Friday fever

Yesterday was spent in bed, with probably the highest fever I have ever had. 

OMG

I felt almost the same about 2 weeks ago, but then it was probably boob engorgement (or however it is in english), whereas now boobs were not hurting, not my back. 

Nothing except for the right side (same as last time)

Anywho, almost exactly 24h of super high fever, but a pack of tempra (the pain killers allowed for breastfeeding and pregnant women) I felt better - not good.

Now I feel good - except for the 3 day headache I've had. 

So, today we went out and bought a breast pump. Making sure that I will not get the breast problem again (which could be due to too much milk that is not eaten or cold boobs).

I haven't had time to answer any of the messages that I've been sent, nor the comments. But maybe when I get into the routine this week or next I will be able to. 

Sophia and I are slowly and steadily agreeing on how the day should look. 

Waking up at 7-8, then take a quick nap until 11, when I get up and start my day, she plays in her baby gym or sleeps in her bed (she's a big girl now!)

Now we're gonna try to watch a movie, although I guess we will fall asleep to it!

Puss

Quick

A quick update in between taking care of Sophia and the duties of the house.
I started that sentence about 2h ago, and only now got to finish it.

Anywho, the quick update was just two pictures of me, Sophia and the stroller today.

The little lady is right now in a food coma in my arms, not asleep, but not awake.

She's awesome.

Puss

Before

3 weeks later

         

On our way out... closed eyes, but good try

Birth Story

Here's the story of the day Sophia arrived.

I had felt regular but very weak contractions for a few hours the night of January 4th. Since I had felt that a few days earlier without any result I didn't make a big deal out of it. So when Memo left for the gym at 6 am (January 5th) I didn't think twice about it.

But only a few minutes after I heard the door close, much stronger contractions started with a 5-6 min frequency.
I got super stressed and scared, especially since Memo was at the gym and did not pick up when I called - 24 times in 2h.
He finally came home, I met him at the door, I guess he was more stressed than I was, because I ran passed me and started taking the things down to the car. He had called the doctor in the car, and we were gonna meet him to check how far gone it was.

Somewhere between 8-9 we met him at "our hospital". At this point I was only 3 cm dilated, but something was completely soft or disappeared. The doctor said there would be a baby before the day was over, or around that time. We decided to meet up again around noon to check how things progressed.
Contractions got a bit stronger, but not that much more frequent.
We got to the hospital and decided to go out to the garden. There we could get fresh air and I could walk around on the grass - it was very nice.
I think we started going inside again around 3-4. I got a room, and laid down to get some rest. This resulted in the contractions almost stopping.
When the doctor came to check how dilated I was, it only was 4 cm. I started loosing faith, since he had told me it should increase by 1cm every 1-2h.
I started walking around like crazy for the contractions to come back, which they did. And around 6 he checked again - 5 cm.
The contractions got stronger, and around 8 we went upstairs to the delivery room.
I was still 5 cm, and my water had not broken, so he made that happen. The contractions got crazy here (which later was explained by her nose pointing down instead of up - not good). I have never felt that pain in my life. I couldn't take it and begged for some anesthesia, and after what felt like hours (but probably was around 30 min) the lady came. She put it in, and the pain got more bearable.
But when the doctor checked a bit later how it progressed I was still at 5 cm, but with MUCH stronger contractions.
After that the time passed faster - probably cus I got to rest.
The pain came back at times, and I got some more epidural.
At 8 cm I had to start pushing, and had to continue doing so for about 2-3h.
It was long, long, long.
Usually you shouldn't push for maybe 30-45 min.
I was exhausted, and had no more force. The doctor kept saying she was almost there, Memo said she was there, but she never came out.
At some point her head was stuck "there" in between contractions, and I think it took around two more for her to come out.
Both the pediatrician and my doctor said they were about to take me away for a c-section.
Luckily not too much damage was done, and both Sophia and I were feeling good (considering) directly after.
It's weird how fast the pain disappears, and also how fast you forget about it.
Sophia was born at 00.15 on January 6th 2012.

We're all happy, and love her so much now. But that was a bad delivery.
Thank you Dr. Mora, the Doula and whoever else was there - and of course Memo, who was there the entire time.

Note: This is how I remember it - it might not be true at all!!! (0:

Empty

 After two crazy weeks - I got some rest today.
I haven't been able to rest a single day since the delivery, which resulted in a few days extra of pain, an infection and a two day (super high) fever.
I am pretty much "healed" now,  and just need to recuperate - sleep wise.

As you might have realized my family left. I am super sad, and miss them already. I can't believe they all left. Just 3 days ago we were ALL together in Vallarta - my mom, AK, Fredrik, Vincent, my dad, Bettina, Sophia, Memo and I - now we're all alone.

