Sorry I haven't been updating lately, I actually haven't been doing the best health wise so I have gotten behind! Here is a quick run down of some of the crap that has been going on...
Saturday (the day after we got home from the hospital) I woke up with difficulty breathing and chest pain. We went in to Urgent Care and they sent us directly over to the hospital for a CT scan to see if I had a Pulmonary Embolism. Fortunately they determined that my shortness of breath was due to fluid on both sides of my lungs and air pressing on my diaphragm. I was told to just go home and wait for the fluid to subside. I was definitely very uncomfortable for a few days but it did get better.
Then on Wednesday I stood up and felt a warm gush. I put my hand over my side and saw that I was bleeding. My incision had opened up so we ended up back at the Dr. again later that afternoon. We had to do an ultrasound to confirm that there was fluid between my incisions by doing this so Thursday we went back for that. This was confirmed so we were yet again headed back on Friday morning. Dr. G. was going to drain the excess fluid but fortunately it had continued to drain on it's own so he didn't have to do anything. I have to keep an eye on it for awhile and hopefully it will go down on it's own.
So......... that is why I have been a little lacks in the update department. I am beginning to feel much better. (losing over 20 lbs since last Saturday has been quite amazing!!) As you can see from a lot of the early pictures I had ballooned up due to all of the fluids they were pumping into me during labor. Thankfully it is finally starting to work it's way out and I am getting back to normal!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Happy 3rd Bday Beardies!
Our oldest son celebrated his 3rd birthday yesterday. Though it was a rather low key day Bear did get a nice birthday bone and a special treat! (I am a bad mommy and didn't get a picture!)
Happy Birthday Bear, you are the best pup any family could ask for! 
Such a happy dog!!
Best Friends ForeverSunday, October 25, 2009
Go Hawks Go!
Maddox was very nervous during the final minutes of the Hawks game... He is already a big fan!
He is just waiting for 2027 when he can be a REAL Hawkeye!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Homeward Bound
Friday morning we got to come home! Maddox has been enjoying his first few days at home and seems to have adjusted pretty well. Bear welcomed us all home with open arms and has been wonderful with him thus far. He loves to run up and lick him but then goes about his business. He doesn't like when Maddox is screaming though... he either wants to lick him to death or he runs away and hides.
Justin and I are settling into our new rolls as well. JR has been really hands on and loves his little boy. He has been a Godsend to me because I am not as mobile as I would like. My incision is pretty painful and finding a position that works for me has been kind rough. My mom was amazing help also and stayed with us last night so we could both get some sleep. She took care of Maddox and us. We had 2 great home cooked meals, clean laundry, fresh cookies, and lots of love so that was an amazing help. Let's just say we are all very happy to be home!
Long Labor and Delivery Story
Well, here it is, the long awaited labor and delivery story.....
Let me just say that it is definitely not all that it is cracked up to be! Ha ha.... As I had written earlier we ended up going in to the hospital on Sunday, October 18th around 6:00 pm. They started Cervadil (a hormone to help my cervix to dilate) and I had that in till 5:00 am Monday morning. When we went in I was about 1 cm dilated and unfortunately the Cervadil didn't do its job and get me moving and I pretty much maintained at 1 cm.
Getting an IV was awesome too. My veins roll so it took them 3 times (and DIGGING) to get one finally started, that was totally awesome!
At 6:00 am we started Pitocin and my contractions began at 7:00 am. Obviously they started out "pretty easy" but quickly they began to kick my a$$! They were upping the anti every 20 minutes so just about the time I was getting the hang of it they were increasing by the minute.
My goal going in was was to try and do labor as naturally as possible... My hope was that I could work through it and be just fine. Around 1:00 I got to the point where breathing through them wasn't working so I gave in and took some Nubain which did help a ton! I was still feeling the contractions but they definitely weren't as painful. Justin said I was rather loopy with this but that hour and forty five minutes was AMAZING! When it started to wear off I decided to take another dose since I still wasn't really progressing. I was only to about 3 cm and had been at the whole contracting thing for about 8 hours. Unfortunately the second dose worked for only about 30 minutes so it was rather worthless....
