THE CAPUTO'S: December 2013

Saturday, December 28, 2013

The story of Rocco

Rocco is my sweet special boy, just as Domi is. I was rushed to the hospital via ambulance on 12/19 in a towel. My husbands birthday is 12/18- the day I became unable to walk. I tried to grin and bear it, because I didn't want to ruin his birthday!!! At 6am on 12/19 after laying awake all night, I woke nick and told me I needed to be brought to the ER. My pain levels were rising and I was unable to walk due to the pain in my back and leg. I prayed to God, St. Rocco, St. Gemma and mary for strength to get me through. I attempted to take a shower (very bad idea). Paramedics were called and to my horror I was brought to LGH in a towel. I remained in the hospital for a week. Rocco's birth was induced after meeting with many specialists to determine what was wrong. He was born early at 36.5 weeks, weighing 7.7 lbs and 20 1/4 inches on 12/23 at 652pm. Shelley, nick, and mormor were there as my coaches. We laughed the whole 45minutes of my pushing. Luckily the epidural took my pain away temporarily, allowing for a smooth delivery. Domi came into visit Rocco right after his birth. Rocco was induced early so I was able to have back surgery right after. I had 3 bulging discs that were compressing my sciatic nerve severely.

Rocco is our little fighter and our little sweetie. He is home with us, doing well.

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Dom said " more " at dinner!!!!!

(12/16/13)

35 1/2 weeks

I made it! I made it this far! This pregnancy has been very different from Dominick's. Both very special and exciting-however due to the proximity of the babies-this one very painful. It has been a long "rocky road" and we cabs wait to meet him!

We had a dr appointment yesterday. I was having strong intermittent back pain and contractions, and was hooked up to the monitor. Cervix was dilated to 1 cm. Dr said if I was further along he would've kept me and helped this "along"!!! Ahgggg,...just do it now! Then he said he didn't think I'd need to meet his backup dr for when he is on vacation (12/27-1/6). I still predict he is coming 12/29-1/3. But if he was born sooner-that would be fab!