Rob and I are so grateful for this wonderful blessing in our lives. Aubree is just so precious and we love her so so much.
I was scheduled to be induced, so we went to the hospital 6/21/11 (my due date) and I was put on cervidil over night so I would dilate more. The next morning my doctor broke my water at 8am because I was dilated at a 4. I still felt zero pain. Then I was put on pitocin and got an epidural. I was floating on a cloud! It felt wonderful! Meanwhile, the lady next door was doing a natural birth and MAN did we know it...YIKES! It scared Rob because he thought that was going to be me.
1:30pm came around and I was at a 7. The doctor wanted me to practice pushing - every time I would push the baby wouldn't move. So the doctor waited an hour or so to see if I would progress - I didn't. I tried pushing again and she still wouldn't move even though she was super low.
Doctor noticed I was getting a fever and my cervix was starting to swell. She was nervous because the baby had a chance of getting a fever as well. She left the room for a second and came rushing back in and said we have to do a c-section and that the baby's heart rate is terrible. I immediately broke down. All a sudden a million nurses ran in and unplugged everything, threw scrubs on Rob, and we hurried to the operating room. My poor mom had to stay behind.
I was being as calm as I could be, but I was so nervous for baby.
10 minutes later Rob and I heard the most beautiful noise we could ever hear - her cry! We were bawling and I have to say that it was the most amazing experience I have ever had - that and getting sealed to Rob :). They brought her to us and we kissed her cute little face. She was calm and her eyes were wide open looking at us like she had known us for years. We immediately fell in love with this little one.
They cleaned her up and Rob went to the nursery with her while I was getting worked on (not fun). I asked the Anesthesiologist to put me out because feeling all the pressure from the tugging and pulling made me cringe. The doctor mentioned that her shoulder was stuck, that is why she couldn't move down any more. Once I was in the recovery room, my mom and Rob came in with baby. She quickly "latched" on - it was such a wonderful bonding experience.
Rob and I didn't name her until the next day, it was harder than we thought. Aubree was an option and it just seem to fit. We stayed at the hospital for a few more days. I loved the help I got from all the nurses! Rob and my mom slept in a chair for 5 days while I was in a nice comfy reclining bed - they are troopers. I am so blessed to have a loving husband and a mom who is so caring and helpful. I appreciate all that they do for me!
I was scheduled to be induced, so we went to the hospital 6/21/11 (my due date) and I was put on cervidil over night so I would dilate more. The next morning my doctor broke my water at 8am because I was dilated at a 4. I still felt zero pain. Then I was put on pitocin and got an epidural. I was floating on a cloud! It felt wonderful! Meanwhile, the lady next door was doing a natural birth and MAN did we know it...YIKES! It scared Rob because he thought that was going to be me.
1:30pm came around and I was at a 7. The doctor wanted me to practice pushing - every time I would push the baby wouldn't move. So the doctor waited an hour or so to see if I would progress - I didn't. I tried pushing again and she still wouldn't move even though she was super low.
Doctor noticed I was getting a fever and my cervix was starting to swell. She was nervous because the baby had a chance of getting a fever as well. She left the room for a second and came rushing back in and said we have to do a c-section and that the baby's heart rate is terrible. I immediately broke down. All a sudden a million nurses ran in and unplugged everything, threw scrubs on Rob, and we hurried to the operating room. My poor mom had to stay behind.
I was being as calm as I could be, but I was so nervous for baby.
10 minutes later Rob and I heard the most beautiful noise we could ever hear - her cry! We were bawling and I have to say that it was the most amazing experience I have ever had - that and getting sealed to Rob :). They brought her to us and we kissed her cute little face. She was calm and her eyes were wide open looking at us like she had known us for years. We immediately fell in love with this little one.
They cleaned her up and Rob went to the nursery with her while I was getting worked on (not fun). I asked the Anesthesiologist to put me out because feeling all the pressure from the tugging and pulling made me cringe. The doctor mentioned that her shoulder was stuck, that is why she couldn't move down any more. Once I was in the recovery room, my mom and Rob came in with baby. She quickly "latched" on - it was such a wonderful bonding experience.
Rob and I didn't name her until the next day, it was harder than we thought. Aubree was an option and it just seem to fit. We stayed at the hospital for a few more days. I loved the help I got from all the nurses! Rob and my mom slept in a chair for 5 days while I was in a nice comfy reclining bed - they are troopers. I am so blessed to have a loving husband and a mom who is so caring and helpful. I appreciate all that they do for me!
Headed to the hospital 
On a cloud with the epidural - I never felt ANY pain, it was great!
Aubree Elizabeth
6/22/11
3:46pm
Naples, FL
8 lb. 20 in.
Aubree Elizabeth
6/22/11
3:46pm
Naples, FL
8 lb. 20 in.
