Baby McKinley

Baby McKinley Susan Kunz joined our family

October 18, 2014 at 10:13pm

weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. measuring 21 inches long

 

At 36 weeks McKinley dropped but at 38 weeks she floated back up.

Tricking us to think she was going to come soon. ha! for the next week and a half she kept going back and

forth. When I checked into the hospital on Oct. 18th at around 10 am I was dilated to a 4 at -2 station. After a couple of hours of labor McKinley floated back up and I was only dilated to a 5. Everyone thought for sure I would have her quickly since this is my 5th baby but she fooled us all! for the next 12 hours she kept doing the same thing....down and up.

They waited hours before breaking my water because they didn't want to risk breaking it while

she was floating and then have the umbilical cord wrap around her head or else come out first.

After many hours of little progress of dilation and after they broke my water I was given Pitocin to speed up

the labor process. I went super fast after they gave me a little Pitocin.

 

McKinley is such a good baby! She eats every 3-6 hours. She wakes up once in the middle of the night to eat.

She barely cries and loves to be held or cuddled! 

 

 

Today, Febuary 4th was my original due date. I'm so happy I had her 9 days early and that she's in my arms and not still cooking in my tummy! ha! We're loving every minute with our precious newborn!

Labor and Delivery

After my drs. appointment on Jan. 24th I was hopeful that baby Rachel would come soon but trying to not get my hopes up just in case she wanted to come late. On Jan. 26 Saturday at 7:30am I started to feel contractions. But it was normal for me since the last couple of weeks I would always get false ones. As the morning progressed I felt like this was the real thing. They started to hurt a little. Kyle had staff duty that morning so we decided that if my contractions didn't ease up after he checked into work then we would go to the hospital. 10:00 am when Kyle got back home from checking into staff duty I told him we should probably go to the hospital. We took our kids to the Sparks family right behind us who are such awesome neighbors and friends! We headed to the hospital and on the way I felt very nervous as I could tell Kyle was anxious to get there. There was a lot of traffic (Hawaii always has traffic) and we got there around 10:30 am. The dr. wanted to make sure I was in Active Labor so he checked me and I was 5 cm dialted and 75% effaced at a +2 station. Baby was still high up but would come down during labor. I got all checked in and waited. As time progressed I wanted to wait to have an epidural until I got really uncomfortable. Well as time went on I did start to feel uncomfortable and got an epidural but the epidural didn't work. I kept thinking it would kick in but it didn't. I had a very interesting dr who I can't even remember his name would check on me and he told me I was 4 cm dialted right before he broke my water at around 3 or 3:30pm. Can you really go from a 5 to 4 in active labor? (I was a little relieved when he ended up not being my delivery dr.) The nurse Kelly and I were really confused so right after he left she decided to check me and said I was definetly 6 cm dialated. By that point the pain was so unbearable they called the anathesioligist back to redue my epidural. He didn't quite believe that it wasn't working but trust me it was not working. It turned out I might as well have given birth without one. He gave me a spinal to work faster for me AND an epidural so that way I was covered. (turns out the epidural started to work after I gave birth 10 minutes later). Right after he gave me the spinal and epidural they checked me and I was fully dialated and ready to give birth. Kyle put on a drs. gown and gloves since they said he could help deliver her! 3 minutes of pushing and Kyle helped deliver baby Rachel! He got to cut the cord and they immediately put baby Rachel on my tummy. Wow! Labor and Delivery of all of my kids births are the best part. I don't prefer the pain but it still is one of my favorite parts of pregnancy. Nothings like holding your baby for the first time! She came out so perfect and it brought Kyle and I back to when Lexi was born because she looks EXACTLY like Lexi did!
Rachel Mary Kunz was born at 4:33 pm @ 7 lbs. 2 oz , 18.5 inches long with lots of brown/black hair!

Baby Rachels first bath!

 Funny shirt the nurse put on baby Rachel.

 All the children loved seeing Baby Rachel!

 The adorable Liberty who now is not the baby of the family.

She loves baby though!

I love how Lexi's face is plastered to the babys crib! ha!

She sure loves Rachel!

It's hard to nurse baby when all 3 kids are

always wanting to see her! ha!

Lexi got to be the first sibling to feed baby Rachel.
 I was discharged from the hospital at 10:30 pm on Jan. 27th!

I would've gone home at 4:30 but they wanted to see baby Rachel

poop before I left and so I had to wait until late at night. I just

wanted to be home with all my kiddos. We got home at around 11:30pm that night.

It felt so good to sleep in my own bed and to wake

up with all of our kids in the morning. 

