Well... Rowyn came in a very different manner than I anticipated, but really how many times do things go according to our expectations? For me, not that much. But I naturally assumed that my third little girl would come into this world with some contractions and a few pushes. I would stay at the hospital for two days and arrive home in time to pull myself up to the dinner table for turkey, potatoes and stuffing.
Instead, I endured over 14 hours of contractions and two hours of pushing... Rowyn was not budging and had found herself in a very comfy spot in my pelvis and was not descending, even with the help of the vacuum. So, around midnight, the doctor, Nate and I made the call to go in and get her via C-section. C-section. The procedure I really I thought I would avoid after having two successful and fairly text book vaginal births. Oh-well, gotta let go of those expectations!
Rowyn Jade arrived at 12:45 am on November 24th weighing 8 lbs 4 oz and 19 1/2 inches long. She is my biggest, fattest baby yet - and I just love the chub! She is eating like a champ and all is going well considering that I just had major surgery. I will be going home from the hospital on Saturday, the 27th. My parents are here till Tuesday and then we'll find a way to get through the next few weeks with the girls - a prayer request for sure! I did have a small melt down today at the hospital when the nurse told me no driving for two weeks, avoid the stairs, and do not lift anything heavier than the baby. Ugh.
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