Sophie Claire joined us at 3:55 this morning, weighing in at 7.1 lbs (3220 g) and standing tall at 18.9 inches (48 cm).
My water broke at 10:30 last night, just as we were starting to watch French Kiss. After I determined that I had NOT peed myself, I told Pascal that perhaps the party was starting.
Contractions started at midnight and I seriously thought we would be able to sleep a little before heading to the hospital. My hope was that the longer I held out at home, perhaps I could avoid the epidural.
We left the house around 1:30 and I made Pascal stop twice along the way so I could walk the contractions out. Good thing there was no one else on the road!
We arrived at the hospital around 1:45 and I was already dilated to 6 cm. At that point, the midwives said it could be another four hours to reach 10 cm and I asked for the epidural.
The anesthesiologist took his time arriving, setting up, etc. and I had reached 8 cm by the time he was ready to install the port, around 3. I still wanted the drugs because two more hours of that intense pain?!? I didn't think I would make it.
A few good pushes, plus the help of an episiotomy, and at 3:55, Sophie was placed on my chest.
To say we are thrilled is an understatement!
Pascal went home to take a nap (and we also had Maurice's car, since ours is in the shop) and Sophie and I hung out in our room, staring at each other. I tried to nap, but it's hard.
Pascal returned with Maurice before lunch for a visit and Maurice got to meet his first grandchild. He showed as much excitement as only Maurice can :)
I will post a pic as soon as it's possible.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
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6 comments:
oh my god...im sooo happy for you!!!! please give Sophie aa kiss for me and tell her i send my love to her and her family. Fabulous.. it sounds like heaven...enjoy. Love to you all. all is well..Lovexoxoxxoxoxox Debs
Alivia, Gene And I are so excited for you guys. We can't wait to see her. love you!
Congrats to the new Mom & Dad! I bet she's worth 10 (or perhaps 100?) times the amount of work it was to get her there. The world is a little sweeter today! :)
Congratulations to you all! So looking forward to seeing Sophie Claire on your next trip to Seattle.
Sue.
Condratulations! Being a tough biker, I can't cry, but there is this wet spot on my cheek! So happy for you two!! Please get her a banjo as soon as possible.
Sophie is quite possibly the cutest name ever! She is beautiful, glad you are all healthy and happy! Love the Blog! It is fun to see the hats, and decor and progress..Take Care
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