We went into the Doc on Friday afternoon and they decided to induce (it could have been my constant pushing that convinced them... but I don't know) We waited around for a room to open up, and then waited to see a Doc, and then waited some more for I don't know what.
After seeing the Doc he asked me what my level of pain would be that I would need an epidural from 1-10. Since I was at a 0, I thought it was the perfect time to get one! He was a little surprised but agreed to my getting an epidural before I even had my panties off. I was not fooling around.
I ended up having an epidural 4 HOURS before they were able to come in to induce me... so I had an evening of television, my husband, and numbness from the waist down--it was like I was in college again.
I was finally induced-and 3 1/2 hours later baby was born. My husband is boasting that I only pushed twice-but I think it was more like 4 times. I don't fool around when I need to push. If all else fails in life for me I would be a great side show in the circus let me tell ya.
Thanks to everyone for all of your prayers and well wishes~We are happy to be home and hopefully the blog will be up and running very soon!
Congratulations! She's a beauty! I'm glad everything went well for you...
ReplyDeleteShe is adorable! Well done you! Many congratulations to you and your hubbie.
ReplyDeleteShe's a cutie! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteWhat is her name?!?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I kind of figured that's what you were up to since there haven't been any new posts in a little while. Good job! She's a beauty.
ReplyDeletePrecious little one! Name? I love the hair ...just precious!
ReplyDeletePlease give her a sweet kiss for me, will you? Thanks!
WOOOHOOO! Good job! She is so flamin' cute I can't stand it! Look, she's only a couple of days old and she already has tons of style! That hair! Okay, now we need to hear the stats and how the sibs are dealing with the new addition. I can't wait to see more pics!
ReplyDeleteShe is gaw-geous I tell you!
ReplyDeleteGood job out of you!
Mary Claire is her name...
ReplyDelete8lbs. 13 oz
22 inches
She is perfectly beautiful. Look at all that hair!!!
ReplyDeleteNow, admit it - she was worth all that Shamu-ness and discomfort. Right? ;-)
Congratulations! (Your hubby isn't out golfing, is he? ;-) )
Congrats, Cris! I started to wonder when you hadn't posted...
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous! (but you knew that already!)
An epidural BEFORE the induction..I LOVE it!!! LOL!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, she is GORGEOUS!!!!!
So Sweet!! I wish that photo was scratch and sniff. I would love to get a whiff of that lovely newborn, straight from God smell. Hmm. Lovely! Congratulations, and may God grand Mary Claire many years in peace, health and happiness!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is such a perfect little beauty. Love the epidural story.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! She is perfect! Your inducement only took 3 1/2 hours? Mine took 53 hours. No that was NOT a typo! Glad to have you home safe and well!
ReplyDeleteToni ♥
Awwwww. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteMakes me want another.
Not.
(not at my age, anyhow)
Congratulations, Cris!
So sweet! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary Claire! Pretty name too.
ReplyDeleteAwwww ... what a sweet little face. LOVE THE NAME!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Cris!
Congratulations - she's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteYou push like me!! Last one I pushed once they told me to stop, I did, and she still came out!