Addison Emma

I went into labor on my due date, Tuesday October 7. I had contractions all night on monday and they progressively got stronger throughout Tuesday morning. My mom took me into the doctor and he told me I was in labor but still in the early stages so to go home and rest and then come back later that afternoon. By 2:00 I couldn't stand the contractions anymore so I went back in and he told me to get my husband and go to the hospital. Matt rushed home and we frantically drove to the hospital. Holy Cow! Contractions hurt like heck! I was seriously going to cry. Anyway we got checked in and I got the epidural within a half hour and felt great. I actually kind of loved labor. It was such a rewarding and fulfilling experience. We had our baby girl at 11:10 pm!! She was such a joy to bring into this world. I love her more than I can even express. She is in the NICU for the time being. Sometime during my pregnancy she had a bowel movement and swallowed it and so her lungs are coated with machoneum. It's a tar-like substance that is sticky and hard to get rid of. She is on oxygen to help her breathing and on antibiotics to get rid of the infection. All of the nurses say she was definately born a fighter and that she'll recover soon. We don't really have a time frame as to when she'll be home but we're hoping by next weekend. It's been very emotional and hard not to have our little girl with us. We know that she's being looked after by good doctors and nurses and feel blessed for that. Please keep her in your prayers that she'll be strong and recover soon! Thanks to everyone for your support and love. It's much appreciated.