 Baby Rachels all ready to go back to the hospital for her

2 day check up! When we left the hospital she weighed 6lbs 13oz and

when she went for her 2 day check-up she weight the exact same so

she kept a consistant weight for a day!

2 days old



 Casey Adores his baby sister! He told us

the other day he wants a brother next! ha!

 Lexi loves her little sister and is always

wanting to kiss and touch her toes!

 All 4 of our kids!



baby update

Well, no baby yet but it's only been 2 days since my last post but I thought I would update since I just
had a drs. appointment and I want to look back to this later in life. The dr. appointment went well. I'm dialated to a 3 and she stripped my membranes so hoping she'll come really soon. When I got my membranes stripped with Casey I had him the next day. With Liberty I had her 2 days later. Hoping this little gal will come in the next couple of days! Fingers crossed! I also lost 3 lbs at my appointment. Don't know if that's normal but I sure thought it was weird. Maybe there scale is off. I haven't always eaten dinner these last 3 weeks but that's because I get super naseus at night. Now i'm at a whooping 127 lbs. Maybe she'll be a 6 lb baby instead of a 7 or 8 lb baby!

Ready to Pop

Over 38 weeks and Ready to Pop! Lol!

At least that's what everyone in my ward told me Sunday!

Yes, I definetly feel like I'm going to pop but baby Rachel

wants to cook a little longer. The question is how long.

Oh, yes we're going to name her Rachel. I decided to let

Kyle name her since I didn't have a name that was my favorite and he got all

the kids to call her Rachel. Plus when Lexi rubs my tummy and says she loves
baby wachel it's just the cutest thing ever!

Now it's on to a middle name. Hmmmm.

Hopefully the next blog post will be of Baby Rachel! Hopefully!

37 weeks

How far along? 37 Weeks! Full Term!

 

 Total weight gain/loss: 30 lbs!! I tend to gain 32-34 lbs. Hoping I'll lose all of it plus more after I have the baby like with all of my other kids.

Maternity clothes? Yes! Leggings and sweats are mostly what I wear now.

  Stretch marks? Nope.

 Best moment this week: Packing the hospital bag!

Miss Anything? I miss being able to lay on my stomach and having my normal body.

Movement: She moves every other hour.

Food cravings: nothing now.

Anything making you queasy or sick: nope.

Have you started to show yet: I have a very big baby bump as you can tell! Also Casey tells me a lot that I'm really big. I guess that means it's time to have her!

Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: Braxton hicks are super strong!
Belly Button in or out? The belly button is definetly out now!

Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Feeling Anxious to have her. We can't wait to see the baby. The kids are always talking about her!

Looking forward to: Having her

30 weeks and starting to count down!

How far along? 30 weeks!!

Total weight gain/loss: 20 lbs

Maternity clothes? Mostly yes but still fitting into some of my other clothes.

Stretch marks? Nope.

Best moment this week: The baby kicking Kyle in the back! haha!

Miss Anything? I miss being able to bend over without spreading my legs apart to pick something off the ground. ha! I'm sure it looks funny to others to watch me do that especially because from behind you can't tell i'm pregnant.
Movement: She loves to move a lot!
Food cravings: nothing now.
Anything making you queasy or sick: greasy food will make me feel nauseas.

Have you started to show yet: I have a very big baby bump as you can tell!
Gender: GIRL!
Labor Signs: Some contractions here and there and lots of braxton hicks!
Belly Button in or out? still in but it will pop out soon!

Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I felt very stressed up until Thanksgiving (fed our family and friends). Now that I'm done with Thanksgiving I'm feeling very relaxed and happy!

Looking forward to: Picking a name and having her!

ps. sorry the photo is a little blurry Casey took it for me!

28 Weeks

 

 How far along? Over 28 weeks!!

Total weight gain/loss: estimated 14 or 15 lbs.Maternity clothes? Starting to wear maternity shirts now but the shirt above is one of my few non maternity shirts that I still can wear.

Stretch marks? Nope! So far with all of my pregnancys I've never had stretch marks and I hope I don't get any in the future! Knock on Wood!Best moment this week: I bought the cutest onesie for our little baby! It has a heart Army ACU on the fron and bottom and an Army ACU pacifier holder! So cute! Can't wait to see her in it!
Miss Anything? I miss being able to outrun my kids! ha!
Movement: Yes! She moves a lot now!
Food cravings: Jamba Juice-peach pleasure!
Anything making you queasy or sick: walking passed the meat section at the commissary makes me want to puck.
Have you started to show yet: Yes! I feel like a whale now! Ha!
Gender: Girl, Still!
Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In, still but it's starting to make its way out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: I'm very tired now. Luckily I have such good kids that help me out!
Looking forward to: Picking a name out! Still thinking of names...

