Jude

We had an ultrasound done on Jude's kidney because at birth his right kidney was slightly enlarged, which could indicate any number if issues. Thankfully, I just heard back from the pediatric nurse that his kidneys look great. They are the same size now and there are no signs of infection or other problems.

Jude and Liam

Photos! Click HERE.

Sorry it's been awhile, I couldn't find my camera cable.

Hey, Jude

Yes, we know it's in a Beatles' song. No, that's not why we chose the name. But it's a great song.
And now, you will all have this Beatles song in your heads for the rest of the day. (Scroll down for more about Jude.)

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

Hey Jude, don't be afraid.
You were made to go out and get her.
The minute you let her under your skin,
Then you begin to make it better.

And anytime you feel the pain, hey Jude, refrain,
Don't carry the world upon your shoulders.
For well you know that it's a fool who plays it
cool
By making his world a little colder.

Hey Jude, don't let me down.
You have found her, now go and get her.
Remember to let her into your heart,
Then you can start to make it better.

So let it out and let it in, hey Jude, begin,
You're waiting for someone to perform with.
And don't you know that it's just you, hey Jude,
you'll do,
The movement you need is on your shoulder.

Hey Jude, don't make it bad.
Take a sad song and make it better.
Remember to let her under your skin,
Then you'll begin to make it
Better better better better better better, oh.

Na na na nananana, nannana, hey Jude... 

Jude is 6lbs 3oz and almost 20" long as of last Monday; his first
pediatrician visit went well. One of his kidneys was slightly
dilated/enlarged at birth, so we are doing an untrasound in a few weeks
to determine if this problem corrects itself as his pediatrician thinks
it will. He is healthy and happy and we are all enjoying him. 

Jude Robert Kilgore

7:55am, September 28, 2010
6lbs, 5oz, 19.75 inches



More photos click HERE.

The Story:

It's 6am. I am up with my mom and Liam. I have just given Liam some soy yogurt and blueberries (this is his pre-breakfast appetizer) when I have a strong contraction. So I go lay down on the couch for a few minutes to relax. Then I have another. It is stronger. It hurts. A lot.

At 6:25 I tell my mom to go upstairs and wake up Ryan and tell him we need to go to the hospital, and that if she wants a shower, now is the time. I have more strong contractions. I try to take a shower and fail because...well, because I am in too much pain.

It is now almost 7am. We get in the car to drive 40 minutes to Memorial Hospital, where I plan to deliver. We arrive at 7:30 because Ryan drives like crazy to get there (fast). We pull into the parking garage and park next to the door. I collapse on all fours and proceed to pant in the entry way. Someone walks by me, I ignore him. Ryan gets a wheel chair and wheels  me in.

There is no one at the front desk. Ryan calls the emergency number, and a nurse comes right away. She takes me to triage and asks me to get in a gown. I can't. I take off the clothes that I have to and get into the bed.

It is now 7:33am. They wheel me into a delivery room that's not quite ready because Jude is ready to come even if we are not ready for him to arrive. I beg for drugs. I am told no. I beg several more times. Finally the doctor looks me in the eyes and says, "your baby is coming in 3-5 minutes, there is not time, I'm sorry". The nurse says I can try a shot, but it probably won't work. I can't decide because I can't think. So I don't get that either. Probably better that I didn't because it makes the baby sleepy.

I feel a lot of pain. My water has still not broken. I am all the way dilated so the doctor breaks my water. Jude starts to crown immediately. The bed is not prepared for delivery. The doctor tells me to wait. Yeah, right.  Jude is born on the bed mattress at 7:55am--22 minutes after I was admitted. WHEW!

He is healthy, strong and sweet. And we are thankful he waited until the hospital to be born. :)

Liam and Ryan at the park

For photos click here.

Good things about bed rest, and photos of Liam...of course

Good things about being put on bed rest:
1. My finger nails have never looked better--no changing diapers, no washing dishes, pretty much no doing anything useful means great-looking hands.
2. The chance to see how much people love me.
3. Books and computers and lots of time to use them.
4. Watching Liam play with other people--seeing a new side of him.
5. Not having a baby as early as I would otherwise.

And here are some photos of Liam to brighten your day. Click Here. 

Liam doing what he does

More photos of the little man. Click here.