So, like usual, let me back up to Friday, May 20th.....
We had Jen and Dean's rehearsal dinner that night, which was delicious! However when we got home, I had a pretty painful contraction, and another in the middle of the night. Of course we were praying that nothing would happen until after the wedding. I woke up feeling fine and began our day of wedding festivities. The wedding was fantastic, and Jen was a BEAUTIFUL bride....Dean was a handsome groom! :) At the reception, I had a few more contractions....but only told Jackson and my sister so I didn't freak anyone out. We made it through the night and the next day with still no baby. Sunday night I packed up the last minute items and crawled in bed around 9:45 knowing that 4am was coming soon! Everyone told me I would not sleep that night due to being anxious.....WRONG!! I slept great! My alarm went off and we got ready and headed to the hospital. On the way their Miss Maggie kicked the whole time, and I had two contractions between EC and Sugar Land.
Once we got there, the nurses immediately started my IV and did all the necessary paperwork....the ball was rolling considering that it was 5:30am! Dr. Gubbels showed up at 7, broke my water (ouch!!!), mom showed up at 7:30....and the contractions were about 3 mins apart and were sharp and quick...they did slow down to about 5 mins but began to last longer. Alicia, Beverly, and my dad showed up shortly after 8 and Alicia thought it was fun to take pictures of me during the contractions-S0 not cool!! haha At 9:30 they upped the potocin and they really began to kick in! The nurse was suppose to be back at 10 to check me so I figured I would ask for the epidural then....NOPE...at 9:40 I sent Jackson looking for the nurse because the pain was increasing! They came in, gave me my epidural, and I feel asleep for about 30 mins and then they checked me at 11:30....I was 8-9 cm dilated! Things were moving quicker!! Chad and Robin showed up just in time!! The nurse checked again at 12:15....I was ready!! We sent everyone to lunch with orders to bring us back some food! By the time everything was ready, I started to push around 1:15. However, my contractions started to slow and I had to take about 4 five minute breaks. At 2:02pm....I heard the sweetest cry ever!! Maggie was here! I think my first words were, "She sounds a little like Donald Duck whens he cries!" EVERYONE was right when they told me how much I would instantly change when she arrived. I did! Our hearts melted and we fell in love with her instantly! The family got to come back in around 3pm to meet the newest addition to the family! They too fell in love with her!
Something I haven't mentioned yet is my husband.....He was absolutely AWESOME!! He did not miss a beat! He was constantly checking on me making sure I was comfortable and had what I needed. He NEVER left my side!
That evening we had visitors from James and Theresa Pierce- who brought the most gorgeous flowers- Granny and Aunt Becky, Slade and Tiffany, and Sloane and Clay. Maggie got lots of love from everyone!! They all left that night and it was officially mommy, daddy, and Maggie! Yikes! haha The night went well....or at least we thought so because we didn't know what we were doing! On Tuesday Jackson helped me shower and we met the most awesome nurse named Ayn. She is a lactation specialist at the hospital. She gave me lots of support and info on breastfeeding - since I had a reduction in 2007, we knew it was probably going to be difficult. Maggie passed ther jaundice test and hearing test, so at 4:00 we headed home with our little angel! We stopped by my Memaw's house when we got into town so she could see her new great granddaughter, and Aunt Sheri stopped by and saw her too! When we got home, Amy and the Stary crew came by and mom brought pizza for supper. Maggie gave her first smile to Layton when he was holding her - I think they are going to be best buds!!
Again....everyone went home and it was just us three alone! Well, the night did not go so well....Maggie SCREAMED most of the night. I laid in the recliner and held her while Jackson laid on the couch/bed and listened and kept me calm. The next morning we called to schedule our fist appointment with Dr. Dimick - lucky for us they saw us that morning! Maggie weighed in at 6lbs 6oz and the dr. said she looked great!!! We headed home and all three of us slept ALL day!
Night two wasn't as bad as night 1, but Jackson did move her bassinet to her room and turned the monitor on so I could still see her. Of course I laid in bed and cried. I would try to feed her every three hours, but when I picked her up she went to sleep. She was only eating 1-2 times a day!! But...the drYAY!! Who thought we'd ever be so excited about a poopy diaper??!! Since then she has been sleeping at night, eating every 2-3 hours and is peeing and pooping regularly!
Daddy went back to work today so it's just me, Maggie, and Annie!
Another thing I didn't mention was the meeting of Annie and Maggie.....Annie sniffed and licked her, but could not figure out the sounds that she made. She is jealous, but is handling it well. If Maggie is in our lap, so is Annie. When Annie wakes up or comes in from outside, she immediately checks the bassinet to see if Maggie is in there. I can tell she is going to be a protective big sister! She did give me a heart attack this morning....Maggie was sleeping on my bed and I had to go to the bathroom. I closed the bedroom door behind me so Annie wouldn't go in there. When I came out of the bathroom, the bedroom door was open...I freaked out!! I ran in there to find Annie laying next to Maggie looking at her sleep. I guess when I closed the door I didn't close it "all the way." Lesson learned!
We survived our fist weeks as parents, and I must say it has been the roughest yet most wonderful week of my life!!! Jackson has done a wonderful job taking care of his new little family! He is absolutely wonderful with Maggie and I can tell she adores her daddy!!! Below are some pictures that I have taken throughout the week. I promise to blog more frequently!! ENJOY!
Maggie and her Aunt Alicia and cousins Layton and Clay
More pics to come soon! My sister has a lot too!
