We're home- and there are 4 of us! Well, 5 if you count Finley too!
So far everything is going really well. Jack is adjusting to his new baby sister. He comes over and rubs her head and gives her smooches every so often. We're not pressing him to do anything he doesn't want to. It'll take lots of time for all of us to settle into the routine of being a family of 4.
As for Emma's arrival, it was amazing! As you know from the previous posts, I saw the midwife on Monday at 3:45. After that I started having more cramping/contractions. We went out to dinner with Brandon's parents and by the time we got home, I knew something was up. Since I was induced with Jack, I never experienced any labor symptoms without pitocin so I was really unsure about what I was feeling and what I should do. The contractions were getting a little more regular and painful, so I called the hospital at 10:45. They said to come on in. I told them I'd wait a little bit longer, I still wasn't sure if it was really real yet.
I started timing the contractions after that, and once I realized they were 3 minutes apart, I decided it was time to go! We called Brandon's parents to come and stay with Jack and we headed for the emergency room. Once I got into my room and was checked out, it was about 12:30. I was already 6 cm dilated! Since it seemed to be going fast, I signed up for the epidural right away. After at least 3 attempts to make the epidural work (only my left leg was numb) it finally took effect. I got about 10 minutes of pain relief until they broke my water and I was 8-9 cm dilated. At that point the terrible pressure started and before I knew it the midwife was there and I was pushing! I pushed through maybe 4 contractions and out she came! It was amazing. Since the epidural really wasn't that effective, I could actually feel what was going on and I felt much more in control than I did with Jack. Just as she was about all the way out, the midwife had me reach down and pull her out and onto my stomach! It was incredible. That's exactly how I wanted the delivery to go and I got my wish. I just didn't think it would happen quite so fast! She was born at 4:33 in the morning.
I'm much less sore this time than I was with Jack. Maybe it's because I didn't push for as long or something.
Emma is a total doll. Her face was pretty bruised from being born so fast, but that has pretty much gone away now. She has lots of dark hair and beautiful big blue eyes. We are loving her to pieces!
And now for some pictures... they are a tad out of order
So far everything is going really well. Jack is adjusting to his new baby sister. He comes over and rubs her head and gives her smooches every so often. We're not pressing him to do anything he doesn't want to. It'll take lots of time for all of us to settle into the routine of being a family of 4.
As for Emma's arrival, it was amazing! As you know from the previous posts, I saw the midwife on Monday at 3:45. After that I started having more cramping/contractions. We went out to dinner with Brandon's parents and by the time we got home, I knew something was up. Since I was induced with Jack, I never experienced any labor symptoms without pitocin so I was really unsure about what I was feeling and what I should do. The contractions were getting a little more regular and painful, so I called the hospital at 10:45. They said to come on in. I told them I'd wait a little bit longer, I still wasn't sure if it was really real yet.
I started timing the contractions after that, and once I realized they were 3 minutes apart, I decided it was time to go! We called Brandon's parents to come and stay with Jack and we headed for the emergency room. Once I got into my room and was checked out, it was about 12:30. I was already 6 cm dilated! Since it seemed to be going fast, I signed up for the epidural right away. After at least 3 attempts to make the epidural work (only my left leg was numb) it finally took effect. I got about 10 minutes of pain relief until they broke my water and I was 8-9 cm dilated. At that point the terrible pressure started and before I knew it the midwife was there and I was pushing! I pushed through maybe 4 contractions and out she came! It was amazing. Since the epidural really wasn't that effective, I could actually feel what was going on and I felt much more in control than I did with Jack. Just as she was about all the way out, the midwife had me reach down and pull her out and onto my stomach! It was incredible. That's exactly how I wanted the delivery to go and I got my wish. I just didn't think it would happen quite so fast! She was born at 4:33 in the morning.
I'm much less sore this time than I was with Jack. Maybe it's because I didn't push for as long or something.
Emma is a total doll. Her face was pretty bruised from being born so fast, but that has pretty much gone away now. She has lots of dark hair and beautiful big blue eyes. We are loving her to pieces!
And now for some pictures... they are a tad out of order
Yikes! Looking really good while in labor!!! :)
11:45 and headed to the hospital
Uncle Timmy and Emma
First hair wash
8 cm
6 cm
4 cm
Mama, Jack, and Emma
Brother and Sister
Thanks for the shirt Auntie Sizzy!
Beautiful girl
Going home outfit
Jack wanted Emma to lay down with him after his nap
2 kids passed out in the car
Headed Home
5 comments:
Can barely see the pictures through my teary eyes. She's beautiful and I think she looks like her Mama. Jack looks so proud, too. Give them both a smooch from me.
Emma is really beautiful! Can't wait to meet her in two weeks! Yippee!!!
Congrats Liz!!!! She is adorable :)
Jack's prediction of black hair and blue eye's was totally correct!!
Your family is beautiful! Hugs to all of you!
Liz, she is beautiful! I am so happy for you! Give that little boy and little girl a kiss and a hug for me!
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