Things have been a little quiet around here and that is because Miss Haven Rose is finally here!
The night before my scheduled C-section I could hardly sleep. I was so ready to finally meet our newest addition. We arrived at the hospital at 5:15 to prep for our 7:50 am delivery. It felt like time went by so slow as we waited watching the clock. Our doctor ended up showing up late which was not surprising so it took a bit for things to start going. Apparently it was snowing quite a bit outside!
Haven Rose George was born December 23, 2016 at 8:25 am weighing 8 pounds 1 oz and 21 inches long. I was shocked by her weight and couldn't believe I had been carrying an 8 pound baby! Charles made a guess though right before she came out and said she would be 8 pounds 5oz. Even the doctor thought she would be 7 pounds. The minute she came out I heard a loud cry and they pulled down the sheet so I could take a peek. I immediately was consumed with emotion and burst into tears. All I could think about was how perfect she was and how grateful to God that he gave me this angel. This past year had some lows but the high was the fact that we were given a rainbow baby. All I could think was God has given me the best gift and my heart was full. As I held my baby girl for the first time I was filled with so much joy. I remember going into this thinking how will I ever love another girl like I love Brielle. And your heart just does and now I have more love for my babies than ever. My daughter came out beautiful and healthy.
Haven was checked out by the pediatrician and nurse and everything looked good. Charles and Haven got to go back to recovery while the doctor finished sewing me up. I was so anxious to be back with both of them soaking up these precious few hours.
As I laid there waiting to be sent back to recover I thought back to our delivery with Brielle. It was such a different experience and definitely not an easy one. I had Brielle early and she came out not breathing. She was whisked away after I gave her a quick kiss and I didn't get to even hold her until that evening. Brielle was on oxygen and hooked up to a bunch of wires in the nursery. She was and still is a little spitfire and finally got to be with us after a few days in the nursery. Charles would say "its the George in her."
So compared to our last delivery things with Haven Rose felt like a breeze. The hospital was very busy so we had to wait a few hours for a room but other than that things went smoothly. It was like we were already old pros with everything- breastfeeding, changing diapers, and swaddling. While we were waiting patiently for our room Charles brought Brielle back to meet her baby sister. She was a little quiet at first and it was obvious that she had missed us. Brielle wasn't sure what to think at first but after awhile she warmed up. She became more comfortable and wanted to "pet" baby sister. She was so happy and keep repeating "I love my baby sister." And she would repeatedly tell me and Charles that she loved us. It was one of the best moments watching my two girls together. It was then that I felt like our family was finally complete. I had two miracles in the room that I would get to cherish forever.
After a few days in the hospital we were ready to go home on Christmas day! (And by ready I mean so ready! It is impossible to sleep in the hospital. ) Oh and apparently I snore when I completely exhausted... We were beyond ready to have our family reunited and be back with Brielle.
Our Christmas day was spent very low key and decided to celebrate with family the next day so I could rest.
What a whirlwind this pregnancy was! I still remember the nurse saying we were pregnant and being in disbelief. After so many failed attempts our hopes weren't very high but I still kept faith that there was a chance. This pregnancy flew by especially with the holidays and a busy toddler around.
It may be quiet on my blog for a bit while I soak up this precious newborn time. I'm so in love with our baby girl and can't wait to watch her grow. She's our perfect gift.
Hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and may God bless your New Year.
I'm so happy to be starting 2017 as a family of four.
xoxo Debbie
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