The big moment took place at 5:31 pm on January 20th. It all started the night before when I was supposed to check in at midnight. Obviously I was a little late, but when I arrived at 1:00 am, the nurses weren’t bothered….especially because we brought In-N-Out Burger for all of them. Micah remembered that when we came in for Scout, we mentioned that we had a stop off at In-N-Out, and the nurse said, “Oh man, why didn’t you bring any for us.” So when Micah stopped this time — due to tradition — we picked up 5 extras. They were thrilled. And I will admit that I think I got a little extra VIP treatment because of them.
At midnight, they started with some sort of pill that thins my cervix. Then at 5:00 pm they started the Petocin. Dr. Thein -the best doctor in the world- had already called in and put me first on the list for my epidural. So I got it at about 11 am. Up until then, I felt contractions, but nothing big at all. Then I was obviously very comfy after the epidural….especially as Tristen, Micah and my mom all rubbed my feet the entire time I was in labor. It took the edge off the tingly feeling — thank goodness!
It took me until about 4:00 to dilate to a 5. According to the nurse, once I hit that mark, I would progress really fast. She was right, because by 4:30 I was having SO much pressure, I knew if I sneezed this baby was coming. The nurse checked me, and told another nurse to call Dr. Thein immediately. Then a few minutes later, she came back and told me that Dr. Thein was 7 minutes away, but if they had to, they would pull another OB into my room to proceed with the delivery. My nurse Amy was calm as can be up until this point, but when she started really chewing on her mint gum, I knew it was sketchy. I guess I should also mention that every time I had a contraction, the baby’s heart rate would drop pretty drastically, and they were very concerned that there was a cord wrapped around her neck.
The next thing I see is my nurse entering with a needle full of something. She told me she was going to give me a shot in the arm of ??? to stop the contractions. She wasn’t sure it would work, but it was worth a try…..and….the verdict……it worked like a charm. In fact, worked too well.
When Dr. Thein arrived, they started having me push. Three pushing sessions later and without the contractions to push the baby down, they decided to start the Petocin again to get them going once more. Then 20 minutes later was showtime.
I pushed once, and Dr. Thein had a heart to heart with me afterwards. (I have to admit that he was proud of my pushing skills last time, and I was trying just as hard this time, so I didn’t know what the problem was?!) He told me that he was going to do everything possible to get this baby out, but with the heart rate dips, and me not being able to get that baby’s head down really low, a C-Section might be inevitable. He was trying to give me a clear picture of just how hard I needed to try. Well, the next push…..I PUSHED…..and there she was! As I crunched myself in a sit up position, I watched the cutest little girly version of Scout pop her little head up. My little sunny side up baby was the cutest thing I have ever seen. And the amazing thing was besides a bump on her head, she was perfect. She was almost spotless clean (no white stuff), her face wasn’t at all smashed, her features were delicate and perfect. They put her on me right away, and I was in heaven. Micah and my mom were balling over my shoulder, and Trilby, Tristen, Megan, Skilly and Calin were all crowded around oohing and ahhing. (Thanks to my nurse Amy who allowed 2 extra people in the room beyond what the policy allows!) Talk about a perfect moment.
Afterwards, Dr. Thein said that my “strip” (the print out of my contractions and the baby’s heart rate) was really bad and scary. He wasn’t aware that she was sunny side up until she was coming out, and that is what caused the craziness. He then told me for the second time in my life what a good pusher I am. (I am glad to know that from now on when I am asked what talents I have been given, I can always say that pushing is one of them!)
She weighed in at 6lbs 13 ounces. (Almost a full pound lighter than Scout!) She was 19.5 inches, and has all of her fingers and toes. She is a little version of Scout, and she is as sweet as they make them. She is a great eater already — first time she got to try, she was hooked. She only has a tiny little squeal when she wants my attention. She was welcomed by a room full of family who already adore and love her.
Introducing……….Navy Skye Denison! (Aren’t you gald I didn’t say Spider!)
She has the longest feet and hands….and was 19 1/2 inches long.
Dad’s footprint shot. The nurses always fall in love with Micah after he requests this one!
Our family picture
Scout is smitten. He is constantly smooching her and is the best helper in anything I need.
Trey, one of the many visitors….but definitely the most worried about germs. (Notice his rubber gloves!)
Another visitor…..but this one isn’t as worried about germs…obviously! She is also proud to claim she got the first kiss!
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