I woke up Thursday morning around 5 am, my water had broke (although I wasn't aware that had happened until later and I was talking to a nurse). I started having contractions and after Jake called the doctor when they were about 7 minutes apart, we were told we needed to head to the hospital to be checked out. So off we went. We arrived around 9 am. They told Jake to go down stairs to check in and the nurses were taking their sweet time to get me into a room to check me. They did not take me seriously - which is fine, I'm sure they get a lot of false alarms but I was hurting so I was annoyed at the time.
Finally they got me into a room. The nurse finally checked me right when Jake got back to the room. She told me I was at a 5 0r 6 and that I would be having this baby today. I was scared. I wasn't prepared for this - I actually thought that I would be sent home too. I had 3 weeks left - this wasn't supposed to happen.
Helen (my awesome nurse) then started rushing around to get me my epidural. That's right, I wasn't even going to try to do the natural thing. Pump me full of drugs please! Once that epidural was in - everything was fantastic! Besides the panic that by the end of the day I was going to be a mom.
Dr. Ludlow came in a few times to check me out and gave me Pitocin because the epidural had slowed down my contractions. I was stuck at a 7. Around 4:00, I was a 10. At about 4:30-ish, Helen told me to stop pushing or else Dr. Ludlow would miss my baby being born. It was a very inconvenient time to stop pushing but I stopped and Ludlow finally showed up. My little girl was born at 4:59 pm. Hearing her little cry was the most wonderful, amazing sound I have ever heard.
Jake cut the cord, helped wash her off, weigh her and put on her first diaper. He was a very proud daddy.
Being a mom is exhausting! I can't imagine having more than one! I feel very overwhelmed at times because of this huge responsibility but I wouldn't change a thing! And I can't tell you how much I love my husband! He's been so great in taking care of me and helping me around the house. He makes me feel better when I have my random break downs and he's such a good daddy! I can't even say how much I appreciate him and love him. He's amazing!
My litle lady is the most adorable little girl I have ever seen. Here are a few pictures of my sweet little Kaylee.
Picture with Dr. Ludlow and nurse Helen. Both are awesome!
Our little family!
Kage being curious about our new little one. He has been so good with her!
How cute is she?!
Oh, I just love her!
11 comments:
She is such an adorable little girl! Congrats I am really happy for you guys!
congrats!!! you and jake will be the best parents!!!
Your post almost made me cry :)! You are amazing at being her mommy!! And she is ever more beautiful in person!
Yeah pictures! She is soo cute! I love the picture of Kage laying next to Kaylee, oh! Hope you're feeling good.
megan! congrats!! yay you cute little mommy!
Congratulation Megan!
There is nothing like having your first baby. Enjoy!
She's adorable! Congratulations you guys,and enjoy every moment, because it flies by way too fast. Before you know it, she will be 2 and having conversations with you!
Yay! She is the sweetest, most beautiful little girl! If you ever need a break I am here for you!:)
Megan, she is adorable! Congrats on being a mommy! It's so much fun!
Oh, congrats! That is so exciting. I'm glad you are both doing well. It is an amazing experience. I hope you are getting some sleep. Love ya
congratulations, she is a beautiful baby.
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