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Akira Marie Arrives!

#1 caprimom

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:16 PM

Just sharing the birth story of my youngest dd

On Saturday a.m. (12/5) I thought my water may have broken. I wasn't sure and the on-call OB couldn't definitively say no based on what I told her so she sent me to L&D to be checked. Well it turns out my water hadn't broken but I was between 3-4 cm dilated so they decided to admit me. I hadn't been having any contractions regularly enough for me to call them "labor" so I had my water broken to see if that would move things along. It did somewhat--I was having contractions but I just wasn't feeling them--just a lot of pressure.

After a few hours of this, I was given the dreaded Pitocin which started kicking in right away. At first, the pain was manageable but then it got to a point where I would end up in tears through each contraction. The contractions were so strong they were going off of the chart! I asked for the epidural at this point which made me even more emotional since I didn't need an epidural with my first daughter. Every labor definitely is different. Anyway, I got the epidural and my pain level was a lot more manageable. I was feeling a lot of pressure during the contractions so the nurses were excited and betting on when I would get to 10 cm and be ready to push.

Well, I never got to 10 cm dilated. When I got to 8 1/2 cm dilated, Akira's heart rate started to decelerate more than they like to see and nothing we tried worked--oxygen, switching sides. It started getting dangerously low so the decision was made to have an emergency c-section. At this point, everything happened so fast! I was given stronger meds through my epidural, I was prepped, DSO shows up and next thing I know, I hear a strong little cry. Akira was born @5:03pm on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009! She was 7 lbs 9 oz 20 inches long and her Apgar scores were 9 and 9. It turns out she had a true knot in her umbilical cord and she also had the cord wrapped around her neck which caused her distress. She is doing fine and I am slowly recovering from the surgery and am completely enamored of my little girl

Oh and my oldest dd is doing a great job as a big sister although sometimes I think she gets tired of the hype surrounding her little sister

Sorry the pics are so large--not enough time or energy to go back and resize right now...
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#2 Debil

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:33 PM

Oh Ashleigh. . .SHE's B-E-A-U-TIFUL!!!!! Just so BEAUTIFUL. . . .Sorry to hear about the scarey moments though. . . .But isn't she AMAZING. . . .And the picture of her & daddy. . . .are a REAL "awe" moment. . . . .

Now don't forget to bring her along on THURSDAYS. . . .Rosemary & I wanna hold her. . .and we MUST teach her the "Boutique ways" before too long. . . .Gonna be a BB in NO TIME !!!!!!!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:33 PM

I am so glad everything went well, what a beautiful present you got to take home, hope she continues to be good for her mama! Take care and keep us all updated when you have time.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:34 PM

Congratulations! How precious is your child and these wonderful photos! What do you mean your too tired?

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:35 PM

Congratulations! She is beautiful!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:37 PM

Congrats Ashleigh and family! She is so precious and beautiful!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:41 PM

Oh She's a precious one! Awwwwwwwwww love the photos of her and the one with her daddy is sooooooo sweet!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:42 PM

What a sweetie! Congratulations!!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 03:43 PM

What a beautiful baby! She looks so healthy, too. Wonderful news!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:01 PM

She is just darling! Congrats to you and your family.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:20 PM

Oh, I just want to give you both a big hug. She's darling!. I'm looking forward to lots of LOs soon.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:30 PM

Congratulations Ashleigh! She shares my baby brother's birthday! He is a most wonderful brother! And I hold high anyone that shares his special day....At least I wont forget her birthday!!!!!

Again, she is beautiful! Just like her Mommy!

Congratulations!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:39 PM

glad to hear the good news..and love the big photos... i think she looks like you!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:39 PM

glad to hear the good news..and love the big photos... i think she looks like you!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:47 PM

Yay, Ashleigh! I'm so glad you found time and energy to come and post your story.

Did you notice in that last photo that she had rainbowish stripes near her? Careful. She might end up a bit zazish. You've been warned.

Love the photos. She's a doll!!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:51 PM

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW.............. Love babies!!!!!! SHe is SO SWEET, Love your pictures!!! Congrats to you and your entire family on this new little member!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 04:53 PM

Thank you for sharing your photos and story with us.
She is precious!!!!

Glad to hear you are both doing well.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:01 PM

She is beautiful like her mommy! Congratulations to you all!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:13 PM

Oh Ashleigh, she is soooo beautiful. Your experience was similar to my granddaughter's. She couldn't seem to get past a certain point, and they finally did a C section. I know you're glad she's here now. Enjoy every minute.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:25 PM

Congratulations! I am so glad that everything resulted in a healthy mom and babe -- she is darling!!!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:45 PM

Congratulations! What a beautiful baby! After Rosemary and Debi stop fighting over it, I want to hold her next!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 05:59 PM

Ashleigh, I was wondering how you were doing. So happy to hear Akira made into the world safe and sound and that you are both doing well. Congratulations!!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:01 PM

Gorgeous new girl, she is! Sorry for the CS, but healthy is the best!!! Thanks for sharing with us!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:19 PM

Wonderful photos and she is a very beautiful newborn!! Congratulations to you and the family. Now you must take care of yourself, too! What an experience... truly "labor!" Great job!

PS- Look at those pretty little fingers! I have to keep going back and looking at your photos. TFP!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:32 PM

Oh, Ashleigh ... she's beautiful, incredible, perfect!!! I've been thinking about you and praying for you both! Thanks for sharing these wonderful photos and the story of Akira's birth. Sorry I missed you today in the boutique thread .... but I was with my new little granddaughter, Adrianna ... making Christmas cookies ... I was a grandmother's heaven today!

Hugs and love to you and your darling new daughter. And, congratulations to the big sister -- Akira sure is lucky to have a big sister!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 06:35 PM

Oh, Ashleigh, I'm so glad you and Akira are doing well. I've been thinking about you and wondering how things are going. Congratulations and take your time recovering! And thanks for the photos, she's gorgeous!

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 07:45 PM

Awww, she is so precious, Ashleigh! I love the cute little pouty lips.

I love the photo of her with her daddy. Too sweet.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 09:15 PM

So beautiful, Ashleigh! Just a little doll. Glad that the scary birth ended with such a wonderful ending.

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Posted 17 December 2009 - 10:55 PM

Thanks for sharing the photos and the 'story'! I've been wondering about you and am so glad you posted to let us know all is well. Akira is a lovely name and obviously matches that gorgeous baby. Enjoy your baby, each and every moment. Take care, get some rest and check in when you can. Hugs to all!!

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