Nothing better than a new baby to love

Bruce feels better yay. He went to work and looks much better.

We got our much awaited granddaughter today. Her mom is such a trooper, she was able to deliver her with no pain medication. Aylah weighs 7lbs 7oz and is 21 inches of complete cute as can be.

Here is my journal of the happy event

11:31 doc checked her at La Clinica and thinks fluid is leaking -I will meet her at my house then head to hospital

12:10 we check in room 117 – excellent room nice view to courtyard

12:30 Dylan arrives meets us there

12:45 nurse is Delora got her hooked to monitor

1 20 starting iv

120: willow give her a massage

1:25 starting Pitocin at 8

1:30 chicken Cesar wrap for lunch with veggies

1:55 Pitocin moved to 12 some labor

2:20 Pitocin turned up iv 18

2:30 healing touch worker came in to give Kylei positive

3:00 walking –time to get some action moving here – with walking she is starting to feel them now

3: 25 new nurse Kim tracks us down and ups Pitocin to 24 – labor kicking in

3:45 Pitocin to 30 – we try rocking chair and the ball – things are kicking in

4:00 finally able to check her --- she has bulging bag of water cervix is real soft and is 6 - wants to try bath – Kim starts bath – she feeling sick now

410 nix the bath – it is hurting and it no longer sounds good close to 8

4: 25 she is going fast – water bulging is making for a lot of pressure- she wants drugs but she is too close to complete so they call and get doctor on way

4:45 water is ruptured now so she is able to start Pushing YAY - but now has to have to blow thru them as there is some cervix is not all the way dilated so now she has to blow -- it is very painful she wants drugs but she is doing awesome she really wants drugs but she is so strong and it is just too late – she is able to do it

5:05 ok lets push -- 3 good contractions and she is doing awesome the baby is starting to bulge – she has hair –

What a trooper she is working so hard pushing like crazy - Kim gets a sheet and they play tug of war thru 3 contractions

5 29 – we have a baby she is slimy and warm an getting pink and absolutely beautiful – my 1st thought is she looks like Bella

She is 7lbs 7 oz and 21” long -- what an amazing blessing

A little better today

Today not as many aches mostly neck and shoulders now but not looking too great. He threw up his breakfast. Last time after a couple weeks some of the side effects subsided so hopefully that will happen again this time.

Just have to remember we give up a year but last time we gained 5 so that is a good deal, one worth taking.

We should get a new granddaughter by next Friday – Kylei was due on the 26th and she is having random labor just hasn’t gotten strong enough yet, but if it doesn’t she will be induced next Thrusday night. YA HOO we both cant wait to hold and kiss that baby.

I am off to grocery store - YUK

A whole new journey

Bruce and I start a whole new journey this week. One we really hoped never to take again but none the less were on it. Bruce has Hepatitis C has had if for years at least since his late 20's and we honestly have no idea how he got it. Five years ago he went through treatment with Pegasys and Copegus for about 40 weeks. The results were good for 2 years but then the virus started kicking back up. Last week he had a new liver biopsy and his liver damage is now a stage 2 level 2 so unfortunately that means going through the treatment again.

This treatment involves weekly shots of the Pegasys (peginterfetron alfa-2a) self administered and twice daily Copegus pills every day. These are Chemo drugs so side effects can be a real bear. These drugs are incredibly expensive so were very thank we have insurance. The drugs for 12 weeks cost about $10,000.00, don’t even get me started on how drugs are priced but thank god we have scientist that develop them and companies make and distribute them. Bruce took his 1st shot last night it was a rough night. I have to preface this with the fact that I have lived with Bruce for 30 or so years and he is one tough guy. He rarely ever complains about anything, when he feels bad he just guts up and bears it. Last night was his 1st shot. About 30 minutes after the shot he got a bad taste in his mouth and started feeling achy and went to bed. By the time I came down about 2 hours later he was up and feeling nauseous in the bathroom. He made it back to bed and poor guy tossed and turned and moaned in his sleep all night. This morning he says everything hurts even his knuckles. I put some cold rags on his head and gave him some Tylenol. We don’t remember the symptoms being this bad last time but I do have to say time has a way of letting you forget some of the details.

On the bright side Bella spent the night with us last night, so we had plenty of entertainment.

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