27 weeks!

27 weeks! Only 10 more until I'm full term!

I can't wait to hold a newborn in my arms again!

Whenever my children pass the newborn stage I get so

baby hungry and its way over due for me to hold another

newborn!

25.5 weeks

 

How far along? 25.5 weeks in this picture but right now i'm 26 weeks.

Total weight gain/loss: 12 lbs.
Maternity clothes? I wear mostly maternity capris and shorts but not maternity shirts.

Stretch marks? Nope! So far with all of my pregnancys I've never had stretch marks and I hope I don't get any in the future! Knock on Wood!
Best moment this week: I got some headbows I ordered for the new baby! Can't wait to put them on her when she comes!

Miss Anything? I miss laying on my stomach.

Movement: Yes! She moves a lot now!

Food cravings: Jamba Juice-peach pleasure!
Anything making you queasy or sick: No.
Have you started to show yet: Yes!

Gender: Girl, Still!
Labor Signs: Lots of Braxton Hicks.
Belly Button in or out? In, still but it's starting to make its way out.
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty Excited only 14 more weeks!
Looking forward to: Picking a name out! Still thinking of names...

23.5 week Baby Bump

21 Week Baby Bump!

I'm now 21 weeks along! This pregnancy is moving really fast!

This is the dress the kids picked out for me and it was not in the maternity section and in my normal clothing size! They did a good job, don't you think?!

How far along? 21 weeks

Total weight gain/loss: I gained 8 lbs at 16 weeks and they didn't weigh me my last appointment! Yes, I'm gaining weight quickly!
Maternity clothes? For the most part no. I can still fit into my jeans and shorts but I mostly lounge around in my sweats. Luckily, I can still fit into my shirts also.

Stretch marks? Nope! So far with all of my pregnancys I've never had stretch marks and I hope I don't get any in the future! Knock on Wood!
Best moment this week: Well, Last week I got an ultrasound and that was so fun! She pointed straight at the ultrasound technician and I. It was the cutest thing...EVER!!

Miss Anything? I miss having more energy.

Movement: Yes! She mostly moves when I lay down.

Food cravings: I crave chocolate alot and Utah food!
Anything making you queasy or sick: Fish.
Have you started to show yet: Yes! For Sure! My bump will just keep getting bigger and bigger until I look like I'll pop!

Gender: Girl, Still!
Labor Signs: Nope.
Belly Button in or out? In, still!
Wedding rings on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Pretty happy! My kiddos have been so cute with my baby bump. Casey tells me most days "mommy, you're getting so big. You're gonna have the baby soon and it'll come out of your tummy." haha. Little does he know that I'm going to get way big!
Looking forward to: Picking a name out! Still thinking of names...

over 19 weeks

Over 19 weeks and feeling great! Last week Kyle felt the baby move! It was so exciting!

Sorry for the small picture. Kyle took it on instagram and we didn't have time to take it with the camera but you can still see my baby bump! I'm looking forward to Friday because I will be getting my 20 week ultrasound!

Baby Bump- 17 Weeks!

I'm starting to show! Yay! I'm sooo excited!

The highlight of last week was feeling our baby move at 16 weeks!

I can't wait until Kyle can feel her move but that probably won't be for a couple more weeks.

I'm going to try to do better at taking prego pictures with this baby. I noticed

with Liberty I only took maybe 5 pictures throughout the whole pregnancy.

I've seen on pinterest women do it every week throughout their pregnancy and I think it's cool to

slowly see their baby bumps get bigger.

I'm looking forward to my next ultrasound which will be in a couple of weeks!

Baby Bump- 16 weeks!

Baby Kunz #4 gender reveal.....

We got to see our beautiful baby today! We also got to find out the gender of baby kunz #4! The kids came with us because they wanted to see the baby inside mommys tummy! I was suprised that Casey wasn't as interested in seeing the baby like Lexi was but he was kind of busy with the blocks.

This baby was by far the most modest baby! Baby didn't want to reveal its gender. Our other kids weren't as modest as this baby!

We're happy to announce that baby #4 is a .................GIRL!!!

I don't know what we'll name her since we had a boy name picked out. But we're thinking really hard for a girl name! We're so excited! 

Gender of baby #4

We're going to find out the gender of the baby in about a week.

Any guesses to what you think Baby Kunz #4 will be?