Charlotte was born on Saturday, February 25th at 10:52 A.M. She had a long road to get here but has been doing very well. Here is the birth story in a shortened version. I am hoping that my memory starts to fade so I will want to do this again someday. She is definitely worth all of the work and pain that came with her delivery. I am healing slowly and although I look like a member of the Twilight cast right now I am feeling okay.
Thursday, February 23
5 pm- Talking to Shannon on the phone and felt my first contraction
6 pm- Paul came home from the gym and the contractions started to be between 10-15 min. apart
11:30 pm- We went to the hospital hoping that this was it! Contractions were about 4-6 min apart for a couple of hours
Friday, February 24
1:30 am- got discharged from the hospital because contractions slowed down
*had contractions all day long
3:00 pm- went to get checked at dr.'s office and he was willing to break my water
4:00 pm- got to hospital, got water broken and waited (story of our lives!)
Saturday, February 25
7:15 am- was finally fully dilated and started to push
*still pushing.....
10:00 am- turned to Paul and asked if this was headed anywhere. He hesitated and told me that there hadn't been much change in her position. Dr. said it was up to me and I felt it was time for her to be born.
10:30 am- went in for c-section
10:52 am- Charlotte came!
We are all trying to figure out how to get as much sleep as possible and enjoy our time with her. Paul has off of work this week and he has been amazing helping with diaper changes and all of the things that I am not able to do. I wish he could have more time off! We are looking forward to lots of time with friends and family as they come to visit.
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