Well it was bound to happen - we sent Danielle to day care and, on her second week, she picks up a cold.
We're not totally sure if Adam gave her something as well, or if she gave him something as well.
I had emailed the doctor several times when she started getting a cough and was told not to worry unless she got a fever or threw up.
Wednesday of that week, Adam took her to Urgent Care after he picked her up from daycare. They told him the same thing. So, that night, when she had a massive spit up, I got a 911 text from Adam while I was at a mahjongg tournament.
I met them at urgent care, which, of course, was closed by then. So it was off to the hospital. Since their Urgent Care was closed as well, we ended up in the ER. At the end of the night they found she had .... a cold.
Saturday night hiits and she is still coughing and congested - but it's a wetter cough (fun). So it was back the hospital - and we missed the pediatric Urgent Care by 7 minutes - seriously? 7 damn minutes and our co-pay goes from $20 to $100!
So it was back to the ER - and, this time, the doctor took an X-ray. There was no radiologist - but the doctor said there might have been a little haze. As a precaution, we were given Amoxicillin (at least it smelled better than the Poly Vi Sol we've been giving her).
We were told to come back the next day as a follow up.
Of course, the next morning - Adam, who had been starting to feel like crap, sounded like the Walking Dead. So, as I took Danielle to Peds Urgent Care, Adam went to regular Urgent Care.
Her diagnosis: Possible Pneumonia
His diagnosis: Severe Bacterial Bronchitis - and a Z-pack
If either was sick, I could have going to work... well...work, but with two sickies, it was up to mommy to stay home a good chunk of the week.
I couldn't leave the house because Adam couldn't hold or feed Danielle - and until Adam felt better, he couldn't leave the house either. Luckily - several places deliver in our neighborhood.
A little over a week later - both are A-OK. Adam still has some cough drops; Danielle finishes the last dose tonight. And mommy never got sick (yay!).
Being sick is no fun, but being well in a house of sick people sucks!
Monday, June 17, 2013
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Hail to the Princess!
When a princess arrives, she does it in style!
Our princess Danielle arrived three weeks early via semi-urgent C-section.
We went to the doctor for my NST and ultrasound. The tech told us she was measuring at 4.8 and that we would need to talk to the doctor.
So we went up to Labor & Delivery where they told be to put on a gown and get in a bed. I thought that was odd - why would I need to change just to meet the doctor?
Dr. Martin came in and said we would be delivering. I asked if this was a go to work and come back and deliver thing, I had a couple of meetings and Adam and I had driven separately to Kaiser. He said no... I wouldn't be leaving the hospital without delivering. Adam and I were stunned - we thought we had three weeks more to prepare. A baby! That day!
They took my vitals and said I could have the c-section right now or they could induce and see what happens. I said, let's see if induction does anything... it didn't. However, it did give me some contractions that lowered the baby's heartrate - so off to surgery I went.
The spinal worked great. We were in the room at 5:55 and she was delivered at 6:22 - I was in recovery at 6:45. I did, however, throw up - thanks to a combo of eating late and a gross grape antacid they had given me (adam was a trooper and cleaned me up). They also had to drug me at the end because they couldn't stitch me up (the pressure was terrible and they were moving my organs around a little too much).
Danielle Ruth was 3.14 and 17.5 inches long!
She was so cute - but she would need to spend the next 20 days in the NICU where they would be feeding her additional calories and helping her grow.
Her organs are fine and she is really strong - she just needs to eat more.
As for me, I am officially a cow. They started having my pump the first night and we have about 80 bottles in the freezer - plus several at my inlaws.
We brought her home on Sunday and are getting used to having a baby in the house, and she is getting used to us!
We are so in love :)
So I have gone from a hopeful Jewish mom to be ... to a Jewish Mom!
And I love it!
Our princess Danielle arrived three weeks early via semi-urgent C-section.
We went to the doctor for my NST and ultrasound. The tech told us she was measuring at 4.8 and that we would need to talk to the doctor.
So we went up to Labor & Delivery where they told be to put on a gown and get in a bed. I thought that was odd - why would I need to change just to meet the doctor?
Dr. Martin came in and said we would be delivering. I asked if this was a go to work and come back and deliver thing, I had a couple of meetings and Adam and I had driven separately to Kaiser. He said no... I wouldn't be leaving the hospital without delivering. Adam and I were stunned - we thought we had three weeks more to prepare. A baby! That day!
They took my vitals and said I could have the c-section right now or they could induce and see what happens. I said, let's see if induction does anything... it didn't. However, it did give me some contractions that lowered the baby's heartrate - so off to surgery I went.
