My son Killian is now almost 7 weeks old - wow! That escalated quickly. So, since I'm heading back to work in a week and a half, I should probably share about his birth. :) I had a doctor's appointment Wednesday July 9, and my blood pressure had been rising a bit for a few weeks, so I was sent to the hospital for non-stress testing. I passed the tests, but was advised to stop working and take it easy. I worked from home Thursday and Friday to finish out the week, and when I went to my follow-up appointment on Friday July 11 in the late afternoon, I was sent to the hospital to be induced. My blood pressure was still up, and I had several symptoms that were warnings for the doctors (blurred/glittered vision, headaches, hot/cold flashes, lots of general pain and discomfort). I was admitted to the Harris Birthing Center at Huron Valley Sinai Hospital in Commerce, MI around 5pm on Friday July 11, and was induced using
Cervidil to ripen my cervix and
Pitocin to induce labor. I wasn't dilating much - went from 1 cm to 2 cm between 4pm Friday July 11 and around 3pm Saturday July 12), but once I started dilating, things happened quickly! I went from 2 cm to 9 cm in under 2 hours, and after only 45 minutes of pushing (using some pointers about breathing and engaging your ab muscles from this
Oh Baby! Fitness video), our son was born!
Killian Markus Karlichek
Born 7/12/14 at 6:02pm (his father's birthday)
8 pounds 1 ounce
20.75 inches long
My team during labor and delivery:
My mom Marybeth, my husband Mark, and two of my best friends,
Rachel Hachigian and Lauren Westerby
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| Admitted to the Harris Birthing Center and ready to meet our son! |
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| Big belly |
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| He's here! He came out and they put him on my chest, and once I wrapped my arms around him, he calmed down immediately and snuggled up to his mommy. |
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| Grandma holding Killian's hand right after he was born |
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| Mark didn't want to leave my side while they were cleaning him up, but once they were done, he went over and held his son's hand for the first time. |
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| Beautiful baby boy! |
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| Back in Mommy's arms after being cleaned up :) |
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| Proud parents! |
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| Happy family! |
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| Killian Markus Karlichek |
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| A little tired, but so, so happy. |
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| Sweet pea |
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| Daddy & Killian |
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| Now that we've eaten, we're feeling much more awake! |
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| Little punkin butt |
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| We were both so calm when he was in my arms. |
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| Tuckered out! |
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| Swaddled up to hang out with Daddy. |
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| Made it through the first night! |
Our visitors:
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| Grandma Sims (my mom) |
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| Grandma Karlichek (Mark's mom) |
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| Grandmas! |
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| Stephanie |
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| Miranda |
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| Rachel |
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| Maddy |
Also Gary & Pat Hachigian, Lauren, Kevin, Jeff & Spencer Lederhouse, and Grandpa Karlichek! Bummed I missed out on some photos with these folks.
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| Ready to go home! |
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| Batman onesie (with cape) from Rachel, Puma Ferrari shoes, and hat made with love by Mommy |
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| Our nurse was so sweet and she took these photos for us. |
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| In the car! He is wrapped in the blanket I came home from the hospital in. :) |
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| Home safe & sound, napping in his crib while Daddy adores him. |
I have hundreds of photos, so stay tuned for more cuteness.
Emily
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