Madelyn did not want to wait until March 11 to make her grand entrance. Tuesday, March 5, I hung out with my friend, Tim, all day and was very active- walking a lot. That evening when I got home I began having a few contractions but they stopped. David and I went to bed around 11pm and I woke up to a big pop and water gushing everywhere at midnight. All I could do was hit David and say WATER WATER! He kinda freaked out, haha, and woke up momma. When she came in my room I was sitting in the middle of my bed drenched, shaking from my nerves and being cold. I changed, which did no good, got in my chair (which was full of towels). We got all our bags in the van and headed to the hospital. We got there at 1am, they checked me and confirmed my water had broken. We moved from triage to a Labor and Delivery room where they prep me for surgery. My c-section was supposed to be at 7:30am but Dr Kofoed decided to come on in. My Dad rushed from work almost missing me, my Aunt Leslie was there but my sister didn't make it in time before they took me to the OR. As they were wheeling me to the OR around 3:30 I started crying-- I was terrified. They wouldn't allow my mom to go to the OR with me. When I got to the OR the anesthesiologist did the spinal with no problem (except for me having two contractions during it). It barely hurt. The nurses were AMAZING with me. After the spinal made me numb, which felt so weird, they brought David in. Madelyn Skye was born at 4:01am on March 6th (my original due date). It was the most beautiful experience ever-- seeing my beautiful miracle, hearing her first cry, oh man it is still unexplainable. David and I just cried. Our sweet baby is here! I got a little nauseated when they were sewing me up because I could feel my insides moving around but they gave me nausea medicine and I was good. Dr Kofoed thought I might need blood because my iron was so low before surgery but I didn't. Although, they had to give me a shot to stop my uterus from bleeding. Other than that, everything went so smoothly. Madelyn weighed 6lbs 12oz and 20in long. I was in recovery just for an hour and around 6am they allowed my family to come in my room. An hour after Madelyn was born the nurse placed her on my breast and she ate for 7 minutes. The nurse was shocked how well we breastfed. That day was kinda rough due to the pain and I refused any strong pain medicine (I hate feeling loopy). Tylenol 3 was my best friend that day. I ate great after surgery and got out of bed at 4:00 that afternoon to pee and sat in my chair-- OUCH! Crystal and Donnie brought the kids that evening to meet Madelyn. That was just precious! I didn't sleep that day or night so I was exhausted. The Lactation Specialist, Jenny, came in and coached me through a few feedings. She said that she had never saw a newborn breastfeed that well or the bond Madelyn and I already had. I loved that nurse. Thursday was so much better. We got my pain under control and I was moving around. My nurse took my IV out that morning. I absolutely loved my nurses during my whole stay. It's like they just knew me! The photographer did Madelyn's pictures, which are beautiful. I had a few visitors that day... I was getting homesick and ready to go home. Friday morning I felt even better and asked to go home. The pediatrician discharged Madelyn that morning. The nurse told my doctor that I wanted to go home so Dr Alt came in around noon. She checked my incision and said I was being discharged. Dr Alt started crying saying what a blessing it's been to take care of me and how much she loves me. :) I am so blessed to have her as my doctor. She took such good care of Madelyn and I. After lunch my friends, Joy and Tim, visited and met Madelyn. Around 4pm, I was heading home! I was emotional just knowing I was bringing my sweet baby home. It has been amazing having Madelyn home! She is such a good baby and just precious. She truly is a miracle from God! She's extremely patient with me and I'm very comfortable with her. God's perfection. We are pros at breastfeeding now. Madelyn hasn't even seen a bottle. I love it. Although, I am exhausted, it is WORTH every minute of it. Oh how I love my baby girl. She just melts my heart. Being a mom is unbelievable- I love it! I am still having trouble putting a diaper on because she keeps her legs drawn up like her fetal position. It's frustrating but I know I'll get it. She had her one week old check up Wednesday, March 13. She weighed 6lbs 7oz when she left the hospital but at