Waiting to be nursed for the first time, she went to town on her thumb. It was so cute!
Home at last. I know these pictures aren't very good to actually see what she looks like, but I will post more throughout the weeks to come.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Pics of Kate
Well, she is finally here. I don't think I could have lasted much longer because I was getting very uncomfortable. It is good she came three weeks early because she would've been pretty big had she gone full term. I had contractions all Saturday night, but I wanted to wait as long as possible before going into the hospital, and I didn't want to wake up my neighbor to come watch the boys. Finally at 5 am the contractions were getting really painful so we decided to go to the hospital. I was dilated to 6 cm when we got there. After having Tanner natural by default, I thought I wanted to try it again because I felt so much better afterwards. The nurses were very good to help me breathe and I was freaked out of my mind because I had made a conscious decision to go without an epidural and I wasn't sure if I could do it. Well, it didn't take long because she was born at 6:05 am. But I have to admit that it was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life and I didn't think I was going to make it through right there at the end. Anthony says I only had to push through two or three contractions. And I do feel pretty good now afterwards. However, I don't know if I will have the guts to go natural again. We'll have to see next time it comes around. You'll be happy to know that Anthony made it through this delivery without fainting. He is such a good guy and has been a huge help. It is good to be home now and I am looking forward to sleeping in my own bed. Grandma and Grandpa Anderson came down to see Kate and they took the boys home with them so I can rest. The hospital is limiting their visitors because of the swine flu, so my boys won't get to see their sister until Wednesday. I am excited for them to meet. Thanks to all those who helped out. What a great little gift for our family to welcome this new sweet spirit. It really is something to be grateful for during this Thanksgiving season.
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6 comments:
The thumb sucking picture is sooo sweet! Congrats! And way to go on going natural. You are tough!
Congrates to you all she is so adorable we can not wait to meet your precious Kate. Way to go for getting through the natural delivery hope you have a great recovery and that you are blessed to get enough sleep so you can enjoy your little girl.
I love the hair! I can't wait to see her!
Holly I'm so excited for you! Congratulations. She's darling. Hope your getting some sleep, if your not, I can relate! Maybe one day your little girl and my baby boy will have to meet! Congrats!
Yay! You got just what you wanted; although, I am disappointed that I didn't get to see you 9 months pregnant, but it will be even better to be able to see you and Kate. :)
I'm SO SORRY I totally didn't know you had your baby yet! I'm a horrible friend. I was waiting, thinking she hadn't arrived yet. I'm visiting Jada in Missouri but when I get back I'm taking your boys and coming to visit! She is precious.
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