Sweet Baby - Our Birth Story

It was this time last week when my doctors told me that they were going to induce me on Wednesday July 25th.  I really wanted a natural birth.  Not to be induced, but my doctors informed me that it was safest for me and baby.  So, instead of waiting for them I figured I'd try out all those thing that "make" you go into labor.  I ate a few servings of pineapple, hubby took me out to eat at Hooters for hot wings, and then we walked around a 24hr Super Wal-Mart for about 2 hours since nothing else is opened after 10pm in our area.  We did all those things and then Tuesday July 24th (my birthday) I woke up at around 3:45am with contractions, and even passed my mucous plug.  I thought it was just pains from that, but then I couldn't fall asleep as the pain was coming every 10-15 minutes.  I finally fell back asleep at 5am, then awoke again at 7am with extreme sharp pains.  I put a call into my doctors office and they said I should come in at 8:30.

Sure enough when we went to the doctor's office I was 1cm dilated and the doctor said I was in early labor. Instead of inducing on the 25th, they would be doing so now.  At around 9am we arrived at labor and delivery.  

11:15am 2 1/2cm dilated and doctor broke my water.

11:45 They started giving me pitocin.  

2:30 I started getting stronger contractions and contemplated getting an epidural.. and then

3:50 I got the epidural :(

4:40 Now 4cm dilated and not feeling much because the epidural.

7:50 Up to 5cm dilated and getting anxious to meet Mikaylee!!

9:30 Nurse checks and I'm fully dilated!  Doctor will be here by 10:30.

10:30 Time to start pushing!  Epidural ran out at 10pm!

Pushing, pushing, thirsty!  Between each push I eat ice chips.. Begging for a glass of water.  Then when they wouldn't allow me water, the next time Chris passed me the ice chips.. I poured the entire cup all over myself.. The doctor kept telling me we see her head!  Push, Courtney, Push!! I kept telling her "I can't anymore!"   .. I pushed and I pushed up until 12:11am when I heard she's here!!! I heard my Sweet Baby Mikaylee first cry.  The sound of her cry brought both of us to tears.  

They placed her on top of me and I looked right into her eyes.. It was the most incredible feeling ever.  I am so in love.  

While they cleaned her up she was looking at Chris the entire time.  Just gazing up at him

She weighed in at 6lbs 13oz, and measured 20 1/4"

I still can't believe I gave birth to this sweet baby girl. They took blood for a PKU test and she was so upset, it hurt me to see her that way - I can't even imagine her getting shots!

I could look into her eyes for hours, and hold her forever. 

God really answered my prayers, and blessed me with this sweet little miracle.

I got the biggest surprise when my grandfather drove up 2 hours to come see us.. This made my day. :)

Hubby is so happy his princess is finally here.

I love you Mikaylee, more than anything!

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