Madison latching on for feedings. She did give me another tip to use for feedings, but she highly recommended that I pump every 2 hours to get some milk flowing. The lactation personnel said that possibly my milk production is too slow for her when she latches on and Madison gets angry; therefore, I have to pump every 2 hours. Also, we should also substitute formula if we have too but start with the breast milk first. She was really nice and helpful we just hope that something will happen soon (I meaning it has already started but not a huge amount) before Danny goes back to work.
My parents have been very helpful with cooking us dinner and watching Madison at times when we sleep. However, Madison just sleeps all the time anyways so there is not much to do just yet.
We received a call from the California Newborn Screening for Genetic Testing and Madison had MCADD and GA1 deficiency's. She has to take Caritine which I guess she a vitamin we will have to give to her through the bottle. Her test came out slightly positive so we have to recheck her levels this week. Please keep Madison in your thoughts and prayers that the test will be okay and Madison will not have any problems.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Welcome Miss Madison Kathleen
As you all know I delivered a beautiful baby girl named Madison Kathleen, aka Mady. She was 5 lbs 13oz, 19in long and has a ton of black hair.
The c-section went well and I am healing just fine from the surgery. I was up and walking the next day to help aid in my recovery. The day of the surgery Danny's parents, younger brother, sister and her family were there for the delivery (oh and of course my parents). Right before the Dr took out the baby they asked "So you really do not know"and we responded by saying "No we do not". So then they were asking "so who thinks what the sex is" and we responded with some answers, just then to Dr showed Danny the baby and Danny announced to me "Its a girl" both Danny and I started crying. It was the most amazing feeling and excitement to not know what you are having until the big announcement. After she came out of course Danny went with her to the nursery as the Dr's were finsihing up. In recovery they brought her over to me so I could start to breast feed then they brought me to my room. Of course, everyone wanted to hold her and for me I let them since I would have her that night.
I was discharged from the hospital on Friday morning and that night was really hard. Miss Madison did not want to feed nor did she want to wake up to want to feed.
On Saturday morning, Danny and I contacted the lactation consultant to get some advice and she said to contact the Dr. We contacted the Dr and she did not seem concerned and to wake her up every 2 hours and if needed give her some formula. Saturday, was hard on me with of course came some crying. My brother David and his wife and daughter came to visit and took some amazing pictures of her. That night my mom made us dinner while the rest of the gang went to the movies. Saturday night was the hardest night because she would not sleep nor feed. However, she did finally sleep after she had a large poop and then she did eat.
Today, my mom came over and she cooked us breakfast. Then, Danny and I went to bed. Feeding are a lot better and I do have some milk coming in which is helping.
My daughter is beautiful and amazing and I just hope and pray that she will grow healthy and strong.
The c-section went well and I am healing just fine from the surgery. I was up and walking the next day to help aid in my recovery. The day of the surgery Danny's parents, younger brother, sister and her family were there for the delivery (oh and of course my parents). Right before the Dr took out the baby they asked "So you really do not know"and we responded by saying "No we do not". So then they were asking "so who thinks what the sex is" and we responded with some answers, just then to Dr showed Danny the baby and Danny announced to me "Its a girl" both Danny and I started crying. It was the most amazing feeling and excitement to not know what you are having until the big announcement. After she came out of course Danny went with her to the nursery as the Dr's were finsihing up. In recovery they brought her over to me so I could start to breast feed then they brought me to my room. Of course, everyone wanted to hold her and for me I let them since I would have her that night.
I was discharged from the hospital on Friday morning and that night was really hard. Miss Madison did not want to feed nor did she want to wake up to want to feed.
On Saturday morning, Danny and I contacted the lactation consultant to get some advice and she said to contact the Dr. We contacted the Dr and she did not seem concerned and to wake her up every 2 hours and if needed give her some formula. Saturday, was hard on me with of course came some crying. My brother David and his wife and daughter came to visit and took some amazing pictures of her. That night my mom made us dinner while the rest of the gang went to the movies. Saturday night was the hardest night because she would not sleep nor feed. However, she did finally sleep after she had a large poop and then she did eat.
