Saturday, July 23, 2011

The birth of my baby


I woke up Thursday not feeling well. I had a head ache and was feeling nauseous. I was also having contractions every 10 min. This all lasted until about 1:00pm and then stopped. This had happened before so I didn't think to much into it. I went to the pool to cool down and was laying on my raft and I just start not feeling like myself. Went home and tried to get some rest, but was just not feeling right. The contractions started again at 8:00 pm and were 10 min apart. They were not painful and didn't think much of them, until all of a sudden they were only 3 min apart. I got a little nervous cause I know sometimes things can happen really quickly. I called Johnny to see what he thought I should do. He thought I should call the hospital and see what they thought. They told me to come in. I got all my stuff together and woke up my Mary (MIL) and we headed to the hospital. I got there and they got me hooked up and did an exam. I was 3 cm, 70% effaced and in 0 station. They decided to keep me and let labor happen. I progressed really well and not to painfully. At about 10:00 am I was to a 7 and still feeling great. I spent most of the morning in the jetted tub relaxing. The doctor came at about noon and broke my water, now all the "fun" started. I could not handle the contractions at all. It had only been a half hour and I decided to get the epidural. It was hard getting the needle into my spine and I had a few VERY painful contractions while he was trying to get the needle in and I thought I was going to die. After I was feeling better they checked me and I was at 10 cm and ready to push. I couldn't believe it happened so quickly. The doctor got changed and ready and I started pushing. Two hours later nothing had happened. She was not moving. Doctor decided to to an episiotomy to help things along. After some more pushing still no baby. I have and old school doc and he decided to use forceps to help baby come out. Well finally something worked, and Daphne Lois was born at 3:25pm weighing 7.9lbs and 19 inches long. She is absolutely perfect and I love her more than anything. I am so thankful to my Mother-in-love, Mary for supporting me through the rough patches and for my dearest husband that watched over us(and for skype that allowed him to be there).


7 comments:

  1. oh Tracy- she is LOvElY! CONGRATS! you did it! hooray for you ;)now is when the "fun" begins- we are praying for your speedy recovery and that you can soak up every second of that sweet newborn-- she will be old before you know it! we are so happy for you and Johnny

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  2. I am so happy for you Tracy, your post made me tear up at the end. happy tears. enjoy this time my friend, and we will see you soon!

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  3. Congrats Tracy!!! You are a trooper! Love the new blog, what a beautiful header picture! Can't wait to see more pics, take it easy and just know that it sometimes seems hard but it goes by so fast!

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  4. I'm so pleased for you! Good work. She's beautiful.

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  5. hooray hooray!! congrats tracy and johnny! more pics now please!!!

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  6. Congratulations! You are a mom. I remember you telling me that the thing you wanted most in life is to be a mom:) she is gorgeous, enjoy this time it goes so fast. I also love the new blog, can't wait for more pictures and updates. The miller Family is so happy for you guys :)

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  7. Congrats! Your baby is so beautiful! I am so excited for you to be a mom!

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