Evelyne Jane was born on Tuesday, October 14th!
She was 6 pounds 11 ounces and 20 inches long. She is my dream come true! Evie is healthy and just a joy to be around. I am doing well, too.
I have a bit of a funny birth story. I decided a couple of months ago that my preference was to deliver via c section. I understand that that is an unconventional decision and so I kept it to myself. I agonized over the decision and did a lot of reading and talked to my dr about my concerns. Although this wouldn't be a good decision for many women, for me it felt right. We scheduled it for Thursday, Oct 16th.
Well, I went for my last obgyn appt Tues morning at 9am. I was thinning but there was no dilation. I remember saying "I guess that means I'll hold out until Thursday" and the dr said that you can never tell but that I didn't have any signs of anything.
So, we left her office and walked about 15 minutes away to a Starbucks where I ate some breakfast. After eating, I was walking to the restroom when -- Voosh! -- my water broke
. Yes, that's right, my water broke all over Starbucks
It was just like in the movies. Tons of water came gushing out. I made it to the bathroom door but of course someone was in there. When she came out I nearly ran her over. I was soaked. My pants, jacket, tennis shoes, everything was drenched. Luckily, I was wearing black stretchy yoga pants so I don't think anyone actually noticed other than me.
We ran outside and hailed a cab. We told the driver to get to the hospital and to hurry (again, doesn't this sound like a cliche from a movie?). We got there and I had leaked on his seat and in his floorboard. He was really irritated -- but what could I do?
I went to triage and they hooked me up. Since I had just eaten they said I needed to wait 6 hours if possible before having the c section. The first 3-4 hours went by fine. I started having some cramps but nothing too bad. Then, before I knew it I was having intense contractions. I mentioned to the nurse that my mother's first labor was only 7-8 hours long and that I was concerned that I may have been further along than they realized. They reassured me that if I had no dilation at my 9am dr appt and this was my first baby that there was plenty of time. No one bothered to check me for dilation.
Well, about 6 hours into this I noticed that the contractions were coming every 2 minutes and I was in tremendous pain. I've always had a really good tolerance for pain and so I had wondered beforehand if I would be a very good judge of when I was in labor or how far along I was. Finally, they took me up to the room before OR and checked my dilation (I had been there over 7 hours w/o anyone checking!) and I was 8 cm dilated!
I think they were all surprised.
I had had no pain meds and so I was pretty miserable. The dr asked me if I wanted to continue w/my c section plan or try vaginally. I told her that I didn't want to change my plan. They got me in quickly and the surgery went very well. She was born healthy and crying and pee'ed on the nurse
My recovery has been good. The day after the c section I turned down pain meds and so I was in a lot of pain that night but once I realized that I needed them and started taking them on a regular schedule I haven't had problems. I know a c section isn't what most women want but so far I am happy with my decision. I feel great and am so happy that my little girl is healthy and thriving.
I will try to post pics soon!
Good luck to everyone who is waiting for their babies! I hope you have the birth experience that you want and that your little ones are healthy and happy!
Mackenzie and 
Emery, Parker and Isaac
Madison
for a BFP for you!
. I am still in a holding pattern and am not in any real hurry to try again yet. I bet you all are suprised but I have my reasons. Thank you so much for asking about me and I am genuinely so happy for you all and am in love with all of your perfect miracles.