Kylie Brooke arrived Tuesday, September 22nd at 8:20 pm. She weighed 7.4 lbs and was 20 inches long. Everything went smoothly but it was a LONG day. Kyle and I arrived at the hospital at 5:30 am to check in. At about 7:20 my doctor arrived and broke my water. I dialated relatively quickly to 6 cm but then we hit a wall early afternoon. After several hours of no change I thought we were going to have to do a section but luckily things turned around at 4:30 and I rapidly progressed to 9 cm. This was a blessing but definitely the worst part of the whole day. I was shaking like crazy, burning up, and the pain was getting more intense (I did however have an epidural it was just kicking in again). Then at 6:00 pm the pushing began. It was such a surreal experience. I still cannot believe it is all over. I imagined it all completely different. I guess I always thought there would be several nurses helping my doctor and it would be very intense but I was calmly guided through the whole process and only did a second nurse appear at the very end and this nurse was there just for Kylie.
Once Kylie arrived she did have to be monitored for about 5 minutes due to rapid breathing but then she was placed in my arms. I think I was too exhausted to truly take in that moment but it was amazing to hold her for the first time. She was so pleasant. She just laid there in my arms so quiet and peaceful. Then after about an hour our family came in to see her. I have never seen such happy grandparents in my life. They were all so proud. The grandparents were followed by my brother and two of my aunts. By this point, I was completely out of it and just let them enjoy her. We got to come home Thursday evening at about 8:00 pm. It was another long day but I was so thankful to come home and lay in my bed with no nurses to disturb us every few minutes.
So now we are just focusing on Kylie's feeding times and resting. She sure does love to sleep! It still amazes me and Kyle that we had a child this week. She is just perfect. We love our precious girl.
16 comments:
Oh I'm so glad pictures are up. She is such a doll! Love ya!
She is beautiful!!!!! I am so glad all is going well.
wow...congratulations, Laura!! I will be thinking about ya'll and praying for you over the coming weeks. She is precious. I know ya'll are loving having her here.
She is beautiful! Amanda kept us up to date on her arrival - whew, long day! But, it was worth it, huh? And, let me tell you - it only gets better. You will not be able to stop kissing that precious face. These babies are such a blessing!!! Enjoy!!!
She is beautiful Laura! I am so excited for ya'll!
OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot wait to meet this beautiful little lady! Hope y'all are doing well. Love you much!
I'm so happy for you guys! She is precious!
I am so glad to see her little face and so happy that you guys are doing well...your experience sounds a lot like mine. But I know you would agree that it was all worth it now that you have her!
Congrats Laura and Kyle! She's precious and I can't wait to meet her in person. Love you!
She's perfect! I'm glad to hear that Mom and baby are doing great. Love you! I can't wait to see more pictures!!
She is beautiful. Momma is beautiful. Daddy must be bursting. I hope you are doing well...feeding...sleeping...let me know if I can be of any long-distance help.
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you!! She is precious!!
Congratulations Laura and Kyle on your new arrival. Kylie is beautiful!!! I am sure that Wanda and Doug are two proud grandparents. Can't wait to meet her.
Love, The Epperson family
CONGRATULATIONS you guys! Kylie is an adorable newborn!
Congratulations Laura, she's adorable! Hope you all are doing well!
Kylie is beautiful. Your a MOM! I'm so happy for you and your family.
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