I got up and did some walking, rocking, moving.... whatever I could to try and relieve some pain. The birthing ball wasn't really something that helped me but I kept trying it just to see if it would do something. The contractions were coming every 2 minutes lasting a minute and a half so I was getting about 30 seconds to re-coop. Finally, after I had crawled up the bed rails about 30-40 times and couldn't stop bawling uncontrollably, I opted for the epidural. I think Justin was really happy about this cuz he couldn't do anything right at that point. Bless his heart he was super awesome and very supportive but I couldn't really express what I wanted/needed through my clenched teeth and heavy breathing.
They brought in the Epidural and got it placed. I was surprised at how much it didn't hurt so that was pretty positive experience. From about 4:00-6:00 pm I didn't feel much pain but around 6:30 I began to feel contractions though they weren't overly painful. I had always been able pretty much everything below my waist. Around 7:00 I finally hit 5 cm and it was decided that I could continue to labor instead of being taken for a c-section at that point. (I SO did not want one of those!)
So we continued on..... After 7:45 pm there was nothing left to the Epidural and I was on my own. Around 1:00 am I could finally start pushing! We pushed for 3 HOURS and Maddox wasn't really budging. We found out later that he was wedged pretty far down in my pelvis but he wasn't going anywhere. (Apparently Maddox was so wedged in my pelvis they actually had to push from the bottom and pull from the top to get him out. He wasn't going ANYWHERE so thankfully we opted for the c-section.) At this point it is about 4:00 am and Justin and I had been up for almost 24 hour so we were beat. The Dr's decided to go ahead and do a c-section and I couldn't have been happier. We were SO tired that we could hardly focus. They called in all the necessary people and things finally got rolling.
I was rolled into the OR at 4:54 am and they started trying to get me medicated. They tried to use my Epidural line for the spinal block but it wasn't working. As it turns out the Epidural had not been in right, or had come out too far, so the medicine was actually leaking out the entire time... Awesome! I was getting some of the medicine but not enough. The Anesthesiologist tried 5 times to get the medicine in and it never really worked. The OB Dr. pinched me and I swore he had cut already so when they asked me if I could feel it and I made sure they knew I could! I kept moving my legs JUST IN CASE I fell asleep from exhaustion so they knew not to cut. Finally they decided to just put me out and I was completely fine with that. The only bad thing was that Justin couldn't be in there with me so he wasn't there when Maddox was born.
At 5:31 am Maddox was born and you've heard the rest. Thankfully Justin and my sister were there so there is video and pictures of everything in the nursery and Justin's reaction to meeting Maddox. Labor and delivery was the hardest but most rewarding thing that I have ever done. It was definitely the longest 19 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing and 34 hours of no sleep, Justin and I wouldn't trade our son for anything. :) He is our miracle and we couldn't be happier to finally have him with us!
Let me just say that it is definitely not all that it is cracked up to be! Ha ha.... As I had written earlier we ended up going in to the hospital on Sunday, October 18th around 6:00 pm. They started Cervadil (a hormone to help my cervix to dilate) and I had that in till 5:00 am Monday morning. When we went in I was about 1 cm dilated and unfortunately the Cervadil didn't do its job and get me moving and I pretty much maintained at 1 cm.
Getting an IV was awesome too. My veins roll so it took them 3 times (and DIGGING) to get one finally started, that was totally awesome!
At 6:00 am we started Pitocin and my contractions began at 7:00 am. Obviously they started out "pretty easy" but quickly they began to kick my a$$! They were upping the anti every 20 minutes so just about the time I was getting the hang of it they were increasing by the minute.
