Kelan Yushin Kalamakuhikuhiokaman'olanamaikalani Pi'ikeha Ha'o
Excuse the crimz picture...
Joe and Kelan
This one is by far...NOT our best picture... but it is my favorite because there is a story behind it. This was taken immediately after my emergency C-Section.
I thought a lot about how I would write this post. I finally decided to record the scoops by taking it straight out of my journal. The Journal Entry was written on September 16th while I was still recovering in the hospital. It's long and personal but I still feel like sharing so here it goes...
September 16, 2010
"It is now 2 days after Kelan's birth. He was born on 9-14-10 at 2:51pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz and he was 20" long. He is very hairy! This little boy saved my life. It is quite an experience that I want to remember in detail so I'm going to write it down.
We checked into the Hilo Hospital around 10am but we weren't having any more contractions. My contractions were growing further apart and I was already dilated 9cm so Dr. Hirata broke my water bag at 2pm. He broke my water and went to feel the baby's head. He looked a little worried and said, "something is blocking the head, an arm maybe?" We found out that it wasn't his arm or his head, it was his face. Kelan was trying to come out face first. Dr. Hirata said, he can't come out face first and there was only one way to deliver the baby--C section. The baby's face would be smashed and he wouldn't make it if I delivered natural. Dr. said he has a C section team assembled and ready to go. I cried a little because I was scared and didn't know what to expect. I was also scared that it would be too painful and healing would take FOREVER.
By 2:40pm I was on the operating table and ready to go. Joe was in the surgery room with me. They put a sheet up and made a wall between us and the actual surgery so we couldn't see what was going on. Joe held my hand during the whole process. I felt super loved by him during this moment. They pulled Kelan out at 2:51pm. I could hear him crying and crying. He wouldn't stop crying until they handed him to Joe.
We found out soon after that the C section was a huge blessing in disguise. My placenta had abrupted by 50% causing blood clots and internal bleeding. It wasn't even connected to Kelan when they took him out. Had I delivered naturally, I would have started hemorrhaging without the doctor knowing. So because Kelan was coming out face first we were able to have a safe C section where the doctor could see what was going on inside and both of us would be safe.
The healing is so sore. 15 unexpected staples across my lower abdomen. But I still feel healthy and blessed! Thank you Heavenly Father for always taking care of me and for looking after my family!"
That is the journal entry guys! I wrote it while on painkillers so I'm sorry if the whole thing isn't cohesive. Anyway, I'm still recovering in Hilo and everyday I feel just a little bit stronger. I can't wait to play with my children and pick them up. The hardest thing is not being able to hold them yet! But I just have to be patient. I'm so grateful for Tutu Gramma Akoi, Aunty Haulani, and my Mom who are taking care of my 3 babies while I heal. I love you guys, thank you so much! Kelan is doing great. Sleeping, Eating, and Pooping all day long. His cry is like a squealing pig which makes him very unique. hehe We love the little guy and we are so glad he is finally here with us.
September 16, 2010
"It is now 2 days after Kelan's birth. He was born on 9-14-10 at 2:51pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 11 oz and he was 20" long. He is very hairy! This little boy saved my life. It is quite an experience that I want to remember in detail so I'm going to write it down.
We checked into the Hilo Hospital around 10am but we weren't having any more contractions. My contractions were growing further apart and I was already dilated 9cm so Dr. Hirata broke my water bag at 2pm. He broke my water and went to feel the baby's head. He looked a little worried and said, "something is blocking the head, an arm maybe?" We found out that it wasn't his arm or his head, it was his face. Kelan was trying to come out face first. Dr. Hirata said, he can't come out face first and there was only one way to deliver the baby--C section. The baby's face would be smashed and he wouldn't make it if I delivered natural. Dr. said he has a C section team assembled and ready to go. I cried a little because I was scared and didn't know what to expect. I was also scared that it would be too painful and healing would take FOREVER.
By 2:40pm I was on the operating table and ready to go. Joe was in the surgery room with me. They put a sheet up and made a wall between us and the actual surgery so we couldn't see what was going on. Joe held my hand during the whole process. I felt super loved by him during this moment. They pulled Kelan out at 2:51pm. I could hear him crying and crying. He wouldn't stop crying until they handed him to Joe.
