It's Christmas time again....
Ella Grace Pisano
Frankie
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Visits with Friends
Over the past month, we have had two families visit with their children. It was a blast to see Frankie interact/observe our friend's kids.
Lily & Charlie visited in May. We went to the California Science Center. It was a great day activity especially considering admission is donations and parking was only $8. The kids seemed to enjoy themselves and we didn't even make it through the entire center so we will definitely be back with Frankie.
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| Frankie & Lena April 2011 |
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| Frankie, Lena, & Chris April 2011 |
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| Lena, Chris, & Frankie April 2011 |
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| Lena April 2011 |
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| Miss Lily May 2011 |
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| Frankie playing peak-a-boo. May 2011 |
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| Frankie May 2011 |
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| Charlie May 2011 |
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| Miss Lily May 2011
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| Lily & Charlie May 2011 |
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| Frankie May 2011 |
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
VBAC or Repeat C-section
After hours of pushing and no progress, Frankie was delivered by C-section. I have always felt in a way that I failed at childbirth even though I know that is not true. But, I have a lot of questions of what ifs that have left me wondering had we changed one or two things, would I have been able to deliver Frankie rather than having the C-section.
So this time around, I am trying to figure out if I want to just schedule a C-section or attempt a VBAC which I am lucky enough to have the option through my hospital. I have started researching the risks of both and the amount of information so far is utterly overwhelming. My problem is that I read the risks associated with a VBAC and I decide that a C-section is the way to go. Then I read the risks associated with a repeat C-section and I immediately change my mind! Ugh.
I think my greatest fear at this point is going through labor again only to have to have another C-section which would leave me feeling like a failure again and then having to recover from both vaginal birth and a C-section again which was no fun.
So far, here a some of the pros and cons of each that I have either read about or had others bring to my attention. I know the list is longer than what I have below so feel free to add your own pros and cons in the comments sections.
At the moment, I have an overwhelming need to have the VBAC. But this seems to change daily so for the time being, my plan is to 1) talk to my doctor to find out his opinion of my situation 2) attend a class at my hospital on VBAC to hopefully ease my mind and answer any questions that I don't know I have yet and 3) RELAX (lol, why does it feel like I am tackling something that no one else has ever done before!).
C-Section Pros
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
http://www.vbac.com/
http://vbacfacts.com/
So this time around, I am trying to figure out if I want to just schedule a C-section or attempt a VBAC which I am lucky enough to have the option through my hospital. I have started researching the risks of both and the amount of information so far is utterly overwhelming. My problem is that I read the risks associated with a VBAC and I decide that a C-section is the way to go. Then I read the risks associated with a repeat C-section and I immediately change my mind! Ugh.
I think my greatest fear at this point is going through labor again only to have to have another C-section which would leave me feeling like a failure again and then having to recover from both vaginal birth and a C-section again which was no fun.
So far, here a some of the pros and cons of each that I have either read about or had others bring to my attention. I know the list is longer than what I have below so feel free to add your own pros and cons in the comments sections.
At the moment, I have an overwhelming need to have the VBAC. But this seems to change daily so for the time being, my plan is to 1) talk to my doctor to find out his opinion of my situation 2) attend a class at my hospital on VBAC to hopefully ease my mind and answer any questions that I don't know I have yet and 3) RELAX (lol, why does it feel like I am tackling something that no one else has ever done before!).
C-Section Pros
- Scheduled delivery (no surprises when the baby is coming and it gives us a set date to have family in town to take care Frankie)
- Recovery from only the C-section
- I have the same doctor who performed my last C-section and he did a wonderful job so I trust him completely for another one.
- Major surgery
- If scheduled too early, the baby could be smaller than if allowed to come on her own
- The probability of serious complications that may affect me and any future pregnancies increases with every C-section
- blood clots & strokes
- Possible issues for baby: surgical cuts, respiratory problems/asthma, breastfeeding problems
- The baby will be allowed to come into the world on her time
- Vaginal birth is beneficial to the baby
- Uterine rupture (less than 1% chance) could lead to harm to the baby and/or hysterectomy.
- if unsuccessful and a C-section is necessary then I will have to recover again from both vaginal birth and major surgery.
http://www.childbirthconnection.org/
http://www.vbac.com/
http://vbacfacts.com/
Belly Pictures
I keep forgeting to take belly pictures so here are the only two I have so far for this pregnancy.
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| 18 Weeks 1 day - April 18th, 2011 |
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| 22 Weeks 2 days- May 17, 2011 |
Monday, May 9, 2011
New Camera
For my birthday, I bought a new camera. I got the Nikon D3100. I am still learning my way around all the settings but I have taken some shots using the AUTO feature and so far I am very happy with my purchase! These are some of my favorite pictures so far.
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| Playing with Daddy's golf water bottle. |
Frankie's first time eating raviloli without any help! He went straight to the shower after dinner! Playing at the park.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Frankie is going to have a little......
Sister!
I had my 20 week ultrasound Monday, May 2nd. The baby is growing perfectly and everything looks normal. We also found out that it is a little girl or as the Dr put it "the expensive kind"!
Frank and I are both very excited. Now for the name picking! I may post some of the options we are thinking about but we may keep the final name a secret until the little princess arrives.
I had my 20 week ultrasound Monday, May 2nd. The baby is growing perfectly and everything looks normal. We also found out that it is a little girl or as the Dr put it "the expensive kind"!
Frank and I are both very excited. Now for the name picking! I may post some of the options we are thinking about but we may keep the final name a secret until the little princess arrives.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
And he's walking.......
After finishing his dinner on February 23, 2011, Frankie was sitting in Frank's arms at the table. Frank put him down on the floor in a standing position and Frankie just walked away! We were both completely shocked. Now, only two weeks later, he is walking everywhere. It is absolutely incredible how quickly he has mastered it.
This past weekend, Frankie also signed "more" for the first time when asked if he wanted more and also on his own when he wanted more food. It is so exciting to see him communicate! Now to work on some more signs!
This past weekend, Frankie also signed "more" for the first time when asked if he wanted more and also on his own when he wanted more food. It is so exciting to see him communicate! Now to work on some more signs!
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