Brynn Lee Thompson

I had our new little girl on the 17th! It was such an awesome experience. I wanted to record my thoughts while things are still fresh in my mind. My water broke at home around 10:30 a.m. I wasn't really having contractions so I got the kids and myself ready and told Greg to come home because we were going to have a baby! Thankfully, he had finished his final that day. The week before I told Greg that whenever I went into labor I wanted to eat a hamburger before going to the hospital, so the first thing he asked when he got home was where I wanted to go eat :)  So we dropped the kids off at Cindy's and went to Five Guys, of course! It was really yummy! I finally called my midwife and she said to come to her office before being admitted to the hospital. I did and I was only dilated to 3.5 cm. While I was there she stripped my membranes and said we would see how things went. Water got everywhere. I feel bad for whoever had to clean up that mess! She guessed I would have the baby around dinner time. I was hopeful, but wasn't convinced because I was still feeling great and wasn't really having contractions. I was admitted and hooked up the the monitor to see how things were going. The midwife came and visited me once I was settled in. She brought a telemetry monitor so I was able to get up and move around to try to get contractions started. Greg was so funny. He played ACDC for me while I was moving around. A nurse came in and said she had never heard that kind of music playing in that setting, haha. I started feeling contractions around 2:30 p.m. and the midwife offered to let me get in the jacuzzi. I didn't really want to because I wanted to wait until I was really hurting, but she said she thought I would have the baby pretty fast, so if I didn't use the tub right then, then I might not be able to at all. She checked me before I got in and I was at a 5. I hung out in the tub for a while, and it was really nice!! It totally changed the way my contractions felt. I was even worried it was slowing my labor down because I felt so much relief. I now understand why women want water births!I started feeling more crampy so I asked the midwife when she thought I should get out. She said whenever I felt like I needed to push. So I waited a few minutes and I told her I didn't really feel like I needed to push, but I thought I could feel the baby moving down. So she told me to get out and go pee. Haha, I was like... okay? So I sat on the toilet, and told her I couldn't pee, but that she should probably check me. She checked me right there, on the toilet and all, and asked if I wanted to feel the baby's head! I did and it was kinda cool. I walked over to the bed and laid on my side and after a few pushes the baby was out! It was the strangest thing because I never felt that "urge to push". My contractions seemed like they were further apart than normal and after a couple of them the midwife told me to just push whenever I had one. They brought the mirror so I could see and I think that helped a lot since I never felt like I needed to push. I appreciated not feeling rushed. With V and Mattix I felt like there was some kind of time limit to how long I could labor. It was totally different this time and a lot more enjoyable. While I was pushing everyone in the room was making guesses at how big the baby would be. Greg was the closest at 6 lbs 2 oz. Everyone else guessed in the 4 and 5 lb range, haha. Greg knows better...I have mega babies! She was born at 4:13 p.m. weighing in at 6 lbs 4 oz and was 20 inches long! Brynn was born screaming away, so I was able to delay the cord clamping. I got the natural birth I wanted. It was one of the coolest things I have ever experienced, and better than how I ever imagined it! Everything went really smoothly and pretty fast once things got going. Delivering the placenta was a different story. Oh man, it was awful! After Brynn was born it felt like I stopped contracting totally. The midwife gave me a decent amount of time before pushing on my tummy to help the placenta come out. Once it came out I was bleeding a ton, so I got a shot of something and a bag of pitocin to help. I had to hang out in the delivery room for a few hours afterward. Brynn was on a nasal cannula to help her breathe for less than a day and has been doing really really well!! All she needs to do is get up on eating. She is sleepy, so it's hard sometimes to feed her. She does really well with nursing, but she has a hard time finishing the amount she needs to eat, so she is gavage fed the rest of her food. She makes the cutest high pitch noises! She is really sweet and I think we will be able to bring her home soon. I am pretty tired from going back and forth to the hospital. I am back and forth every hour and a half. They will bottle feed for me, but she doesn't always eat as well so they want me to me there. It's rough. I feel bad for Greg. He has really been taking care of everything with the kids and the house, and I am so grateful. I can hardly wait until she is home and we are back on a schedule. I think Greg will appreciate that, too!!

