Baby Carlson's (Danielle Nicole Carlson) journey
This blog is meant to become a historical view of our first child's journey into the world, and her experiences once in this world.
Thursday, April 20, 2006
Baby Danielle has made her appearance
It was the afternoon of the 19th when I got a call from my wife that she had just had an ultrasound, and had then spoken to her OB, and She said that she would like to schedule a C-Section due to you being in the Breach position, in essence, sitting on the drain. I was a little shocked when Shannon said to tell my work that I wouldn't be coming into work on Thursday, due to this, but was also very excited. I went home that afternoon excited and a bit nervous. Marcy, Our friend who had moved to Ohio, was due to arrive Thursday and met Shannon at the hospital. We couldn't have planned that better if we tried, since she was coming out to help Shannon and I in the first few weeks after the birth. Little did we know that we would be meeting our daughter on Thursday.
We got to sleep at a decent hour because we had to be at the hospital by 6:00 to check in.
4/20/06:
Didn't get much sleep last night, and woke up earlier then expected. We got dressed and went to the hospital, the moon was still out as we entered the hospital and walked down to the birthing center. We were let in and Shannon was told to get changed into a gown, and an IV would be placed in her arm. It was about 30 minutes later that they wheeled her off to the operating room, and I was given scrubs, a hat and a mask, and was told that I would be taken in once the IV and the C-Section began. 15 minutes later, the nurse escorted me to the operating room, beyond the double doors. The operating room was start, and bright, a blue tarp was raised so that I could not see the operation in progress, but I did see Shannon, laying there arms outstreched. I was told to sit next to her and as I sat there, I heard the commotion beyond the tarp, of the Dr's and nurses, preparing to bring baby Carlson into the world. It didn't take long at all, before we heard that you were out, and that you had just gone to the bathroom upon leaving your mother's womb. The Dr. then asked if I would like to cut the cord, I spoke up immediately and said Yes!, not knowing before hand if I would be up to it, but something inside of me said that this is an experience that I would regret if I hadn't have done, so I stood up and walked over to where you were laying. Mommy was surrounded by nurses and Dr's and all I saw as I walked over there was a bit of blood, and a lot of commotion. I was handed a pair of what looked like scissors, and was told to cut between the two clamps. It was an interesting experience because the cord was rubbery and took a few up and downs of the scissors to actually cut the cord, after that you were wiped off a bit more, and we waited to hear you cry. It took you a bit but finally you let out the most beautiful cry I had ever heard, at that same moment, Mommy also cried, knowing that you were ok. You were a very quiet baby. as you were monitored and cleaned up a bit, then you were taken over to your Mommy and she got to see you for the first time. I was then told to take you and we walked out to where Marcy wa waiting, and the video began. I was beside myself, overfilled with happiness, and in wonderment of how small and delicate you were. You were soon weighed and measured, and your birth weight was measured at 8lbs 5 oz (same as your dad) and 20 1/4 inches long. Your birth time was recorded at 8:22 am. Your grandma came in and saw you wiggling around and we just stared at you. You were then given your first bath, and bundled up. You looked great, with no birth marks, and your head was perfectly round.We then took you back to the room where mommy had been taken back to. We spent the next few hours admiring you, and then mommy fed you for the first time, and you were quite responsive to the feeding. We were very happy. I spent the night and the next few nights with you and mommy at the hospital. We were not released until the 24th. We brought you home, and were nervous about leaving the hospital, because they had treated us so good, and helped us a great deal in those first few days. The days seemed to fly by, and soon I had to return back to work and Marcy went back to Ohio. We celebrated your week by week birthdays, always wishing you a happy one the morning of.
At about 2 weeks, you had your first big growth spirt, which we recognized by you wanting to eat about every hour on the hour, and boy were you grumpy if you didn't get fed. You also had your first Dr.'s appt at about 2 weeks, we wondered if that day would be the day of your first shots, Marcy was still here, so all 4 of us went to the Dr. appt and were surprised and happy that it was just a check up. We were shocked when they again measured you and weighed you. Looking back at discharge from teh hospital you weighed 7lbs 11 oz, and at the appt you weighed 8lbs 10 oz but the most shocking thing, was that you went from 20 1/4 to 22 inches long!
We quickly got into a routine with you of taking you to bed at around 10:30 or so, putting you in the bassinet (which is a family heirloom, that has been in the family for some time), and we would all go to sleep, and for the first few nights you would only wake up one time at around 3:00 or so. which we thought was wonderful. You have had your good nights and bad nights, but overall you've been a great baby.
5/14: Mother's day. We brought you to Grandma's house to celebrate mother's day, your mommy received a small baby shoe inscribed with your name and birthdate. we had a delicious lunch and stayed for most of the afternoon. You were being so good.
