My pregnancy was actually really easy.( I know I probably just jinxed myself for the future) I was never sick, and felt really good for the most part, aside from feeling pretty tired. I have to admit that I do NOT enjoy being pregnant, but the outcome made it worth it.
I was hoping that she would come early around 38 weeks, but everytime I went to the doctor I got the same news "no progress". This was really annoying because I was definately done being pregnant. So we waited and at 40 weeks had another appointment. I still hadn't progressed but my blood pressure was a little high so he wanted to go ahead and induce labor. This was Good news, overwhelming news, but good news. The fact that she was reallly coming terrified me. The next morning (1/7/11) we got the call that we needed to be at the hospital at 11:30 AM. We got checked in and waited for the doctor. This was the start of a long day of waiting. I was basically starting from 0 so we knew that it would probably take time. I felt pretty good all day and the contractions didn't start until later that night. I didn't even know that it was a contraction I was feeling, I just knew that it didn't feel good. I was doing fine until they started to come about a minute apart. I didn't even consider not having an epidural (i'm not trying to be a hero here people), if they were offering it I was taking it. Once I had gotten the epidural things went pretty smooth from there. The doctor came in about 5 AM and said he thought we were about ready. Once I started pushing, it was only 30 minutes later that the little lady arrived.
We both thought she was going to be a little baby, because I never got very big during the pregnancy, so we were surprised to have a 7lb 13 oz baby. She was perfect though and just the sweetest little thing. Its hard to describe the exhaustion that came afterward. (still exhausted) :) We stayed in the hospital for 2 days, terrified of going home. What was I going to do with this baby? We were clueless to say the least, and probably still are. Tenley had to stay a little longer because her bilirubin levels were quite high. She had to stay under the lights for a few hours longer. The hospital was awesome and let us stay in our room until she was able to go. Once home we had to keep her under a bili light for a while longer. She is now doing great. We sure do love this little lady!!
Birthday!
This lady has some serious hair!
1 Month!
At a month old you are: Smiley, Snuggly, and Sweet!
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