One month stats:
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
Height 18 1/2 inches-She did shrink a bit after the conehead went down ; )
One Month Highlights
Cuddling with dad
Labor and Delivery
7 years ago
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
One Month
Gracyn is one month old! I can't believe that it has already been a month. The first month of motherhood was one the happiest and most difficult months of my life. I don't think I would have made it without the help of my family. We sure do love this little girl!
One month stats:
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
Height 18 1/2 inches-She did shrink a bit after the conehead went down ; )
Cuddling with dad
Poopy Face
Gracyn wearing one of my old outfits
One month stats:
Weight: 6 lbs 10 oz
Height 18 1/2 inches-She did shrink a bit after the conehead went down ; )
Cuddling with dad
Gracyn's Birth Story
The story of Gracyn's birth was a pretty crazy. I was 37 weeks and 3 days pregnant and so happy we had made it that far after the complications. It all started in the early morning hours on Feb 3. Around 5AM I woke up with a stomachache. I was pretty sure my stomach was hurting from dinner the night before. We had gone out with friends and I had a ridiculously big steak. I woke Malcolm up and asked him if his stomach hurt from dinner. He told me he felt fine and I tried to go back to sleep.
Around 7AM I realized that my stomach was getting stomach pain pretty consistently every 10 minutes. At this point it finally dawned on me that these were contractions. I woke Malcolm up and he started timing them. My parents were out here for the weekend so around 8AM I woke up my mom and told her what was going on. My doctor had told me to wait and come in when my contractions were about 5 minutes apart. During this time Malcolm was still in denial I was in labor. He kept saying, "I just really don't feel like today is the day." I think that was wishful thinking on his part because it was super bowl Sunday. He had jokingly said he a few weeks before that I better not have her on super bowl Sunday.
We waited and waited and finally around 10:30am the contractions started to get very painful. I joked with Malcolm that I was ready for my epidural. Around 11AM my contractions were only 7 minutes apart but I was starting to feel pressure and I told Malcolm we better go. I was so terrified they were going to turn me away because I wasn't going to be very far dilated. I told him, "If they send me home I will die! This hurts!"
We got to the hospital and Malcolm dropped me off in front while he went and parked. As I walked in the door I had a BAD contraction. I just braced myself against the door feeling a little stupid while everyone in the lobby looked at me. The lady at the front desk looked up and asked, "Do you need labor and delivery?"
They got us back into a room and checked me and I was dialated to a 6! Umm... What?! I never wanted to go that far without an epidural! Ooops! I got the epidural a short time later and after that I felt WONDERFUL. I kept saying over and over, "Why would anyone do this without an epidural?! This is great!" They came in at about 2PM and broke my water. After that things started to go pretty fast. I started pushing at 3PM.
About an hour into pushing Gracyn's heart rate crashed. All of a sudden there were a lot of people in the room and the doctor was telling me that they needed to get Gracyn out right away. The NICU team was brought in to take the baby once she was born. At this point I was terrified. Malcolm stayed very calm the entire time assuring me that everything was going to be okay. With assistance of the forceps it did not take long at all after that. Gracyn Layne Thacker was born at 3:14 pm. She was 6 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long. Right away she began to cry and it was the best sound I had ever heard in my life. I was so relieved. The NICU team was able to check her out in the room. She was perfectly healthy and they would not need to take her. The nurses kept commenting on how they couldn't believe how cute and alert she was. Her eyes were wide open and ready to explore the world.
They brought her over and layed her on my chest and I saw these two giant blue eyes staring up at me. I was instantly in love. I knew that from that moment forward I was forever changed. I would do anything for this little person. I couldn't believe that this beautiful little baby was mine. Malcolm just kept commenting on how beautiful she was. I don't know what we did to deserve this little angel but we are thankful for her everyday.
Holding Dad's hand
Gracyn and Grandma Becky
Gracyn and Grandma Teri
Gracyn and Uncle Kaden
Gracyn and Grandpa Jerry
Best Friends
Going Home!
Around 7AM I realized that my stomach was getting stomach pain pretty consistently every 10 minutes. At this point it finally dawned on me that these were contractions. I woke Malcolm up and he started timing them. My parents were out here for the weekend so around 8AM I woke up my mom and told her what was going on. My doctor had told me to wait and come in when my contractions were about 5 minutes apart. During this time Malcolm was still in denial I was in labor. He kept saying, "I just really don't feel like today is the day." I think that was wishful thinking on his part because it was super bowl Sunday. He had jokingly said he a few weeks before that I better not have her on super bowl Sunday.
We waited and waited and finally around 10:30am the contractions started to get very painful. I joked with Malcolm that I was ready for my epidural. Around 11AM my contractions were only 7 minutes apart but I was starting to feel pressure and I told Malcolm we better go. I was so terrified they were going to turn me away because I wasn't going to be very far dilated. I told him, "If they send me home I will die! This hurts!"
We got to the hospital and Malcolm dropped me off in front while he went and parked. As I walked in the door I had a BAD contraction. I just braced myself against the door feeling a little stupid while everyone in the lobby looked at me. The lady at the front desk looked up and asked, "Do you need labor and delivery?"
