Is it still June 25?

Yesterday was a wonderful day. But by the end of the day I thought to myself is it still June 25? 

 

 

LINCOLN GREGORY ROMERO

was born June 25, 2013 at 3:02 am

Weight 6 lbs 9 oz and 20 1/2 inches long

 

 

Romero Family of 4

Sharlene, Matt

Lincoln, Juliette

For the birth story continue reading...It was very interesting to say the least. A little back story--- Friday was my last day of work before maternity leave and I had a dr apt. I was dialated to a 2 and 60% effaced. Since my due date was June 24 I was going to get induced on Thursday, June 27 if he wasn't born yet. I was excited to have a few days to get some rest and projects done but also really anxious and exicted to meet our little boy. On Monday I had a dr apt with my OB for my 40 wk apt and to strip my membranes. My mom was babysitting Juliette because she was taking a nap. I get sorta bored when I drive and distracted...very bad I know. So I was driving south on State Street almost to 4800 south (3 blocks from hospital) I was going about10 miles an hour and reading an email and glancing up at the road. All of the other cars were picking up speed so I assume the light turned green and didn't stop but kept on driving. All of the sudden my phone flew out of my hand and I felt a huge thud against my chest and stomach. I didn't know what happened. I was freaking out. It took me a minute to realize......I hit a bus. I had just rear ended a freaking UTA bus.

 

I just got in a crash and I was SOO worried about the baby! I was so mad at myself for being on my phone while driving. I just sat there and was like should I pull over or what do I do? I am in pain, a lot of pain and I hope my baby is ok. Then the bus driver came up to my window and I rolled it down.

Bus driver "are you ok"

me " no I don't think so"

pedestrian/witness: "are you ok?"

me: "I don't think so"

pedestrian: "get out of your car its smoking. I'll call 911"

me: walk over to side walk, sit down and start bawling!

The lady called the police and told them I was pregnant got in an accident and need an ambulance.

This other lady brought me a camping chair and said here you are pregnant get up off the sidewalk and sit down. So I got up and I was just thinking out loud "do you think my baby is Ok?"

lady: "how far along are you?"

me: "I'm due today. I was on my way to my 40 wk apt"

I called Matt and told him that I was in an accident, I hit a bus and am such an idiot. 

The EMTs came, asked me a bunch of questions and I rode in an ambulance to the hospital. I was in a lot of pain but wanted to make sure the baby was okay. They hooked some monitors up to my tummy and we heard the heart beat and I felt him moving around. It was a relief! My heart rate and everything was good too. After about an hour and some pain medication I got an x-ray of my chest. 

Dr: "luckily when you are pregnant your bones and everything are more flexible."

Hour later Dr: "I guess I was wrong...only your pelvic bones are more flexible. You broke your sternum."

I was in pain but mainly worried that I wouldn't be able to push the baby with a broken sternum. Matt asked if we could just stay at the hospital and have the baby to make sure everything is ok. They said they had to monitor the baby for 24 hours anyway and that my OB dr could decide once I'm released from the emergency room. What can you do for a broken sternum? NOthing! Great...it will be in pain for 2 weeks and heal in 6 weeks. Luckily it wasn't worse but still sucked. Also, I got a huge ticket for distracted driving and following too closely.

     

Around 7 PM I went into the Labor and Delivery room. I was still only dilated to a 2 and 60% effaced. They didn't want to start me until my cervix was more ready. I took an oral medicine to help thin my cervix around 8 pm and hoped for progress but not much happened... Around 11 pm I took another dose and fell asleep. Around 1 am I woke up and was having contractions every 5 or 10 minutes that were getting strong. I couldn't fall back asleep and got my epidural. I was dilated to a 4 and felt better after getting the epidural. The anesthesiologist was amazing and it barely hurt. I was also on pain medication for my chest/sternum. In one hour, so around 2 am, the nurse checked me and I was dilated to a 10 and ready to go! I woke up Matt and he called our moms and the nurse called my doctor.   

It was an amazing birth. I could feel my legs and push but not feel the contractions or too much pain. The doctor prepped me and broke my water. I pushed 4 times and my little guy came out at 3:02 am! It was literally less than 10 minutes of pushing and I was so grateful that he came!

He came out but did not make a peep. He wasn't crying and was having a hard time breathing. His heart beat and skin color were perfect but he was having a hard time breathing so the NICU team came in and I was really nervous. After about ten minutes they got him breathing on his own and he came to see his mommy!!

The doctor said that it took him a few minutes to breath because he was in a state of shock because his umbilical cord had a knot in it that got tightened as he came down the birth canal- how scary right?

Good thing he was born on the day he was and that he didn't wait any longer with that knot.

 

After they weighed him, measured him and made sure he was breathing okay they brought him over to me and I was SO happy that he is healthy and alive. I love him soo much.  

 Cute daddy with little Link

He is a good eater and I am able to nurse him. He blood sugar was a little low so he had 2 bottles of formula but now he's good and normal and just eating breast milk. I am so thankful that I can breast feed and love the bond and think it's amazing that he just knows how and how our bodies work.

Having a baby at 3 am makes for a long day. We got into the recovery room and got a little bit of sleep but between nurse visits, feedings, tests and everything we didn't get much. Matt, Karine, Lauren and my mom were there for the birth and went home about 5:30 am to get some rest. Later on Karine, Lauren and Courtney brought Juliette to meet her little brother.