I think I've pretty much caught us up to present day, I apologize to you and the rest of the people reading this blog that I haven't kept it up to date, and will try to do a better job in the future. Our next big day is Father's day on the 18th, and then it will be the 21st when we go in for your 2 month appt, and that is when you will get your shots. We still look in wonder at all the facial expressions and noises that you continue to make as well as how strong your neck muscles are getting, being able to lift your head and turn it from side to side. your hair is still a dark red and your eyes are still blue, and your gaining a bit of weight :). Making you a little chubby baby. Oh I almost forgot, we named you Danielle Nicole carlson. After going through various names, this was the one that fit you best. I hope you like it, because Mommy and Daddy, and the rest of the family and friends sure do. Also a link to pictures of you is on the left hand side under links, click on My Flkr.
We got to sleep at a decent hour because we had to be at the hospital by 6:00 to check in.
4/20/06:
Didn't get much sleep last night, and woke up earlier then expected. We got dressed and went to the hospital, the moon was still out as we entered the hospital and walked down to the birthing center. We were let in and Shannon was told to get changed into a gown, and an IV would be placed in her arm. It was about 30 minutes later that they wheeled her off to the operating room, and I was given scrubs, a hat and a mask, and was told that I would be taken in once the IV and the C-Section began. 15 minutes later, the nurse escorted me to the operating room, beyond the double doors. The operating room was start, and bright, a blue tarp was raised so that I could not see the operation in progress, but I did see Shannon, laying there arms outstreched. I was told to sit next to her and as I sat there, I heard the commotion beyond the tarp, of the Dr's and nurses, preparing to bring baby Carlson into the world. It didn't take long at all, before we heard that you were out, and that you had just gone to the bathroom upon leaving your mother's womb. The Dr. then asked if I would like to cut the cord, I spoke up immediately and said Yes!, not knowing before hand if I would be up to it, but something inside of me said that this is an experience that I would regret if I hadn't have done, so I stood up and walked over to where you were laying. Mommy was surrounded by nurses and Dr's and all I saw as I walked over there was a bit of blood, and a lot of commotion. I was handed a pair of what looked like scissors, and was told to cut between the two clamps. It was an interesting experience because the cord was rubbery and took a few up and downs of the scissors to actually cut the cord, after that you were wiped off a bit more, and we waited to hear you cry. It took you a bit but finally you let out the most beautiful cry I had ever heard, at that same moment, Mommy also cried, knowing that you were ok. You were a very quiet baby. as you were monitored and cleaned up a bit, then you were taken over to your Mommy and she got to see you for the first time. I was then told to take you and we walked out to where Marcy wa waiting, and the video began. I was beside myself, overfilled with happiness, and in wonderment of how small and delicate you were. You were soon weighed and measured, and your birth weight was measured at 8lbs 5 oz (same as your dad) and 20 1/4 inches long. Your birth time was recorded at 8:22 am. Your grandma came in and saw you wiggling around and we just stared at you. You were then given your first bath, and bundled up. You looked great, with no birth marks, and your head was perfectly round.We then took you back to the room where mommy had been taken back to. We spent the next few hours admiring you, and then mommy fed you for the first time, and you were quite responsive to the feeding. We were very happy. I spent the night and the next few nights with you and mommy at the hospital. We were not released until the 24th. We brought you home, and were nervous about leaving the hospital, because they had treated us so good, and helped us a great deal in those first few days. The days seemed to fly by, and soon I had to return back to work and Marcy went back to Ohio. We celebrated your week by week birthdays, always wishing you a happy one the morning of.
At about 2 weeks, you had your first big growth spirt, which we recognized by you wanting to eat about every hour on the hour, and boy were you grumpy if you didn't get fed. You also had your first Dr.'s appt at about 2 weeks, we wondered if that day would be the day of your first shots, Marcy was still here, so all 4 of us went to the Dr. appt and were surprised and happy that it was just a check up. We were shocked when they again measured you and weighed you. Looking back at discharge from teh hospital you weighed 7lbs 11 oz, and at the appt you weighed 8lbs 10 oz but the most shocking thing, was that you went from 20 1/4 to 22 inches long!
We quickly got into a routine with you of taking you to bed at around 10:30 or so, putting you in the bassinet (which is a family heirloom, that has been in the family for some time), and we would all go to sleep, and for the first few nights you would only wake up one time at around 3:00 or so. which we thought was wonderful. You have had your good nights and bad nights, but overall you've been a great baby.
5/14: Mother's day. We brought you to Grandma's house to celebrate mother's day, your mommy received a small baby shoe inscribed with your name and birthdate. we had a delicious lunch and stayed for most of the afternoon. You were being so good.
I think I've pretty much caught us up to present day, I apologize to you and the rest of the people reading this blog that I haven't kept it up to date, and will try to do a better job in the future. Our next big day is Father's day on the 18th, and then it will be the 21st when we go in for your 2 month appt, and that is when you will get your shots. We still look in wonder at all the facial expressions and noises that you continue to make as well as how strong your neck muscles are getting, being able to lift your head and turn it from side to side. your hair is still a dark red and your eyes are still blue, and your gaining a bit of weight :). Making you a little chubby baby. Oh I almost forgot, we named you Danielle Nicole carlson. After going through various names, this was the one that fit you best. I hope you like it, because Mommy and Daddy, and the rest of the family and friends sure do. Also a link to pictures of you is on the left hand side under links, click on My Flkr.
