Presenting Milo Snow Olsen-Mendenhall
Born October 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM
10 Pounds 1 oz. 22 inches
Birth story to come when I'm not busy napping, playing, and just plain staring at him.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
The Waiting Game
Due dates don't mean anything and first time babies are often late, I've read it a billion times and have had every one tell me, but the truth is tomorrow is October 8 and my patience is running low. I blame the several false labors I've experienced.
I am now mentally preparing myself to allow Milo to come when he is ready. For all of you who are interested here's the plan for going over my due date.
Tomorrow we hit 40 weeks. If he's not here by Sunday I go in for acupuncture. This will of course do nothing if he's not ready but could kick start the process if he is. I'm also currently drinking a tea the acupuncturist gave me.
At 41 (if we go that long) we head for testing to make sure Milo is still all good. This will continue to happen every 3 days until either he comes out or the tests come back saying some thing negative.
At 42 (let's pretend 42 doesn't even exist!) I am no longer allowed to give birth at the birth center due to their policy. My midwives however will continue to see me and if he is still healthy will give the go ahead to deliver at home. Jacob and I have both decided we would prefer this. They have assured me every thing will be tried before I step foot in a hospital.
Do I think things will go this far? No. Am I glad to have a plan just in case? Absolutely.
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Milo's Song
So about a month Jacob and I's amazing teacher, April Bolding, suggested to our class that we pick a song to sing to the baby while its the womb and to continue doing so after giving birth. Apparently the baby will recognize the song outside of the womb and it can be of great comfort to them through out their life. If you know our household at all you know picking a song for a child isn't as simple as rock-a-bye-baby. To be honest it's taken me a whole month to find one. I decided upon Bob Dylans- If Not For You today and immediately when I began singing along (I don't know it by heart) Milo began kicking. It was such a magical experience and I can't wait to continue doing it.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
restless and hopeful
I apologize ahead of hand for how poorly written this is. I'm lacking sleep and my mind is reeling. Hopefully it all makes sense.
It is currently 7 AM in Seattle. I woke up some time around 5 needing to use the restroom and going back to sleep just hasn't happened.
Yesterday was quite an eventful day at the midwifes office and it appears I'm a lot further along than I thought. Since last Thursday I've been having Braxton Hicks at night, I knew it was bound to happen and just kept myself hydrated. Then on Saturday night they started up and haven't really stopped. Every once in awhile they've become painful. I wasn't too concerned and neither was the midwife but, she said she would check my cervix if I wanted her to. I decided to play it safe and agreed to have her check it out. She was wary of doing too much since I'm just at 36 so it was a really light exam. I was shocked when she told me I was definitely soft down there and that it was short. I had really started to believe again that we were going to be waiting around at week 42. Now I know this doesn't mean any thing really and we could still be waiting forever but, she did say to take it easy this week so that we make it to 37. 37 weeks is pretty much the magic number around these parts that we've been counting down to ever since the rush to labor and delivery at 29 weeks. If we can make it till then we're cleared for the Birthing Center.
Of course the fact that I've now been told to make it easy has sent my mind into a tailspin. Honestly our apartment is some what of a disaster area. I still don't have my cloth diapers, haven't washed any baby clothes, written my birth plan, or packed a bag! It appears I better (cautiously) get my butt in gear. Did I mention we're waiting for the crib to arrive?!
In the end I know that if he comes earlier than expected we will of course be fine. Bags can be packed in a matter of minutes, I can always start with disposables if I must, and we always have the bassinet that comes with the stroller for him to sleep in. The only thing I would really like is to have him out of the hospital. So here I sit restless to get things ready and hopeful that Milo stays in for a few more days.
It is currently 7 AM in Seattle. I woke up some time around 5 needing to use the restroom and going back to sleep just hasn't happened.