My goal going in was was to try and do labor as naturally as possible... My hope was that I could work through it and be just fine. Around 1:00 I got to the point where breathing through them wasn't working so I gave in and took some Nubain which did help a ton! I was still feeling the contractions but they definitely weren't as painful. Justin said I was rather loopy with this but that hour and forty five minutes was AMAZING! When it started to wear off I decided to take another dose since I still wasn't really progressing. I was only to about 3 cm and had been at the whole contracting thing for about 8 hours. Unfortunately the second dose worked for only about 30 minutes so it was rather worthless....
I got up and did some walking, rocking, moving.... whatever I could to try and relieve some pain. The birthing ball wasn't really something that helped me but I kept trying it just to see if it would do something. The contractions were coming every 2 minutes lasting a minute and a half so I was getting about 30 seconds to re-coop. Finally, after I had crawled up the bed rails about 30-40 times and couldn't stop bawling uncontrollably, I opted for the epidural. I think Justin was really happy about this cuz he couldn't do anything right at that point. Bless his heart he was super awesome and very supportive but I couldn't really express what I wanted/needed through my clenched teeth and heavy breathing.
They brought in the Epidural and got it placed. I was surprised at how much it didn't hurt so that was pretty positive experience. From about 4:00-6:00 pm I didn't feel much pain but around 6:30 I began to feel contractions though they weren't overly painful. I had always been able pretty much everything below my waist. Around 7:00 I finally hit 5 cm and it was decided that I could continue to labor instead of being taken for a c-section at that point. (I SO did not want one of those!)
So we continued on..... After 7:45 pm there was nothing left to the Epidural and I was on my own. Around 1:00 am I could finally start pushing! We pushed for 3 HOURS and Maddox wasn't really budging. We found out later that he was wedged pretty far down in my pelvis but he wasn't going anywhere. (Apparently Maddox was so wedged in my pelvis they actually had to push from the bottom and pull from the top to get him out. He wasn't going ANYWHERE so thankfully we opted for the c-section.) At this point it is about 4:00 am and Justin and I had been up for almost 24 hour so we were beat. The Dr's decided to go ahead and do a c-section and I couldn't have been happier. We were SO tired that we could hardly focus. They called in all the necessary people and things finally got rolling.
I was rolled into the OR at 4:54 am and they started trying to get me medicated. They tried to use my Epidural line for the spinal block but it wasn't working. As it turns out the Epidural had not been in right, or had come out too far, so the medicine was actually leaking out the entire time... Awesome! I was getting some of the medicine but not enough. The Anesthesiologist tried 5 times to get the medicine in and it never really worked. The OB Dr. pinched me and I swore he had cut already so when they asked me if I could feel it and I made sure they knew I could! I kept moving my legs JUST IN CASE I fell asleep from exhaustion so they knew not to cut. Finally they decided to just put me out and I was completely fine with that. The only bad thing was that Justin couldn't be in there with me so he wasn't there when Maddox was born.
At 5:31 am Maddox was born and you've heard the rest. Thankfully Justin and my sister were there so there is video and pictures of everything in the nursery and Justin's reaction to meeting Maddox. Labor and delivery was the hardest but most rewarding thing that I have ever done. It was definitely the longest 19 hours of labor, 3 hours of pushing and 34 hours of no sleep, Justin and I wouldn't trade our son for anything. :) He is our miracle and we couldn't be happier to finally have him with us!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Baby Maddox Photos
Some of Mommy's friends from LEEP came to visit me in the hospital, wasn't that nice?!
I am snug as a bug in a rug! I love hanging out with Mommy and Daddy like this.
Aren't I an Angel!?
Here I am with Mommy and Daddy. I think Mommy looks pretty great but she says she is still really swollen from all of the fluids they pumped into her during delivery. She hopes things go down soon cuz she is pretty uncomfortable at the moment.
Here we are with Papa- We were all very excited he came to visit TWO days in a row!
I am SO strong!
I have found and LOVE my thumb!
Daddy chilling at the hospital just waiting for his turn to play with me
Well, thanks for stopping by.... Sorry to see you go but I need to get a nap, it is hard work being this adorable. Stay tuned for more updates and stories about me.... Mommy says she has SO much more to tell everyone but just hasn't had time to sit down and write it all out. She says she promises to get to it soon. We love you all!
