October 21 2010

well our day started bright and early. we had to be at the hospital at 5:30am. my c-section was scheduled for 7:30am. we got there and things went rather quickly. about 15 minutes before we went into the OR I asked Garran if he thought it was to late to run. I have to admit my nerves were getting the best of me.

here is a "lovely" picture of me waiting to be wheeled back to the OR.

Garran modeling his scrubs!

after we were ready they took us back, got my spinal stuff all done and then brought garran in. it was a very surreal experience. it was very strange to to think that just behind the curtain you were cut open and they were working on you. i don't know. if I wasn't having a baby, I don't think that I would want to be awake for surgery. I didn't enjoy all the noises and things like that. However it was very comforting having Garran there. I just kept looking at him and he would talk to me to keep me distracted. Before we knew it we heard a cry.

Here she is!!

Ayla Joan was born at 7:53 AM on October 21st.

She weighed 7lbs 5.8 ounces and was 20 inches long!

Garran and I just about both fell over. We could not believe how small she was. I kept looking at her and asking if she was ok. I had never had a baby that looked that little and I was worried that something might be wrong.

She was just fine. Healthy as ever. Her apgar scores were 9 and 10. she was so cute and sweet. Garran got to bring her over to me so I could at least look at her for a few minutes and then off to the nursery where they cleaned her all up and got her ready to meet me in my hospital room.

I have to admit that was my least favorite part. I really wanted to hold her right away like I had with my other babies but that just was not going to happen. It seemed like it took them forever to stitch me up. But finally I was on my way back to my room. I was so ready to hold her and find out all her info.

her we are...reunited finally!

the kids were so excited when they were finally able to come and visit. they all wanted to hold her and love her.

kael was very sweet with her and was giving her kisses!

cullan was also very sweet. when it was his turn he started to rock her and sing twinkle twinkle little star to her.

Briea was over the moon. It was like her own personal baby doll. She kept smiling and saying baby, baby!!

Her is our sweetest new addition!

Welcome to the family Ayla!!

I have a picture of each of our kids with Garran in a rocking chair, so I had to make sure to get one of this

My mom and George surprised us and showed up at the hospital. I had no clue they were coming, but I was so happy to see them. It was a great surprise!!

Thanks for every ones love and support.

My actual c section was not to bad, however I will say this. I would not recommend having one if you have a cough. I told my doctor about it, but they said we would go ahead. Coughing after having a c section is HORRIBLE!! It is very painful and is pretty miserable. I am hoping it will go away quickly so that I will be able to heal that much faster!
here we are, one happy bunch!! let the fun times begin ;0)