We got to the hospital at 6:45 am. Since it was Sunday morning and we weren't expected they had to call everyone in. The plan was to be in surgery by 8. I was only dilated to a 2 at 7:15, but my contractions were only about a minute apart and were lasting 2 1/2 to 3 minutes so I quickly progressed. My water broke around 7:45 and that sent everyone scrambling. They wanted me in surgery so I didn't have time to pause between contractions as I moved to the gurney.
In the OR the anesthesiologist gave me a spinal tap. My IV blew out when he flushed it so he had to stick in another. The operating room changed a little since I had Shalon. There is now a camera and tv. There was a 20 inch tv by my head so I could watch as they performed surgery. I did watch here and there. The anesthesiologist was really good. He explained what they did while I was watching. Wes videod with our camera.
I had such a large amount of amniotic fluid that even though my water broke and a lot gushed out when the Dr. cut into me it shot a couple feet in the air. We also found out when the Dr. cut me open that because I'd had so much fluid and Cutler had a shorter than average umbilical cord combined with the fact it was wrapped around his shoulder, tore the placenta when my water broke. If I hadn't had a c-section I could have easily bled out before they caught it.
Cutler was born at 8:51 am Sunday February 22nd. He was 6 lbs. 8 oz. and 19 inches long. Shalon absolutely loves him and wants to be wherever he is. We are healthy and happy. I got out of the hospital this afternoon. Cutler is at moderatley high risk for jaundice so we have to go to the Dr. tomorrow to get him checked.
7 comments:
I love the picture of Shalon in Cutler's hospital bassinet and Cutler with that HUGE pacifier in his mouth :) He's so tiny. I'm glad you're doing well. Good luck sunning that baby!
Congrats Wendy!! I hope you recover well and I can't wait to meet that little guy in person next time you come to Oregon!
I still can't get over how tiny he is. Also, I hope, for your sake, that he is always as quiet as he was while I was visiting. :-)
You guys look so great! Congratulations. Now, GO TAKE A NAP! (at least that's all I wanted to do for the first week) (I still take naps...)
So I see you decided on Ryan as a middle name. It is a little more normal than Zeb. Shalon looks absolutely adorable in the pictures. Cutler does too. I'm glad Shalon likes the baby.
Congrats! He is so cute and I love the name. I hope you have a speedy recovery so you can really enjoy him. These newborns are just so much fun! And good luck with the jaundice. We went back at least 7 times. What a pain! The bili lights are not fun, so I'll hope for the best for you!
Congratulations! We are very happy for you all. Glad that things turned out good for you.
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