The spinal worked great. We were in the room at 5:55 and she was delivered at 6:22 - I was in recovery at 6:45. I did, however, throw up - thanks to a combo of eating late and a gross grape antacid they had given me (adam was a trooper and cleaned me up). They also had to drug me at the end because they couldn't stitch me up (the pressure was terrible and they were moving my organs around a little too much).
Danielle Ruth was 3.14 and 17.5 inches long!
She was so cute - but she would need to spend the next 20 days in the NICU where they would be feeding her additional calories and helping her grow.
Her organs are fine and she is really strong - she just needs to eat more.
As for me, I am officially a cow. They started having my pump the first night and we have about 80 bottles in the freezer - plus several at my inlaws.
We brought her home on Sunday and are getting used to having a baby in the house, and she is getting used to us!
We are so in love :)
So I have gone from a hopeful Jewish mom to be ... to a Jewish Mom!
And I love it!
Sunday, February 24, 2013
It's in the Bag
All my bags are packed I'm ready to go....I'm standin' here outside your door
Well, I'm not standing outside the door - but my bag is packed.
When I was at the doctor this past week, I learned that once I hit 37 weeks, they won't stop labor. I'll be 37 weeks on Monday, so I figured it was time to put things together.
Because Kaiser considers 35 to be high risk - and I'm 34, they also won't let me go past my due date. This means the matzo ball can arrive anytime between tomorrow and March 18.
I have everything I need for me set in the bag: robe, nursing bra, nursing PJs, toiletries, sleep mask, chargers, speakers, hair ties, slippers, breast pump and other mom-to-be fun since I have no idea where I will be when I need to head to the hospital (I'm HOPING it happens at night or the weekend before). Pillow is in the car.
We still need to put matzo ball's bag together - which pretty much consists of an outfit (which is at my aunt's house), and a nursing boppy - which I received from a coworker and is currently in a Target bag under my desk at work. The car seat bases are in both cars (we will likely take Adam's car to the hospital).
So for not being able to have a lot ready - we're sort of there. Physically at least. Hope the kid has a good sense of humor - because I sense a lot of screwball moments in the first few days.
Well, I'm not standing outside the door - but my bag is packed.
When I was at the doctor this past week, I learned that once I hit 37 weeks, they won't stop labor. I'll be 37 weeks on Monday, so I figured it was time to put things together.
Because Kaiser considers 35 to be high risk - and I'm 34, they also won't let me go past my due date. This means the matzo ball can arrive anytime between tomorrow and March 18.
I have everything I need for me set in the bag: robe, nursing bra, nursing PJs, toiletries, sleep mask, chargers, speakers, hair ties, slippers, breast pump and other mom-to-be fun since I have no idea where I will be when I need to head to the hospital (I'm HOPING it happens at night or the weekend before). Pillow is in the car.
We still need to put matzo ball's bag together - which pretty much consists of an outfit (which is at my aunt's house), and a nursing boppy - which I received from a coworker and is currently in a Target bag under my desk at work. The car seat bases are in both cars (we will likely take Adam's car to the hospital).
So for not being able to have a lot ready - we're sort of there. Physically at least. Hope the kid has a good sense of humor - because I sense a lot of screwball moments in the first few days.
Friday, February 15, 2013
And Then There Were 30
I'm estimating that my last day at work will be March 15. Of course, we plan and God laughs. Between now and then, there are still a few things to do. Believe it or not, even though we aren't doing anything to the nursery until the matzo ball arrives, there are still several things I can do (not enough to warrant working from home, but still thinks I need to scratch off my list).
First up: We are getting the car seat base installed tomorrow. When Adam and I were babies, we were lucky if the car we were riding in had a seat belt - let alone a car seat. Rather than going to the DMV at a time that is convenient for neither of us (no Moorpark CHP, 3 p.m. on a Tuesday is NOT feasible), we are having a woman come to the house and give us a lesson in car seat safety (I just hope she doesn't quiz us).
Next: We have to finish up Lamaze. One of the Lamaze classes was canceled, so I'm not sure when we're going to be able to make it up since the Thursday after is Infant CPR. It's been informative, I just hope I've absorbed enough information to make it work when I go into Labor.
Then: Select the newborn photographer. This was actually made easier thanks to Stephanie who recommended Evie's photographer - and it is totally within our budget. Timewise, the photographers like to take pictures when babies are 5-7 days old - which will land us the day of Passover (or at least earlier that morning). The good news is she'll come to the house, so at least the family will be around.
So these are the next three on the list -- the list I've been trying to tackle to the best of my ability. I know we'll have a bunch more things to scratch off once she arrives, but at this point, anything that keeps my mind off the waiting is a good thing!
First up: We are getting the car seat base installed tomorrow. When Adam and I were babies, we were lucky if the car we were riding in had a seat belt - let alone a car seat. Rather than going to the DMV at a time that is convenient for neither of us (no Moorpark CHP, 3 p.m. on a Tuesday is NOT feasible), we are having a woman come to the house and give us a lesson in car seat safety (I just hope she doesn't quiz us).
