We already had a plan ... my C-Section was scheduled for 7:30am on Thursday, March 22nd. Clayton and Maecie would spend the night with their grandparents and come to the hospital around lunch time Thursday. My parents would be up at the hospital as soon as we were settled into our room. All was set.
Wednesday ended up being an extremely busy day. Patrick left for work at 8 am on a hotter-than-normal Spring day. While the kids and I attempted to clean the house, clean out the car, purchase last minute items, all while still playing and spending "quality" time together. Ok, let's face it, I was trying to do all of those things, but with children who know something is coming, they were more into acting up and jumping off furniture. So after taking the kids to their grandparents, I headed home to finish the last minute items.
Being 39 weeks pregnant, I was used to being uncomfortable. And after a day of cleaning, I expected to feel slightly tired and maybe a few of the braxton hicks contractions that I have had for weeks. I began to relax and have a bowl of ice cream while I waited for Patrick to come home. I was just about to give in and go to sleep when my water breaks!
I called Patrick, who was just about 5 minutes down the road. Then called the doctor's office who said to come in, but don't eat or drink anything. We get to the hospital, get all of the papers signed, and an IV set up, only to find out that the doctors want to postpone the surgery since I had eaten ice cream at 9pm. Darn that cookies and cream!
So we try to get some rest, and 3 or so hours later, I am prepped for surgery.
Wednesday ended up being an extremely busy day. Patrick left for work at 8 am on a hotter-than-normal Spring day. While the kids and I attempted to clean the house, clean out the car, purchase last minute items, all while still playing and spending "quality" time together. Ok, let's face it, I was trying to do all of those things, but with children who know something is coming, they were more into acting up and jumping off furniture. So after taking the kids to their grandparents, I headed home to finish the last minute items.
Being 39 weeks pregnant, I was used to being uncomfortable. And after a day of cleaning, I expected to feel slightly tired and maybe a few of the braxton hicks contractions that I have had for weeks. I began to relax and have a bowl of ice cream while I waited for Patrick to come home. I was just about to give in and go to sleep when my water breaks!
I called Patrick, who was just about 5 minutes down the road. Then called the doctor's office who said to come in, but don't eat or drink anything. We get to the hospital, get all of the papers signed, and an IV set up, only to find out that the doctors want to postpone the surgery since I had eaten ice cream at 9pm. Darn that cookies and cream!
So we try to get some rest, and 3 or so hours later, I am prepped for surgery.
Lucie Lane Beare Born at 5:53am, 8lbs, 20inches long
Lucie's siblings are beyond excited for their baby sister. Clayton tells everyone he sees, strangers, friends, and teachers, about his baby sister. He wants them all to meet her!
So glad our family of 4 has now become 5!
First Family Photos!!
Yeah for babies! Maggie is over here pointing..."BABY, BABY!"
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Congratulations! You have such a beautiful family!
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