Welcome Baby!

My daughter Harper was born on Friday morning, shortly after 8 am. We arrived at the hospital at 5:30, I was a nervous wreck. I cried after I said goodbye to my son. It was so hard to drop him off with the sitter because he cried "Mommy!" and ran to me instead of going into the house. I got into the car and sobbed. I cried all the way to the hospital. I had cried most of the night before, and sure enough I cried once I got to my room. I was scared and anxious about the c section,  sad about being away from Roo. I was excited to meet Harper. I was a bundle of emotions.

It all started to happen fast. My doctor came in about an hour after they got me settled in and before I knew it they started prepping me. I tried to not let my anxiety levels get to me. I tried to just be me, to talk to the staff, to smile, to get thru the procedure. I took the spinal block like a pro.

Then it became apparent it didn't fully take with me. I could move my legs and I could feel. I could feel the c section, I could feel my legs, my feet, my womb being cut open.  I screamed and cried and they put me to sleep. I had some crazy dreams and woke up worried about my daughter. Before I was able to speak or understand, literally as soon as my eyes opened I was asking if she was okay. I had no idea what anyone was saying or where I was, but I kept asking. Finally they wheeled me around and I saw my husband with Harper, I had double vision and was not really coherent, but I managed to sit up and give him the ok sign. He gave it back and held her up so I could see her.

When I was able to speak and understand responses I continued to ask anyone and everyone that came my way about Harper, they all assured me she was doing great. She was healthy, she was gorgeous. They couldn't believe that I was able to move, speak and ask about getting out of bed literally moments after having a c section.

My husband brought Harper into the room as soon as he could. I got to hold her and see just how pretty she was.

I am a very lucky lady to have 2 cute kids! Harper is a great addition to our family.

After asking for 8 hours about getting up they allowed me to take a walk. I have been walking ever since!
I was told I would be here until around noon on Monday but today is Sunday, it is 8:10 in the 
morning and Harper and I will be going home today. The doctor is going to remove my dressing and pain medicine ball and then they should begin discharging us. I can't wait to go home and take my daughter with me.

I miss my house, my pets, my husband and most of all my son. It has been hard to be away from him!

Harper is a great baby. She sleeps well, eats well, snuggles like a pro and is nothing short of amazing. I can't wait to get her home to join our family.

Thank you to everyone that sent emails of well wishing, prayers and hope. It means so much to me!


17 comments:

  1. Ooohhh thanks for sharing this story. . . I enjoyed reading it! Congrats on the new baby!!! :)

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  2. Aww she is beautiful Sara. Congrats. This is such a touching story and I am so glad that you shared it with us.

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  3. Precious baby! Congrats to all of you, and enjoy your wonderful family!
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  4. Congratulations! She is precious :)

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  5. So happy for your family! Harper is adorable. Congratulations! :)

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  6. So happy for your family! Harper is adorable. Congratulations! :)

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  7. Congratulations! That must have been very scary to feel the C Section and to wake up so disoriented and worried about Harper. You're an amazing mommy!

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  8. she is so adorable. Congratulations!

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  9. Congrats! Sara you did a great job. Harper is so beautiful! You give that pretty baby of yours a kiss for me and Rolf too. I'm so happy for you and your hubby. I know you're tired but it gets easier I promise. My sister had 2 c-sections and she was alittle nervous too. I'm sorry you felt that, I'm glad they just knocked you out. You're truly blessed with 2 beautiful kids sara. God Bless you and your family :)

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  10. Hey, this is the first time I am on your blog and I am so glad that this is the first post I read. :) Many Congratulations on the arrival of your princess! She is adorable. Look forward to reading your writings!
    Cheers, Anugya

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  11. Hello cute lady! Precious article. Pinned. We couldn't think of anyone better to party with. We hope to see you tomorrow at 7 pm.
    Happy Sunday! Lou Lou Girls

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  13. Congrats on the new wonderful addition! I can't wait to see updates :)

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  14. I had both of my babies by c-section and the upside to that is they are so plump and pretty. Look how pretty and rosy her cheeks are! Congrats to all!

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  15. Congratulations on your sweet and beautiful baby girl! Your hormones will level out now and all will be well!

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