Where to start! I called the hospital that morning at 6 and they said to be there by 7:15! I was so excited...I didn't have to wait half the day to be called by labor and delivery. We arrived and after about 2 hours of paperwork, we finally got started on some pitocin. After 3 hours, I was still at a 3cm dilation, but was effacing more. To hurry the process along we decided it would be a good idea to break my water. Once my water was broken, it only took about 45 mins for me to dilate, resist the urge to push, and wait for everyone else to finally be ready to deliver. She made her debut at 2:29pm and was 8lbs .04oz and 20 inches long...and spectacularly beautiful with all that vernix! I had some IV pain meds to begin with, but it had already worn off by the time I delivered. At one point I asked for the epidural, due to having piggy back contractions for about 20-30mins, but really there was no time...she was there and ready! In the end I was really glad the anesthesiologist was taking his time, because I would have missed the incredible and invigorating experience of delivering her on my own. We are so glad she is here!
Our first contact...it was exhilarating!
The excited new big brother!
Mckelle's first road trip...HOME!
We are now adjusting to life!
We just wanted to say thank you for everyone and all that they have done. We have had wonderful family and friends in support and know that we are truly loved!
8 comments:
Congratulations! She is absolutely beautiful and looks a lot like her mama.
she is beautiful! I'm so happy for you guys! I can't wait to meet her in real life; sorry it wasn't yesterday :)
Congratulations! I know you are so excited to have her. Good luck with this new adventure.
She is beautiful! Glad she's here and you can start a whole new adventure. She's a cutie.
Totally impressed on the no epidural thing. I talked to you the day after you had Jace, I was thinking it was definitely never going to happen for me after your reaction...but hey, maybe it's more doable after this delightful story! Congrats a baby girl how exciting!! Hope Jace is adapting well. That smile on his face is adorable!
Congratualtions! She is soooo beautiful and I love her name! I am so happy you have a little girl. They are just too much fun!
oh she is so precious. I am so proud of you all naturale. yay.
I admire you so much for going natural! :) I aspire to be like you and do this with my next... whenever that may be. :)
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