Addison's Birth Story

Addison's birth story is the furthest away in similarity from Avery's birth story. And for that I am very thankful.  Since Avery was born via c section I knew I would have a planned c section with Addison.  Many people questioned me if that's really what I wanted.  That made me a little angry because whose business is it anyway, but people will say just about anything to a pregnant person.  I discussed my options with my doctor and I was perfectly content with planning Addison's birth.  Choosing the date was rather interesting because there are so many beginning of May birthdays in my family.  I obviously wanted MY doctor to do it and it just so happened he was on call for May 14th which is my aunts birthday.  She was more than happy to share her day with Addison.  

The morning of May 14th we were supposed to report to the hospital at 10:00am to check-in and our operation was scheduled for 11:30am.  i pre-registered so check in was easy and before I knew it I was upstairs going into the pre-op room getting my gown on.  Joe and I heard a baby crying and asked about it.  We were told the post-op is across the room from us and after the surgery all of us (baby included) would be in the recovery room together.  This was foreign to me b/c with Avery I was in recovery alone b/c Joe went with Avery to the NICU.  

Ready to meet my girl!

It's "GO TIME"

Like I said before everything about this time around was different from when I had Avery.  With Avery I had an epidural 1st while in labor and then had a spinal once I got into the operating room.  I guess b/c I had both I was pretty numb b/c I couldn't move my arms and didn't feel a thing while she was being delivered.  No pulling, tugging, nothing.. This time I only received a spinal and my arms were free to move as I pleased and I could feel everything going on down below.  Nothing hurt, but I could feel "stuff."  Since we were not in a distressed emergency situation the doctor told Joe he could take pictures of Addison coming out.  I will not post those b/c some people might freak out, but if you're interested I'll be glad to show you.  

At 11:59 am this little angel took her first breath and screamed bloody murder for at least 5 minutes.  She scored an 8 and 9 on her Apgar test.  One perfect, healthy lil lady and NO NICU for us.  Praise the Lord!!

Daddy cutting the cord

1st Family pic (minus big sister)

 After hanging out in the OR while they stitched me up we were wheeled to the recovery room.  I was able to nurse and relax with my sweet new baby girl and Joe.  As soon as I could wiggle my toes and move my legs some we were taken to our mother baby room.  Of course Gigi and Mimi were there waiting for us before we even entered the room.  The rest of the day was spent adoring this little angel with all our family members.  Avery meeting Addison was a memory I will always treasure.  I'm pretty sure there wasn't a dry eye in the room.