Sunday, September 13, 2009

Adrienne Charmaine Quick

Adrienne is finally here! She made her grande entrance on September 8th at 7 am. She weighed 8 lbs. 3.5 oz. and is as cute as can be. She looks a lot like Jonas when he was a baby. So, the story goes... I went into labor on Labor Day around 6 pm. The contractions started off with a bang, there was no gradual onset. They were every 2-3 minutes from the start, and HARD! We decided to head to my parents house to drop Jonas off around 9 pm and headed to the hospital. I was only dialted 1 cm, but since I was a vbac and had a consistent labor pattern, they kept me. I jumped from 2 cm to 8 cm in a couple of hours and then my water broke. We were so excited that things were moving fast and smoothly. Unfortunately, I stayed at 8 cm and -1 station for about 6 hours. She just would not come down even with all the steady contractions. I then spiked a temp. of 102 and her heart rate started to increase. Of course, this concerned the doctor (who I think was also a little tired of waiting for me to progress) and the doctor told me I needed to have a c-section. I lost it of course, being that I made it so far without any complications. The funny thing is, this is pretty much the same exact way that my labor went with Jonas. The fast onset of labor, dialting quickly, staying at -1 station, spiking a temp., and then a c-section. It was not the way I wanted things to go, but I have to say that I am happy we are all healthy.
We ended up staying in the hospital 6 days because Adrienne wasn't gaining weight. She is doing just great now, and I am so happy to be home. That hospital bed and food just about killed me:-)
Here are a few pictures of my little angel baby...














Proud mommy and daddy














I could just eat her up!














Riding with mommy to our room




























Finally going home after 6 days in the hospital

































Jonas being very helpful


9 comments:

caryn said...

She looks amazing! Congratulations you guys!!

Connie said...

She is beautiful! I love the picture of Jonas holding her!! I am glad that you all are doing good.

Kyli said...

Beth, she is beautiful! I'm happy for you to finally have your little girl here and that even with the not so cool events, things turned out ok. Can't wait to see you! Bye the way, don't start scrapbooking, I have a surprise! My inlaws are coming wednesday and I have soooo much to do. I will come see you soon! Love ya!

The Cannon Family said...

Oh Beth, she is perfect! What a little angel. I've been thinking of you all week and wanted to come by the hospital but didn't want to intrude. Can we come by your house this week some time if I promise to take Jonas with me for the afternoon? :o) Hope you're feeling as good as you look!

Lisa said...

She really is beautiful! Congratulations! You look great too!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful baby!!! We cannot wait to meet her..We will call you guys this week ;D

Sarah said...

so cute Beth!! Congrats finally getting her out!! Sounds like it rough but her cuteness totally makes up for it!! Congrats again!!!

BRADY FAMILY said...

Congrats on your newest addition. She is soooo cute! You look great! I am glad that everything went okay...I know what you mean about hospital food..YIKES! Glad you survived. :)

BRADY FAMILY said...

She is so gorgeous! Congrats on your newest addition.