Contractions began Wednesday, January 12th, around 7pm and continued to get stronger until we decided to call the doctor around midnight. The hospital admitted us at 1:30am at around 3cm dilated. I got an epidural around 4:30 am and we finally were able to get some sleep.
We had a few scares with Ada which led to our decision for a c-section. Ada’s heart rate dropped on three separate occasions (each time progressively longer) which caused about eight women to rush into our room to stimulate the baby again. Her heart rate returned to normal after each time but the doctor was concerned it would happen again when it came time for pushing. Instead of risking the baby’s safety, we opted for the operation.
I don’t remember much after the anesthesia, particularly the laughing gas, but I do remember the doctor saying it was a girl and Ada’s first cries…a very emotional moment for me.
Ada Sydney White was born January 13th at 5:05pm, weighing 8lbs and measuring 20 3/4” in length.
Although labor and delivery did not go exactly as we thought it would, we praise God for a healthy baby and the caring doctors and nurses who looked after us.
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For some reason, I just had a feeling that you had a new post up! Beautiful story for you all to remember...even if things didn't go quite as planned. You and baby Ada are safe and healthy and beautiful! Can't wait to meet her in person!
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