Sunday, July 8, 2012

Kase's Birth Story

On Sunday morning at about 1:00, I woke up with some serious contractions. I decided to time them and they were steadily 3 to 5 minutes apart for an hour so around 2:00, we decided to call my mom and that it was time to head to the hospital to see what the deal was. At about 2:30am Joey, my mom, my step-dad, my granny and myself headed to the hospital with much excitement for the arrival of Kase Andrew! When I was finally in my room, set up to monitors and IV's we were ready to see my progress...... My Nurse came in to check and I was one dilated.. oh well this is a start!!! :)))

Dr. Milek arrived some time later... checked me and yes he confirmed the dilation and said we were NOT going home.. we were staying put till we had our baby!!! Music to our ears! BUT... it would be a LONG day... the day went into night and at 11:30 my wonderful nurse came in to check me... I was in so much pain and having a hard time focusing! After checking, she said I was 3 dilated and could get epidural.. I think between Joey, Mom and Granny, they almost screamed with excitement! Dr. Bravo did his thing... and I was finally able to rest! (I was in so much pain, not being able to focus, not resting they knew I would never be able to push when needed... I would tired out!) SO... needless to say, we all went to sleep! Nurses coming in felt like every 5 minutes to turn me on one side or the other... then my nurse came in to give me some medicine cause my blood pressure was dropping and they needed it up! At about 1am or 1:15am the nurse barged in with needles in each hand.. she said, "Brae we have to do emergency section RIGHT NOW because your blood pressure is dropping and the baby's heart rate is too"... at that moment I looked at my mom and lost it, that is the very last thing a girl wants to hear! My mom said she looked up, thinking she saw 38 (found out later it might of been 68) was Kase's heart rate, and she's preparing my thighs.... a shot in each one... our nurse, along with 2 others started pulling plugs out the wall, giving me oxygen, running around doing all they needed to do and out the door.... Me in bed with nurses pushing... she turned towards my family and said FOLLOW US!!! As we are heading to the c section area, my mom on phone calling family! FINALLY she got in touch with Abbi (my older sister), told her and she notified everyone else! All Joey, My Mom, and My granny kept hearing was a ringing bell that sounded like code blue but was actually the bed alarm! We were all totally losing it at this point!! My mom remembers seeing Dr. Milek arrive in less than 5 minutes but she could not tell you their conversation...maybe like, He didn't know what happened but they will be alright! (We were all a basket case!) She said he rushed in! Once I was in the section room (ALONE, all of my family had to stay in the hall), the nurse ripped off the contraction monitor and was moving the heart monitor around to find his heartbeat, she kept shaking her head NO!, I just knew that my worst fear was about to come true! Before I knew it the CNA was telling me they already started and that Kase and I would both be okay. After what seems like eternity, I heard Dr. Milek tell my nurse that he knew she was busy but to please go let my family know that I was okay and the baby is out and his heart rate is finally okay but he doesn't want to take that breath! He didn't breath at first, just a heartbeat, a lil whimper, then nothing! They took him straight to nursery and we couldn't even see him they immediately called Dr. Boudreaux (the pediatrician).

I was sent to my room after for one hr. alone! (recovery) Remember, I was in c section room alone, hearing everything and seeing the looks on their faces, watching as they shook heads side to side, indicating no, he wasn't going to make it! I immediately began to pray!!! While I was in recovery, Milek went to talk to my family. He had no explanation on why or what caused this, he had no clue!!!! Baffled!!! Only thing that MAY have happened, and he would still not know for sure, is that Kase was sitting on the cord or possibly holding it! As soon as he cut me, they pulled Kase out! If they would not have moved fast like they did, Kase and I both would have never made it!!!!! The did not have time to count the instruments nor sterilize them, 2 lives were at risk!! They had to x-ray me after to make sure nothing was left and I was on antibiotics till Tuesday night! Kase was also. He had a ct scan because Dr. Boudreaux was confused that things weren't adding up and she wanted it for precaution. ALL test looked normal and wonderful!!! Again, no explanation but by the grace of GOD and our angels GIGI and MEAG, Kase and myself are HOME and HEALTHY!!!

( I was not able to see (only in pic) or hold my precious baby boy until Monday morning around 9-9:30am! It was by far the hardest, roughest, scariest thing I have ever had to go through! But for my sweet miracle, it was all worth it!)

Kase Andrew Prejean, born Monday July 2, 2012 at 1:46am 8lbs, 21 in. long!!!!!!!



