MorningStar Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 We had our baby on Friday night a little before 10pm. I went for my regular doctor appt. and it was determined that the placenta was probably wearing out and she might be in danger. So right on the spot, they said I needed to be induced. Thank goodness I didn't ignore the prompting to bring everything with us and have my husband come with me. Also, his truck broke down, so he couldn't go to work anyway, so that made it easier to justify going with me. If I had been alone when they gave me the news, it would've been very hard and my husband would've been at least an hour away. After 6 hours of back labor (no drugs) and 3 pushes, our little girl was born. 7 pounds 1 ounce, 20 inches, and almost 3 weeks early. Thank you everyone who prayed for me. She is healthy and we got to take her home less than 24 hours later. She is absolutely beautiful if I do say so myself! Quote
Gwen Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 congrats..........i'm glad everyone is well. Quote
pam Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 Woooohooooo...congratulations!!!! Okay now no more pregnancy excuses. hahahahaha Quote
MorningStar Posted August 31, 2008 Author Report Posted August 31, 2008 Woooohooooo...congratulations!!!! Okay now no more pregnancy excuses. hahahahaha Post-partum excuses are even better. Bwah hahahahahahaha!!!! Quote
Connie Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 Hooray!! Great news! I'm so glad everything went well. No drugs!! You are my hero! Quote
cullenh Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 Hey Star congrats and glad mom and baby are doing well !!!!! Enquiring minds want to know ... what is your little bundle of joy's name???? Quote
Honor Posted August 31, 2008 Report Posted August 31, 2008 So glad to hear! I'm happy that everything went well and that you're finally done with the waiting! What was the final decision on her name (if you've reached one yet )? Quote
MorningStar Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Posted September 1, 2008 We named her Carmen Elizabeth. We were trying to decide between that and Megan, which my oldest son wanted really bad and our middle son wanted Carmen. Our oldest took it fine when we told him what we decided, thank goodness! He just said, "Oh, OK!" Quote
JerseyMom Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 A child is a blessing in every parent life. I am so happy that all went well. Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!! Love, JerseyMom :) Quote
AngelonaWing Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 WOWWWWWWW talk about the Spirit guiding all of you..... I think that baby was ON TIME for the size that she was.......... 3 more weeks and she would have been even bigger!! Quote
SMG Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 I love your new daughter's name! Congrats! =) Quote
StrawberryFields Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 I am so happy for you and your family! I also think she was on time for you to be able to take her home so soon.:) I hope we can see pictures soon. Quote
Truegrits Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations! I just lovelovelove little girls!!! Welcome to the world, Carmen. Quote
MorningStar Posted September 1, 2008 Author Report Posted September 1, 2008 I will post some pictures soon. I got some rest last night, thank goodness. The night before I nursed her non-stop from 11pm until 11am because she was trying to get my milk to come in. Then I thought she was going to keep doing it all day and I was going to feed her one more time then go to sleep, but I spent a lot of time trying to wake her up in vain and missed a great opportunity to sleep. I tried again later to sleep, but I'm having some intestinal pain from my medication or something, then I thought I was going to be up all night, but she was suddenly less hungry, so I guess I'm making a little more than I was before. I'm bracing myself for the official milk coming in, which I'm sure will happen today. In other good news, my nephew was born early this morning! What a weekend! My sister-in-law was due a week before me, so it was kind of surprising having our baby first. I'm glad she didn't have to go the full 40 weeks either. Their pregnancy was crazy. She thought she had a miscarriage in December - all the signs were there and they were very sad. Months later she finds out she's 18 weeks pregnant! I was especially happy because I felt like crud telling them two weeks after their "miscarriage" that I was pregnant. Quote
Misshalfway Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 OH my dear!!! What happy news! Feel like I have been waiting impatiently for this little person to arrive. So glad all is well with you, MS, and that you have good people Dr.'s who are watching out for you. Can't wait for the pictures. And doesn't it just feel so glad NOT to be preggers anymore!!! :) Quote
Iggy Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 Welcome to Earth Carmen Elizabeth- Congratulations MorningStar and family- Thank you Heavenly Father for the good health of Carmen, Mom, Daddy and older brothers. Quote
melissar Posted September 1, 2008 Report Posted September 1, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you and I love the name. Quote
Maureen Posted September 2, 2008 Report Posted September 2, 2008 Congratulations MorningStar!! You have excellent taste in names and your baby was born on my wedding anniversary, so she has excellent taste in birth dates. So glad everyone is healthy and happy! M. Quote
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