Yesterday was quite an eventful day at the midwifes office and it appears I'm a lot further along than I thought. Since last Thursday I've been having Braxton Hicks at night, I knew it was bound to happen and just kept myself hydrated. Then on Saturday night they started up and haven't really stopped. Every once in awhile they've become painful. I wasn't too concerned and neither was the midwife but, she said she would check my cervix if I wanted her to. I decided to play it safe and agreed to have her check it out. She was wary of doing too much since I'm just at 36 so it was a really light exam. I was shocked when she told me I was definitely soft down there and that it was short. I had really started to believe again that we were going to be waiting around at week 42. Now I know this doesn't mean any thing really and we could still be waiting forever but, she did say to take it easy this week so that we make it to 37. 37 weeks is pretty much the magic number around these parts that we've been counting down to ever since the rush to labor and delivery at 29 weeks. If we can make it till then we're cleared for the Birthing Center.
Of course the fact that I've now been told to make it easy has sent my mind into a tailspin. Honestly our apartment is some what of a disaster area. I still don't have my cloth diapers, haven't washed any baby clothes, written my birth plan, or packed a bag! It appears I better (cautiously) get my butt in gear. Did I mention we're waiting for the crib to arrive?!
In the end I know that if he comes earlier than expected we will of course be fine. Bags can be packed in a matter of minutes, I can always start with disposables if I must, and we always have the bassinet that comes with the stroller for him to sleep in. The only thing I would really like is to have him out of the hospital. So here I sit restless to get things ready and hopeful that Milo stays in for a few more days.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Stroller!
To celebrate hitting 35 weeks and to make room in the nursery I finally allowed myself to set up the stroller. It was a lot easier than I thought. I love it but both Jacob and I are having a hard time folding it up so I'm a little nervous. The pics are of all the different ways it can be set up.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Some One Is Going To Have His Own Room!
I am so happy to be writing that Jacob and I will be moving to a new apartment tomorrow! After a long search we were able to find a lovely two bedroom in Rainier Beach. We're sad to be leaving Capitol Hill but excited about more space. Expect nursery pics in the next few weeks!
Jacob's First Post
Good news! We have entered the last two months of the pregnancy. A pregnancy that seemed like an eternity a few months ago is slowly closing on the end date. Jana and I are both excited. We’re also in turbo mode to make sure everything is ready for his arrival. I have decided today is a great day to enter something into Milo’s blog. First off, I can’t believe the joy that has overcome me during this process of becoming a parent. I never imagined myself in such situation in my early 20s, but I can’t imagine my life without him (o Jana) now. I have become a member of the most important club in America. I have become a guardian of tomorrow’s future.
So much has happened since Jana last posted. We had our first pregnancy scare! We were at the UW until 4 in the morning dealing with false labor. The good news is everything checked out fine. We had an ultrasound and everything looked fine. On the bright side, we had the chance to see and hear Milo for (hopefully) the last time until his arrival. Spoiler alert! He is a mover and a shaker. We have started birthing classes with a nice woman named April. The class was designed by April and Penny Simkins, a world renowned birthing expert. From the looks of the syllabus and the feel of the first class, we have lots to learn. My only (minor) complaint is it feels a little granola for my taste, but I expected a little granola when we selected the midwife option. All in all, I can’t wait to feel prepared for the birthing process.
So much has happened since Jana last posted. We had our first pregnancy scare! We were at the UW until 4 in the morning dealing with false labor. The good news is everything checked out fine. We had an ultrasound and everything looked fine. On the bright side, we had the chance to see and hear Milo for (hopefully) the last time until his arrival. Spoiler alert! He is a mover and a shaker. We have started birthing classes with a nice woman named April. The class was designed by April and Penny Simkins, a world renowned birthing expert. From the looks of the syllabus and the feel of the first class, we have lots to learn. My only (minor) complaint is it feels a little granola for my taste, but I expected a little granola when we selected the midwife option. All in all, I can’t wait to feel prepared for the birthing process.
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