Next: We have to finish up Lamaze. One of the Lamaze classes was canceled, so I'm not sure when we're going to be able to make it up since the Thursday after is Infant CPR. It's been informative, I just hope I've absorbed enough information to make it work when I go into Labor.
Then: Select the newborn photographer. This was actually made easier thanks to Stephanie who recommended Evie's photographer - and it is totally within our budget. Timewise, the photographers like to take pictures when babies are 5-7 days old - which will land us the day of Passover (or at least earlier that morning). The good news is she'll come to the house, so at least the family will be around.
So these are the next three on the list -- the list I've been trying to tackle to the best of my ability. I know we'll have a bunch more things to scratch off once she arrives, but at this point, anything that keeps my mind off the waiting is a good thing!
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Relax? Are You Kidding?
When something the size of a watermelon comes out something the size of a bagel...how in the world can you remember to breathe?
You have to have someone remind you - in my case, my husband.
We have been in a Lamaze class for the past two weeks where we are learning not only about labor and delivery, but how to recognize contractions and when to call the hospital. Most importantly, we're learning breathing and relaxation techniques.
I plan to try to put them to use on the 45 minute drive from our house to the hospital.
I'm a stressed-out person by nature. As much as a try to relax with massages, facials, pedicures and manicures ... I am a type-A worrywart planner. There is so little I can control once I go into labor (outside of the lights and music), that I feel the only other thing in my control is the pain management. And while I inherited a pretty good pain tolerance level from my father - why push it?
During the last Lamaze class, the teacher made an imaginary line indicating how we felt about epidurals. One side of the line was: "no drugs, ever, don't even mention it." The other end of the spectrum was "drugs from the minute I come in to the hospital."
She then had the husbands position themselves on the line based on what they felt their wives would want. Then she asked the wives to position themselves and see if the husbands got it right. Adam had it spot on: Drugs from the minute I come in to the hospital. We then joked if the line extended out it he would have stood there representing: Drugs for the last five weeks of pregnancy.
We have two more classes left, including one on Valentine's Day. I will do everything possible in these next five weeks to keep my stress and blood pressure levels down and my relaxation up. History dictates otherwise....
You have to have someone remind you - in my case, my husband.
We have been in a Lamaze class for the past two weeks where we are learning not only about labor and delivery, but how to recognize contractions and when to call the hospital. Most importantly, we're learning breathing and relaxation techniques.
I plan to try to put them to use on the 45 minute drive from our house to the hospital.
I'm a stressed-out person by nature. As much as a try to relax with massages, facials, pedicures and manicures ... I am a type-A worrywart planner. There is so little I can control once I go into labor (outside of the lights and music), that I feel the only other thing in my control is the pain management. And while I inherited a pretty good pain tolerance level from my father - why push it?
During the last Lamaze class, the teacher made an imaginary line indicating how we felt about epidurals. One side of the line was: "no drugs, ever, don't even mention it." The other end of the spectrum was "drugs from the minute I come in to the hospital."
She then had the husbands position themselves on the line based on what they felt their wives would want. Then she asked the wives to position themselves and see if the husbands got it right. Adam had it spot on: Drugs from the minute I come in to the hospital. We then joked if the line extended out it he would have stood there representing: Drugs for the last five weeks of pregnancy.
We have two more classes left, including one on Valentine's Day. I will do everything possible in these next five weeks to keep my stress and blood pressure levels down and my relaxation up. History dictates otherwise....
Friday, January 25, 2013
Like I Care - Part 2
Previously, I blogged about the day care issue and what we would do since my work day care isn't an option.
The good news is I made some inquiries and - thanks to Google - found a day care center not too far from where we live (and really close to Adam's office).
On a Friday afternoon, we toured Tutor Time and had a chance to meet with the director and see the infant room. Unfortunatly, there were no infants there - but the room set up was very warm and safe (booties over shoes are requires), with each child having his or her own crib (parents would supply sheets, diapers, change of clothes and any toys). They feed and change and play with the children - with the ratio being one teacher for four infants under 1 (when they reach 1, they go to a different room). It means I can leave some bottles of breastmilk and they will make sure she is not only fed and changed, but they write it all down so we know every day what she did and when.
Also, the cost per week was far less than getting a nanny and stayed within our budget. The hours - we could have her there until 6:30 p.m. - was also very appealing.
We really liked what we saw, but wanted to see how it would look with kids in it. Since we were both off on MLK day, we came back and - lo and behold - four children were there. The boys were sleeping, the girls were eating. All were older than matzo ball would be when she starts, but they all looked happy, healthy and clean. Pop music was playing on the radio.
