Emma was due to arrive on Christmas Day. Of course being a girl she was having none of that! There will be no sharing of the birthday gifts with Christmas ones, lol
I was sent on the 31st to be induced, the doctor didn't want me going beyond my 40th week. Keith and I arrived at the hospital at 9 am on December 31st to find that it was a very busy day in the baby ward. Nurse Brenda, who i've known most of my life, said they would wait before inducing me because they were so busy and wanted to be able to help me when I went into labor. I was quite thankful for that to say the least! lol
Well they hooked me up to a monitor so they could keep track of Emma's heartbeat. Apparently I started having contractions and Emma was in distress every time I had one. The doctor realized that Emma's cord was around her neck and that a c-section was needed. Of course I had just got done telling the nurse that I did not want any needles, especially in my back. Well that idea went out the window!
Keith was all decked out in his white jumpsuit for the o.r., quite a sight that was!! They took us in around 12 noon. Got me prepped gave me the spinal and at 12:25 Emma came into the world, screaming like an angry cat! Keith and I cried, we never expected to be parents. Emma was and is our miracle baby.
Emma weighed 8lbs 9.8oz and was 21 inches long.
They took me to recovery and Keith went down to the nursery to see our baby girl. Our dear friend Maria, who told the hospital staff that she was my sister, met Keith by the nursery to welcome Emma into the world. After being in recovery, and regaining the feeling in my lower half, I came down to the nursery area. Maria told me I had a beautiful daughter.
I got settled into my room and then they brought Emma to me. I cannot in words express to you how I felt to be holding my daughter. Tears come to my eyes now as I sit here and type this. I have wanted to be a mom for so long. I thank my mom for harassing God while she's been up in heaven and making this possible!
We had many guests while we were in the hospital, even beyond the amount allowed! lol Everyone held Emma and said how beautiful she was. She even had visitors all the way from Virginia!
Keith and I thank Maria, Gloria, Ashley, Donna, Naomi, Michele, Dani, Timmy and Sharon for welcoming our little pumpkin into the world!
We stayed in the hospital till Sunday, January 3rd. It was snowing on our way home. Donna and Lynn stopped by to see Emma. She had on an outfit that made her look like a little present.
I was exhausted from the surgery but so glad to be home! Keith took that week off to stay home and help me with the baby while I got back on my feet. Thank God! lol
Emma puttin her foot in her mouth
Emma and Daddy in front of "the Pearl"
Emma's first wrestling match
Emma's first Easter
Getting ready to see the Easter Bunny
Thanks for sharing the story of Emma's arrival. I'm sure you were very emotional. Finally becoming a mom after so long and maybe thinking you'd never be one, ahhhh, nothing like that wonderful feeling.
ReplyDeleteI've been blessed with my little man, although there are times when I wonder why the heck did I ever want this. You'll understand in two years. Nothing like a two/three year old! Anyway, when I found out that I was finally going to be a mommy, it was such a wonderful feeling. And to hold him for the first time, was just more than words can describe. I didn't care about the tubes and wires, he was mine. A dream come true. Now, he's a wild little boy... my wild little boy!