October 27, 2010

The greatest day of our lives...we heard the words "IT'S A.....GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" We welcomed Adelyn Jo Thompson into this world Wednesday, October 27, 2010 @ 7:55 p.m.! Here is our story for the day...

We were scheduled to be induced Wednesday morning at 7:30a.m. because I was so uncomfortable/miserable with back pains! So we arrived at the hospital to hear that I was already contracting about 5 minutes apart but I was in so much pain I didnt even know I was contracting! Dr. Schad came in to check on me at about 8:30 a.m. at which time he broke my water! WOW! That is a funny feeling! HAHA! Before giving me any medication thru my IV he wanted to see how I would do on my own for 2 hours. At 10:30 I had dialated from 2cm at 8:30a.m. to 3cm at 10:30 a.m. so the pitocin got started!

As much as I wanted to go without an epidural as long as possible (using the epi was NEVER out of the question for me...it was just a last resort) at about 4-5cm my back labor was so unbearable that Kurt, my newest love for that day came and gave me my epidural! Oh so sweet it was! Now, it wasnt an easy task as I believe I had to be poked 5 times because my back was so tense/tight that he was having a hard time placing it! But, the 5 pokes was definately worth it!

After the epi was in place, I felt a million times better for about an hour and a half...but, I went from being dialated at 5cm to 7cm to 10cm in about 45 minutes! The ever so sweet and scary words "IT'S TIME TO PUSH!" came out Dr. Schad's mouth! YEAH! We are finally going to meet our precious little one! After getting the hang of pushing I pushed and pushed and pushed, she moved a little bit, but not much! After 2 hours of solid pushing Dr. Schad realized that my back labor was so excrutiating that he decided we have 3 options....keep pushing, try the forceps or have a C-Section. Well, C-Section in my book was absolutely last resort so I kept pushing while he got the forceps ready. Very very very carefully Dr. Schad put the forceps in place and told me that he was going to try to move the baby with my pushing through the next contraction. So, I pushed 4 times to the count of 10 and when the contraction was over, Dr. Schad removed the forceps and gave us the heartbreaking news that the baby did not even budge even a little bit so he wanted me in for a C-Section immediately!

I was so upset, but thank god for my wonderful husband reassuring me that everything was going to be fine and before we know it we will meet our son or daughter! I dont know what I would have done without him there with me! I was soooooo scared!

Nick was getting his scrubs on while I was getting more meds through my epidural and Dr. Schad so kindly let Nick know that he was trying to put his hat on his feet! That got the mood a little lighter as we were all laughing! Before I knew it I was being wheeled down the hall to the operating room WITHOUT Nick! Yikes! But, as soon as I was all settled, in he came and sat right by my head holding my hand the entire time! Before I knew it Dr. Schad was slicing me open and told us in 5-7 minutes we would be meeting our baby!

Pretty soon, Dr. Schad was singing happy birthday (and he DID sing the ENTIRE song) and we heard the first cry! Oh my god, we waited and waited until the song was done and heard the greatest words in the world.... "IT'S A GIRL!!!!!" It was mine and Nick's special moment after that and I wont share that as it is our memory for us 2 to have for the rest of our lives! But, I can say that I now know what every parent says when they say there is no feeling like being a parent in the world and I totally agree! Words cannot describe it!

After Adelyn Jo Thompson was taken to be weighed and bathed and checked over by Dr. Grade, Nick went with her to announce to all of our family & friends waiting to hear the news while Dr. Schad fixed me up! After awhile Dr. Grade came back to the operating room...when he walked in he said okay...what are your guesses on her size?! All of the nurses started saying 8 lbs, 8lbs 2oz, etc. and Dr. Schad said 8lbs. 4 oz.! Dr. Grade shook his head, NOPE, 9 POUNDS 5 OUNCES and 20 1/2 inches long! I really wish I could have recorded the responses...nobody could believe she was that big!!! So...without completing a novel, here is a couple pictures of our precious angel sent to us from above...

Adi & Mommy as soon as I got back to my room from the operating room!

Dr. Schad, the greatest OB in the world with Adi (1 day old)!

Miss Adi in her first camo dress (6 days old)...

During her first bath at home (10 days old)...

Daddy feeding Adi for the first time (10 days old)