Our sweet girl was born 3 MONTHS ago (I can't believe I am that far behind) on Wednesday October 9th 2013 at 8:16am. She was 6lbs 8oz and 19 1/4 inches long. She is a precious baby girl.
The birth story was somewhat scary, but had an excellent outcome. I was scheduled to be induced due to high blood pressure on Tuesday the 8th at 7:30 am. I progressed appropriately, but my Dr. checked my lab values after I had a urine sample with elevated protein. My lab values were off and Dr. Nieves decided to check them again the next morning. During that time I developed HELLP syndrome. Dr. Nieves then decided to go ahead with a c-section as we needed to get sweet girl out into the world before I would likely progress to delivery. Unfortunately, I was unable to have an epidural because my platelets were so low, and it would be a significant bleeding risk. I ended up with general anesthesia. I was blessed to have two amazing surgeons perform my surgery. Miss Edith made it out into the world with very minimal time in exposure to the anesthesia. We were so thankful for her safe and quick delivery.
Here is one of the very first pictures of her. Dane was changing her diaper in the newborn nursery. The nursery nurse Maegan was very helpful and kind. We were thankful for her. I love this picture. I wasn't able to be there for Edith's first diaper change, but she has an amazing Dad who would do anything for her and he was right there.
Baby footprints!
Dane brought Edith to me as soon as he could when I was in recovery. I was able to do skin to skin and breastfeed Edith the help of Maegan and my amazing nurse Amy. I was pretty sedated and I feel so grateful to my sweet husband and my nurses for working so hard to fulfill my wish to have this family time and begin nursing my sweet little girl.
I was able to return to my room after a few hours of monitoring and a nerve block that helped with pain control. I had to stay in bed with a magnesium drip for 24 hours after surgery. That meant that Dane had to provide 99% of Edith's care. I didn't even change a diaper until Edith was about 4 days old. The mag drip made me very sick. Dane was/is phenomenal with E. He rocked her, swaddled her, changed her diaper, sang to her, danced with her. He would bring her to me anytime I asked or anytime that I needed to feed her. She is blessed to have such an amazing Daddy.
Edith Jane being all cute and precious on her first day of life.
She hated to have her arms swaddled down. Now she can't sleep without them swaddled!
I love her face in this one.
Our parents were here for the entire week of her birth. My mom even stayed a few extra days and my aunt Julie came down as well. Beth came for her birth too. Our families did so much to help us that week. They rocked Edith, brought us food, cleaned our house, and basically just loved on us. They drove back and forth from the hospital to our house and did anything we asked. Dane stayed with me and Edith the entire time. To be honest, I really don't even know everything that our parents did for us because I don't remember everything. But I know they helped us all day and night.
Here we are the next day in our bed. Edith looks so tiny. She actually sleeps in a co-sleeper right beside our bed, but we wanted to get a picture of our little family at home. Being home with our baby girl was an amazing feeling.
I have so many new mommy emotions about the birth of our daughter. We love her so much. She is an amazing blessing.
...I am going to try to update more regularly..
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