Alright, alright! Y'all have been so patient.
Here is the latest update!
Mackenzie Renae Anderson
Born May 25, 2011
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
Height: 21 1/2 in
A beautiful baby girl! I won't post the entire birth story, but here are a few details in case y'all are interested.
I went into labor at 12:30a.m., we went to the hospital at 4:00a.m., and I was dilated to a 6. I was really hopefully that this labor would go swiftly. After 5 tries to get an IV line in, they finally got one and could start giving me fluid to prep me for the epidural.
After I got the epidural (which, after the way my IV went, I was really hesitant to get it!) I expected to have relief, and rest, because with Caleb I did. Well, I didn't. I couldn't feel the actual contraction, but that's where the relief ended. I felt immense and terrible pressure for the next 2 1/2 hours while they waited for me to dilate and for baby girl to face the right direction (she was sunny-side up). It was agony for me. I truly feel like I was one of those classically portrayed labors from Hollywood: screaming, crying, yelling, and just waiting.
And then when it came time to push, I could feel everything. I only pushed for 6 mins, but it felt like an eternity. I don't think that epidural did much. It was very exhausting, and when my baby was finally born, I was so grateful that they only waited to cut the cord and then they handed her to me. I needed that reward.
And now, after all that pain and discomfort, she's here. This is me right when they gave her to me. I'm very sweaty, and there's even a tear in my eye. :)
Here is the latest update!
Mackenzie Renae Anderson
Born May 25, 2011
Weight: 8 lbs 9 oz
Height: 21 1/2 in
A beautiful baby girl! I won't post the entire birth story, but here are a few details in case y'all are interested.
I went into labor at 12:30a.m., we went to the hospital at 4:00a.m., and I was dilated to a 6. I was really hopefully that this labor would go swiftly. After 5 tries to get an IV line in, they finally got one and could start giving me fluid to prep me for the epidural.
After I got the epidural (which, after the way my IV went, I was really hesitant to get it!) I expected to have relief, and rest, because with Caleb I did. Well, I didn't. I couldn't feel the actual contraction, but that's where the relief ended. I felt immense and terrible pressure for the next 2 1/2 hours while they waited for me to dilate and for baby girl to face the right direction (she was sunny-side up). It was agony for me. I truly feel like I was one of those classically portrayed labors from Hollywood: screaming, crying, yelling, and just waiting.
And then when it came time to push, I could feel everything. I only pushed for 6 mins, but it felt like an eternity. I don't think that epidural did much. It was very exhausting, and when my baby was finally born, I was so grateful that they only waited to cut the cord and then they handed her to me. I needed that reward.
And now, after all that pain and discomfort, she's here. This is me right when they gave her to me. I'm very sweaty, and there's even a tear in my eye. :)
Our beautiful baby. My mom says she has my eyes.
Proud Daddy! And what a champ! I could not have done it without him. He was so patient, supportive, and kept me focused even when all I did (or wanted to do) was scream. I love you, Justin!
Back in the recovery room. We're just getting to know each other.
I'm a little more composed.
We're excited, nervous, and oh so grateful to be blessed with this beautiful baby girl. She has such a sweet spirit and we're looking forward to getting to know this wonderful daughter of God!
Caleb expresses himself thus. :) This is our family! We're so blessed!
And just as a recent update, we're home, we're good. This is Sunday when she was 4 days old. She's wearing the dress I made for her. :) Thanks, Angela for posting the link so I could find the pattern. Anyone else, here's the free pattern.
9 comments:
She's gorgeous! You have much to be proud of!
and you made that dress?!?! PRECIOUS!!!! Way to GO!!!!
She's beautiful! And a lovely size (Brooke was 1oz. heavier!).
Congratulations, Amber!
Awwwwwww! So cute!!! And I love that picture of you and her right after she was born! She looks so clean and perfect already! Congratulations!!!
Oh, and I am not getting that link to work. It sends me right to my profile. Cute dress!
thanks everyone!!
Charity, try the link now...
wow! I am sorry it was painful! She is so cute! And she does have your eyes. That dress is awesome and I am not surprised you made it.
Taree is finally not sick, and I would love to stop by but I will wait until next week so I won't take up what limited time you have with Justin until he leaves.
If you need anything let us know!
(kind of funny, we were all sitting there at the park last Wednesday wondering if you had your baby or not.)
Congrats!!
She is beautiful! How fun that Caleb is a big brother now :). Congratulations!!!
PS The dress turned out adorable.
I love love love the dress! I'm sorry labor was so awful. You're amazing and how many times do you get to scream and yell unrestrained like that :) She's beautiful and your family is beautiful!
Stasha: Justin's gone! You can come anytime next week! :) We're not going to church yet...
Judy: Thanks so much! I thought about Kimball a lot when I thought about Caleb being a big brother. :) such fun!
Angela: Thanks for the positive twist...:D lol I'm always game for optimism.
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