 

 

 

Hahaha... everytime V sees me pump she does the sign and says,"Milk!". Funny girl

 

Oh, What a Week! 32 Weeks Pregnant Update

So, I had a Dr. appointment last Tuesday and it turns out I was in labor! I have been getting ultrasounds of my cervix to see how things are going (if that's TMI then you better stop reading there haha) and that's how they knew what was going on. I knew what I was looking for during the ultrasound, and when I didn't see it I was a little confused. The tech looked a little shocked and was like, "Uhh stay here and I will be right back. I need to talk to your midwife." I asked her what was going on and she was hesitant to tell me. I told her I had a good idea what was going on because I was familiar with the ultrasound, but it would be nice to have some clarity. She said that my cervix was completely thinned and the bag of waters was bulging. (Bag of waters-that almost always makes me chuckle!) I could hardly believe it! I was wheeled straight from my appointment to be admitted to the hospital. The Dr.'s office is in the same building as the hospital so that made things easy. I was put on medicine to postpone labor and also given steroid shots for the baby's lungs. The NICU nurses were in and out of the room setting up and it was kinda crazy. Everyone at first was telling me if they were able to stop labor from progressing then I would be stuck there until I was 36 weeks. The whole time I kept thinking about how I wouldn't be able to hang out with my kids and how sad I was about that! I was only having a couple contractions an hour and the Dr. said that it was probably just enough of that that caused things to be how they were. I was able to leave after a couple of days and put on meds and strict bed rest. Blah! I feel like I am constantly contracting, laying down or not, so this baby is probably coming sooner than later. I am glad that I was able to get the steroid shot and am also grateful for the extra time our baby girl has had to cook! Cindy has been taking care of my kids, and I am SO grateful for that. It makes me sad because I miss taking care of my kids and spending time with them. I also feel bad for Cindy!! I just try to remember this is will be a short time. Thank you to those who have helped us! We really appreciate it!

Chicken Nugget!

Sorry my house is a mess! We still have stuff that needs to be put away from our trip to AZ. I am also sorry that my annoying laugh is throughout this video!

 



31 (almost) Weeks Pregnant Belly

 

 

I am huge! I actually haven't gained much weight. I weigh three pounds more than I weighed 6 weeks ago, even though I am a LOT bigger. Go figure! Maybe it's because this little girl is trying to make an early appearance and I am carrying low and right out front. I was having really bad hip pain/pressure last week, so I decided to go to the hospital (It's such a great thing I am Native because I get free health care anywhere a reservation is!). I was pretty much fully effaced and the baby is engaged and ready to come. Crazy, eh? I was bummed to hear that, but at the same time it made me feel like less of a baby. I knew I was in a decent amount of pain! I am on a few medicines for preterm labor which makes me swell pretty badly and gives me headaches. Other than that it's been doing a good job of keeping the baby in longer. My goal for now is to make it to 35 weeks. She is measuring a week and a few days bigger in weight, so that's a good thing! It's been really nice to be at my parent's house. My family is really helpful, and it has been awesome! It's also been really nice to spend time with them. I think I might have a hard time adjusting when we go back home! My kid's have grown a ton since we've been here. V is saying a lot more, and it's so fun and cute! Mattix is really social and loves to show off. He will do different things and when he does something that makes you laugh he will keep doing it. He is such a funny kid!! He does like to pick on Vella, though. We have to watch him because he can be a real stinker to her! We decided on a name for our next baby girl, finally. All of this preterm labor nonsense made me feel like we really needed to get on the ball with that! We will announce it soon. I miss Greg a lot. He wasn't able to come down on Saturday because of car issues, and I have been dieing to be with him again. The car is fixed and he should be down tomorrow.  I can hardly wait!!!!!

29 Week Pregnant Belly!

 

Me and all my roundness. I feel pretty big. Okay, I'll be honest... freaking huge! Today I was thinking about all the growing I have left and thought maybe this will be one of my last belly pictures, haha. I am quite embarrassed, but here I am. For now!

