Elly Lynn Mckeever

Miss Elly Lynn Mckeever finally arrived Monday after noon.
Monday morning I got up at 6 to pee and noticed that the baby had dropped and seemed lower then ever, I got up for the day about 7:30 along with the rest of the family. I had to pee constantly and started to have small painless contractions about every 6 minutes. At first they were only from the crotch to the top of my bladder and progressively grow up my belly. It was closer to 10:30 when they started to encompass the entire belly and were true contractions. I called the hospital to see when I should come in. I really didn't know since nothing was the way it felt when I was in labor with Dempsey. I also had tested positive for Group B strep so they wanted to put me on an IV antibiotic, which needed to be done at least 4 hours before delivery and they like to do 2 doses. So we sent Dempsey off to Grandpa Mckeevers and got ready to head to the hospital. We arrived at 11:30 and the labor seemed to slow which was discouraging. At about 2:30 things started back up, contractions went for 10 minutes to 7 then 6, 5 and 4. Close to 4 o'clock I decided I had better try to use the rest room one last time. After having a big contraction in the bathroom I decided that the low counter top was a great place to labor so I stayed. I was starting to get the urge to push, which I was constantly told to not do! At 5 minutes to 4 my water broke, gushing like a water fall all over the floor, go thing I was in the bathroom;). After 2 or 3 more contractions the nurse had me come out so she should check babies heart rate, which was good. She also asked if I could try and labor int he room on the edge of the bed instead of the counter, OK. It was then I said I needed to push, was told NO but my body pushed any way, she was coming fast. They had me get on the bed, which was really hard to do. I can remember saying "I need the poop" and Heather responding with" No Holly that's the baby" As soon and I was on the bed she started to crow, with the next 2 pushes her head was out, the next contraction/2-3 pushes came the rest of her. She was born at 4:16 in the afternoon. My Nurse Midwife never made it for the birth, neither did Jessica. And Aaron and Heather just stood back and watched, never had to do anything, it went so fast.
Some funny or interesting things I remember about the labor... During my first allowed push, the crowning push I hollered out to Heather to get the camera. The I have to poop thing is really funny to me. Heather said that they had to hit the code button for a Dr. and she could hear the Dr. running down the hall to make it in time. The ring of fire is just that. I never felt it with Demps, I had been novocained for the episeodamy. and my first reaction to Elly was that she looked just like Dempsey.
It took over 4 hours to decide on a name, but it was well worth it. She is doing great. My milk has come in and she's a little piggy. A perfect little angle.
sorry no pictures yet, I haven't downloaded the camera, will soon.

YES I"M STILL PREGNANT

Well my due date is Dec. 26th so I guess I can't complain to much but it would sure be nice to not be pregnant. I would love for the baby to wait till after Christmas now, I think I'm nuts for thinking that but I just don't want my baby to have to share her birthday with Christmas. My midwife hasn't check me to see if I'm dilated, which is ok by me. The last thing I need is false hope. I got a maternity shot done at Kiddie Kandits last Wednesday but haven't gotten to scanning the picture is so heres a shot Aaron took as well a Dempsey latest belly shot.

And we still haven't decided on a name. We are trying to come up with something that is family related, so if you have any great ideas let me know. Or if you have any impute on the ones we have give me an option, I'd post them but we haven't shared them with our parents, we'd like to try to keep it a surprise.

Still Pregnant

Well I am 38 weeks pregnant to my count, today. My midwife has my due date set at Dec. 26th. I can't wait for this baby to get here. I feel like crap most days, my back is killing me after 4 o'clock every evening, and my carpal tunnel hasn't gotten any better. My midwife hasn't check me for any dilatation or other stuff, which is fine. I think if I knew something was happening it would make me even more antsy. I haven't taken any new picture lately but plan on getting one soon. I think I'm about 5 lbs lighter then I was with Dempsey, I definitely look thinner in the face and other places. I guess all in all the pregnancy has gone well, just not as painless and energy filled as my pregnancy with Dempsey.

Days gone bye

Well Hunting season has come and gone. Aaron didn't get a deer this year. Thanksgiving has too come and gone. We went to my Aunt Jennifer's; the Waidelich side; we ate a lot, enjoyed the company and played a few games of Pictionary.

Nothing is new, I'm still pregnant. I have 4-6 weeks left and I sure hope it goes by fast. I'm sorry I have nothing for my blog but I do have a few new pictures. Hope you all enjoy them.

Aaron and Dempsey before the beard shaving

and AFTER! He wore it this way to Thanksgiving

Dempsey had to try out the doll cradle my Aunt gave me

I finally finished Dempsey's Elmo quilt. It's my first quilt and yes it was difficult and has lots of mistakes.

all most done

Today I had my 33 week (35 weeks to the Dr.s count) check up. I am measuring 35 cm, I've gained about 25lbs. I think I'm huge, but when i look back a pictures of my pregnancy with Dempsey, I look close to the same, and think I've gained about the same amount of weight.

I haven't been feeling nearly as good as I did with Demps but I'm hanging in there. It doesn't make things easier caring around a 25lb. kid all the time either. I've been having carpal tunnel, my pelvic bones have been shifting, and my stomach feels like it can't stretch any more. What pregnant woman doesn't have something to complain about.

Well the way things have been going and how I've been feeling, I can't help but think that this baby will be coming before Christmas now. I was hoping for a New Years baby or well before Christmas baby. So lets all hope she doesn't have to be a Christmas baby, and comes early.

Well here's my latest belly pictures, I had to set up the camera myself since Aaron hasn't been home to take any and he hate when I ask.and here is Dempsey's belly shot for the month

pumpkin time

Last night we went to Aaron's co-workers house for some Pumpkins. We picked up 4 great ones, one is huge. We carved three of them, Elmo is Dempseys, the face is mine and the naked chick is Aarons. I opted out on carving the huge pumpkin since it was so big, I could lift it, it's still in the garage. They turned out amazing.

Getting ready for baby

I don't know how other families get ready for the arrival of a new baby, but we have been playing with the babies.

Dempsey has 2 baby dolls, the one that sits up on it own is his favorite. I have been trying to teach Demps to be genital with the baby, where the baby will sleep and that there is a baby in my tummy now, but that it's coming soon. As you can see Dempsey is taking on the roll of Big Brother quite well... Giving baby a ride on his Turtle

Sleeping with the babies in the crib, which he does not sleep in anymore. He is now in his Big Boy bed

Giving the babies a big hug:)

Lets just hope he likes the real baby as much as his dolls.