We went to the doctor Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in hopes that he indeed would put me in that night. The big news....nothing has changed! now where have I heard that before...oh right...the last 3 appointments! So we went to the hospital at 5:00pm. They got me to a room and evaluated. They started me on some medication to help start dilation. All night-every few hours-I would drink some watered:medication. Since they only allowed 1 person to stay with me overnight, Mom went to Aunt Tammy's and returned the next morning. Brian stayed with me, but didn't get any sleep.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
The nurse started my potocin(sp) at 5:00am. Mom joined us and Dr. Carpenter checked in on us around 8:00am. He wanted to break my water...okay that didn't go as planned! He said we will try again at lunch...umm....NOT WITHOUT MEDICATION!!! Dad, Whitney, and Jenn joined us that morning...followed by Earl, Tammy, Jonathan, Kevin, and Jessica. The pain wasn't to terrible until right before lunchtime. MEDICATION TIME FOR ME :) Most of the day is a blur as close friends and family joined us as we welcomed Bekah into the world. The Bayles, Allens, and Uncle Josh joined us too!!! Lunchtime came and NO CHANGE! Dr. C said we will wait until about 3:30 and check for any changes! Epidural Time!!! I have always heard horror stories about this...but it actually wasn't bad! The anesthesiologist explained everything and made me very relaxed! EPIDURALS=AMAZING!!! When 3:30 rolled around, Dr.C informed us that only a small change had been made(1/2 cm)...so c-section it was! My mom was worried and not to thrilled about what was happening to her little girl! Brian's conversation with Dr. C...
Brian: How long will it be?
Dr. C: about 20-30 minutes
Brian: OH! (face goes white and he begins pacing the room)
Everyone begins running around to get get ready for Bekah's quick arrival. After prepping me for surgery, everyone who has joined us came into the room. We gathered together as Tony lifted a quick prayer of thanksgiving and request for a safe delivery of our sweet little girl! It was very emotional as we lifted our heads from prayer! We were so excited and anxious as a matter of minutes we would be a family of 3.
As we rolled into the delivery room, Brian asked Whitney...what if I throw up...like in the mask?....UM? Swallow?!?!?!
Brian was shaking so bad as we were nervously waiting for Bekah to make her appearance. Dr. C said she has a head full of hair....We ask...WHAT COLOR? since the debate the whole nine months has been red or black hair...the answer..Black.
The next moment is very hard to describe...her first cry! How much could I love someone I have yet to meet and only heard her cry! Brian's color has returned! and we were so excited to meet her...hurry we want her in our arms! They cleaned her up and handed her to Brian...pictures are so precious as Brian loves on Bekah for the first time!
After surgery, we all gathered back together....
Michelle: Where's Earl?
...a few moments later...
Brian: Where did Earl go?
the curtain flies open...and Earl dramatically rolls Rebekah in
Welcome to our World Rebekah Elaine Adair!
We pass her around to get the first few loves before the nurses must take her back for her first bath. Everyone slowly makes their way home and its just Brian, Rebekah and I...soon though...the McCrorys come and Brian and Nathan make a quick exit to get some food! Amy and Emma get some sweet love before the nurse whisks her away. Soon it is just Brian Rebekah and I...all settled in for the night.
Over the next few days in the hospital, we welcomed lots of family and friends as they came to meet Bekah.
We are now adjusting to a family of 3 as mom has gone home and life is settling down. It's hard to image she is a week old already. WOW time flies!! She has started scooting in her bassinet so that her head is against the side. Stop growing up!
The "village" has already started spoiling her! We can't wait for God to guide us as we raise Rebekah Elaine Adair!
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