theburnzybunch: Maylee's Birth

Maylee's Birth

The week before I had Maylee, my mother in law, Ruth, flew in to help me out. It was really nice having her over to be able to run errands and get some last minute things done. My c-section was scheduled for July 5th, at 1200 and so far I was feeling pretty calm about everything. On July 3rd, Eric and I Pricelined a hotel for really cheap, and we got to spend one nice night alone before having the baby. We went to the Hilton in Scottsdale, and also went to a little Mexican taco shop and to Sugar bowl to eat. It was so nice to get some time alone just the two of us. I just love spending time alone with Eric!

The night before I had Maylee, on the 4th of July, and we went over to my sister's in laws to watch fireworks. It was fun hanging out with them, and getting to visit. After watching fireworks, we went to Walmart to stock up on some last minute things for the hospital. Because I was nervous, Eric and I decided to go for a late night dinner at I-hop, we had a really good meal and it was nice to spend some time alone together. We then went home to watch les miserables because I didn't even want to try sleeping because I was too nervous. Suprisingly, I fell asleep during the movie and did get some rest. The next morning we scurried to get some last minute things ready. I remember realizing my feet were gross and I was really worried about having the doctors or nurses having to touch yucky feet. Therefore, I ran out and got a mini pedicure literally 30 minutes before we were supposed to be at the hospital. I remember the pedicurist asking me when I was due and telling her I was leaving in ten minutes to have the baby. I think she was shocked and afraid to touch me after that. Ha ha, it was actually really relaxing though, and I remember they had piano hyms playing and the song Be Still My Soul came on. It really helped to calm my nerves and not be as nervous. I was meant to get that pedicure.:)

We got to the hospital and little late and everything felt surreal as they were checking us in. It was strange to think we were going to have a 3rd little one and that my pregnancy was going to be over. I was surprisingly calm and relaxed. I remember them coming in and telling me it was time. I walked into the operating room and laid on the table as they prepped me for surgery. My anesthesiologist was really kind and talked to me a lot to help me stay calm. They gave me the lumbar puncture and I became numb fast, but a lot less numb than I was with the twins c section. It was weird, I could still move my legs. They started on the C-section and that is when the anxiety set in. I started to get freaked out because I could feel a lot of what they were doing to me. I didn't have a lot of pain, but I had some and felt more a lot more than I did with the twins. I kind of went into panic mode and at one point tried to sit up, that's when I heard the doctor yell, "Give her versed! Now!". Eric and the anesthesiologist were holding down my arms, and I started begging them not to give my versed, because I wanted to remember the birth and that's all I remember. Next thing I remember, I woke up in the recovery room. It was weirdly calm and quiet, I though maybe I was still in the operating room. I guess I asked Eric about 100 times if I had the baby yet, if she was health, how much she weighed, and if she was okay. I remember soon after they came and laid her on my chest for the first time. She was the most beautiful, calm, and loving baby I had ever seen. Relief and love flooded my body as I held this baby in my arms for the first time. Everything felt so calm and perfect, and I was so happy to have a healthy baby. It seriously was bliss.

They brought me to my room and I called my parents and family to come up. It was so hard to let her go or let anyone else hold her. She was so beautiful. That night I didn't get much sleep. I was too worried and in love to let her go to the nursery. I held her most the night. The next night was the same and I held her most of the night. This was probably a bad decision because the hormone changes, no sleep, and baby blues caught up with me and seriously hit my like a train that third night. I seriously had a full on panic attack and thought I was loosing my mind. Jenny Blaser was so nice and came down to the hospital and brought an essential oil to try and help me. It was really nice having someone who could understand. The anxiety was not getting any better though and they ended up giving me some Ativan and valium to knock me out. That night the baby went to the nursery and I got a lot of sleep. It was such a relief!

It was surreal the next day bringing her home. Such a different experience than the twins. I was so excited to take my baby home with me! The kids were also so excited to have her home and had a lot of fun looking at her and helping me. I was still having a lot of issues with anxiety and pain when I came home. I was too worried to take any Percocet after the c section, because it make me so nauseous, so the only pain med I ever took was ibuprofen. I also had a lot of anxiety, but Eric was amazing at helping me through it. Ruth and my mom were also a huge help. When we took Maylee home she was a great baby and just slept most the time. She also had the cutest little cry that sounded also like a little lamb. She is such a blessing!