Birth Announcement!!

[meena-beena]

So....

little lady Jenna has made her arrival to this planet. She was born on May 15th weighing in at 9lbs. 3oz. and 21 1/2 inches long.

I went to my appointment and the dr. decided that I should go over to the birth center just to monitor the contractions. They left me on that thing from 10:30am to 2:30pm and all the while I was having regular contractions every 12 to 15 minutes. Those were the same ones that I'd been having for the past month 24/7 and by then I was just a touch cranky.

I was about 4 1/2 centimeters too and when the dr. came in to check things out she said--hmm... Why don't I take a look at the induction schedule and see if I can get you in there for NEXT MONDAY!! lol. What else could I do but say--alright and cry.

However, someone was smiling down on me that day because she came back and said--You know what, let's just go ahead and induce you now. This is your 4th baby and all your others were induced on or before your due date and your body seems ready to have this baby---DUH. So right then and there that woman became my best friend in the universe.

They broke my water and hooked me up to my ole pal IV and Pitocin. By 7:30pm Jenna made her arrival. I only pushed 4 times and for such a large baby (my personal largest) I didn't tear or require an episiotimy (sp?).

Recovery however was a whole other story. That night I ended up a vomiting mess. They had to give me a shot for it and some strong narcotics to calm me down and the next night I passed a clot that was---I'm not exaggerating here---larger than my baby's head. The nurse was like--No wonder you were such a mess last night. I also mananged somehow to bruise my tailbone. That makes sitting or walking a nightmare. It's just been the last day or two that I am starting to feel like myself again and get back into some sort of routine. I've felt almost like I've come out of a really bad flu for the past week.

Anywho--that's my story. I'll try to post some pics within the next couple of days in between Jenna's naps, which are few and far between!! lol.

[WheresMeFeet]

Hello & congratulations!!

Awww I'm so pleased for you <goes all fluffy> heheee

Glad your body is healing up...bet you'll be back to normal soon! First fews days are often the worse...as you very well know from past experience!

Anyway, Take it easy and enjoy your new addition to the family!

Take care,
Cathy
XoXoX

[SandyL2002]

congratulations on the birth of your new baby

[Atkid]

Congratulations! I will check back cause I love to see baby pictures!

[Alexa]

Congratulations! I love the name Jenna and can't wait to see the pictures too

Hope you are feeling better.

[maribelle]

Congrats!!! Glad babies here and you're doing well! Lovely name! Hope you get lots of good rest now!

[Sashie]

Woohoo Congratulations! I was wondering where you were lol. I was just about to post a thread asking if you had delivered the baby or not yet when I found this. 9 lbs.. ouch!!! lol.I know you were concerned about how big she was going to be. That is awsome that you didn't end up needing any stitches or anything. That clot.. omg! You should be given a war medal imo! lol My husband always refers to my stretch marks as battle scars (so thinking medal here). I love the name, its so cute!

I think its a bit funny about them hooking you up to the machine and seeing regular contractions. I just went through that whole thing on mothers day myself.. it was a bit like I told you so!

Try and get some rest (yeah right with a newborn and additional kiddies), we will be here thinking of you. I hope she starts sleeping through the night for you soon!

[sallyseachange]

Congrats on your newest member of the family!!!

[TeraLynn]

Congratulations on your little arrival! I just love new babies. They are so GREAT!
I was also thinking that you need a HUGE diamond or something for passing that clot! I've had some big ones but that's ridiculous!

[fit2Btied]

Congratulations on the new little one!