Monday, January 9, 2012

The best early Christmas present ever.

I started contracting at midnight... arrived at the hospital at 5:30AM... admitted at 7:30AM... epidural at 11AM... told that my baby would arrive by 5PM. I was told "no one ever progresses this quickly on their own! You are doing great!"

Then... 5 hours of pushing... some puking... a few scary moments... and an emergency c-section (boo).

Luckily, what came after that was a beautiful, healthy baby girl with amazing red hair. She has brought so much joy to us and was the best Christmas present I could ever ask for (even if she arrived a few days in advance).

Thank you for all of your good thoughts and wishes. We are doing well at home - a little tired, but deliriously happy.

5 comments:

Kiki said...

CONGRATS!!!! What a wonderful gift!!! I'm so glad all is well and so thrilled that you're all home-safe and sound.

Fabulous Florida Mommy said...

Oh CONGRATULATIONS Julie!!! I have been thinking about you and wondering how you were doing. What a marvelous and amazing gift for you and your husband! Thank you for posting to let us know that your baby girl has arrived and that you are both doing well. :)

Kuckie said...

I'd been wondering!!! Congratulations! Life is about to be a huge, wonderful adventure for you! Enjoy!

Jill said...

Yay!! :) I've been checking your blog every day for the official announcement. Thinking about you three!! :)

Sherlock said...

I've been thinking about you every day and waiting to hear the news. YAY and congrats!!!!!!!