Reagan's arrival:
My last check up at the doctor was on Wednesday, 28March2012. The doctor informed me that I was 2cm dilated and that the baby was extremely low. He wanted to talk induction because he didn't think I would make it through the weekend, but I just had my heart set on letting this girl come when she was ready. Wednesday night, I started having contractions, but after getting Kate and Hayes to bed they seemed to slow down. Not much changed on Thursday, although I was on pins and needles all day wondering if she would come soon. Thanks to my amazing Mom, she was staying with us all week in case I went into labor. Words can't describe how much I appreciated her being here, not only to help me with the kids during the last week, but also to know that my babies were in good hands should we have to rush to the hospital. Because of her, I wasn't forced to make this little girl come earlier. Friday morning I woke up several times in the night as I always do, but at 6am, I just couldn't get back to sleep. I was having contractions and they just felt different, they seemed to hurt a little more than the others. I went downstairs to watch some TV and get breakfast ready for the kids. I noticed that these contractions weren't easing up, and they were consistently at 15 minutes apart. The kids woke up at 7am, I got their breakfast ready and then asked Mom to finish up with Hayes as I felt like I needed to get dressed and ready....I felt like this could really be it. I woke Kevin and told him I thought I was in labor and his response was "Ok, I'll stay home today." He is so clueless when he is sleeping! After about 30 more minutes and contractions now down to 12 minutes apart, I told him he may want to get in the shower, because we were going to need to head to the hospital soon. He jumped out of bed and we both started to rush a little more to get everything together. By the time we got all of our things, gave the kids kisses and hugs, it was 8:15am and my contractions were at 8 minutes apart. Oh no. The doctor said to call at 10 minutes AND it is rush hour...I was getting nervous. We finally made it to the hospital at 9am and after sitting in the triage unit waiting for them to check me, I was admitted at 9:45 and my contractions were 4 minutes apart...and VERY painful. I did not have an epidural with the last two kids, but this time I had decided that I would give it a try. I was SO nervous. I hadn't cried yet and had already dilated to 8 before the anesthesiologist came in, but as soon as he started to work, I couldn't hold the tears back. It didn't hurt, but I was terrified. There was nothing to be scared of, it didn't really hurt and the pain relief was AMAZING. They said I could start pushing then, but wanted to wait until the nurse and doctor were ready. So, about 20 minutes later, I pushed twice and this little girl was introduced into the world. Oh the day your child is born, there are no words to describe it. She was healthy, beautiful and in my arms. I was (and still am) head over heels in love (again!).
Big Sister/Big Brother:
Kate and Hayes are doing amazing with this new little addition. Kate absolutely adores everything about her. She couldn't wait to get to the hospital to meet her and she just wanted to hold her and touch her the entire time. The newness hasn't worn off yet, she still loves her so much. I couldn't be more proud of my big girl and how she is handling all of the new changes in her life over the previous couple of years. Hayes wasn't too interested in the baby at the hospital. Now that we are home, he is fascinated by her. He is incredibly gentle and wants to kiss her on the head all the time. I am surprised at how wonderful is has been with her as well.
Welcome to our family, Ms. Reagan LeeAnn Davis. You complete us.
