The morning of March 13th, I woke up feeling very relieved because I was finally done with work! Kevin and I were chatting with my Mom, when all of the sudden I thought I peed my pants. I stood up and water just gushed out. I just stood there in disbelief. Honestly, my first thought was....Oh my god...I didn't even get one day off from work!!! I still had 3 weeks before she was due. So, I immediately got in the shower. I needed to have my hair clean and makeup on before leaving the house.
When I called the doctor, he informed me that he was working at Centennial Hospital that night and if I didn't mind delivering there. I was supposed to deliver at Baptist Hospital. I was a little nervous since I had toured Baptist and felt more comfortable there, but I didn't really have an option. It ended up being a great experience, because I was the only one there in labor. So, I had all the nurses tending to me. When I got to the hospital, I was not dialated at all. So they had to start the petocin. At about 2:00 I decided to get an epidural. It was painful but so well worth it! At about 11:00 pm, I was only dialated at 4. Then all of the sudden I told my mom that I felt like pushing. The nurse came in and told me I was at 10. The next thing I know....all these nurses came rushing in and in 6 pushes she came out. I actually watched the whole thing in the mirror. I have to admit....it was really easy. I know that I am lucky. My first comment after the birth was that I could totally do that again. Hearing her scream was the best noise in the world. She weighed 6 lbs 10 oz and was 19.5 inches long. Total perfection! When they put her on my chest I just couldn't stop staring at her. The whole experience was just so unbelievable. After all the months of worrying....the most beautiful baby in the world was given to me.
