Wow...who would have known that giving birth is so easy. I had a few problems, but everything was over before I could blink my eyes. On Sunday, September 9th at 8 p.m., I was given Cervidil to induce my labor. At some point during the night (maybe 1 or 2 a.m. but I was on drugs so I don't recall the time), I was having major cramps in my stomach and back and the baby wasn't responding well to them. The nurses came rushing in and gave me an injection to stop my contractions. My mom and Jim were completely freaked out because the nurse wasn't giving them any information and the process seemed to be taking hours (although I'm sure it was just a few minutes).
On September 10th at around 7 or 8 a.m., I was given pitocin. I started contracting shortly after and the nurse asked if I was ready for an epidural. I was debating on whether I was ready for one because I was afraid it was too early but my doctor said to go for it. Luckily, I got one when I did because just after I got it my mom and Jim came back into the room and the nurse told them to get ready for a baby. After 30 minutes of pushing, I delivered Emerson Paige Kaminski at 11:17 a.m. She weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces and was 18-3/4 in length.
Although my labor and delivery were easy, Emerson arrived with her umbilical cord tightly wrapped around her neck. The cord was cut and I was able to hold her briefly before the NICU doctor took her away. Although we were worried about her stay in NICU, she had an awesome doctor and we knew she was in good hands. Luckily, she was in NICU only a few short days and was released to come home yesterday.
Today is our first full day at home together and we are trying to adjust. Emerson seems to be the only one getting sleep around here...mom, dad and Cosmo haven't had much sleep.
10 comments:
Congratulations! She is beauitful I am glad you has a easy delivery. Take care and take lots of pictures they grow up so fast!
Nicole
Congratulations!!! She is a beautiful baby!!! Can't wait to hold her. Welcome to the world of parenthood!!!!
Love to all, Uncle Butch and Aunt Judy
I can't get over how beautiful she is. She is absolutely perfect!!!! I know that she will bring you both more joy than you ever thought possible. I'm so very very happy for you and I'm so glad your clock still had a little time left on it (ha-ha)I'm so ready to start spoiling her
All my love, Mom
I love the picture of her in the seat - adorable!!! She's so sweet!!
I'm bursting with emotion for you Dawn, she is absolutely breath taking!! Cosmo looks so sweet standing over her! Just know I'm always an email away if you need to talk, I'll probably be up!!! Congrats to you and Jim, you guys are the best!!
I think Cosmo is thinking mmmmmmm that thing looks yummy!!
Thanks for all the nice comments! We think she is absolutely precious (except when she kept us up all night last night! :))
BTW, she's laying on a blanket in the top picture...I know, it looks like I have her face smooshed in our carpet but I'm not that bad of a mom!
It does look like she's laying on carpet in that picture!! The sad thing, though? I didn't think a thing of it! Shows you what a good mom I'll be! ;)
Congrats! Glad I was able to be there for her first couple days and can not wait until I get to hold her!
I knew she would be PERFECT!
Love you
I am sooo excited to meet Emerson!! The pics just crack me up . . . Cosmo is too cute too! See you soon!
Belinda
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