Aprilmarie52 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hello everyone, we are home from the hospital with our new baby girl. She was born on the 27th and weighed 7lbs 8oz. She was 19in long and very healthy. She has a full head of hair. I was in labor for around 6 hours, most of it at home. We went to the hospital around 6:30 p.m , but they said my contractions were not regular enough and I was only 2cm dialated. I knew that I was in pain, but try telling the doctors that. So they sent us home around 9:30 p.m. I rested at home for a few hours, but I couldn't sleep because of the contractions. Around 11:30 p.m my water broke and by the time I got to the hospital 30 minutes later I was 9 cm. So needless to say it was to late for pain killers. They gave me something through my IV for pain but it didnt help with the pain, it just made me out of it. Anyway she was born at 1:36 a.m. I will post pictures on the website as soon as my husband downloads them onto the computer. Just wanted to share the news with everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! So happy for you and your husband. What is her name?If if will be easier for you -- send the photos to dinetphotos@yahoo.com I will post them on the Faces of DINET site!Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lalalisa Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 April,How wonderful! Thanks for sharing your news with us! I will be praying for you all during this adjustment period.Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackwolf Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 how wonderful!!!!!! congradulations and i hope all goes well for all of you. rest and enjoy your little girl.Blackwolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eillyre Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Congratulations April! How exciting! I'll be praying for your transition to "momhood" and adequate rest.Ditto on Katherine's question, "What's her name?" I love to hear what and why people choose to name their children.Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Congratulations! That is such exciting news! I hope that your health problems will give you somewhat of a break so you can enjoy this wonderful time!!Jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph37822 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Congrats on your new baby girl!! Sorry about the painful delivery, but I'm sure she is already worth it! Take Care, hope everyone is happy and comfortable!-Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream02 Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 congratulations!!! Enjoy these times as they go by so very fast. It seems like yesterday that my children were born but now my son is old enough to take care of me....thankgoodness since I'm having trouble taking care of myself. I'm looking forward to seeing the pictures of what I'm sure is a beautiful baby!Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Congratulations on your new little girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Hi April,congratulations on your new babygirl!!!Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Lake Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 April,Great news for you and your husband! I hope you are well, like everyone else can't wait to hear the little ones name.Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violahen Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Congratulations!You did it! Isn't it the most incredible thing EVER!?!? I'm so proud of you...childbirth isn't easy for anybody...but for POTSIE's like us...wow! Best, best wishes!Kristen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 Such happy news April! Congratulations to you and the family!I hope you all can sleep through the night very soon!Best wishes, tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted January 31, 2005 Report Share Posted January 31, 2005 I know that you need your rest April, but I will NEVER forget the special moments I had at night feeding my babies. It was just me and him (yes, 2 boys) awake in a quiet house during the night, where we had all the time just for the two of us. That was so special!!!And no, I didn't forget the nights I had to get out 5 or 6 times to stop them from crying either So I wish you the very special moments and hope you won't have the rest!!!Corina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 CONGRATULATIONS!Sending you and your family warm wishes and sweet, blissful moments with your new baby girl!Ginger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Her name is Gabrielle Mira, but we call her Gabby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jersey Girl Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 What a beautiful name! CONGRATULATIONS! to you and your family. Martha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ling Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congratulations, what a wonderful blessing. Remember to look after yourself during this very busy time of your life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 What a pretty name.Take care of yourself and your beautiful little Gabby! It goes without saying--POTS or not--the first weeks are hard. It will all get more manageable as time goes on. It's a big adjustment and responsibility!Congratulations again on a wonderful accomplishment.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calypso Posted February 1, 2005 Report Share Posted February 1, 2005 Congrats, April, on the arrival of your daughter! Blessings to you and your family. Hope you're hanging in there and getting a little sleep whenever possible.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnA Posted February 3, 2005 Report Share Posted February 3, 2005 Congrats on the baby girl! Welcome to the world Gabrielle.Best Wishes, Dawn A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 April, I'm so happy for you and please give Gabby a kiss on the forhead from me and tell her I said "welcome to the world little one" Maybe she can date my new nephew, Harrison, when they get older...he was born on 1/23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayley Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Congratulations x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 April,CONGRATULATIONS! You did it! I'm sure you are feeling all those incredible feelings that everyone has been telling you about now! No words to explain it, and it just gets better & better. I am so glad she is healthy and VERY relieved to hear that your labor went to extremely smoothly. 6 hours is great! And I'm sure that not having an epidural will speed your recovery tenfold- in fact I've chosen to deliver at a birthing center this time so that again I won't have the option of having it (among other reasons LOL).Well, I can't wait to see pictures of your princess, and I too wish you the best during your postpartum period of adjustment. You seem to have luck on your side so far And I second what Corina said- enjoy those quiet moments with her, they will go by so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brwneyedchica Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 Congratulations!!! So glad things went smoothly. I love the name! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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