Wow! What a day!!! My beautiful Genna is such a thoughtful baby...not only did she wait until after 9/11 to come out, but she also let me sleep all night, get up, shower and have breakfast before she initiated labor! I have to say it was such a relief to not have back labor this time, in fact, contractions were so incredibly tolerable for me that I didn't believe anyone that I was actually IN labor! The hard part was at the end, the pressure was SO tremendous that I was beginning to panic. The birthing pool was such a big help but when the pressure got too much I was freaking out so they took me out and put me on the birthing stool. At first I didn't want to get out, but when they said she would likely come with the next contraction if I did, I hopped right out and sat down. I remember thinking "this has GOT to be over soon because I can't do this anymore" and then she crowned. When that happened, I felt no pain at all, just pressure. I didn't even feel stinging or anything. Like I said before I was pretty much in disbelief the whole time that she was actually coming. I highly recommend birthing with a midwife and a doula, what an experience!! When she crowned and started coming out, Peter caught her head! It was pretty amazing.
So, Genna weighed in at 7lbs 14oz and is 20 inches long. She has jet black hair and is absolutely adorable! She was born at 3pm.
5 comments:
Michelle & Pete, COngratulations on sucj a beautiful baby. Genna is such a wonderful name. I'm so glad the at-home birthing process was a success. You're braver than me! I can't believe you have 3 kids now! Hopefully we can talk in the coming weeks once things have calmed down (if they ever do)! All my best, Karen & family. We miss you guys!
I'm SOOO happy for you all! Congratulations! We can't wait to meet her. I'm also relived that everything went well with having her at home - you're much braver then I am! I also find it amazing you found the strength to post the photos too! Wonder Woman! Congratulations again! To think that Evie is now a Big Sister too is amazing. Lots of Love - Laura Stephen Jack & Adam
Oh she is precious!!!!!! Glad things went so well. Hope my labor is just as easy :) Congrats again!!!!!
She's beautiful. It makes me want another one right now. We're so happy for you guys and can't wait to meet her!
Congratulations, my dear friends!! I have been stalking your blog daily just waiting to hear the good news! :-) I am thrilled that your birthing experience was everything you could have imagined and more. What a blessing! I miss you all so much and wish I could hold Genna! Hugs to the girls!
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