Sorry ladies that I have taken so long to update. Thank you all for your kind words and thoughts over the last couple of days. It has been a ride for sure. We checked in about 8ish at the hospital and they sent me straight to L&D. I was watched for a couple of hours. I came in at 4cm and 90% effaced. 2 hours later I was 4.5-5 and my contractions were getting stronger. They moved us to a new room and there they begin getting things ready. IV, paperwork and what not. A couple more hours later, my contractions were getting quite strong and painful and I was struggling to breathe through them. They sent in the man with the magic epidural and then checked me to find that I was at a 7, 100% effaced and at 0 station. After my epidural I slept all I could and it felt great to finally get some sleep. Close to 5pm my wonderful nurse came in said she had a feeling and wanted to check me ... I told her I was feeling pressure and what felt like her head in my canal. Sure enough yes she was right there and I was ready to push. Doctor came in and we went work. It was so easy. I pushed for about 30 minutes, no pain, and actually enjoyed the experience. I had a very small tear which they just stitched me up and we now have our beautiful baby girl. She did have quite a bit of junk in her lungs from me being sick but they got it all out and she is just perfect. She looks every bit like her daddy and is built just like him as well. Long and skinny. hahahaha! I couldn't have asked for a better team of nurses and my doctor was just amazing. They did everything in room even her bath and I got to bf right away. First time she nursed for 30 minutes. Wonderful suck and feeds like a champ. We are struggling a little because both sides are wanting to flatten out. Thankfully we have some great nipple shells to help draw them out and we are doing good so far. I can't believe what a great eater she is! I hope it continues. I am also very happy that I am feeling great! A little tired but I'm really not in much pain at all. I didn't even need any pain meds afterward. I still could use something for my ribs but for now, I'd like to keep it out of Chloe's system. I was also able to hop up out of bed and pee with no pain or burning and then shortly after again. I have feeling all down in that region and am hoping for a much better recovery this go around.
DD came by and wanted to hold her the entire time. She then cried when my mom had to take her back home because she thought we would get to come with her. Broke my heart. Thankfully though the nurses got her a big sister sticker and a coloring book and off she went happy.
They said we could leave as early as 24 hours and as long as both her and I are doing good, I think we will head home. I cannot wait to be back home and have both of my girls. I am on cloud 9 right now and I have no plans of coming down. DH is of course smitten beyond belief. It is wonderful to watch him hold and talk to her. He keeps getting up to check on her as well. Just so in love!!
Ok girls, I am off to sleep for a bit.