And Jack Makes 13.
Jack finally arrived on February 6, 2004 at 12:49 pm. It was eventful and I can hardly remember most of it. Later I thought of Brad Pitt- there's a reason- in Fight Club when he is talking about the oxygen masks on airplanes. Something about how pure oxygen causes you to relax and not panic. They gave me oxygen when they couldn't find Jack's heartbeat after repeated attempts.
The things I remember are:
*They broke my water and tried to attach the "screw" to Jack's scalp, but he was still too high in the birth canal.
*I remember his heartbeat disappearing and the nurses trying to adjust the disk on my stomach to try to find his heartbeat.
*They asked me to change position and then a nurse that was NOT my nurse put an oxygen mask on my face and asked my nurse if she had paged my doctor.
*My nurse then told me that if they couldn't find the heartbeat they would do an emergency C-section.
*The next thing I remember is the room being flooded with people and they asked "dad" (doug) to move. All the people that came in were asking questions and unplugging things.
*As they were wheeling my bed out of the room, my nurse said," this is doctor so and so, he is here to help with the procedure."
*I started crying.
*When we got to the operating room my nurse asked me if I was in pain and I said no that I was just scared.
*Then there was a lot of activity and my nurse came by my head and asked if I could hear a hearbeat. I said yes. She said that it was the baby.
*The anesthesiologist told them to keep "Dad" (doug) out because I might feel more than they would like since they would have to move quickly. I agreed and told them to keep him out.
*The anesthesiologist poked my arm with a pin and told me to tell him when I could feel and equal prick on my stomach.
*They let Doug in and we both started crying when we saw each other.
*Baby crying-the best sound in the world after twenty minutes of not knowing what was going to happen.
*I asked about the Apgar and the nurse said 9/10.
*The baby nurse asked if Doug wanted to go with the baby and I told him I wanted him to go.
The next thing I remember is feeling extremely cold and was shaking uncontrollably all over my body. My teeth were chattering and stuff. They had to do an x-ray to make sure they didn't sew any instruments into my body- a little scary. I guess that's routine with an emergency surgery because they don't have time to count before hand. They didn't find any instruments, but they did find a "button". They did a second x-ray and a ct scan to try to figure out what it is because whatever it is is not from my C-section. They still dont' know and I have to get another x-ray in about 3 months. It's a little freaky. Prayer is good.
They took me back to my room where I started crying. I was remembering all the events of the day and started feeling sorry for myself laying in a room all alone without my baby. About five minutes later Doug wheeled Jack in. Doug was so happy. He was saying how all the nurses loved Jack and told me all the things they had done. bath, temperature, shots etc..
We had a lot of visitors at the hospital including Meghann who informed Jack that he lived with 12 other people. It didn't faze him. I stayed at the hospital until Monday and then we came home. The kids, with help, had made a very nice Welcome Home, Jack sign. Debbie cooked dinner that night. There are many advantages to living with other people. Between our house mates and our family we had several options for Emma and Loredana while we were on an extended hospital stay. It is very comforting to know that your children are well taken care of.
Jack.
Jack is a very good baby. His temperment reminds me of Emma as a baby. He is laid back and only cries when he needs something. He smiles often and likes to cuddle. He is tolerant of his sisters. They are thrilled about him.
Doug.
There is no better dad. He is able to remain strong through surgery and crappy cots to sleep on. He pays attention to all his kids and me. He doesn't act like things don't bother him when they do. He took this week off to help me. I am not doing him justice here. He's the best. I love him.
Jack finally arrived on February 6, 2004 at 12:49 pm. It was eventful and I can hardly remember most of it. Later I thought of Brad Pitt- there's a reason- in Fight Club when he is talking about the oxygen masks on airplanes. Something about how pure oxygen causes you to relax and not panic. They gave me oxygen when they couldn't find Jack's heartbeat after repeated attempts.
The things I remember are:
*They broke my water and tried to attach the "screw" to Jack's scalp, but he was still too high in the birth canal.
*I remember his heartbeat disappearing and the nurses trying to adjust the disk on my stomach to try to find his heartbeat.
*They asked me to change position and then a nurse that was NOT my nurse put an oxygen mask on my face and asked my nurse if she had paged my doctor.
*My nurse then told me that if they couldn't find the heartbeat they would do an emergency C-section.
*The next thing I remember is the room being flooded with people and they asked "dad" (doug) to move. All the people that came in were asking questions and unplugging things.
*As they were wheeling my bed out of the room, my nurse said," this is doctor so and so, he is here to help with the procedure."
*I started crying.
*When we got to the operating room my nurse asked me if I was in pain and I said no that I was just scared.
*Then there was a lot of activity and my nurse came by my head and asked if I could hear a hearbeat. I said yes. She said that it was the baby.
*The anesthesiologist told them to keep "Dad" (doug) out because I might feel more than they would like since they would have to move quickly. I agreed and told them to keep him out.
*The anesthesiologist poked my arm with a pin and told me to tell him when I could feel and equal prick on my stomach.
*They let Doug in and we both started crying when we saw each other.
*Baby crying-the best sound in the world after twenty minutes of not knowing what was going to happen.
*I asked about the Apgar and the nurse said 9/10.
*The baby nurse asked if Doug wanted to go with the baby and I told him I wanted him to go.
The next thing I remember is feeling extremely cold and was shaking uncontrollably all over my body. My teeth were chattering and stuff. They had to do an x-ray to make sure they didn't sew any instruments into my body- a little scary. I guess that's routine with an emergency surgery because they don't have time to count before hand. They didn't find any instruments, but they did find a "button". They did a second x-ray and a ct scan to try to figure out what it is because whatever it is is not from my C-section. They still dont' know and I have to get another x-ray in about 3 months. It's a little freaky. Prayer is good.
They took me back to my room where I started crying. I was remembering all the events of the day and started feeling sorry for myself laying in a room all alone without my baby. About five minutes later Doug wheeled Jack in. Doug was so happy. He was saying how all the nurses loved Jack and told me all the things they had done. bath, temperature, shots etc..
We had a lot of visitors at the hospital including Meghann who informed Jack that he lived with 12 other people. It didn't faze him. I stayed at the hospital until Monday and then we came home. The kids, with help, had made a very nice Welcome Home, Jack sign. Debbie cooked dinner that night. There are many advantages to living with other people. Between our house mates and our family we had several options for Emma and Loredana while we were on an extended hospital stay. It is very comforting to know that your children are well taken care of.
Jack.
Jack is a very good baby. His temperment reminds me of Emma as a baby. He is laid back and only cries when he needs something. He smiles often and likes to cuddle. He is tolerant of his sisters. They are thrilled about him.
Doug.
There is no better dad. He is able to remain strong through surgery and crappy cots to sleep on. He pays attention to all his kids and me. He doesn't act like things don't bother him when they do. He took this week off to help me. I am not doing him justice here. He's the best. I love him.
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