The Name Game
Many people have asked how we came up with Maddox's name so I thought I would just write about it!
When we headed into the hospital on Sunday night, Justin and I thought we had decided on names for a boy or girl...... As we were sitting there Justin mentioned that he wasn't sure he liked the boy's name that we had chosen and wanted to pick a different one. Let me just say I was a little annoyed because I wasn't prepared for a name change and I had wanted this done MONTHS ago! Anyway, JR began looking up names on the net and we picked about 7 and narrowed it down from there.
Justin really liked the Maddox and I liked it too so that is how we decided it. He had always wanted to name a boy Max but I wasn't thrilled with it. I wanted a more "professional" name so when Maddox was suggested that worked for me. We will be calling him Maddox but Max works as a nice nickname too.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Maddox is here!
Justin and I couldn't be any more excited or happy about the newest addition to our family. Maddox has truly completed our little family for now and is absolutely amazing. I loved him while I was carrying him but I can not describe the love that I feel for him now that he is here! I could just sit and stare at him for hours and be perfectly content. 
A cute/funny story from earlier today.... the 3 of us were sitting on my hospital bed watching some TV and I looked over at Justin and said isn't it funny how we can just sit here and stare at him and not get bored? He is just amazing to me and I can't believe that he is my son! I have never felt more blessed
We are all enjoying getting to know one another but I think we can all agree that it would be nice to get home soon. We will be in the hospital till Friday so if you are in the area tomorrow, stop on by! We love visitors!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Introducing...............
Maddox Robert Hunecke
Here is our newest addition to the Hunecke family. Justin and I couldn't be prouder to introduce our son Maddox to all of you. He came into this world at 5:31 am Tuesday, October 20th. He weighed in at a healthy weight of 7 lbs, 4 oz and measured 21 inches. Mommy and Daddy couldn't have asked for a more perfect baby and we just love him to pieces!
Hopefully tomorrow or Thursday I will get more pictures on our blog and/or Facebook so we can do a little more bragging! (it's a parents right!) I will also get the tail of labor and delivery written up so you can hear just how "fun" it was for us. Thanks for checking in!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
This is It!!
So tomorrow is the big day!!! Justin and I are headed to the hospital tonight at 6:00 pm to start on Cervadil which I hope actually makes me start moving this time unlike last Monday. That is supposed to work for 12 hours and then we will start with Pitocin tomorrow morning at some point. I have 1000 emotions running through me right now but the most important is pure excitement. I can't wait to finally have my baby in my arms!! Don't worry we will keep you posted on anything that happens, hopefully it all goes smoothly and we will only have good news to share!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Baby Hunecke Eviction Notice
Dear Baby Hunecke~
This is your officially your last weekend that you are allowed to stay comfy..... aka: in Mommy's tummy. Don't get me wrong I love feeling you squirm and roll however, I am thinking you are WAY past over done. Daddy and I are very ready to meet you and are not feeling overly great about the fact that you have decided to show your stubbornness so soon. I guess we appreciate your allowing us to get to know your personality so we aren't surprised when you finally do make your appearance but seriously! I know it is fun to test your parents' patience (Lord knows Mommy did this quite often with Nana and Papa) but I think we could handle it a lot better if we could hug, kiss, and squeeze you in the meantime.
We know that no matter what we will get to meet you Monday or Tuesday but that just doesn't seem soon enough. Please feel free to come sooner as we are more than ready to meet you.
Love Always,
Mommy
This is your officially your last weekend that you are allowed to stay comfy..... aka: in Mommy's tummy. Don't get me wrong I love feeling you squirm and roll however, I am thinking you are WAY past over done. Daddy and I are very ready to meet you and are not feeling overly great about the fact that you have decided to show your stubbornness so soon. I guess we appreciate your allowing us to get to know your personality so we aren't surprised when you finally do make your appearance but seriously! I know it is fun to test your parents' patience (Lord knows Mommy did this quite often with Nana and Papa) but I think we could handle it a lot better if we could hug, kiss, and squeeze you in the meantime.
