Littlest C's Arrival

The 3 of us arrived at the hospital a little after 7:00 AM, we were a little early so we went to the cafeteria so that Mr. C and Lil Miss C could eat some breakfast. After they got done eating we headed up to Labor & Delivery and got checked in. Immediately i got into the hospital gown, answered a bunch of questions, they started an iv and fluids. By 8:30 AM, my parents had arrived as they were going to be watching Lil Miss C for us. Mr. C and I were headed to the OR by 9:00 AM. Once on the table, they started my spinal epidural. I sat there holding Mr. C's hand until they told me to go ahead and lay down. Just as my doc asked me if i could feel anything an emergency c-section needed to be done and all of the nurses and my doctors had to go and perform this c-section. 2 nurses stayed with Mr. C and I as i laid on the operating table for nearly 3 hours. Luckily the nurses that we had were great and friendly as they helped make the time go by faster. Finally my doc came back in and they began preparing again for my c-section. The nurses kept referring to littlest C as wild and once they cut me open they realized that she was breached and that she must have flipped at some point throughout the morning. Littlest C arrived at 11:03 AM on 4/29/13, weighing 7 lbs 4 oz; 19 1/4 inches. Mr. C cut the cord and they brought her to me to see. We were back in the recovery room by 12:07 PM. I was able to carry Littlest C in my arms back to the room and watch them give her first bath. I am so glad that i was able to see this as i missed getting to see this with Little Miss C as they did it in the nursery. Mr. C and Lil Miss C gave Littlest C her first bottle around 1:00 PM. We were in the recovery room for about 2 hours before moving into our room. I was not able to eat anything but ice chips until 3:30 PM. Visitors we had on April 29th were my mom & dad, CJ, Lil Miss C, J, Kbug, Mr. C's step mom, Sissy KoBo & JoKo. The IV and catheter were taken out at 6:00 AM on April 30th. I was able to get out of bed and take a shower and start moving around. Mr. C handled all of the diapers on the first day. We sent her to the nursery both evenings. Visitors we had on April 30th were B DMan, LFrog, Mr. C's step mom who brought Lil Miss C and Grandma H. My doc came and checked on me around 8:00 AM on May 1st and released me to go home that afternoon as long as Mr. C was going to be at home with me. To say we were excited to get to go home this early is an understatement! After we got my dr's release, we had to get Littlest C's release and a screening done. After lunch we were all set and ready to leave. I was to call and make a 2 week follow up apt for me, call for Littlest C's 2 week appointment and was given orders to follow at home. Once we arrived home my mom picked up Lil Miss C from her sitters and brought us dinner home. Mr. C's dad, step-mom, KoBo & JoKo also came over that evening to visit.

Our last day as a Family of 3

Today we spent our last day as a Family of 3....we took lil Miss C shopping, we got her some new shoes, and a Minnie Mouse back pack. They were presents from her baby sister. Me and her had also been shopping and she got her littlest C a snuggie. We then headed to Bass Pro for Mr. C to do some shopping and for Lil Miss C to watch the fishes. After that we headed to Steak-n-Shake for lunch, with milk shakes for the ride home. At home I finished packing our bag for the and got everything ready to go.

38 weeks

My last Dr's apt....
Weight: 154
Blood Pressure: 118/62
Fetal Heart Rate: 120
Measuring at 36 weeks
Cervix still at a 1

Today was also my last day of work for 12 weeks!

A gift from my staff

Today at work my staff through me a little shower. They got me some daises, a gift card to Target, an outfit and a present for Lil Miss C to play with at the hospital.

Lfrog for the evening

Tonight we got to watch LFrog for the evening. He was great to watch and him and lil miss C played great together, i just forgot to get any pictures of them playing... :(

37 weeks

Weight: 155
Blood Pressure: 122/64
Fetal Heart Rate: 130
Measuring at 35 weeks
Dilated to a 1

A Surprise Diapers & Desserts Party

Today I thought i was going to go to the spa with my sister in law H, but instead she surprised me with a Diapers & Desserts Party. It was extremely thoughtful and nice. We are stocked up now with plenty of diapers and wipes!! I have such an amazing family!

After the party was over, H, CJ & I went and got pedicures since the boys had the girls fishing! It was relaxing and much needed.