They got us back into a room and checked me and I was dialated to a 6! Umm... What?! I never wanted to go that far without an epidural! Ooops! I got the epidural a short time later and after that I felt WONDERFUL. I kept saying over and over, "Why would anyone do this without an epidural?! This is great!" They came in at about 2PM and broke my water. After that things started to go pretty fast. I started pushing at 3PM.
About an hour into pushing Gracyn's heart rate crashed. All of a sudden there were a lot of people in the room and the doctor was telling me that they needed to get Gracyn out right away. The NICU team was brought in to take the baby once she was born. At this point I was terrified. Malcolm stayed very calm the entire time assuring me that everything was going to be okay. With assistance of the forceps it did not take long at all after that. Gracyn Layne Thacker was born at 3:14 pm. She was 6 lbs and 19 1/2 inches long. Right away she began to cry and it was the best sound I had ever heard in my life. I was so relieved. The NICU team was able to check her out in the room. She was perfectly healthy and they would not need to take her. The nurses kept commenting on how they couldn't believe how cute and alert she was. Her eyes were wide open and ready to explore the world.
They brought her over and layed her on my chest and I saw these two giant blue eyes staring up at me. I was instantly in love. I knew that from that moment forward I was forever changed. I would do anything for this little person. I couldn't believe that this beautiful little baby was mine. Malcolm just kept commenting on how beautiful she was. I don't know what we did to deserve this little angel but we are thankful for her everyday.
Waiting for Gracyn
Love at first sight
Friday, May 10, 2013
Pregnancy With Gracyn
These are some important things I want to remember about my pregnancy with Gracyn.
June 12, 2012-Today I found out that I am pregnant! I was in such shock and I took 3 tests to be absolutely sure. I went in to wake your dad and tell him the exciting news. He thought for sure I was waking him up to kill a spider. I have never seen your dad so happy as when I told him you were on the way. He hugged me and hugged me and offered to make me breakfast. He is going to be the best dad in whole world.
Aug 24, 2012-Today we found out that you are a little girl! Grandma Teri's friend Cody took an early look for us and she said that you are definitely a girl. I was shocked because I was pretty sure you were a boy. Your dad has said the entire time that you are a little girl. Your dad had the biggest smile on his face and looked and me with tears in his eyes. We are so happy to have a baby girl!
Oct 5, 2012-Today your dad felt you kick for the first time. I had felt you moving around for a while but that is the first time your dad had ever felt it. We were watching the BYU-USU game that night and Utah State had just a kicked a field goal so he was pretty sure you were giving him a high five. I hope you love football because it will take up the majority of our time during the fall.
Nov 10, 2012-Today was my baby shower. It was thrown by Aunt Jenny, Jacey and Jessica. Many people braved the terrible snow storm to come celebrate your arrival. Everyone already loves you so much and can't wait for you to get here.
Random Things
*You love it when your dad talks and sings to you. Your favorite songs are: Utah Man, the prius commercial song (weird) and Isn't She Lovely. Every time I can't get you to move I have your dad sing to you and you start kicking like crazy. We joke that we don't know if you love it or hate it. You guys have "dance parties" every night.
*I am pretty sure you will love ovaltine. I have started out pretty much every morning of my pregnancy with a glass. I am afraid you will also like jalapeno/cream cheese tornadoes from 7-11, hot dog on a stick, cafe rio and pancakes. Sorry about that.
June 12, 2012-Today I found out that I am pregnant! I was in such shock and I took 3 tests to be absolutely sure. I went in to wake your dad and tell him the exciting news. He thought for sure I was waking him up to kill a spider. I have never seen your dad so happy as when I told him you were on the way. He hugged me and hugged me and offered to make me breakfast. He is going to be the best dad in whole world.
Aug 24, 2012-Today we found out that you are a little girl! Grandma Teri's friend Cody took an early look for us and she said that you are definitely a girl. I was shocked because I was pretty sure you were a boy. Your dad has said the entire time that you are a little girl. Your dad had the biggest smile on his face and looked and me with tears in his eyes. We are so happy to have a baby girl!
Oct 5, 2012-Today your dad felt you kick for the first time. I had felt you moving around for a while but that is the first time your dad had ever felt it. We were watching the BYU-USU game that night and Utah State had just a kicked a field goal so he was pretty sure you were giving him a high five. I hope you love football because it will take up the majority of our time during the fall.
Nov 10, 2012-Today was my baby shower. It was thrown by Aunt Jenny, Jacey and Jessica. Many people braved the terrible snow storm to come celebrate your arrival. Everyone already loves you so much and can't wait for you to get here.
Random Things
*You love it when your dad talks and sings to you. Your favorite songs are: Utah Man, the prius commercial song (weird) and Isn't She Lovely. Every time I can't get you to move I have your dad sing to you and you start kicking like crazy. We joke that we don't know if you love it or hate it. You guys have "dance parties" every night.
*I am pretty sure you will love ovaltine. I have started out pretty much every morning of my pregnancy with a glass. I am afraid you will also like jalapeno/cream cheese tornadoes from 7-11, hot dog on a stick, cafe rio and pancakes. Sorry about that.
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