Sorry, it has taken me so long to get pictures up...we've had some small issues the last few days with getting Cambria to eat enough and gain weight. I think I've spent about 2/3 of my waking hours (at least) trying to work on this with feeding, pumping, trying to wake her up to feed, etc. I've been to the doctor's each day this week and the hospital yesterday for blood work...thankfully, today she gained two ounces! I was so thrilled for that! We go back to the doctor Friday so hopefully, she'll keep gaining.
We've also been dealing with being sick. A week before Cambria's birth, I started getting sick with a bad cold. During the next few days the kids got sick, on Friday and Saturday I was completely wiped out from it, my mom and Tom started getting symptoms but were taking lots of vitamin C and were trying to keep it at bay. Monday morning, I called my doctor to make an appointment b/c I was worried about being sick and having the baby that week. I also called the pediatrician and they both thought since we (the kids and I) were feeling better and it had been a week that we should be okay. Unfortunately, it's been a long-lived, really bad cold. My mom officially came down with it the day we went into the hospital so she spent three nights in a local hotel when we came back home to keep her sick germs away and we've kept Cambria separated from the kids(b/c we don't want her to get sick). Hopefully, with nursing, lots of hand sanitizer and keeping her in our room away from everyone who's been sick (except Tom and I) she'll be okay, but we're doing lots of praying!
Anyway, with all that, it's been hard to find time to post anything...so, here it finally is! The day before Cambria was born I wanted to do something fun and special with the kids so Taylor and I went to my doctor's appointment in the morning and then we had breakfast together at Mimi's. Then, we went home and picked up my mom and Max and went to the zoo for a few hours. It was great. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day.
So the day before...
Our zoo is really neat and I think the best part is getting to feed the giraffes crackers. These seem like the happiest animals on the planet b/c they get to eat anytime they want! 
that's Max's little hand feeding one of the giraffes. 
see the little baby monkey on his mama? So sweet! There were actually two babies. 
being a little goofy with Tom.Ready to POP!
The hospital had us come in around 6:15, so we got there and they got me ready and then put a pill called sidotec (sp?) into my cervix (sorry if this is too graphic for anyone ;-). At noon the doctor came and broke my water...wow! that is such a weird sensation! I started getting pretty intense contractions quickly, so around two p.m. I got an epidural and then they gave me pitocin. I felt so much more this time around, so much pressure as the baby moved down, I started shaking like crazy, they called the doctor and she literally ran through the parking lot and hall to get there in time. Tom said I pushed through 4 or 5 contractions and she was born. It was much more intense and I felt so much more than I did with the other two deliveries.
and not long after at 4:05 p.m. Cambria entered our lives....
sorry, the picture above may be disgusting to everyone...yep, that's the placenta. The doctor showed it all to us and explained the different parts. It was really interesting. I'm a pretty queasy person, but it really is amazing how this whole baby growing, birthing process works!
with the doctor right after delivery.
Cambria Adelyn...she is the sweetest little baby! We feel so blessed by her already!
with her sweet daddy...
getting her first sponge bath...
laying under a heat lamp to keep her nice and warm after her bath. We thought it was so nice that she never left our room once while we were in the hospital.
all clean, dry and warm...
and I just love this incredible baby girl! She has lots of dark hair (like her dad!).
4 comments:
I can't believe you had the energy to do the zoo that pregnant! I'm so sorry you guys were so sick. I had no idea it got that bad and your mom had to saty in a hotel. I wish I could have helped more:( The feeding thing is sooo all-consuming and frustrating, isn't it? We had the same problem with Tyler. I sure hope she gets the hang of it soon and gains the weight she needs.
You look too good for just having a baby! She is so cute and I am really happy that everything went so well for you! I hope she has continued to gain weight that everyone is feeling better! It makes me so excited to meet my little one, but a little anxious about the labor part! Where did you come up with the name? I think it is cute, but want to make sure I am saying it right. I love ya and look forward to talking to you when things settle down a little! Okay...does she look like your other two? To me she looks different than Taylor and Max!
Congrats you two! I'm glad all went well. I've been away from the blogging world for awhile but glad I checked in to see this. She is adorable and you look great after just giving birth! I know what it's like to have kids with eating problems and not gaining weight. I hope you have it all figured out and she is eating and healthy! Such a funny picture of Tom trying to look pregnant. Don't you wish the husband could actually feel what it was like to be pregnant? Anyway... I am so glad that she is here and you guys are healthy!
I agree, you look way good for just having a baby! Congrats to all on the new little one.
Crystal and Alan Higginbotham
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