We filled out a form and gave a $100 deposit to hold our place for June.
The whole thing is kind of exciting - and I really hope she likes it!
The good news is I made some inquiries and - thanks to Google - found a day care center not too far from where we live (and really close to Adam's office).
On a Friday afternoon, we toured Tutor Time and had a chance to meet with the director and see the infant room. Unfortunatly, there were no infants there - but the room set up was very warm and safe (booties over shoes are requires), with each child having his or her own crib (parents would supply sheets, diapers, change of clothes and any toys). They feed and change and play with the children - with the ratio being one teacher for four infants under 1 (when they reach 1, they go to a different room). It means I can leave some bottles of breastmilk and they will make sure she is not only fed and changed, but they write it all down so we know every day what she did and when.
Also, the cost per week was far less than getting a nanny and stayed within our budget. The hours - we could have her there until 6:30 p.m. - was also very appealing.
We really liked what we saw, but wanted to see how it would look with kids in it. Since we were both off on MLK day, we came back and - lo and behold - four children were there. The boys were sleeping, the girls were eating. All were older than matzo ball would be when she starts, but they all looked happy, healthy and clean. Pop music was playing on the radio.
We filled out a form and gave a $100 deposit to hold our place for June.
The whole thing is kind of exciting - and I really hope she likes it!
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Pregnant at Epcot - An Experiemental Trip
In early December, I spent a crazy 2 1/2 days at Walt Disney World for the opening of the New Fantasyland. As a result of that trip - I ended up writing five pieces of content (a dessert gallery, a multi-page feature on Fantasyland, a sectional on Disney Parks, and an article on the new Senses Spa) ... which in retrospect is insane.
Yesterday, the last one was published as part of the Blog on Disney Baby - and it is one I'm the most proud of because it is very me.
Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it:
http://www.disneybaby.com/blog/pregnant-at-epcot-a-guide-for-moms-to-be/
Editor's Note - As of 1/25 - the article has 269 likes and 4 comments. So thank you to anyone who has liked or shared it.
Yesterday, the last one was published as part of the Blog on Disney Baby - and it is one I'm the most proud of because it is very me.
Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it:
http://www.disneybaby.com/blog/pregnant-at-epcot-a-guide-for-moms-to-be/
Editor's Note - As of 1/25 - the article has 269 likes and 4 comments. So thank you to anyone who has liked or shared it.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Like I Care!
So today - being the diligent mommy-to-be that I am - I called the daycare at my office to set up a tour. We have been on the waiting list since I was six weeks pregnant.
I was told:
1) They don't give tours unless you get accepted
2) The odds of me getting into the daycare were slim as they only had 18 slots for infants and they've been totally full since they opened. But that's OK because, the Disney Day Care Center is nothing like "it's a small world" nursery. My kid can get a more immersive Disney experience at home than at Disney Day Care - that's pathetic.
3) There was a Disney resource called LifeCare that would help me find other options.
So I contacted LifeCare and their people are finding me day care resources near the office and near the house. I'll have a full list next week - not bad.
This is tough - I found two Tutor Times that take infants (yay!) that are near the house. La Petite Academy doesn't take them until 2 years. I'm hoping to take her to TAE three days a week for preschool when she turns two.
I'm hoping we can tour soon them soon and find out what they cost- but this is so hard. Do I take my kid somewhere? Do I hire a nanny?
I've checked out nannies on care.com (I'm hoping we can do a daily rate and not an hourly rate or 1/2 my salary could go to this person). I do need a babysitter for evenings, but a few hours at night a few days a week is not the same as 40-50 a week. And then there is the taxes/IRS thing.
And I thought childbirth was a pain in the butt.
I was told:
1) They don't give tours unless you get accepted
2) The odds of me getting into the daycare were slim as they only had 18 slots for infants and they've been totally full since they opened. But that's OK because, the Disney Day Care Center is nothing like "it's a small world" nursery. My kid can get a more immersive Disney experience at home than at Disney Day Care - that's pathetic.
3) There was a Disney resource called LifeCare that would help me find other options.
So I contacted LifeCare and their people are finding me day care resources near the office and near the house. I'll have a full list next week - not bad.
This is tough - I found two Tutor Times that take infants (yay!) that are near the house. La Petite Academy doesn't take them until 2 years. I'm hoping to take her to TAE three days a week for preschool when she turns two.
I'm hoping we can tour soon them soon and find out what they cost- but this is so hard. Do I take my kid somewhere? Do I hire a nanny?
I've checked out nannies on care.com (I'm hoping we can do a daily rate and not an hourly rate or 1/2 my salary could go to this person). I do need a babysitter for evenings, but a few hours at night a few days a week is not the same as 40-50 a week. And then there is the taxes/IRS thing.
And I thought childbirth was a pain in the butt.
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