My apologies for the delay in blogging...things have been a bit busy and overwhelming for us the last few weeks! :)
In order to keep a record of the events that have transpired in the last three weeks, I will be posting a few blogs. Praying that I just get through this one tonight before passing out. To say that Jared and I are lacking in the sleep department right now is an understatement!
Anyway...on Monday, March 8th, Jared and I went to what would be my final prenatal visit for Addi. My blood pressure was up, so the doctor came in and told us that he wanted us to get to the hospital by 7:00 pm so that I could be induced the next morning at 7:00 am. It was overwhelming how many emotions I felt when he said that. Jared and I had to take a few minutes to take it in before we called our families and told them the news.
The rest of the day was a bit chaotic. I still hadn't packed my bag for the hospital, Jared had a couple stories to submit, we had some last minute house cleaning to do, the carseat base had to be installed and the list went on, but we somehow managed to make it to the hospital at 7:00 pm.
Once at the hospital, I was given something to help the whole dialation process. My mom came in around 8:30 pm and visited with us for a while. Then came the Ambien... At the doctor's and nurse's recommendation, I took an Ambien to help me sleep. I do not take sleeping aids at all and apparently there is a reason I don't. First I grew very nauseous...and then I became very tired, but also very confused. I was sort-of in and out of sleep, but was mainly trying to figure out what was going on and remember being very concerned about being sure I was going to get a shower the next morning. Anyway, I managed to sleep at some point and was woken up numerous times because our sweet baby girl would kick herself away from her heart monitor and it would have to be reattached. She was feisty in the womb, and yes, she is feisty outside of the womb. :)
Anyway, I got my shower at 6:00 that morning (even though they weren't supposed to let me take one) and then at 7:00 they started the Pitocin (sp?). 7:00 to 10:30 was pretty uneventful...I wasn't feeling any contractions and basically passed the time just talking to Jared, my mom and Jared's parents. Around 10:45 things started picking up...my water broke and the contractions started. The first time they checked me I think I had dialated 2 centimeters. The contractions grew worse and I eventually got to the point of tears...and was crying out to Jesus with each contraction. Seriously, I was afraid I might curse or be rude or something in labor, but I was begging God to just help me through each contraction. Anyway, I held out as long as I could before I was checked again because I knew that I had to be at least 4 centimeters before I received an epidural. Around 1:30 or so, I had enough. I looked at my mom during one of my contratctions and told her not to touch me (yes, that was rude), but to please go get me help. I apologized right away, but it did get the nurse in there...she checked me and I was 7 centimeters. Within 15 or 20 minutes, I received the epidural...HALLELUJAH! :) It releived the pain, but not the pressure...but it was well worth it!!! :) Around 4:00 or so, the pressure intensified to the point that I was in constant discomfort. I finally started pushing at 4:51 and at 5:27 pm, our family of two became a family of three when our precious Addi arrived, weighing in at 6 pounds and 13 ounces and 19 inches long. I am quite proud that I only pushed for 36 minutes...I was determined to get that baby out...and I knew with each push my blood pressure was going to go up. Which I was told later definitely happened.
When Addi arrived, all pain truly did disappear. It was amazing. I cried, Jared cried...we were totally overwhelmed by our dark-haired beauty. Her cry was priceless at that moment and I couldn't believe that our beautiful miracle was here and was ours.
Throughout the labor and delivery process, Jesus was my strength and Jared was my rock. He was totally amazing. He was a constant encouragement and would not leave my side. The only time he wanted to leave was when he wanted to go buy bubble gum cigars after Addi was born (How sweet is that??). He was and is such a proud daddy!!
Our moms got to witness Addi's birth and I am so glad they did. They were great the entire time and I've never seen two prouder grandmas!
Anyway...there is more to come. More about Addi's first and second week of life, but for now I will leave you with this...
THANK YOU!!! For your prayers, your encouragement, your support...for reading this blog and going on this journey with us!!!
And to Addi...we couldn't have prayed for or asked for a sweeter, more beautiful daughter!! You are such a joy!!! We are so proud to be your parents...you have changed our lives forever and we LOVE you more than words could ever express!! :)
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