Beatrix Evelyn has finally arrived and we cannot actually believe how amazing she is!
I had a planned caesarian section scheduled for September 8 and after the rocky pregnancy with HG, PUPPS and horrific heartburn, I was more than ready to meet the little miss.
Walking into the operating room was probably the scariest part of the whole ordeal. When I had Emma, I had labored for 36 hours and then had an emergency caesarian. I didn't have time to be nervous or take it all in because it happened so fast. This time, there was a slow buildup. I felt the spinal. I could see the room and the people in it. I waited anxiously for B to be allowed into the room. I'm pretty sure my arm was tied down - that was frightening.
The procedure itself went by quickly. It's an aggressive surgery - if you've never had a section, that's one thing you don't really realize. There's a lot of pulling. Nausea hits. At one point, I thought my head was going to explode (and it was a good thing my arm was strapped down, as I wanted to grab the back of my head).
The greatest moment? When my doctor - who was amazing - told me to get ready and everyone shouted "Happy Birthday!" as this tiny little human was pulled out and held up for me to see.
Beatrix Evelyn
6 pounds 12 ounces
20 inches
Total perfection
I was so relieved. I know you worry about whether or not baby will be ok, but when you're on those nausea meds, a little bit of anxiety creeps in and you hope you aren't hurting the baby by trying to keep yourself alive.
The care I received at the hospital was nothing short of amazing. Maternity ward nurses are truly amazing. They know what to say to ease your worries and they certainly know how to help you maintain a little bit of dignity. I was urged to stand on that first night and then helped to the bathroom the next day. I had great breastfeeding support and Trixie had an amazing latch.
Much like Emma, we had some feeding troubles. Trixie was losing a bit more weight than we hoped and she was dehydrated. We were given a SNS tube to give her a little top up for formula while she was breastfeeding. After a few days, we had to use bottles to give her an extra ounce after feeds. She should be nearly back at birth weight....I'm hoping.
Emma has been an amazing big sister. She was so good for my parents and sister while we were in the hospital and even now as we are home, she is so helpful and careful around "her baby." I'm surprised they sleep through each other - Emma doesn't wake up at night and Trixie doesn't seem bothered by Emma during the day. She started dance lessons as a nice big girl treat. We wanted her to have something of her own with all of the chaos of having a new baby in the house.
So there's our little update! We are ten days in and Trixie has proved to be an amazing sleeper and a champion eater! I wouldn't have her any other way. I cannot wait to be a bit more healed so that I can really enjoy time with my two girls.
Fortunately, B is off for another three weeks so we can make the most of the time together as a family of four!
I hope to keep you updated - I know I've not been very good with Blogging since our return to America. I hope to change that!
Xx
