LITTLE MUNCHKIN IS HERE!!!!

Happy New Year!!!!

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

 

So I know that for those who have been faithfully following my blog I know that you must be anxious to read my birth story. Our journey started the Monday ( December 23rd 2013) before where I did my Pre-Op blood work that morning and found that the last one on the day of my C-section. Go figure that I would find this out then. I went to my last OBGYN appointment with IP's in attendance and hubby. It was great to see them bittersweet they were overseas for the latter part of the pregnancy and emails, viber messages and Google Hangouts were or best friends. We all felt the tension at the visit. I was checked  and I was just at 1 cm which was good per say I was released from the OBGYN's office with instructions that if mother nature were to kick in I was to make my way to the hospital. Needless, to say mother nature stayed in check. I was able to spend Christmas with my hubby and boys. I slept and ate and slept again. I was thankful because I didn't want to be in the hospital and miss Christmas with my boys.

 

To say that I was anxious was an understatement it took forever to fall asleep and when I did my alarm went off signaling it was time to start the journey to have Little Miss Munchkin enter this world. We were very organized suitcase packed from 1 month ago, hospital papers packed all we needed was to get in the car with the kids we were early my papers said 5:30 am we checked in at 4:30 all the nurses kidded that I was the earliest patient they had seen. But we had to the earliest our sitter could take the boys were 6:30. Hubby checked me in and waited until I was in my hospital to take the boys to the sitter and run back to be in time for the surgery. We called the IP's after we found out that I was first on the docket for the O.R. they were 2 1/2 hours away so the need to get a move on it.

 

 

I was hooked up to my I.V. had my Nintendo DS in my hands and was watching the clock wondering where hubby was and IP's God forbid they all missed time and Little munchkin was delivered without all parties being present (namely the attendees lol).  Well it took awhile to get everybody settled but as soon as  I was prepped and given my epidural the show was on the road I had an awesome team of doctors and nurses who ran the O.R.  like a locomotive amazing huh, but after 12 miscarriages, 3 years of trying and thyroid issues with me munchkin was here at 8:31 am 7lbs. 10 Oz., 20 1/2 inches long and a head full of dark hair. The hair that had been giving me hell for the last 9 months, the 50+ lbs I had gained the heartache of losses for IM they were all wiped away when they pulled her out. The journey to get her here were now part of the tapestry of life.

 

Little Rhys O. W -December 30th 2013 8:31 am WELCOME TO THE WORLD!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4 days and counting.......

Hello this is one of my last belly shots when I post again it will be photos of the great delivery lol. As my journey nears its end and I reflect on the whole experience I am still trying to figure out how I feel. I am still assessing my emotions and I can't just pin one emotion. I am looking forward to the delivery though I am ready my body is and my mind is.

I have been thinking about life after surrogacy, what I want to do? I loved writing this blog and I am going to continue with it. So even though this is short and doesn't really say much thank you for reading it  and following me through this year long journey

8 days and counting........

 

 

 

Hello everybody, this is one of the last photos before we go into the hospital On Monday December 30th. 2013 D-day (Delivery Day) for us whoo hoo I had my last OBGYN appointment today both IP's were there and we listened to munchkins heartbeat which was sweet music for them and me. My cervix was still closed and I have dilated to 1cm gained and additional 2lbs. and blood pressure was 127/82. I have started to have a little edema(swelling of the legs and feet) but it seems concentrated only at the end of the day. I did my pre-op blood tests today as well so all that is left is to wait. Bags are packed and are in the car, D-day outfit is ready GAME ON!!!!!

37 weeks and counting down..........

Hello everybody, so we are now 37 weeks and all is well babe is doing great my BP is good and even though I have gained another pound to be at a staggering 201lbs. we are healthy and I am happy for that the weight gain is for a reason. IM got to come to this visit she is back in town after being away for 3 months. I am happy that she got to speak to the Dr. personally as he finally put some irrational talsk to rest. Talks along the lins of early induction because I am now 37 weeks and she is sooo ready to have little girl here.

We get that she is anxious but we are really not ordering A Christmas ham/turkey here this is a little being and to bring her early for trivial reasons just wont be done. We are getting there slowly but we are getting there. i know this is her first I know that I have done this many times before so I am seeing it at a different angle than she is, but babe is connected to me and I will not put the both of us in jeporady for no valid reason. Other than that we are good. I have two more belly shots to post for you all. Bear with me I will get there soon

35 weeks and counting.........

So here I am 35 weeks, and the count down is on at my last appointment this week, I am now a whooping 199lbs. and my BP is great 110/86 which I am so thankful for the Ultrasound tech has already remarked on her being at 5 1/2 lbs. at 34 weeks.
So at the doctor's visit I started my physical cervix checks and was shocked that after my C-section was scheduled. It was weird for me was that even though he never said I was dilated any he did go ahead to make sure the room and OR was secured for me also my due date is now December 30th it got pushed back one day, it seems they don't do surgeries on Sundays this is my assumption.

I relayed the news for IM who wasn't to keen that she has to wait another day I am trying not to be offended by it after all this isn't a birthday cake we are ordering. We did have a slight disagreement last month, because she was dead set on having the baby for Christmas and was even hinting towards an induction and it took the Dr. and the agency to tell her differently which led to a not contact period which we have had a lot of during this journey. And while it doesn't bother me immensely, it does sadden me I was looking for so much more contact with this journey. And I believed the words that were spoken I got that she would have been a little stand-offish in the early stages and then warmed up later on that didn't happen and there is nothing to be done but get ready for D-Day (delivery day) and move on to the next chapter.

After all this is as far as I am to go, no further does it hurt no sting maybe but when your motives and heart are clear as to why you became a surrogate in the first place, it's that much easier to move to the next step. My goal was to help a couple become parents, to assist  them in bridging that gap to make their life complete. As Madea says People come into our lives for a season..

Will post a new baby bump pic next week wouldn't you know I lost my photos when I fried my cell and was not able to retrieve them

34 weeks and counting.......

Here we are at the 34 week march and I am hanging on it seems that I have reverted back to my 1st trimester with foods upsetting my stomach, chronic tiredness and killer heartburn. IP's are still out of the country and are due back for Thanksgiving. Can't wait to see them both.

We did a 3D-4D ultrasound with little munchkin and she is so sweet and plump. She weighs 5 1/2 pounds and is doing well.  Sorry this is so short but sleep is calling

New Photo November 2013-32 weeks

This is my 32 week baby bump shot.