I was lucky enough that my mother documented my daughters entire birth down to the hour and minute of what happened. So today, in honor of my daughter's fifth birthday I thought I would share it! This picture is of Allison and I. When she was 19 months old, gezz its the youngest picture I could find on my new computer!
05-04-05
3:00a.m. Stacey unable to sleep, Richard gave Stacey all the pillows and both set up to watch TV
5:19 a.m. Stacey took shower and got dressed
6:37 a.m. Left for hospital, very foggy high temp 62 low temp 52
6:55 a.m. Arrive and register: took weight changed and gave urine sample
7:00 a.m. Got room 232. ID bands, blood pressure, Stacey happy and in good spirits.
7:15 a.m. Maternal Grandmother arrived (my mother), nurse Holly took medical history. Dilated to a 4
7:30 a.m. Dr Locke arrived and checked Stacey actually dilated to a 5
8:05 a.m. Started IV and eating ice chips. Stacey's friend Stephanie arrived
8:20 a.m. Dr Locke back, broke water still dilated to a 5
8:30 a.m. Paternal grandfather arrived (Richards dad) Stacey not feeling good. Shaking just a bit Richard holding hands and staying close.
8:32 a.m. PGF called cant find room. Richard leaves to bring them in. Stacey looking for Richard. Says he is taking to long!
8:37 a.m. Richard and Dad come into room.
8:40 a.m. Nurse Holly says Dr is in with a c-section will be back in about an hour. Anethesiologist also at c-section. As soon as done will come in and start epidural.
8:50 a.m. Stacey starting to feel uncomfortable as contractions start. Set up for awhile.
9:11 a.m. Contractions much harder and longer in duration. Nurse came in to check on her will be back. Paternal Grandmother arrived (Richards Mom).
9:20 a.m. Nurse in because Stacey is feeling nauseous. Put cool towels on her. Set up again. Contractions much longer and harder, four frames long.
9:30 a.m. Dr still with c-section says 20 mote minutes for epidural. Stacey wants now!!
9:50 a.m. STRONG contractions continue. Stacey crying and yelling out a bit. "It hurts, it hurts.... i cant... stand it..." closes eyes
9:55 a.m. Dilated to a 7 put in cafetor. Still waiting on Dr. "Progressing exceptionally well" contractions every 2 minutes. Contractions last ten seconds nurse left to find anethesologist. Stacey says she cant stand it anymore must remind her to breath slowly.
10:00 a.m. Another really really bad one "Oh god"
10:05 a.m. Finally anethesologist here~setting up Naropin 10.00ml/hr
10:12 a.m. Are done. Put Stacey back down. Took picture
10:20 a.m. Anethesiologist left should feel better in just a few minutes "said 2 babies were born while he was at c-section. Called Courtney, called Bruce. Took picture.
BP baby~ 113/68 Stacey~ 111/62
10:25 a.m. Stacey says not hurting as much "much better" eyes close and resting nurse says she will be back in 30 minutes to check on her again
10:42 a.m. 126/100 Stacey BP 94/51 baby BP Pulse 65 called Ruthie
10:55 a.m. Nurse Holly here again to check on Stacey, contractions much easier dilated to a 9. Stacey shaking BP down just a bit put blanket on
11:00 a.m. Stacey feeling better watching TV
11:05 a.m. Dr in said whenever she feels pressure he will be back said to take a bap if possible
11:07 a.m. Courtney here (my sister) Tom and Jerry cartoon on TV tries to make Stacey smile by saying, "Look Stacey, its our favorite."
11:45 a.m. Nurse Holly in says she wanted be back in 20 minutes to check. Stacey resting says no pressure/pain. Nurse wants to be notified if she feels any pressure.
12:12 p.m. Nurse back Stacey says she feels pressure. Nurse says its probably time to have a baby. Jamie here with Jacinto (my sister and her husband). Stacey says her legs feel so weird! Nurse says take a deep breath and open knees.
12:45 p.m. Contractions consistent about 3-4 minutes apart with 1-2 minutes rest. Having Stacey push during contractions to the count of 10 4 times lasting 1 1/2 minutes. Richard is holding knees and pushing foot during pushing. MGM or Courtney on the opposite side. Nurse says not unusual for one hour or plus pushing!
12:50 p.m. Nurse checking Stacey says baby has dark hair continue pushing exercise. Jamie has to go back to work.
1:00 p.m. called Ruthie (my aunt) let her listen to nurse count took pictures.
1:15 p.m. Still pushing exercise/activity. Courtney helping her hold her head up and chin to check for the count. Nurse says baby has crowned. Will clean her up and straighting up bed. Now going to get doctor. Nurse says don't touch anything blue.
1:19 p.m. lights on table ready
1:31 p.m. Dr arrived~ Picture, picture, picture Bruce called (my step dad)
1:51 p.m. 7pounds 10 oz 19 1/2 inches long! Allison is here!!! PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE
2:35 p.m. Stacey wants a chocolate milk shake (large) says she is hungry
Reported by Lily M. White, MGM
Thought I would share what my mother documented, it is a treasure that is immeasurable to me. Happy Birthday to my baby girl, mommy cant believe your five years old today. My life has forever change with you in it. I didn't really know what love was until I held you in my arms, I love you.
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