 

First family picture 

Juliette is 20 1/2 months old and loves babies. She was very gentle and sweet with him. She gave him kisses and loved his tiny nose and features. She will be a good big sister and it'll be good for her to learn to share haha.
 

 We had a lot of other visitors and feel lots of love and support. I love our families!! Jessica and 3 her kids, my dad, Gramee, Chole, Melinda, Cameron, Lindsey, Taylor, Katie, Jordan, Dallin and David. We face timed and talked on the phone to Greg, Marcus and Sabrina.

 

Today's been good. Lincoln ate about every 2 1/2 hours. I loved breakfast. Poppi, Rebecca, Aysia, Melinda, her 3 kids, Juliette, my mom and dad, Caitlyn, Kyle and his 2 boys were here for visits today. I was able to shower and get some rest.

 

 

He loves to eat, sleep and be adorable! Newborn clothes are a little big so I put him in the premie outfit I got just in case and it fits snuggly. The Bella Baby people took his newborn pictures and I cant wait to share them!

 

Daddy with our kids. I love Matt!!

We are both healthy and recovering quickly. The nurses and staff have been wonderful. We go home in the morning and I'm excited and a little nervous. I love being a mother!

We love you Lincoln!

 

Almost here!

Pregnancy Update

How far along: 38 1/2 weeks...so close. I am so excited for our little guy to come. I am so ready. I'm glad I'm due soon because I cannot handle being pregnant in the heat. I cant wait to see what he looks like! This pregnancy has actually gone by pretty fast, but this past week has gone by very slow!

Weight gained: I think 22 pounds. I feel like even my maternity clothes are getting too small  :(

How I'm feeling: Pretty good. Somewhat uncomfortable to bend over, sleep, walk, sit or stand hahaha. I am VERY tired. I wake up drenched in sweat and that is nasty, but better than being swollen I suppose. Heart burn is off and on. My belly button is a TOTAL outtie. My fingers are getting fat, I took my wedding ring off. It's hard to clip my toenails- I need a pedicure!

Cravings: I love grilled cheese sandwiches, Frosted Flakes, ice cream, chocolate (nothing too crazy)

Exercise: seriously? who has energy to exercise while pregnant.....not this girl. Chasing Juliette and Baxter around is enough for me.

How is Juliette reacting: I think she is excited. I ask her where baby brother is and she pats my stomach (or her own haha) She moved into her new bedroom and loves her bed. She is starting to talk SO much. I love her.

She is getting so big!

 I am so happy! I painted Juliettes room pink and yellow, bought, cut and painted the baseboards and Matt helped me nail them on. It is done! Yay!

Nesting: On Sunday I slept all morning, actually until noon. Thank you Matt for watching Juliette and then I just got the nesting bug. I organized Juliette's new room and put up decorations and the changing table in baby boy's room. The nursery is ready (dalmatians and firetrucks), so is the car seat, car seat cover and some clean clothes!

Names: Still no final decision but our top names are Grant and Lincoln. I like them both. His middle name will either be Matthew or Gregory. Matt wants Grant Gregory Romero and I want Lincoln Matthew Romero. So I guess we are waiting until we see him to decide. Grant is Matt's grandpa and great grandpa's name. Gregory is Matt's dad's name. And I just like Lincoln- think its cute and good.

Labor signs: With Juliette I dont remember any braxton hicks contractions or really much movement but this time I've already have a few contractions and at my last appointment I was dilated to a 2. This baby is ALWAYS moving. I've had some pains down there.

Good moments this week: Playing in the pool and hot tub with Juliette. I bought a little blow up pool from WalMart and think we will use it a lot this summer!

I got new glasses that I'm excited about.
I had a fun lunch date with Matt at Great Harvest. We ordered sandwiches and bought a loaf of cheese bread and then they just gave us a bag of cinnaburst rolls and a loaf of salsa bread for free- score!
I got my breast pump back from a friend that I let borrow it and I'm excited to breastfeed and hold that little boy!
Getting the bedrooms ready and almost done was a huge relief!

This last week was really busy and really good. Wednesday my little brother David got his mission call to Ukraine- Russian speaking! I'll have to put another post up about this with some pics. I am so excited for him!

Juliette slept over at Melinda's on Wednesday night and they had a fun day on Thursday- Thank you!

Thursday I took the day off and went to Nataly and Bradlys 6th grade graduation,

  my 37 week dr apt

 and David's graduation dinner at Rodizio Grill- so delicious!! It was fun seeing Tim and Sabrina up from Cedar City. We played a fun game one night called Hoopla- it's like a fast-paced cranium- so fun! 

On Saturday I had 2 showers with both sides of the fam.

I got really cute outfits, blankets, towels and a double stroller! It was fun to see everyone and celebrate the anticipated arrival of the little babe.

Yesterday I had a shower at work and my coworkers are soo nice!  

Saturday night I hosted a family BBQ with my family and cousins' families. We didnt take any pictures- dang it. I made yummy pulled chicken sandwiches and Matt grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and it was fun. Monday I think I was just drained and exhausted- I stayed home sick from work and just slept. Juliette got pink eye and was sick too. Matt took her to the dr and antibiotics are great. Tuesday we met with the missionaries and Nataly and Charlie at our house. Then I had YW and played with Juliette in the backyard. I'm excited for my last day of work- June 21. I like my job a lot and remember last time I was pregnant I was like counting down the work days now I'm just counting down the days to meet little Mr. Romero.