Sunday, December 7, 2008

She's here!

Madilyn was born December 3rd around 5:00 am. She was 7 lbs 14 oz and 20 inches. I was induced December 2nd. The plan was to start some medication over night to help me dilate and then start the pitocin in the morning. I had her before they even started the pitocin. They started one round of medication at 9:00 pm and I didn't progress at all. Around 1:00 am they tried another dose. In the next 3 hours I went from a 0 to a 9.5. The nurses hurried and paged the doctor and anesthesiologist, the doctor made it in time, unfortunately the anesthesiologist didn't. I was pretty disappointed that I wasn't able to get my epidural. I definately had not planned on doing it without one. She was here a few minutes later. We were both able to come home from the hospital on Friday. She's still trying to figure out the day/night and feeding thing but everything else is going well. We're so excited to finally have her here. Here are a few pictures from the last few days.


Madilyn and Dad at the hospital
All ready for her first car ride home.

Sleeping peacefully (during the day of course)She loves her daddy!Trying out her new bow from grandpa.

12 comments:

Shera said...

Chels!!! I am so happy you have a blog!! Madilyn is SOOOOO flippin cute!! Congrats!

Jessie Nielson said...

She's beautiful! I'm sending you guys an invite to my blog. I recently went private. I'm so glad Madilyn got here safe and sound! She is perfect.

love jessie

Anonymous said...

She is so cute. I'm glad you guys have a blog too. I'll be checking back!

Jami said...

Aww, she's beautiful! Congrats you guys!

Ben, KoriAnn, Brighton & Bristol said...

Madilyn is adorable! Have you two gotten any sleep yet?

Megan said...

So adorable. I wish I could just give her a big squeeze!

Mardi said...

So darling! Way to go!

Anonymous said...

You are one tough girl Chelsea! Congrats to you and Josh-Madilyn is absolutely gorgeous!!!!

Unknown said...

Congrats!!! She's a doll:) And way to go mom, doing it all natural. You're awesome!!!

jilljohnson said...

I am so happy you have a blog. This will be so fun to follow Madilyn's little life. She is so cute. I can not believe you had her with out an ep. I do not think I could have done it.

mandy said...

Yea!! she is so beautiful. I hope everything is going well for you. I love the flower.

Anonymous said...

Chelsea!
I found your blog on Koriann and Ben's. Your little girl is darling! CONGRATS!!! How have you been? I don't think I have talked to you since your wedding reception.

We have a blog...it is private. Email me, kklindstrom@gmail.com if you would like to view it and keep in touch! Just thought I would say hello and CONGRATS on your new baby girl.

Kristan (Kunzler) Lindstrom