I had been having a ton of regular and strong Braxton Hicks contrations for weeks (just like I always do). The week before my due date I was dilated to 3 cm and about 50% effaced and really soft. I went to my appointment the next week on Wednesday. I was one day past due. I only had a handful of contractions that day and went to my appointment at 3:00pm. I was going for a VBAC this time and couldn't be induced so I was going to discuss my options. She checked me and I was dilated to 4 cm and 70% effaced. She stripped my membranes and since I was overdue I had to get an ultrasound and a Non-stress test. During all of these test I started to get some painful contractions. I drove back to my sister's house (she had my kids) at about 5:00pm. The contractions stayed steady and strong. Our families ate dinner together and Brandon met me there. I was starting to have to walk around to feel better with the contractions. We decided to go to the hospital.
We got to the hospital at 7:15pm. They checked me and I was almost 5 cm dilated and 80% effaced. I got my epidural (yeah!) at about 8:45pm. and I was so grateful because the contractions were close together and pretty strong. She broke my water at about 9:00pm. At 10:00 pm they were getting stronger and I had to push the epidural button a few more times. I told Brandon I wanted the Nurse to check me. She checked me at 10:15pm and I was fully dilated and she was right there. Yeah!!! I started pushing at 10:30 and she was born at 10:46pm.
8 pounds 4 ounces
22 inches long
Apgar: 7/9
She is our biggest baby by 2 lbs.!!! She is beautiful!! We love her so much and we were so happy the VBAC went smoothly and we had no complications.
31 comments:
Congratulations Laurie
What a sweetie. And finally, a girl. I love the name Paige. She will have a lot of protectors. Good luck the next few weeks recovering.
Abby (Tew) Reed
Congratulations, I'm glad it all went well! She is so sweet, enjoy!
Oh my goodness, could she be any more perfect? Look at that perfect skin and she's so alert.
Sounds like it was a text book perfect delivery, glad it went well for you and best of luck as you all adjust.
Congratulations, Laurie! What a little sweetie. I love her room, when you get around to it, could you share the paint color--my daughter's decor is green and pink too, but we haven't painted walls yet. Enjoy that baby!
so perfect and sweet. enjoy her. those first weeks go by too fast.
yea for you guys. CONGRATS. Enjoy that little girl because they change SO fast. She is adorable.
Congratulations! She is a doll. I'm glad everything went so well for you!
YAY!!! She's so cute! That extra time in there made her one cute little baby with that extra chub! Man - she was big. Way to go, especially with a VBAC!
Congratulations! She's so big, glad everything went smoothly with the VBAC and that she's finally here and you're no longer pregnant :)
She is so cute. I am so glad that you finally got a girl. Hope you are feeling well. Enjoy that baby, they grow up WAY to fast!!
Wahooo! A little girl.
Congratulations on your perfect little baby girl. I hope you are doing well and recovering well. Her room is adorable too!
Congratulations! She's adorable!
I'm so glad the VBAC went well. She is lovely. Congratulations.
She is so cute. Sounds like you had a healthy pregnancy that paid off. 8lbs!!! I cannot beleive that. Aren't you glad she wasn't your first. I think she does look like Canyon here. Love the pink bow. So happy for you guys.
Yeah, she's here!! Congratulations. I love the name you chose :) I also love her room. You do such a good job decorating. Enjoy life with a little girl!
She has beautiful pink lips... the very pink of perfection! Congratulations!
So sweet...Congrats! Another little girl to the family. We can't wait to see her. Love you guys.
Congrats Laurie!! One more beautiful baby...YEAH!!! Seeing the photos and reading about your labor makes me want another one...I know I'm totally crazy...I totally love being able to meet them and hold them for the first time.. That is the best!!!
Congratulations! So cute and sweet. I love her room also. I was wondering what is in the 3 frames above her bed? It looks like something typed.
congrats Laurie....She is beautiful. So happy you were able to do it VBAC. its so worth being patient for don't you think?
Number 19!! Maybe the girls will catch up with the boys. Love her smell.
SO So cute Laurie I love her name too... good choice I can't wait to meet her!
PS. her nursery is to die for, I need to hire you!
Congratulations!! I was thinking she should be here soon and she is darling. I can't believe she is so muc hbigger than your other babies, so adorable, and her room is daring too. I am so impressed and so happy for you!
Congrats! So happy to hear everything went great... and still SO happy you got to break out the PINK! :) She is such a cutie. So fun. Can't wait to see the beautiful pictures you are bound to take of her! :)
Sorry about posting this to your picture...I couldn't figure out how else to send you a message...just curious if your name used to be Laurie Blamires? If not please disreguard and I appologize for the intrusion. If so send me an email I would love to catch up.
Congrats Laurie! She is gorgeous and I LOVE her room, you did an excellent job. Have fun with her!!
Levi wasn't on our poll. It was a last minute switch! Brad really liked it and mentioned it back in December. I wasn't thrilled with any of the names, so I told him just to choose. Levi's growing on me and I think I like it better than the other names we had. Anyway, hope your little one is doing well and that you're both getting some sleep :)
The splash of pink complements her perfect lips. She is adorable.
She's perfect! You got your girl-YEAH!! She's beautiful, enjoy
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