her one week check up she weighed 6lbs 9oz. Her doctor said she's doing perfect. She went back this Wednesday for her two weeks old check up. In seven days she has gained 7ounces and grew an inch so she now weighs 7.05lbs and is 21in long. Momma's milk is some good stuff! Can't believe she's 2 weeks... I am healing very well. The past 5 days I've taken 4 ibuprofens. I am a little sore and slow and my incision is tender but I'm feeling great to just had a c-section 17 days ago. I've already experienced postpartum last week. It only lasted two days- it was definitely odd though. I didn't feel sad or depressed, I was just tired and wanted to cry for no reason. Glad that's over. I went Thursday for an incision check and everything looked great. All the nurses and doctors were going crazy over Madelyn. I weighed 95lbs yesterday, too, hehe! As of last Wednesday my iron was still very low and I've been taking iron since my surgery. Hopefully it'll get better soon. I need my energy back. Thank you all for the prayers and support. We appreciate them so much. God is awesome. My sweet momma has been a HUGE help. I can't begin to describe how thankful I am for her. I love her so much! My sister spent all day with me last Sunday and helped me-- I really enjoyed that. However, that night Dakota got sick and everyone has been sick at her house all week so she hasn't been able to come over until yesterday. David goes back to work on Monday... It scares me a little because he has done so much in these 2.5 weeks. I'm in awe seeing him with Madelyn. He loves his little girl and doesn't mind doing whatever she needs. When Madelyn looks at me with her sweet big eyes it just shows me that this is my purpose! Simply amazing. Overwhelmingly blessed. God's perfect plan. THANKFUL! :)
In seven short days, my dream becomes reality. Did I just say that? Holy crap! Little Miss Madelyn Skye's arrival is MONDAY!!! I can't believe it. I am beyond excited to meet my little girl, who has been growing inside me, the product of my andDavid's love, and the one who is constantly kicking my ribs out of place. I cannot begin to imagine what it will be like to see her and hold her for the first time, to look in her eyes knowing she's ours, we made her, she's a miracle from God. I get so emotional just thinking about that. *deep breath* I am blessed. I am 38 weeks and miserable. I have been in severe pain and have not been able to sleep which I know is God's way of preparing me. Madelyn has had her foot in my rib cage for the past few weeks and it's almost unbearable. You can hear, see, and feel my rib popping out of place when she kicks/moves her foot. It takes my breath. It's kinda bittersweet because I love my belly and I'll miss it but I'm looking forward to having her out. Everyone around me is so excited about Madelyn. It is amazing. I bet St Francis will have all their waiting rooms full with my people that morning and a constant flow of visitors, haha. The doctor said I should get to come on Wednesday if everything's all good. My c-section is 7:30am at St Francis - Eastside. The week is going by quickly... My friend, Joy, from Texas came in town Wednesday and brought a very, very good friend of mine-- Tim!!! I haven't seen him in 5 years. We went to NGU together for a year and became really close friends. It has been awesome hanging out. I'll surely miss him and Joy when they go back.
38 weeks and about to explode!
I'm getting nervous about the c-section. I hope the spinal tap isn't too painful and the recovery is easy and quick. My mom may be able to go to the OR with David and I, too! Please pray that everything goes smoothly without any complications, Madelyn is healthy, and I recover fast. Also, pray that David (or mom) does not pass out or have a panic attack in the OR!!! I NEED THEM..... I'm estimating Madelyn to be 7lbs-- it feels like she has grown so much in the last 3 weeks. She feels so heavy and my belly is huge. I have my LAST OB appointment Thursday and I think they're doing a growth scan. My contractions have been minimum this week thankfully. I'm just having tons of pressure and back pain so it looks like Madelyn will hold off until her scheduled c-section... Thank you Jesus!!! :) So, this is my last week of being pregnant and Monday morning David and I will become Daddy and Mommy. Bittersweet. I'm loving this journey and thankful that I've been chosen as Madelyn's Mother and that David's her Father, my husband. Ready to meet this monkey! Thank you for all the prayers.
