You were born on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at 7:10 AM. The day really began the night before as dad and I were unable to sleep for longer than 3 hours. We set an alarm for 3:10 AM because we had to be at the hospital by 5:00 AM as I was scheduled to have a C-Section. Dr. Wai believed that a C-Section was the best option for us because at my last doctor's appointment to check on you, you had not dropped at all, and he said that there was a high probability that I would not be able to have you on my own.
Poppa John and Gigi stayed at home with us the night before we went in to deliver you and I remember communicating my fears and anxieties with both of them. Your dad was never nervous about your arrival - but I was. I knew our lives were about to change, and I couldn't fathom all of the differences I was about to encounter after your arrival. Here are a few pictures of us before we left the house to go to the hospital.
Your daddy was acting silly as usual in this picture! He is so excited to meet you!
When we got to hospital, I went to a room an a nurse immediately started prepping me for your arrival. I got an IV (you later pulled out two nights later! OUCH!) and had my blood pressure checked. They hooked up cool monitors to not only hear my heartbeat but yours during the surgery. I remember being terrified because they kept saying "you'll have your little girl in about 30 minutes" or "your little girl is on the way!". It was exciting, but the most terrifying thing at the same time. Your daddy stayed with me while Dr. Wai came to check on me and the two anesthesiologists. I am convinced that the two anesthesiologists were angels sent from Heaven. They set my mind at ease and made me feel like I could do it. Then, I asked if Gigi could come in the operating room with us and they allowed her! We were so excited and I was comforted to have your daddy and Gigi with me. While dad and Gigi got dressed for surgery, I was wheeled into the operating room and got a big shot in my back so that I wouldn't feel the surgery that was happening. I could feel everything above my chest, but everything else was numb. They kept me awake so I could see you the moment you were born.
To say that your birthday was the best experience of my life is an understatement. I was rolled into the operating room at 6:47 AM and you were born at 7:10. Dr. Wai held you up so that I could see you and we all cried!
Everyone came to see you on the day you were born. Here are pictures of you with Gigi, Poppa John, Poppy Steve, Grandma Carolyn, Neena, Poppy Kirk, and Kristen. The other pictures are from the next day when Beth and Derek and Ashley, Kristan, Jennifer and Kelly came to see you!
Time in the hospital went quickly. I got up and walked around the first night, we got no sleep at all. We had to send you to the nursery because you cried and cried. I felt guilty sending you, but I was exhausted. You had your hearing test done, your first bath, your heart checked, glucose, and bilirubin levels. You pulled out my IV on the second night and were sent to the nursery again. I'm sorry babygirl, but you were rocking my world the first few nights, but it wasn't your fault. I switched to formula after a couple of days trying to breastfeed you and your crying was so much better! Forgive me!
I loved you the moment I saw you. I know that we will be best friends. I do have to admit that I had my fair share of breakdowns and meltdowns once we got home. Next blog post is about the happenings of when we got home. To be continued...
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