A Birth Story

Our beautiful little girl entered the world on Friday, May 13th, at 7:01pm. After several weeks of teasing, I didn't believe the contractions I was experiencing on Friday would be any different. At only 8 minutes apart, I thought she would make her debut the next day. But as I said earlier, this little one was sure to have a mind of her own. While picking up big brother & sister at "school", my water broke, and that was the beginning of her special day.

As I entered the hospital at 5pm, I had dilated to 3cm. Within the hour, I dilated to 5cm and then quickly to 9cm. No time for an epidural, which meant relying on controlled breathing & relaxation techniques. My method of relaxation = drugs. I was not prepared for this old-fashioned, barbaric way of giving birth. But to see that sweet, sweet face, it was all worth it.

Stats:

8lbs 1oz
19.5 inches long

brand new...

warming up under the heat lamp...

my precious family...

proud big brother...

sleeping beauty...

going home...

snuggling with Grandma...

chubby cheeks...

more snuggles with Mimi...

hanging out with PawPaw...