I know I should be totally ashamed at the fact that I haven't posted anything since last May. A very quick recap of the past few months:
June 2009- My nephew graduated high school. We also got to attend our very first wedding as married couple. So cute being on the other side!
July 2009- My maternal grandmother passed away on July 3. She had been sick with cancer for a while. Although I was very sad that she wouldn't get to meet her great-grandchild, I was thankful that she at least knew he was coming. I can't wait to tell him how his great-grandmother proclaimed I was carrying a "lazy boy" while I was only 8 or 9 weeks pregnant! This month also lent itself to me having an opportunity to be the matron of honor in my best friend Tanisha's wedding.
August 2009- Kevin and I found out that were officially having a little boy! We shared the information with our family and friends at our reception. It was a wonderful event and we really had a great time. Kevin and I also went on our "honeymoon" to the Bahamas on a 5 day cruise. Despite the fact I was 5 months pregnant, we still had a great time.
September 2009 - I turned 30!
October and November 2009 - We worked very hard at getting the baby's room complete. It turned out really nice. We ended up doing a sport's theme and even though I hadn't originally bought into the idea I have to admit it was a lot fun working on it with Kevin. I also ended up having 4 baby showers during this time. I had a shower hosted by my co-workers, D.I.V.A.S., friends, and Kevin's co-workers.
December 22-30, 2009 - Ok...let's see...Kevin's birth story actually began on Dec. 22. I was admitted into the hospital due to a rise in my blood pressure. I stayed for a day or so in order to have my blood pressure monitored. My blood pressure was a little raised but it still wasn't in the danger zone of pre-eclampsia. I was released with the strict orders of bed rest. Thankfully my sister planned to come and spend Christmas with us. Not only did she and Kevin cook our Christmas dinner, they also made sure I didn't over work myself. I went to my follow up doctor's appointment on Monday December 28 and was told that I would be induced the following day. This news came after being checked for the 3 time in a week and discovering that my uterus was still hard and closed SOLID! At one point, a doctor referred to my uterus as "pathetic"! Thank goodness I have high self esteem! LOL!
At any rate, Kevin and I reported to the hospital Tuesday, December 29, 2009 around 7:00 pm. I was given the first round of medicine to soften my cervix around 8:00 pm and another dose around midnight. My cervix softened and I was given petocin shortly after that. Around 7:00 am on Wednesday December 30th they broke my water. I started having contractions really strong and close around that time. I had all intentions of doing the natural thing however I still had my epidural consult so that I could get an epidural if I wanted one. Around 11:00 am I asked for an epidural!! Labor progressed really slowly into the early afternoon. Dr. Truluck came in around 4:00pm and stated that if I had not made any progress in the next hour we would have to have a conversation about a possible Cesarean. All throughout this time the nurses would periodically come in and have me change positions because the baby's heartrate kept dropping off and on.
An hour went by and another doctor (Dr. Martin) came on call. He came in an examined me and once again stated that if there was no progress in the next hour or so we would look at a Cesarean section. He left out the room and once again I had to reposition because the baby's heartrate dropped again. Suddenly the door sprang open and the doctor rushed in and said that the baby had to come out right away! His heartrate had dropped dangerously low and they couldn't get it to come back up. Next thing I know cords are being snatched out the wall and I'm being wheeled down the hallway to the operating room for an emergency C-section! Things happened so quickly that I barely had time to process what was happening to me. Kevin and I were both scared and nervous because things changed for the bad so suddenly. The worse part about it was that Kevin would not be allowed to come in the operating room since it was an emergency. There was no time to say goodbye or even pray together. I didn't breakdown until I actually entered into the operating room. People were moving so quickly so I knew this was indeed an emergency. All I could think about was what happens if I die in childbirth...my son would never know me. I'm telling you that was the worse feeling ever! The last thing I remember was fighting with the nurse who was holding the oxygen mask over my face. I felt like I couldn't breathe and she assured me that I was fine and that I should relax. I'm thinking how can I relax and take deep breaths when it feels like all the air is being sucked out my body!
I woke up some time later and was told I had a beautiful baby boy! Kevin Eugene Reese, II was born December 30, 2009 at 6:10pm. He was 7lbs and 8oz and 20 1/4 inches long. I didn't get to actually see him until about 2 hours later but I was given several pictures of him that the nurses took. All I could do was cry...he was sooo beautiful. I was so grateful to God that my son made it here safely and that I made it through my surgery. When I first laid eyes on my son I was so happy!!! He looked up at me and SMILED! I simply melted!
He is a joy and I'm soo happy that I've been blessed with him. I love him soo much!!!
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