I will write a proper update tomorrow. Today Sophia, Memo and I are trying to just spend time as a family - for the first time in 2½ weeks (since she was born).

Here are a few pictures of our experiences:

Just chilling

Vallarta, Family Picture

In Zapopan

Cousins

Chapala

Oh yes, I fit into my old jeans already - actually as soon as my family arrived 4 days after the delivery they fit, maybe not as before, but hey - I am happy.

Puss

Secrecy

I took away the previous post, not because it was not true, but because there was no purpose for it. I believe 3 maximum 4 persons knows what and who it´s about.

I hope that no one ever says something that nasty about that person or their future child - or anyone else for that matter.

Action - Reaction

Everything we say and do have consequences - that´s why I always try to keep it clean, however angry I am, cus the consequence usually suck.

My previous post was maybe not the nicest reaction, but what was written was solely based on whether the person insulted Sophia and I - again, maybe not the nicest - but not personal about someone

D day

Today my family arrives.
Things seemed to have gone well when checking in in Sweden, now the second crucial moment is coming up - changing in Mexico City.


While waiting Sophia and I are practicing for next years poop marathon. I think our chances of winning are pretty high - her pooing capabilities are quite impressive.

After two good nights of sleep, it would have been too much to ask for another one.
She was up, awake and happy most of the night.
NOW she fell asleep, but now I have things to do. Bummer

Puss

Overwhelming

Wow... I am a mom.
Feels weird to say it, and I don't think I still have realized she's our daughter.

Her first two nights at the house have been very different. The first one no sleep, the second one she almost didn't wake up at all - except to go to the bathroom at 6 am and the few dinner times.

Btw, how come the post delivery pains are never talked about.
Soar boobs, burning pain when pipi, soar "down there" in general (try standing up, sitting down, walking, coughing)! Pain!

Tomorrow Memo's back at work, and I am alone with Sophia in the morning. It will be very interesting to see how it will go - I am not too nervous, I've spent the past 5 months reading up on this in 4 different languages.

Sophia, Memo and I wish you a good night!

She likes the grumpy look while sleeping

Better late...

At 00.15 on January 6th Baby Sophia finally was born.
The delivery was long and a bit complicated, but more about that some other day.

First night at home... it's going good.

puss

False alarm!?

Sitting here with contractions again.
But since I've had contractions for the past 4½ months, I don't know if this is it.
Right now they come every 3 min and last for 1 min - but the pain is bearable. So I guess this is a false alarm again.
We'll see I guess.

Anywho, today's my mom's 60th birthday.

Happy Birthday to her!!!
Can't wait to see her in a week!

Puss

Really?

Again?

I am disappointed, sad, angry...
I don't get it, is it really that difficult respecting someone's feelings?
Your priorities are not what I would have wanted them to be.
You treat people the way you want to be treated.
This is not how I want it.

Disappointed.

Close

So little Sophia likes to mess with her parents heads.
During 5h last night I had contractions every 5min more or less... we thought - this might be it.
I managed to fall asleep at 5 am and when I woke up at 9 they were mysteriously gone.
Today I feel better than ever - this sucks!

Anywho, Memo is taking a well deserved nap at the moment, after that we're gonna go out grocery shopping. Hopefully, miraculously, it could maybe help make the contractions start again.

I will keep you posted.

Anyways, in a week my Mamma, AK, Fredrik and Vincent arrive!!! Yay.
Tomorrow, Memo's brother and wife arrive.

Hopefully Sophia arrives first.

Puss

The Waiting Game

As you can see to your left, Sophia was supposed to have come today.
She did not - and I doubt she will (only 3½h left now).
I have taken two long walks today, and done other things that should help speed up her arrival - who knows if it has worked.

I am usually a bit patient, but after 9 months of waiting I ran out.

Anywho, we'll see if anything starts during the night.

Waiting for the bathroom to be free so that I can go take a shower - again.

Puss

Done!

With some help, all the way from Sweden, I managed to put it together.
What was wrong?
- I would like to blame the instructions, but I guess I have to admit step 1 was actually step 2, and the real step 1 could only be done first, not second - childproof shit.
Oh well, end result:

Muy bien - gold star for me.

Tack Anna.

Project

The years first project - I would have hoped to be pushing Sophia out - will be trying to put the travel crib together.
I thought it would be easy because - it's a travel crib = you should be able to put it together easily and quickly.
This does not seem to be the deal... I am unable to get passed step 2 (out of 10). The freaking edges refuse to click - and they need to click.

I am all red and sweaty, and have taken a break - trying to figure out if the best solution is to start over with step 1 (the only step actually completed) and see if maybe I did it wrong (so sad), or just to continue trying to make the edges click (which seems pretty stupid, because I won't become any stronger).

I will keep you posted.

Current state:

Puss

1st

Happy 2012 from me and Sophia

Still no baby... no real signs yet

Enjoy