One June 3rd, 2013 I had a doctor appointment the father went to the appointment but had to go straight to work after. The doctor had pending labors and was running behind so he had to leave for work so yet again I went to another appointment alone. They had taken my blood pressure and it was high so I tried to relax and it was still high. I went into the room for my check up and the doctor asked me how I felt about having a baby this week and I automatically started crying saying "that would be a great anniversary gift since it's tomorrow". She sent me to labor and delivery and had told me if my blood pressure was still high she was going to put me in the books to be induced in a couple days. I was so excited and nervous so they did some more tests and watched my blood pressure and the nurse called my doctor and came back into the room and said "well how about we have the baby today". I almost told her "um is that even a question??” I started panicking since I had to work that day (yes I was crazy and scheduled my maternity time to start a couple days before my due date which wasn't until next week) so I called my dad and told him this baby is coming tonight and of course he told me not to worry about work and he would call my Sgt and then he was on his way to the hospital. I then called the father and he was shocked and I called my mom and sister and they also left work early. I was so hungry since I hadn't eaten and was only allowed flavored ice. My dad, mom and sister were all there and stayed for a while in my room. My sister went home and my parents stayed the rest of the night. I got induced about 2 pm and Trevin was born at 12:34 am on June 4th, 2013. My parents stayed and got to hear his first cry since my room was right by the waiting room and this was such a special moment for them because my 2 nieces were both C-sections. After Trevin was born I was so happy and tired I forgot how hungry I was.
Trevin stayed in the nursery at night and the nurse would come wake me up to feed him or she would bring him in. The first night I was so tired she had to wake me up but the other nights I would automatically wake up and know Trevin needed me and when I started walking to the nursery the nurse would be walking with him and she would always tell me "good timing". It was like I had my mother radar go off at night. I spent most of the nights in the nursery alone since I had decided I wanted to breastfeed him and I didn't really have someone that one to support me with that decision and comfort me while I was feeding him. It was always nice and quiet in the nursery and such a bonding moment with me and my beautiful baby. I didn't have any problems after giving birth and I was able to walk around a lot. The next day after giving birth I was walking around and going to the cafeteria to get real food! I felt really good after giving birth probably because Trevin was so easy and when I started pushing around 11:00 pm he didn't take long to come out. Trevin has always been so easy with everything and I had no trouble with him with getting rid of the bottle and binky when he was 1 but we will see how potty training goes here soon! When I would have my test and ultra sounds done while I was pregnant Trevin he was always growing just fine. When he was born he had jaundice, which seems like a lot of babies get now, and he also had premature lungs. Having both those issues is why they wanted him to stay in the nursery so they could watch him closely and keep him in the lights. When I would go in the nursery in the mornings I would ask how he did and a couple times his oxygen levels dropped to a dangerous point and Trevin was on the line of being put in the NICU. The doctor had come into my room and talked to me about his lungs and his breathing. She wanted to do x-rays to check them and was talking about other options if things got worse. Hearing someone tell you that your baby that you have been carrying and taking care of has something wrong takes a lot of effect on you. Since I was breastfeeding I had a hard time getting Trevin to take a first and it was a lot harder than I thought. My hospital had a breastfeeding class and after the doctor was telling me about other options if Trevin didn't get better I had planned on going to the class. I walked to the classroom and no one was there yet and I was so emotionally exhausted I started to cry and wanted to go back to my room. Luckily the nurse that taught the class came to my room and I explained to her why I didn't go she made time to come help me learn more and work with Trevin one-on-one. That nurse was amazing and so helpful and one of the many reasons why I love my hospital! I got discharged on Friday but Trevin still had to stay but the hospital I was at allowed us to pay to stay in the room I was at unless they filled up the other rooms and needed ours. Of course I was going to stay to be with my baby and luckily it didn't cost much. When they discharged me I went to the store that my mom worked at and everyone was asking where Trevin was and I about cried. I stopped over at my house to get some clean clothes and then headed straight back to the hospital. The doctor didn't know when I would be able to bring Trevin home. The next day the doctor said we could go home and gave us some reflex medicine since he was also having problems with his reflex while eating. I had been in the hospital since Monday and was finally going home with my baby on Saturday!! I'm so grateful that Trevin didn't go to the NICU like my little niece Lexi did. No matter how long your new baby has to stay in the hospital it's hard on every parent. I cried a lot because it was scary not know what was going on and worrying about if this will affect him in the future. Trevin hasn't had any problems with his lungs and you would have never guessed he was born with premature lungs since he talks all the time now and loves to yell! I know some people might look and think that I had a baby young but I knew I was ready for him and I knew I wanted to be a mother. Trevin has changed my entire life and I wouldn't change a thing about it. My main focus as a mother is to give my children the best possible life I can with any situation we are given. I am going to give Trevin the best life he can have possible with the situation we have been given. Trevin is my world and he deserves everything in the world and more.
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Nell Moseley
7/20/2015 01:35:30 pm
Lindsey, so pleased to read more of your story. I was also pleased when you used the term children at the end. I didn't get to participate much in my grandchildrens lives when they were young. Since my husband has died, I didn't have money left over to spend on them as I wished to do. I hope to be able to see my grandchildrens' children lives more now that things are easier for me. Thanks for sharing.
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pauline torres
7/20/2015 03:11:26 pm
So proud of you girl!! Enjoy your story and am amazed at what a strong young lady you are. Love you <3
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