We found out soon after that the C section was a huge blessing in disguise. My placenta had abrupted by 50% causing blood clots and internal bleeding. It wasn't even connected to Kelan when they took him out. Had I delivered naturally, I would have started hemorrhaging without the doctor knowing. So because Kelan was coming out face first we were able to have a safe C section where the doctor could see what was going on inside and both of us would be safe.
The healing is so sore. 15 unexpected staples across my lower abdomen. But I still feel healthy and blessed! Thank you Heavenly Father for always taking care of me and for looking after my family!"
That is the journal entry guys! I wrote it while on painkillers so I'm sorry if the whole thing isn't cohesive. Anyway, I'm still recovering in Hilo and everyday I feel just a little bit stronger. I can't wait to play with my children and pick them up. The hardest thing is not being able to hold them yet! But I just have to be patient. I'm so grateful for Tutu Gramma Akoi, Aunty Haulani, and my Mom who are taking care of my 3 babies while I heal. I love you guys, thank you so much! Kelan is doing great. Sleeping, Eating, and Pooping all day long. His cry is like a squealing pig which makes him very unique. hehe We love the little guy and we are so glad he is finally here with us.
15 comments:
Oh my goodness! What a story!! We are really glad you're ok and wish you a speedy recovery! You have an amazing family to support you!!
I am so glad you are ok, Miki. What a blessing in disguise that you had to have a c-section. I hope you recover quickly!
Miki, I'm glad you and baby are ok! Heavenly Father truly was looking out for both of you! Hope you recover soon... my mom had my sisters and I all through C-Section so it'll turn out alright :)
Miki I'm so glad your okay! what a blessing your little one has been, and will continue to be. Take care of your beautiful self and call a sistah up when ur in town lol...luv yuh you marathon runner u!!!
Congrats Miki! I'm glad everything worked out for you and hope the recovery isn't too horrible!
Congratulations Miki! What a blessing that everything turned out alright and you and the baby are both alive and well. I feel your pain with c-section recovery. It really sucks! Just remember to not do too much even though you'll feel like you can so you don't get any complications. You have a beautiful family!
oh my gosh! that is crazy!!! what a blessing!!! congrats you guys! and i hope u recover soon!! :)
Thanks for sharing your story. What a blessing for you and your family! I'm so glad that everything went well. C-sections are not fun. I think the worst part is not being able to hold baby right away. Well and the recovery. Hope you're holding up okay. Having to use my maternity pants that had the secret fit panel or elastic band pants wasn't too fun. You take care and good luck with everything.
wow! what a blessing miks!! and story to remember! but even better--WELCOME TO THE C CLUB! lol i cried too the first time I had to do it, but prior to getting my cavity filled by my bro-in law, I told him-"i'd rather get a csection that get my cavity filled! serious! the second time around, it was planned csection and THE BEST!..fast recovery and no stress..so it's not too bad..plus you have a beautiful scar that you can pinch and poke at and never feel a thing! glad you and baby are healthy!
Miki that is truly a miracle!!! I am so glad that baby Kelan and you are doing great - thank you for sharing that amazing personal story! =).
wow! what an amazing story! your children will love hearing that when they are older. such an amazing blessing! congrats!
Congratz miki:) My so glad someone else is popping out babies. Come move back to Laie Cause I got some babysitter for yeah. Please let me know when your back here so I can plan a get together:) tell Joe I said he's the best and remember there's wrestling here!!!
Miki...what an incredible story. How special that you can tell him this story when he's older and how he and Heavenly Father saved your life. How sweet. I am so thankful you are okay and baby is healthy too. He is beautiful and i love the name! congrats mama!
Oh my gosh, I didn't know that! I'm so late on commenting and I'm so late on posting this, but that is crazy. everything happens for a reason aye? What a blessing in disguise! I love your family! Please give them my love!
Jenz & Iona
Miki, I can't wait to meet kelan! Super lovely post! Love you and Joe and the family.
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