Her birth was so easy, and the recovery even more so, I had to be forced to stay put.
We were not able to get my previous c-section records telling us the direction of the incision from the last surgery and Natalie was looking to be a bigger baby than Sarah. So after much prayer and consideration we decided it was best to go with a scheduled c-section.
So it was set for April 16, 2013.
The weekend before Natalie came unfortunate circumstances caused us to be without a babysitter for Sarah the day of the surgery, so I was in a panic. The entire pregnancy my biggest fear was that I would not have anyone to watch Sarah while I was giving birth to Natalie. Thankfully, Sam's parents stepped in and drove up to pick up Sarah and drove home same day (it is nearly a 5 hour drive one way). I am SOOO thankful for that.
It was hard for me as mommy just because I had never been away from Sarah for more than a few hours and now she was going to be gone almost an entire week. I was relieved knowing that she was going to be taken care of.
That Monday, the 15th, Sam and I had our first day of alone time in...well ever... and we went to Sonic ( I was strongly craving their burgers and cherry limeades)...enjoyed our time together before the next morning.
We got all packed up, and of course I over packed, and we went to bed close to 0100. I slept soundly, thanks to my hugely tired body, and woke up at 0430. Actually got to shower, fix my hair, and feel refreshed before we left.
We got to the hospital around 0515 and the L&D nurses checked me in and got me all hooked up. I must say I have never been more impressed with hospital staff that I was with them.
They set the time for 0930!
The time actually passed very quickly. I felt like I blinked and it was 0845. Next thing I knew they came in and said I would be pulled back a little after 0900. Right on the dot they came and wheeled me back to the OR. I can honestly say I was shaking from nerves I was afraid that I would still feel everything....Granted, last experience being wheeled into an OR was when I was in the middle of pushing, stark naked, and the doctors nearly cutting into me while I could still feel everything only to be put under in a matter of minutes..................................................
But that is history :)
They got me into the OR and had me move over to the table. Two nurses talked me through the ENTIRE spinal block process. One even let me hold her hand. It actually wasn't as horrible as I thought it would be, just mainly pressure. Just like that they had me lay down and I started to feel cold and tingly from my chest down. I thought I could still feel things, but once they started poking me with this Popsicle stick looking thing I found out very quickly I couldn't feel a darn thing.
They brought Sam in, and I was so glad they did; my anxiety had shot up. They turned my oxygen up and I tried not to panic. Anticipation ya know. I started feeling a rocking motion like I was riding in the back of a truck on a really, really bumpy road. The doctors talked me through the whole process.
Next thing I know I hear, " The baby is coming "
At 0927 our beautiful Natalie Jean was born...screaming bloody murder.
She was 8lbs 6oz and 20.5 inches long at 39 weeks gestation
Funny thing about her is when they would leave her alone for a second she would stop crying, but once they touched her again she would screeaammm!
It was amazing for me to actually experience my child being born. I loved getting to talk to her and calm her down. I was so happy to see Sam's face when he saw her for the first time. It was just an amazing time.
Same day I was up and walking around. Within 2 days I was home. I was walking laps like crazy around my last recovery time. I am so thankful for this experience and the blessing God has given to me in my husband and two beautiful girls.