Halloween

The kids and I are in AZ, so we were able to spend Halloween with my family. It was a lot of fun! I had to coax Vella into keeping her costume on, haha. Once she had it on she hardly noticed it. We gave away candy at the door for a little while before we went out to trick or treat. Vella loved giving the candy out! It was so sweet. She got really excited when she saw little girls and wanted to play with them so badly. It surprised me how social she was! Whenever she saw a little girl she would jump up and down and try to go play with them. It was sweet. We took the double stroller and went trick or treating around the neighborhood. The first few doors V tried to go into the houses, because she didn't understand what was going on exactly. She caught on pretty quickly. When people would give V candy, she would put it in my brother or sister's bag because she liked giving candy out so much. It was really sweet. We had so much fun!

 

Play Time

 I LOVE this boy's expressions. They are so cute. He is such a happy and excited little guy and I love it!

26 Weeks

 

 

Well, 26 weeks has come to an end and now I am in my 3rd trimester. This is a horrible view of my tummy, but I love seeing the baby move! I don't think there is a nice view of my tummy anyway. According to Baby2see.com this baby is 2 pounds and 14.5 inches. What a big nugget! I can't wait to meet her :) I have a feeling her personality will be like mine. I am not sure if that's a good or bad thing, but I think I will learn a lot about myself from her. I am excited.

 

Bath Time!

24 Weeks Pregnant Baby #3

 

Boy, oh boy, I am growing. I feel HUGE, and it is depressing when I think about how much longer I have to go. I try to remember this is the last time I will ever experience this, and that helps me enjoy it a tiny bit more. I wish I could think of a name for this baby. Greg and I have been thinking a lot about it, but haven't been able to think of any we really like. Hopefully we can soon! I read online that my uterus is the size of a soccer ball, haha. The baby has been breech for a few weeks, but I think she turned last night. This morning I woke up to her kicking my ribs instead of my butt LOL! I am excited, and I think that V and M will do well when the baby comes. V gets really excited when she sees babies, and is so soft with them. Anyways, things are going pretty well. I am supposed to be taking it easy, but it's really hard with my kids and Greg gone at school and work all day. It's sometimes stressful, but I am hanging in there. I wish I lived closer to my family. That way they could make us yummy meals and help with my kids and clean my house for me ;) hahahaha.

In case anyone is wondering, I am definitely carrying my phone in my shirt! What a mistake to have that become a habit. Vella sticks the toy phones in her shirt all the time, and it can be kind of embarrassing when she does it in front of certain people. Oh the things kids learn by observing you. V picks up on so many things that I don't realized until I see her repeat it. Good thing I don't have too many bad habits!

Naked Babe

My little Mattix man learned how to take his clothes off. I went to check on him the other night after he had fallen asleep and he was butt naked! It has become a chore to keep his clothes on since that night! Silly boy!

Late Night With the V-ster

V is so funny! She got dressed up in winter clothes and played with her baby doll. She is so sweet and I love her so much!!

 

V covers her mouth with both hands and says, "Oh cute!" when she thinks something is cute. I tried to catch her doing it, but it's not the greatest picture. You get the point, haha. She is so fun :)

 

 

Dinner in the Backyard

V has been really sick most of the week.  She is all better and we are feeling a little cooped up! I couldn't even leave to the store to get her medicine for a couple of days because she gets car sick and Greg was gone a ton this week. I tried once and it was a disaster! V getting car sick on occasion + her already being sick = no trips, unless I want to clean throw up out of my car! Anyways, we decided to have dinner outside this evening. It was so nice outside! Mattix started making a funny face when I tell him to smile for the camera. I love it! 

Side note- Today we were in the car and Greg farted pretty loudly. Vella shouted, "Oh! Daddy poop! POOP!". It was sooo funny! Got to love the things kids say :)

 

V about to eat a green tomato

 



Eating grapes from the vine! Everytime we go outside V wants "berries". She loves those grapes!

 

Helping daddy carry pumkins over from our garden. She is a strong girl!