Today, my mom came over and she cooked us breakfast. Then, Danny and I went to bed. Feeding are a lot better and I do have some milk coming in which is helping.
My daughter is beautiful and amazing and I just hope and pray that she will grow healthy and strong.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Last Day until Motherhood
Well, I can officially say that we are ready for the baby. Today, I went and filled up my gas and got a car wash. The whole house is done, the baby room done and my last minute things are done.
I do not think it has really hit me yet, but it probably will tonight and if not tonight definitely tomorrow.
I have to say that I am nervous, but excited all at the same time. However, being a mom has not hit yet.
We leave for the hospital tomorrow at around 615 am so we can get there at 630am.
I will write when I return!
I do not think it has really hit me yet, but it probably will tonight and if not tonight definitely tomorrow.
I have to say that I am nervous, but excited all at the same time. However, being a mom has not hit yet.
We leave for the hospital tomorrow at around 615 am so we can get there at 630am.
I will write when I return!
Monday, July 7, 2008
1 Day Left
Well, today was the last appt with the Dr being pregnant. So, I have gained 36 lbs being prego and boy do I need to lose that. The Dr. said to me as we were leaving "I will see you in 1 week" and I said, "well what about this Wed"? We both started laughing and he said I will see you this Wed and next Wed.
Then, my mom and I went to the hospital to get some blood work done for the surgery. We came home as my Dad was cleaning the floors and my mom and I got to work finishing the last of the cleaning which was the living room. We are officially ready for the baby.
July 4th my dad and danny did some things around the house and then my parents took off to go back to the RV. Danny and I decided to go out to dinner together which was nice and came back and watched a movie. Oh yeah, my mom and I saw "Strangers" at the $1 movie place and boy was it stupid. Spanky, you are crazy if you thought that was scary.
Saturday, we all went to Costco and I finished the laundry. My parents cooked us dinner and we played domino's. Danny's little bro I guess was in town and was having some girl problems and asked if he could come over and we said yeah. So he was included in with dinner and domino's.
Sunday, Danny and I went to church and he played X-Box while I returned some things at the mall. Then, we all went to BJ's restaurant for my last real meal before the baby is born. I have to be on a soft diet for 2 days because of possible bowel problems after the c-section (as you all know that I have that problem). I do have to admit that being prego has helped my bowels so much and maybe I should not stop being pregnant (j/k).
I was such a nice wife that I told my parents that Danny is not doing anything this weekend and taking it off and doing what he wants to do. He has done so much stuff around the house and helping my parents that he deserved a 3 day weekend of laziness before the baby arrives.
Wed, I have to be at the hospital at about 630am and I will be the 3 surgical case so you all look for a phone call around 9 or so.
Then, my mom and I went to the hospital to get some blood work done for the surgery. We came home as my Dad was cleaning the floors and my mom and I got to work finishing the last of the cleaning which was the living room. We are officially ready for the baby.
July 4th my dad and danny did some things around the house and then my parents took off to go back to the RV. Danny and I decided to go out to dinner together which was nice and came back and watched a movie. Oh yeah, my mom and I saw "Strangers" at the $1 movie place and boy was it stupid. Spanky, you are crazy if you thought that was scary.
Saturday, we all went to Costco and I finished the laundry. My parents cooked us dinner and we played domino's. Danny's little bro I guess was in town and was having some girl problems and asked if he could come over and we said yeah. So he was included in with dinner and domino's.
Sunday, Danny and I went to church and he played X-Box while I returned some things at the mall. Then, we all went to BJ's restaurant for my last real meal before the baby is born. I have to be on a soft diet for 2 days because of possible bowel problems after the c-section (as you all know that I have that problem). I do have to admit that being prego has helped my bowels so much and maybe I should not stop being pregnant (j/k).
I was such a nice wife that I told my parents that Danny is not doing anything this weekend and taking it off and doing what he wants to do. He has done so much stuff around the house and helping my parents that he deserved a 3 day weekend of laziness before the baby arrives.
Wed, I have to be at the hospital at about 630am and I will be the 3 surgical case so you all look for a phone call around 9 or so.
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