Well, it all started on Sunday afternoon when I took 2 tablespoons of castor oil... =) I started having regular braxton hicks around 9pm and went to bed around 11:30pm hoping to get some sleep just in case... It's a good thing! I woke up with contractions around 1am and there was no more sleeping after that! They were around 4 minutes apart and growing more intense as the next 3 hours went by. At 4am George woke up hearing me breathing through my contractions and we called Diane, my midwife. She said she'd come over, so we called my sister Holly and she got ready to come as well. How exciting! I was still trying to make myself think it wasn't really happening, 'cause I didn't want to be dissapointed if it was false, but I would have been pretty surprised if it was false. Holly got here around 5am and Diane arrived around 5:45 I think. She checked me and I was 4 centimeters! I was SO happy to know that all of those contractions had been doing something! Then my contractions kept getting more intense and my hubby did such a great job staying with me and telling me I was doing good... It was all such a great experience, I was so comfortable being at home, and having such wonderful coaches. Diane and her nurse Shannon were SO amazing. They were great at helping me relax through the contractions. I am so grateful they were here with me. Around 7am I got up to walk around for some contractions and they got very intense. This was when I started to wonder if I'd be able to make it. Then I went through transistion and I was sure I couldn't do it anymore. =) Thankfully that was only about 4 contractions and then Diane checked me again at 8am and I was complete... Boy oh boy that was good to hear. So, we got all ready and started to push! She was born at 8:32am!
Crazy right?! I can't believe how quick it was! I have to say, it hurt! But, I have a precious baby girl to show for all that work... That's the best reward I can think of!
Well, I know all you want is the pictures... So enjoy the slideshow of our first day... Thank you all for your love and prayers.
4 comments:
Love it, Nolie. What a great way to remember that day. Love George's pants, too. :-) I'm proud of you baby sis. You're an awesome mama already. Can't wait to see Brynn again, soon! -Holly
I want to meet her!!!!
Can't wait to hug all of you and snuggle with beautiful Brynn.
The story and pictures are beautiful.
We are so happy for you.
Hey Noelle! So happy to see your story and your beautiful family on your blog! I miss your face so much. Question, Justin and are thinking about having a home birth or use a birthing center once we get preggers. Who did you use for your home birth?! I have looked at many but it looks like you really liked yours and was curious. Enjoy your little girl and talk to you soon! Email me lynzface@hotmail.com
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