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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

a quick update

Wow, its been a whole month almost since I last updated you all.
What have we been up to your asking? .. We have been superrr busy with all things baby!!
We have done our registry, the room is painted, the baby bed is up and we are just ready and waiting now!!
Its amazing how fast this seems to be going!! I am 26 weeks into this pregnancy, with only 97 days/14 weeks left to go!!
 
How far along? 26 weeks
 
Total weight gain/loss: At my last appointment I gained a total of 8 lbs, and he was VERYYY proud of that!! :)
 
How big is baby?  He is 14 in about the size of a hothouse cucumber and weighing about 1.75lbs
 
Maternity clothes?  Not yet, I am still fitting in my normal clothes! (:
 
Stretch Marks? Only old ones, no new ones from sweet p as far as I can tell. 
 
Best moment this week?   feeling AMAZING!!
 
Movement? When ever he isnt sleeping he is moving!!

Food Cravings? I don't call them cravings because I still like a lot of the foods I used to and haven't wanted anything super crazy. Mostly, just fruits and seafood.
 
What I miss: Nothing, I am loving being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to: the weeks slowly passing and my baby boy actually being here!!

Nausea/Vomiting?: None, Thank you Sweet P!! (:

Labor signs? Nope
 
Gender? ITS A BOY, KASE ANDREW PREJEAN

Belly Button in or out? Innie, Its slowly coming out, not much longer

Wedding rings on or off? On.
 
Sleep? oh, i can def sleep my butt off

Weekly Wisdom: Every pregnancy is different. What one woman experiences may be completely different than the next. And enjoy every second of the movement you feel, no matter how painful or uncomfortable it may be, you will def miss those little flutters,kicks, movements as soon as that  baby is out!!
 
 
I really miss blogging but I have been super busy and without a computer its so hard to find time to blog now!
I promise as often as possible I will try to update you guys!!
 
 
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

a little update

Yesterday we made 22 weeks, I feel as if this pregnancy journey I am on is flying by!
This week our sweet boy is weighing in at 1 whole pound!
I We couldn't be happier to have a sweet baby boy joining us soon!!
I can't believe I will be out numbered by the amount of males in my house,
and I also cant believe that my mommy instinct were right!! :)

We have been VERY busy trying to get our stuff together for our sweet boy!!
 
Here are a few pictures of our sweet boy:


 ^ def boy!


hope you all are doing well!!
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Friday, February 17, 2012

It's a ....

So sorry that it has taken so long for me to update you guys,
We have been dealing with a virus on our computer and we are in the process of getting the house ready for our sweet baby!

We are now 20 weeks along and everything is going just smoothly!
I had a doctor's appointment Monday (2/13) and we found out the gender of Sweet P!
He also said that I gained a total of 5 pounds so far, I will be 6 months on the 2nd!
I couldn't be prouder of myself! I know, I know, what am I waiting for, you wantthe good stuff!!

Precious our baby will be and oh so sweet, tiny hands, and adorable baby feet.
Sent to us from God above, a darling son for us to love!!

Ships, Snails, and Puppy Dog tails, that's what
LITTLE BOYS are made of!!

That is right, it's a BOY!! :))

I promise to post pics as soon as our computer is working again!!


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Monday, January 30, 2012

18 weeks

How far along? 18 Weeks
 
Total weight gain/loss: At my last md appointment I gained a total of ONE pound, I am sure I gained about 3 lbs since then.
 
How big is baby? About 5.6 inches, the size of a sweet potato weighing about 6.7 oz.
 
Maternity clothes?  No, I am still fitting in my normal clothes! (:
 
Stretch Marks? Only old ones, no new ones from sweet p as far as I can tell. 
 
Best moment this week?   Feeling my Sweet P move, FINALLY! (:
 
Movement? In the morning and at night, when I am most relaxed or right after I ate

Food Cravings? I don't call them cravings because I still like a lot of the foods I used to and haven't wanted anything super crazy. Mostly, just fruits and seafood.
 
What I miss: Nothing, I am loving being pregnant!

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling my Sweet P move!

Nausea/Vomiting?:None, Thank you Sweet P!! (:

Labor signs? Nope
 
Gender? Hoping to find out on Valentine's Day! (:

Belly Button in or out? Innie for life. I hope

Wedding rings on or off? On.
 
Sleep? Can't get enough.

Weekly Wisdom: Every pregnancy is different. What one woman experiences may be completely different than the next.
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Monday, January 16, 2012

Pregnancy Update Week 16

How far along? 16 Weeks
Total weight gain/loss: I'll find out tomorrow for sure, hoping that it didn't drop any because I just haven't been hungry!

