Annalyn Mae is finally here! We went in to the hospital Thursday morning 17th and she was born that afternoon at 12:42 pm :) It was such a different experience having a c-section but I am glad that we went that way in the end. I was just as nervous for the unknown going in but felt a little prepared after talking to friends & family about their experiences. To sum up the c-section experience I went in at 10:30 (not in labor) they had me get in a gown then monitored the baby for an hour and took more blood then I thought they needed to :) from me. At noon they wheeled me into the operating room (which reminded me of something from a medical show - bright & clean & scary & super COLD). I sat on the table and they gave me a shot in my spine - similar to an epidural - then I immediately laid down & started going numb in my legs...after about 15 minutes I was completely numb from my mid-section down & Blake & Kirstin were in the room with me all scrubbed up. They cut in & after like 30 minutes they said "OK you are going to feel some pressure"...& man were they right....it felt like someone put a car on my chest! That lasted for about 1 LONG minute (Blake & Kirstin were watching & said 3 people were literally on top of my chest pushing the baby out) & then out she came & I am almost certain her & I started crying at the same time - both from shock but me mostly from total joy at hearing her & knowing that she was here safe :)We got home Monday afternoon & are all doing well :)
OH MY GOSH I'M dying over here...she is SOOOOOOOO Cute! :-) I literally started giggling when I saw the first picture. She reminds a lot of Kurtis but in a girly sweet way. :-) I love her perfectly round head with the soft cover of brown hair....oh and that headband and flower--super cute. :-) wonder who made that for her? ;-) She's just beautiful and I'm SO happy for you guys. :-) Love you and wish I could be there. Give her a kiss from me.
ReplyDeleteAubrey, I'm so happy for you! I can't tell you how much you were in my thoughts last week. I am so glad you called. I remember how nervous I was, so I could TOTALLY understand! I can't wait to see her, but will definitely wait until I get rid of this yucky cold junk first!
ReplyDeleteAubrey we are so happy for you and Blake. She is so beautiful! We can't wait to see her in person. Have a Merry Christmas! We love you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I've been wanting to come visit so badly but the kids and myself have been sick for over a week with the flu and cold. We're just now finally recovering so if you need a meal or anything, let me know. :)
ReplyDeleteOh she's beautiful!! Congratulations. Sorry I couldn't make it up for your shower. Kyle's parents ended up moving that day and needed some extra hands to help move them. I hope I get to meet your cute little girl soon!!
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