Adjusting

Here is the short and sweet version of how our little Heidi Magdalena came into the world. My original due date was August 23. I went to stay with my in-laws about a week before so that I would be in Utah if our little gal decided to make an early appearance. On the night of the 17th I wasn't sure if my water was leaking. Peggy was nice enough to take the day off on the 18th and take me to the doctor. I was nervous about the whole thing (naturally) and so my blood pressure was high. Long story short, Dr. Young thought I was far enough along and with high blood pressure they should just start inducing. So Peggy and I went to lunch and I called Jeff and told him to leave work and make his way down to Utah. Peggy and I went to American Fork hospital and checked in and they hooked me up and started the pitocin. It seemed like forever for Jeff to finally get there! It took no time to dilate from 2 cm. to 8 cm. but then I was there for a LONG time. Finally after 13 hours I was at 9.5 cm so they had me start pushing. I pushed for 2.5 exhausting hours, but Heidi was just not going to fit. Dr. Young then suggested we either try the vacuum or go in for a c-section. I decided we should try the vacuum first because I really didn't want a c-section. Well...the vacuum didn't work either so I was rushed in for an emergency c-section. Everything is a blur from there. I remember hearing her cry and I remember asking to see her, but not much else. I was so exhausted from all the medication and of course the 16 hours of labor. Two hours after surgery I finally got to see my 6 lb. 12 oz., 18 in. little girl! She was worth it all. Recovering from the labor and c-section has been a beast. It's so hard to take care of a baby when you can't hardly move and are doped up on pain killers! The next one should be easier because it will only be the c-section I have to recover from.