We know that no matter what we will get to meet you Monday or Tuesday but that just doesn't seem soon enough. Please feel free to come sooner as we are more than ready to meet you.
Love Always,
Mommy
Friday, October 16, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Working While Waiting
Still hanging in with no baby but JR and I are really getting things done. I haven't been working (except for a few hours today) since last Friday due to all the false labor excitement on Monday so we have gotten to some things that otherwise may have just sat there till the baby is a year or more!
Sometime today we are going to be putting up curtains in the living room as well as winterizing all the windows.... How long have we lived at this place might you ask..... way to long to not have curtains hung but we are picky! Next goal, carving pumpkins AND walking my little heart out. I think Bear would love to go play at the park down the road.....
Last night we went to the movie "Couples Retreat" which I thought was hilarious. Justin didn't think it was "Wedding Crashers" funny but he enjoyed it. Definitely worth the time and money!! It will most likely be our last date for awhile so I am glad we both enjoyed it.
We are hanging in and don't worry, we will keep everyone posted if things change. Keep us in your thoughts and pray that we can do this naturally.... I am really hoping we don't have to be induced.... Have a great day!
Sometime today we are going to be putting up curtains in the living room as well as winterizing all the windows.... How long have we lived at this place might you ask..... way to long to not have curtains hung but we are picky! Next goal, carving pumpkins AND walking my little heart out. I think Bear would love to go play at the park down the road.....
Last night we went to the movie "Couples Retreat" which I thought was hilarious. Justin didn't think it was "Wedding Crashers" funny but he enjoyed it. Definitely worth the time and money!! It will most likely be our last date for awhile so I am glad we both enjoyed it.
We are hanging in and don't worry, we will keep everyone posted if things change. Keep us in your thoughts and pray that we can do this naturally.... I am really hoping we don't have to be induced.... Have a great day!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Yes, Still Here
Just a quick note to say that yes we are still here and there is still no baby. Again, I know that we are only 3 days overdue and that many people have had to wait much longer than me but that doesn't really help. :) We did have a nice 13 trip to Labor and Delivery yesterday which turned out to be false labor so that was rather depressing. If I don't go naturally before Monday we will be inducing on that day. I am just disappointed that we came home only to wait a little longer. All in due time, all in due time......................
Saturday, October 10, 2009
It's Officially My Due Date
So here we are, 10/10/09.... the day we have been waiting for since we found out we were finally expecting Superbowl Weekend in January. Actually I have been waiting for this day since I began dreaming about having children. I can't believe how it is finally here, now I just wish I knew when I would be finally meeting Peanut. Contractions have become consistent, persistent even, but they always die off after awhile. I appreciate the practice but each time the start I hope that "this is it!" and when they die off a wave of disappointment rushes over me.
Justin and I are going to go run some final errands today and walk our little hearts out. We will keep you posted on any changes!
Justin and I are going to go run some final errands today and walk our little hearts out. We will keep you posted on any changes!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Bizarre Dreams
I know that one of the things that happens during pregnancy is the tendency to have some really bizarre dreams but this past week has definitely taken the cake! I have had 2 very real, but very strange, dreams that have definitely made me wonder what the heck is going on inside my brain. Lets just say one of them had to do with a person being murdered in my old house, while a party was being held next door. While the other consisted of me riding my old bus route (from when I was about 8-10) with my old bus driver and lots of people I know now that I didn't know then. There were lots of crazy things happening that I can't even start to recount.... Strange.
Anyone ever have any crazy dreams they can share with me so I don't feel so crazy?!?!?
Anyone ever have any crazy dreams they can share with me so I don't feel so crazy?!?!?
