Monday, November 28, 2011

A Planned Birth Story

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Ours was very nice and the fun continues today as today 5 years ago our family expanded.

I sat in the doctor's office. He looked at the calendar. "Let's see your due date is in early December... how about November 28th?"

"Perfect." I replied. The date for my c-section was now scheduled and it was in November. I was so grateful as it just seemed that much further from Christmas. If I hear December I automatically think of Christmas- but November- well that isn't so bad.

The date quickly approached. Two-year-old Lucas keeping me so busy I barely noticed being pregnant. My mom helped me prepare the baby's room. We painted a tree and flowers around the room.Then the day arrived. Eric and I headed to the hospital, my belly really large but no contractions just as planned. We walked into the hospital when the fire alarm suddenly went off, doors automatically closing throughout the hospital, no one needed to be evacuated though, so we sat in the lobby and waited for the doors to reopen.

"Do you need to go up now?" the concerned receptionist asked assuming I was in labor. "Nope, we can wait."

Several minutes later we were finally able to make it to the maternity wing. I got prepped and they hooked up some monitors and asked if I was feeling the contractions I was currently having. What! No, did not feel them. The anesthesiologist came in and talked through what he would be doing, it all went really well and then we just had to wait. He asked Eric if he had the camera and told him he could bring it in and take pictures. This was a whole new experience, totally different than the 18 hours of labor followed by an emergency c-section I went through with my oldest. I was suddenly very sleepy. They wheeled me into the room and began the c-section.
(a thermometer on my head- as I know someone will ask)

I was in no pain or discomfort and really almost felt like I could fall asleep. After a few minutes they brought Eric in. Before I knew it I heard a baby crying.

My Miss Alex.

After Eric cut the cord, they weighed her, cleaned her up they brought her over to me. She was beautiful and so chubby- I was in love.


Meeting his sister for the first time

And now- well time has just gone too fastand today she is now five years old.
Happy Birthday to my beautiful daughter. You amaze and baffle me daily. Your confidence and the big bold way you live life are inspiring and tiring. You are my special girl and I will always love you.

31 comments:

  1. What a sweet post!! Happy birthday to Alex.

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  2. How sweet! I have to agree that time does fly! Happy Birthday to your beautiful little girl!

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  3. Happy birthday Alex, hope you have a wonderful day!

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  4. What a GORGEOUS baby!!! Mine were all squishy!!

    Such a pretty little 5 year old you have too!! Happy Birthday!

    ~Becca

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  5. Happy Birthday Alex, such a sweet smile! =)

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  6. She was nice and plump right from the start, and she has had that same warm and wonderful smile from the beginning too! Happy Birthday to your little girl!

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  7. Oh Emily...what a fun post...now I'm missing you all in the worst way. Happy Birthday Miss Alex. Hope you guys have a blast today!!!

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  8. What a little chunky monkey! She's grown up so fast - hard to believe she's already 5. And LOVE that red hair! Happy birthday, Alex!

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  9. Awww thanks for sharing your story! I love hearing birth stories. And Happy Birthday to your adorable little girl!

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  10. LOVE LOVE LOVE THESE STORIES!!
    She is so freakin' adorable. Seriosly. Happy bday to Alex!!

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  11. Happy Birthday to Miss Alex! She has always had a magical way about her! I love my sweet niece! Her darling personality, her gorgeous eyes, and that unique voice! Love it all! xoxo

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  12. I can't believe how big she is. And such a beauty. Happy Birthday to you Alex!!!

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  13. She is such a cutie then and now! I LOVE her smile in that last photo. Happy birthday to Alex!

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  14. Aw how sweet she is in all the pictures!! you take beautiful pictures that capture her so well!!

    i'm jealous Eric got to cut the cord even though it was a C-section!! 3 c-sections and they never let my Erik cut the cords.. boo.

    HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!

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  15. Happy birthday to your big girl!

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  16. What a sweet post! Happy Birthday Alex!

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  17. What a sweet story. I hope she has a fabulous birthday. She is such an awesome little girl.

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  18. Happiest Birthday to your (not so little anymore) Alex!

    Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, Emmy.

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  19. She is just so adorable!! And what a more relaxed birth … it makes a huge difference doesn't it? Happy 5th birthday, beautiful girl!

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  20. Happy birthday, sweet Alex, and happy birth day, Emmy! You're so lucky to have each other!

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  21. Goodness, she was a beautiful baby!!!! And now she's a gorgeous 5-year-old! Happy birthday to Alex!! And thanks for sharing your sweet birth story with us! :o)

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  22. i've never gotten a fancy head thermometer. did you get to keep it??!! beatiful baby girl;)

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  23. Love, love, love that picture of her in the stroller!

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  24. Happy Birthday my beautiful granddaughter. I love you! Thanks Em!!!

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  25. Aw, Happy Birthday to your "big" 5 year old! Great pictures, and the room is gorgeous! I hope whoever lives in your old house kept it the same.

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  26. What a chubby cheeked little newborn!!!!
    My last was a C section. It was sorta awesome after having 4 natural with NO drugs.

    She's a darling little red head. So cute! I think that smile looks like trouble with a capital T and someone that has daddy wrapped around her little finger.

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  27. What a super sweet post. I loved reading it. A thermometer huh? I've never seen that before.

    She is such a beautiful girl. What a perfect subject for your photography!

    Happy Birthday Alex!

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  28. What a beautiful young lady you have! Time will pass even quicker now she is growing up, so cherish every moment!

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  29. Happy Birthday Alex! She is a doll.

    And just because I have a birthday on November 27th I feel I can say this: I was told many, many times, "This is your birthday AND your Christmas present." Don't let anyone do that to her. It is horrible and unfair. If my birthday was January 27th, no one would have done that to me. OK, off my soapbox.

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  30. happy birthday to Alex! I love her sweet face, and round cheeks. You can tell just by looking at her that she is so bubbly and fun.

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  31. What a perfect birthstory! Happy and healthy Mom and Baby - with just a teeny bit of crazy in the beginning! (Did YOU guys set off the fire alarm? hee hee)

    Love that last picture the best!

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