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Phototherapy...

We had our first doctor visit on Monday, December 7th at 11:20. We were told that Lucas was so healthy and he weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces. They lose weight their first couple days of being born but should be back to birth weight in 2-3 weeks. We had to go to the hospital after his appointment to get some blood work.Lucas' levels were a little higher for jaundice level so he had to be put into a phototherapy bed that was brought to our house on Monday, December 7th at 8:00pm. It was a rough night but with the help of Pappy...we made it through the night.
Daddy had to work Tuesday, December 8th, so Grammy and Mommy took Lucas to the hospital for another blood test to check the levels. They went up a bit but, he has to spend one more day and night in the phototherapy bed. It is tough because someone has to monitor him the whole time to make sure his eyes are shielded. He can only come out to feed and get changed!
He will be tested again tomorrow at the hospital and we will keep you posted! Lucas has been thinking..."Why did I come out...this world is crazy!!!" He has been so good through all his tests! Poor Baby!!

**We also have tons more pics but we have to download them from Andrew's phone...we will post more tonight when he gets home from work. That is all I had on my to post today!!**

Lucas Has Arrived!!!

Lucas Andrew Fluegel

Born~ December 3, 2009

9:49 PM

6 pounds 15 ounces

20 inches

I went to the doctors office in the morning and was sent over to the hopital around 10:30 am because I was already dialated and in labor. I started pushing at 8:50pm and delivered him at 9:49pm. I was told that I had a great fast labor and delivery! It seemed like forever but it was so worth it! It was amazing to see him for the first time!

I was running a fever towards the end of labor so they had to keep Lucas on an antibiotic through an IV while we were in the hospital. He did an excellent job keeping it on! It looked like a big cast because he is so tiny!

We had a great few days at the hospital with Mommy and Lucas learning all this feeding "stuff"! We are getting the hang of it though.

Grammy and Pappy came on Friday, December 4th around 2:30pm to meet Lucas! I was so anxious to see them myself! It was so wonderful having them there!

We left the hospital on Sunday, December 6th at 1:00pm and headed home. Our first day and night was so nice to be home but also challenging getting into a routine! Glad to be home though!

Going into Labor!

Mommy entering the ER because she was told she was in labor!!!
Mommy just got hooked up to all the machines and told she was having strong contractions 2 minutes apart! Sitting here waiting on the epideral!

37 Weeks

Gaining one ounce per day, your baby is growing rapidly. Keep up those exercises, especially your Kegels. Keeping your pelvic floor muscles toned will aid in a quicker recovery from the birth. An elbow, foot or head may protrude from your stomach when baby stretches and squirms about. Soon, as the wall of your uterus and your abdomen stretch thinner and let in more light, your baby will begin to develop daily activity cycles. Even though you are three weeks from your due date, you are now considered full term. In most cases, nothing will be done to stop your labor once it starts, even if it is before your 40th week. If you go into labor at this point your careprovider will not try to stop it.

Look At Me!!!

We were suprised to find out at our appointment that we had a 4D machine! He was fast asleep so we did not get to see him with his eyes opened. It was too cute! I am measuring a week ahead. So instead of 36.5 weeks I am 37.5 weeks. Lucas is weighing in at 7 pounds 2 oz. We will be doing lots of walking to get him ready to come. He is head first and engaged but, I am not dialated yet. My next appointment is next Thursday, December 3rd. Hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving! We sure will...and maybe I will be so stuffed he will decide there is not enough room for him!!

36 Weeks

While it says that your baby weighs six and a half pounds this week and measures 19 inches long, this is only an estimate. In general, babies are gaining half a pound per week now. Baby continues gaining weight as fat deposits and is forming creases in the neck and wrists.You may feel contractions of the womb, called Braxton Hicks contractions, which can be used to perform and practice breathing exercises. You may be visiting your caregiver weekly up until the birth. Regular internal exams may begin, to see if your cervix has softened, thinned, dilated or if your baby's head is dropping into the pelvis. Any of these could be signs of impending labor but there are no guarantees and you could be waiting for weeks yet. Your baby is almost ready, a pair of kidneys and the liver has begun processing some waste products, the only organ still to mature is the lungs.
This week your baby may drop into the birth canal, this is called 'lightening' or 'dropping'. If this is not your first baby, this 'lightening' may not occur until right before labor. Your care provider may refer to it by saying that your baby is now 'engaged'. The majority of babies are now in the birth position, either head down (vertex) or butt down (breech), most will maintain this position until birth. Any movements that they make are more likely to be rolls from side to side. You may notice when this happens because it will suddenly become much easier for you to breathe. While breathing becomes easier, walking may be the exact opposite. If your baby has dropped you may find yourself visiting the bathroom much more often as baby is resting right on top of your bladder again.