Monday, December 28, 2009

She's Here!



Ava Elizabeth arrived 12/28/09 at 12:27PM via c-section (see explanation of complications in previous posts). She was 7lbs, 12ozs and 19inches long! She is absolutely gorgeous and we couldn't be more in love.



It's true what they say. No matter how you felt about your pregnancy, or how your labor went (in my case awful and excruciating), the second they slip that baby into your arms, you'd do it all again in a heartbeat. I simply adore her.





The c-section went as well as it could, considering I really wanted to deliver vaginally. I was terrified, but D was with me every step of the way. My spinal block didn't hurt nearly like I was expecting, and they inserted my catheter afterward so I didn't feel a thing. I was really dreading the so-called tugging and pressure I was told to expect, but didn't feel any of it. Just a slight pressure when they put weight on my belly to get her out, but even then it was barely anything. I have had the shakes horribly since and before, thanks to my nerves!

All in all, not the awful experience I was thinking it would be!

Either way, I'm so excited and grateful she is here safely!

6 comments:

  1. Yeah, I was terrified right before my section too, but all in all it was a lot less traumatic than the labor was, that's for sure!

    She's a gorgeous little girl, and you will totally have to spam pics on FB so I can see her in all those adorable outfits!

    *HUGE HUGS*

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  2. Yay!!! I'm so glad little Ava got here safe and sound. Enjoy your time with her. :o)

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  3. What a beautiful name! I can't wait to see pictures of her! Congratulations to you both! I am glad she arrived safely and I hope you recover quickly. Congratulations again.

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  4. Congratulations! I am glad that you both are doing well. Ava is a beautiful name!!

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  5. She is absolutely beautiful! That is my anniversary...perfect day for a birthday in my opinion =)

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