Our Angel entered the World on
January 1, 2013
at 6:19am
6lbs 10oz
18 1/2in
On Wednesday, December 26 I went to my weekly doctors appointment and they discovered my BP was slightly elevated. Our doctor decided to monitor my BP over the next 5 days and if it did not improve then she would induce. We returned to the doctor a few times over those 5 days with the same results. Our finally appointment on Monday, December 31 resulted in a scheduled induction immediately. We left the doctor office and headed to the hospital. Our emotions were flying. I was an emotional mess to be honest and I believe Scott was just in shock that it was really here. I was against being induced because of the medication but understood that for health reasons it had to be done. This didn't make me any less apprehensive though. Once we arrived to the hospital and got checked in I felt a peace about it all. I knew this was best for Makenna and myself.
At 11:00 am on December 31 I was hooked up to pitocin to start the process...the very long process. Over the next 19 hours I did not progress but slightly. At 3:30am Makenna's heart rate dropped and I spiked a fever. Within 2 hours (it seemed like more than that) they decided to do an emergency csection. Again, I was totally against this and thought I would never have to have a csection. (The Lord was teaching me about His plan during this entire process. By the way, that's the lesson He is frequently having to remind me of. Maybe one day I will learn. ) They prep'd me for the surgery and wheeled me back to the OR. It was NOTHING like I had imagined. There were 10+ people (doctors and nurses) zipping around in there like little bees. I am not sure what they were doing but they sure did. On top of that the conversation had NOTHING to do with my surgery. It was like they were enjoying coffee together. HAHA Phones were ringing, people were texting...again NOTHING like I could have imaged but it was all good they took care of business.
By 6:19am our precious gift from God entered the world and took her first cry. The joy filled our bodies as they showed us Makenna for the first time. Tears came to my eyes along with a smile as big as Texas.
Makenna was the first born at Arlington Memorial Hospital for the 2013 year. She is our little celebrity and was given a blanket handmade by a sweet Dotti, a AMH volunteer.
The love I have for this child is undescribable. Everyone always tells you how amazing it is but I did not realize exactly what they meant until she was in my arms. Scott and I are both so in love with her and thank our Heavenly Father nightly for this precious gift He has trusted us with.
Makenna, mommy and daddy love you more than words can describe. We cannot wait to watch you grow over the coming weeks, months, and years. Our prayer for you is that you grow up to be a God fearing lady and live out His plan for your life. We will be behind 100% and want you to know we will ALWAYS love you.
At 11:00 am on December 31 I was hooked up to pitocin to start the process...the very long process. Over the next 19 hours I did not progress but slightly. At 3:30am Makenna's heart rate dropped and I spiked a fever. Within 2 hours (it seemed like more than that) they decided to do an emergency csection. Again, I was totally against this and thought I would never have to have a csection. (The Lord was teaching me about His plan during this entire process. By the way, that's the lesson He is frequently having to remind me of. Maybe one day I will learn. ) They prep'd me for the surgery and wheeled me back to the OR. It was NOTHING like I had imagined. There were 10+ people (doctors and nurses) zipping around in there like little bees. I am not sure what they were doing but they sure did. On top of that the conversation had NOTHING to do with my surgery. It was like they were enjoying coffee together. HAHA Phones were ringing, people were texting...again NOTHING like I could have imaged but it was all good they took care of business.
By 6:19am our precious gift from God entered the world and took her first cry. The joy filled our bodies as they showed us Makenna for the first time. Tears came to my eyes along with a smile as big as Texas.
Makenna was the first born at Arlington Memorial Hospital for the 2013 year. She is our little celebrity and was given a blanket handmade by a sweet Dotti, a AMH volunteer.
The love I have for this child is undescribable. Everyone always tells you how amazing it is but I did not realize exactly what they meant until she was in my arms. Scott and I are both so in love with her and thank our Heavenly Father nightly for this precious gift He has trusted us with.
Makenna, mommy and daddy love you more than words can describe. We cannot wait to watch you grow over the coming weeks, months, and years. Our prayer for you is that you grow up to be a God fearing lady and live out His plan for your life. We will be behind 100% and want you to know we will ALWAYS love you.
