Making the world a better place, one baby at a time.

Mike and I fell in love with Kyden right away! We feel so blessed to have him in our family. We are so grateful to our heavenly father for so many of of prayers being answered. We are grateful for each other, and for everyone in our lives. Mike is already an amazing father! I couldn't ask for a better husband, and baby. It is true that there is no greater joy than extending your family. Kyden is healthy and beautiful! I was very surprised from his strength in suction. I can tell that breastfeeding will be difficult in the near future, but it is in a way addicting for me because it is so sweet, and relaxing (thank you dopamine). He fed immediately after birth around 9, then clung on again at 11. We couldn't get him to feed for 6 hours after that because he was so sleepy. Now he's taking the boob like a champ!
I find myself falling asleep as I do simple stuff like writing this post. I'll start by closing my eyes to think then realize that my eyes have been closed for longer than I meant. I feel great other than the "ring of fire" as my nurse put it ;) Definitely very sore! We are so grateful for the staff here. The have helped so much1 There are only 2 other babies here and they have been sleeping in their momma's rooms so the staff have been enjoying Kyden and giving him all the attention he needs since I send him back to the nursery after he feeds. I'm taking total advantage and getting sleep. For the first time I feel rested. I still dose of randomly but I feel so much better! I'm also very grateful for all of the help of our families. Cicily rubbed my legs, and even the top of my feet! That is love right there! I love his little smile. I'm already a sucker for it!

Baby Day

We've packed our bags, fed our dog, cleaned our house and ran the last errand -- We've tried to prepare as best we could and be ready to bring home our baby. It's now time to head to the hospital and have Kjera induced. We are excited and nervous at the same time. Our lives will change so much, but we know it will be for the best (except when we are trying to sleep). Hospital, here we come!

8:40 pm
When we came in Kjera was dilated to a 1 1/2.  We received our first dose of Cytotec (A pill that helps soften the cervix). They will administer another dose at 10 and we will find out if there is any progress. Then again at 2 am. They plan on giving her pitosin tomorrow morning. To be continued..................

 McKinsie, and Cicily brought Mike and I a giant sandwich and chips just in time! we ate and played dominoes while watching Hercules. I passed out.

10:00 PM
 RN did that oh so fun pelvic exam! >( Lucky me, I have a really high cervix, and the baby's head is in anterior to it! I was dilated to a two. woohoo. They decided to hold of on the next dose of Cytotec (each dose is getting stronger) for an hour since my body is reacting so strongly and giving me contractions 2 minutes apart. Not fun. 

 2:45 AM
I woke up screaming! The Cytotec was making me have some awful contractions! I wanted the Epidural "NOW"! That was an odd experience. I wouldn't say it hurt, but it is impossible to not react! It made me jolt a few times. Then that final shock freaked me out! After about 20 minutes I felt like I was in heaven. For the first time I thought "I got this, I can do it" since Epi had got my back ;) he he he

5:23 AM
The baby is facing up so the nurse has to wake me up about every hour to turn me. I guess that will help him turn posterior


6:11 AM
I started to feel the contractions again, as well as the catheter. I pushed the button for the first time for my epidural and now feel really nauseated. I asked the RN for something......I think she forgot...haha

6:30
Water broke, completely dilated. Time to push!

8:11
Cicily (Kjera's sister) is to introduce you all to Kyden James Miranda!! Born at 8:11. He weighs 8 lbs 1 oz. He is 19 and 1/2 inches long! Cute and adorable baby and mom are doing great! More pictures to follow.

I made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

It's cold!

Mr. New Dad

10:30 a.m. They just moved us to our new room, and on the way, Kjera good a little sick and has puked a couple times. She was a little pale for a while and she had a low hematocrit count, but is looking good now. A woman came to draw Kjera's blood to follow up with her Hematocrit count and Cicily got the lady's phone number. Good for you two.We should double date.

Kyden is finally latching on really well and is eating like a champ. Kjera is amazing and is dong really well. After feeding for a little while, they both just passed out and are fast asleep. She is talking with a feeding consultant now and getting tips from her. Hopefully we can eat soon, and we can squeeze a nap in soon.

Henna

The Belly Growth

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We are so slow getting our pics posted! I'm sorry! We are 40 weeks this week. We'll post new pics soon

Just for Mikey

Normally at this time Mike would be up and getting ready for work. Right now he is sound asleep....Lets go back further in time................(dream music)......bloop...bloop...bloop...bloop..........
For Christmas I made him a Little coupon book. I figured out exact prices of the things in the book. 2 matinee movie tickets, lunch, 2 pedicures, a popcorn, drinks, goodies, and two more movie tickets, and set the amount aside ( I didn't want to buy actually tickets since we can go into labor any day now). Breakfast and dinner were in there too but I decided to surprise him with breakfast and make him a really nice dinner. That day I emailed his supervisor (A truly wonderful lady by the way! Little shout out to Polly Butterfield!) and was able to get today off for Mike. Since this is our LAST weekend just me and him (knock on wood) I figured we should do something special ;) ANYWAY....she said yes and didn't tell Mike a thing! So Mike is upstairs sleeping like a baby while I am making homemade biscuits and gravy, baked seasoned breakfast potatoes, and cutting up a pineapple. MMMMM. For dinner it will be Boston Market Sweet Potatoes, Funeral Potatoes, Lion House Rolls (home made), breaded baked chicken, steamed veggies, and Apple Cider to celebrate. Man he is spoiled! :)

I'm officially domestic :)

My homemade Christmas decorations :)