My Poor Baby

Brooklyn had surgery on Saturday August 1st at Cardon Children's Medical Center. She had been throwing up for about a week or more and we took her to the doctor who diagnosed her with reflux (honestly, I knew it wasn't reflux and kept telling Cory I thought it was pyloric stenosis) and they started her on medicine. Brooklyn was not too fond of her medicine (zantac) but she had to take it. On Friday July 31st her vomiting got worse and would shoot across the room (classic sign of pyloric stenosis) and by Saturday it was even worse and she was so miserable. We called the nurse triage line and they said to take her in since she was so little and throwing up so much it could cause dehydration. We went to the ER and they did blood work, started an IV (she had to be poked twice and I think I cried worse than her) and she had an ultrasound which confirmed what I already knew - yes she had pyloric stenosis. "Pyloric stenosis is an uncommon condition that affects the pylorus — the opening at the lower end of the stomach that connects the stomach and small intestine. In babies who have pyloric stenosis, the muscles of the pylorus become abnormally large. This prevents food from entering the small intestine. Pyloric stenosis can lead to forceful vomiting, dehydration and weight loss. Prompt surgical treatment is important." They took her to surgery at 8 pm that night and it took an hour (the longest hour of my life) and they said she did so good. We stayed in the hospital for less than 24 hours when we were originally told it could be 2-3 days before we could go, we were so ready to go home. We were well taken care of while in the hospital from the time we arrived in the ER until we went home. We were lucky to stay on the unit I work on (Pediatric Oncology, thanks Laura & Aimee) and had the best care (thank you Emily, Ryann, Terri, & Lisa and everyone who came to visit Brooklyn). We are home and she is doing so good, she is no longer miserable and keeping all her food down, NO MORE THROWING UP!!!!!! I am still sad that she had to go through all of this (throwing up, surgery, pain) but happy that she is feeling so much better.

1 Month!

Brooklyn is already 4 weeks today. Wow how a month has already gone by! She is changing and growing so much day by day. It makes me kinda sad how time goes by so fast, but I am looking forward to the changes and growth to come! She is more alert and playful, she is cooing and we always ask her to tell us all about it when she is "talking." Here are some more pictures. Brooklyn and daddy doing tummy time and Brooklyn seems to like it by the smile on her face.

Here she is in her 1 month onsies, thanks to pickysticky.com.

2 Weeks

Brooklyn is a little over 2 weeks, how time flies by. It makes me so sad that in 2 weeks she will be a month old. She is such a wonderful baby and we are so lucky to have her in our lives! She sleeps so well at night as long as we don't get off our feeding schedule during the day. Yesterday we went to the hospital to see the girls at work (I just had to show her off) and everyone just loved her, but then again what's not to love?!?! Just not sure how I can go back to work and leave this little girl, but it has to be done and I am just trying hard not to think about it and enjoy all my time with her while I can. Here are some recent pictures of her:

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And Baby Makes 3!!!

Cory and I are now a family of 3 as of June 16th at 7:47 pm. Brooklyn Simone Hauber (named by her proud daddy!) was born at 7 pounds 15.4 ounces and 20.1 inches long, after 27 hours of labor. She has the most hair I have ever seen on a newborn. It is so soft and straight (it curls when it gets wet but when it dries it goes back to being straight), so unlike my hair. She is so beautiful but I am a little biased. It is so awesome to see how much in love Cory is with her. Even the doctor today at her check up noticed it and said something. My mom and Cory's mom were at the hospital with us when she was born (but just Cory and I were in the room with the doctor and nurses) and my sister came at the end of the week to see her niece. Here are some pictures: the day of induction (Cory and I), me (while getting pitocin, notice the smile - even before the epidural), after she was born, Cory holding his new baby girl and my mom (grandma) holding her when we got home from the hospital. Thanks for all the well wishes and the congratulations!

Going to the hospital and we are going to have a baby!

So our little one has still decided she is comfy and not coming out on her own. We are going to the hospital tomorrow and I will be induced. I am so excited but very nervous at the same time since I have no idea what to expect (I have heard MANY stories, many people saying being induced is "sooooo painful" - thanks people :o). I will be ready for my epidural as soon as I get there!!! I have had a lot of wonderful support as well, many well wishes via phone calls, text messages and facebook posts. Thank you all - we will keep everyone posted on when she arrives and send/post pics as soon as we can.


Love -
Chisa and Cory

Come and Gone

So my due date has come and gone (I was due yesterday) and it doesn't look like she wants to come out to see what goes on here in the world!!! I am scheduled for my induction on Monday, so I guess if she doesn't want to come out on her own she will have no choice come Monday. We are getting so antsy and just want to meet and hold her. Cory asks me everyday "is she coming today?" and I always say "I don't think so." because I just don't feel like it is going to happen. I wish she would prove me wrong :o) My mom will be coming to AZ tomorrow so she will be here for Monday's big event. The part that makes me so sad is that my sister can't get off work to be there Monday. With the mix of hormones and being so sad she won't be here, I cried and cried yesterday. I never, ever imagined my sister not being there the day I delivered my first baby and now she won't be there (so there will be no pictures of her holding her niece minutes/hours after she is born in the hospital, just breaks my heart). I love it here in AZ but it sucks not living in the same city or state as my family. We will keep everyone updated on her arrival as soon as she makes her grand entrance. If it is 3 am we will wait and let people know the next day :o) Wish us luck!

3 days & Counting

Today is June 7th and I am due in 3 days - WOW!!!!! But to be honest I don't see her wanting to come and meet everyone anytime soon. Went to to doctor last Thursday and there were no changes (still 3 cm and 50% effaced). My doctor said if I haven't had her by Sunday June 14th I would be scheduled for an induction on June 15th. I received a call from her nurse on Friday and my induction has been scheduled for June 15th in the afternoon. I guess if she doesn't want to come on her own before then we at least know that we will get to meet her either June 15th or 16th! So I guess it may be more like 3 days to a week and counting!

Today is also National Cancer Survivor's Day and I am happy to be apart of a team that has the privilege of taking care of kids with cancer!!!