Eek...first...back up...I told you I was huge-mongus...here's the proof!
On with the story...
It was nearly midnight. My dad had just arrived. My friends had just left. And then...
...they checked me. Of course we all expected them to find some progression with the stuff and things that need to happen for you to deliver. They found that I had only progressed the tiniest bit...but that tiniest bit allowed them to feel something unexpected.
There was no hard little head there...it was soft baby buttocks. Breech. Totally unexpected.
They ordered an ultrasound and the doctor on duty came in to check it out.
We had been told "First baby, not dialated much, settle in for a long night, honey."
Doctor looked around with the ultrasound and made the confirmation. Tush down.
"Sorry, we'll need to take her via c-section. Ready?"
Huh? Now? Really? COOL!! So much for a long night, let's do it.
We never expected that a caesarean would be necessary, but it really didn't matter. The outcome is what mattered...healthy mommy, healthy baby.
My epidural dosage was upped. Hubby was set up with a lovely green ensemble. It took a while for everything to be set up in the OR...I got really nervous and asked for my husband several times. I just knew they were going to forget him out in the hall and he'd miss the whole thing.
But they didn't and he didn't. Whew!
At 1:19am on March 12th, 2004, we became the parents of a beautiful 6lbs 14oz baby girl we named Ella Danielle. 
It doesn't seem like it's been that long...yet it doesn't seem like we've never not had her...weird.
She is beautiful.
She is smart.
She is sassy.
She is spunky.
She pushes my buttons.
She makes me laugh.
She is my daughter and I love her very much!!
21 comments:
Ella is adorable! Now and her baby pictures!
My son likes to do that, too....act like he's sleeping so I could hold him like he was still a little baby.
Your post inspired to me to blog about what I can remember about my first born. Tomorrow I will blog about my second child.
Oh my gosh, she is so cute, Tina!!!
And I love your "do!" So sassy!
You scared me! I was like, she's pregnant, why didn't I know this? Ohhh, yes the retrospective...yeah, I get it! Tina, my baby is now 4 and I am so sad, I still hug her and kiss her and squeeze her when I can! Lord willing, I will be a crazy grandma!
Happy Birthday beautiful little Ella!
She is beautiful!!!!
Happy Birthday, Ella!:)
AWW! :) I have chills...wonderful story!
Happy 5th Birthday, Ella!!!!!
Awww, Happy Birthday Ella! What a beautiful, sweet little girl she is!
♥ Great pictures! So cute! :)
Aww great story! Such a beautiful girl!
Happy Birthday Ella!
Nice new hiar do Tina!!!
Aww. sweet post!
Happy Birthday sweet girl!
My oldest and first born child weighed 6lbs 14oz too.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Loved your stories. You might've inspired me to do one about Emmerson's next week. Maybe. lol
Ella's hair is cute in the last picture. I need to take lessons from you.
What a sweet picture of you and Ella together. I still love to hold E like that(when she lets me). Sometimes I miss those days of her being still and staring into my eyes. (tear)
Happy Birthday, Ella girl!
Happy Birthday, Ella!!!
The Bean still wants me to hold her every night and sing Rock a Bye Baby to her before bed. I'll run with that one as long as she lets me!
I've enjoyed this series of posts and, most importantly, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to your big girl!!!
A beautiful story for a beautiful girl.
'Course, her Mommy's beautiful, too!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ELLA!!!!
she has the prettiest face ever. I love that newborn screaming pic. hehe .and the one on your lap, well and the one at the window.she is so cute
I loved reading all about your first baby experience! Leaving work for good is the best! Happy birthday, Ella! What a fun story! I love the toenails part. I'm very impressed you could reach them. Don't think I could have.
She is a cutie! Love her hair-do!
Happy Birthday!
And...btw...that? is not ginormous! I gained 75 pounds...THAT is ginormous. I think you look cute with your baby bump!
I love that I'm getting to reply to your comment under your belly pic! I love it! I can't believe that Ella is 5. WOW!
Anywho,Yes, baby names are both family names.
My girl name is after my granddaddy, Embry Garner Wilson, who went by Garner. We will use Embry Allyson for a girl. I like Embry for a girl. Its different.
Now, for a boy, here's where my complaints and unwanted comments have been, lol! Erik's grandmother's maiden name was "Mills" and his grandfather is William Oliver Beasley, so we will have a "Mills Oliver." Turns out that I'm not so different. Since my "unusual, different, non traditional name" was selected. I have since then met 2 little boys with the name Mills, and have met 2 mommies-to-be who are naming there little boys "oliver." I can't win for losing! LOL
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