How big is baby? About 4 1/2 inches, the size of an avocado weighing about 3 1/2 oz but my sweet p will double in size in the next few weeks.
Maternity clothes?  No, I am still fitting in my normal clothes! (:
Stretch Marks? Only old ones, no new ones from sweet p as far as I can tell. 
Best moment this week?  seeing my sweet little bump
Movement? Um, I can't tell. I'm told that I should feel butterflies any time now and sometimes I think I feel something but then it goes away. So, who knows. 
Food Cravings? I don't call them cravings because I still like a lot of the foods I used to and haven't wanted anything super crazy. Mostly, just fruits and seafood.
What I miss: Not having HOT flashes!

What I am looking forward to:  Feeling my Sweet P move!

Nausea/Vomiting?:None, Thank you Sweet P!! (:

Labor signs? Nope
Gender? Hoping to find out next month!
Belly Button in or out? Innie for life. I hope.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Sleep? Can't get enough.


Weekly Wisdom: Every pregnancy is different. What one woman experiences may be completely different than the next.
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

To Our Sweet P!

To Our Dearest Sweet P,

If only you knew how long Mommy & Daddy prayed for you. After we got married we knew we wanted to be parents but we weren't sure when the right time was and we prayed and prayed that God would bring you to us when it was the right time. And Oh, how I couldn't imagine a better time! You have already brought Mommy & Daddy and both sides of your families so much joy! 
I am honored to tell you that your Daddy is an incredible man! You will be blessed with such an amazing man to look up to and to wrap around your little finger! Daddy is a VERY hard working man!! Daddy works in all kinds of weather ( in the freezing winter, in the sweating summer, and even during the rain! ) and he doesn't even complain about it (well maybe sometimes he does) he does it to be able to give US all that we want!r
Your Mammie&Poppie and your MawMaw&PawPaw and your Gammie&PopPop, they are amazing people and I can promise you each of them already love you so much already! You will def be one spoiled baby! You have so much to look forward to with these amazing sets of grandparents! I just know that they will be as amazing grandparents to you, as they are to your big cousins! They were all so excited to find out about you and now they are all anxiously awaiting your due date!
I am also very pleased to say that you will have the most amazing set of God parent's that a child could have!
Mommy & Daddy couldn't imagine asking anyone else to be your God parents, after all, they are the two people we have looked up to since we were younger, they are the two people we pray to be at least half of the parent they are, your Nannie (Abbi) and your Paran (Jared) couldn't be happier to have you as a part of their life to!
Oh, and your big cousins, My poor baby, maybe Mommy should warn you!
Your big cousins are looking so forward to you! Seeing their faces when your Nannie & Paran told them that I had a baby in my belly was the greatest feeling in the world! (: Seeing how many people are happy and excited and how many people already love you just warms Mommy's heart! 
Speaking of a warm heart, You Gigi and your 2nd cousin Meagan, 
I promise you, Mommy will tell you all about them! You will not go one without hearing about them!
You WILL know them almost as if they were still here with us! 
I know they are taking care of you and your cousin Maleah right now but when you get here, I will tell you even more about them! As well as everyone else in our family, this is my first promise to you.
I promise, you WILL know your GiGi and Meag! (And I just know your big cousins Zaide and Raya will help everyone tell you about them!) 
My wish as a Mommy is to teach you all about God, I promise to raise you from the very start.
Since he gave us you as a gift, I will give you the gift of growing up to know him, he is an amazing person!
You are here because of him and by the time you are able to read this, you will already know ALL about him! (:

My sweet baby, NEVER EVER give up hope, with God, all things are possible and I already know,
you WILL do GREAT things because God, GiGi, and Meag already have their hands on you!
They are taking care of you while Mommy & Daddy prepare for you!
Please, don't live your life in fear, please know that if EVER you need, 
Mommy & Daddy will ALWAYS be here and if you don't want to talk to us about it, God is ALWAYS listening, just talk to him and he will respond, it wont be by him talking back but he is ALWAYS listening.
Another thing, Forgive & Forget, don't ever hold grudges (please don't be like mommy with this) Mommy has had a hard time of not holding grudges but since I have welcomed God into my life I have found it much easier to Forgive & Forget and I pray that you can do it too! Always Always Always Pray! And please, don't you ever ever ever forget why you are here! 

Always know, Mommy & Daddy love you with all of their heart and all of their soul!
You are the GREATEST gift and the GREATEST thing that has ever happened to us! 

We will love you FOREVER, like you for ALWAYS,
as long as your living,
OUR BABY YOU WILL BE!

Mommy&Daddy