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sitting Pretty Comfy
Well, apparently Peanut isn't ready to make it's appearance anytime soon so we are headed back to the Dr. on Monday, 10/12. (I not so secretly hope I don't have to wait till Monday for a visit but one never knows) I am sitting at 39.5 weeks right now and am getting pretty UNcomfortable while the little one seems quite nestled in it's home for the last 9 months. In some ways I don't blame them but as the human incubator I am getting a bit annoyed! :) I want to meet him or her and this waiting isn't easy.
I have been having some contractions, even timeable ones, but they fade away after awhile. On a positive note they are getting a bit stronger which I am told is a good sign! My lower back is in constant pain too which definitely isn't fun.... hard to find a position that is comfortable. I am "approx. 2 cm" dilated according to the Dr. so that is encouraging (I think). Now if I could just get some descent sleep.... that would feel WONDERFUL!
I guess it is just up to Peanut as to where we go from here. Wish us luck! :)
I have been having some contractions, even timeable ones, but they fade away after awhile. On a positive note they are getting a bit stronger which I am told is a good sign! My lower back is in constant pain too which definitely isn't fun.... hard to find a position that is comfortable. I am "approx. 2 cm" dilated according to the Dr. so that is encouraging (I think). Now if I could just get some descent sleep.... that would feel WONDERFUL!
I guess it is just up to Peanut as to where we go from here. Wish us luck! :)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Baby Belly Pics
Over Labor Day weekend, JR and I headed down to Jamie and Aaron's for a weekend getaway AND maternity belly pics! Jamie was awesome and suggested that we come down and have the photographer she works for take some shots. She is working on making a wall hanging/collage for us and I can't wait to see the finished product. In these photos I am 35 weeks along. Enjoy the photos, we love them!
This is my absolute favorite from our shoot. :) 
Justin being sneaky 
This is one of my favorites
Keepin' it neutral!
My sexy model pose! :) j/k Thursday, October 1, 2009
October, Already!?
On a dreary day like today it is hard to believe that just last week we were having record high temps and bright, sun filled days. It doesn’t seem possible that we are already into the season of pumpkins, fall leaves on the ground, field work, football, and Halloween. I remember Super Bowl weekend when we found out we were expecting and realized that we would be having an October baby, it seemed really far away but here we are sooner than I anticipated!
Fall is my favorite time of years for lots of reasons but I think what I love the most is the harvesting that is happening back home (or will be soon). I always get pretty homesick during September- end of November. It definitely is the farm girl in me that can’t let go of her roots. Justin gets excited about this time of year too because some of his favorite things to do start now as well. He is really anticipating Pheasant Opener in Iowa and looks forward to it all year long. This also means that ice fishing is just around the corner which he also happens to be a big fan of so he has lots of things to look forward to. He is just like a kid in the candy store when he gets to do his "outdoorsman things" and I can't blame him. I just get giddy this time of year as well!
Fall is my favorite time of years for lots of reasons but I think what I love the most is the harvesting that is happening back home (or will be soon). I always get pretty homesick during September- end of November. It definitely is the farm girl in me that can’t let go of her roots. Justin gets excited about this time of year too because some of his favorite things to do start now as well. He is really anticipating Pheasant Opener in Iowa and looks forward to it all year long. This also means that ice fishing is just around the corner which he also happens to be a big fan of so he has lots of things to look forward to. He is just like a kid in the candy store when he gets to do his "outdoorsman things" and I can't blame him. I just get giddy this time of year as well!
Here is why I love fall!
I LOVE to burn the "fall scented" candles
Hawkeye Football comes around again
Packer football is back! I am even learning to love Aaron Rogers (sort of) which is a huge step for me accepting the new wave of Packer football!
All of my favorite colors are EVERYWHERE! I love watching the colors change and it makes me really want to get out and take pictures. I am really excited about the future pictures of Peanut since every year their birthday will be during some of the prime photo taking! I can't wait to get to take those!
Going for rides in a Big Green Combine! I love everything that has to do with harvest and will miss not getting to do it this year. I really enjoy driving the tractor and working the ground. Something about it is very calming and relaxing.
There are so many other things that I love about fall but I don't want to bore you anymore than I already have. Happy fall everyone!
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