A day living with a monkey

Living with an ALMOST 3 year old is like living in a zoo somedays! Teagan is a fiesty girl! She has an opinion on everything and is NOT afraid to tell it! She knows exactly what she wants to do and even more fun, she knows what she wants you to do as well! LOL

I find myself laughing at what she says and does about a million times a day. I think my favorite time of any day is bedtime (and not just because it's the only time I get some "me" time). Teagan has never been one to fall asleep fast, but doesn't cry or get out of her bed. I have a tv monitor in her room so I can watch and hear her and I laugh at the things she does. Most nights, I can count on at least 4 songs being sung VERY loudly. Then, she'll play with her toys and "tuck" them in as well before finally falling asleep. Some nights, it takes a half hour, oher nights take a few hours.
She says the funniest things as well. Today, she came into the kitchen while I was mopping (which I NEVER do) and said "mommy, what's that wonderful smell?". The other day my mom watched her for a few hours and when I went and picked her up, mom said they had some cookies and Teagan took a bite and said "these are crispy and delicious". Pure nut! I hope she never loses her spunk. I love spunky kids even if some days it means I want to rip my hair out. I'm pretty sure when she grows up she will be on the debate team. LOL Whatever she does, I hope she's happy doing it. She is one of a kind for sure.

my loves

Emmersyn had her shots today at her 2mn well check. I think Teagan cried harder and LONGer than Emmersyn did which was awesome let me tell ya! Nothing like having 2 crying kids and trying to soothe both of them at the same time. HA I bet I was a sight for the nurses and doctor today! My patience today has been almost nonexistant. Not sure what was going on, but somehow I was frustrated at everything today. After we got home, I put Teagan down for a nap. She hasn't been into napping lately, but took one yesterday and actually fell asleep today too! YAY! Emmersyn got fed and I put her in her crib too, however she wasn't having it. She was FUSSY! So, I did something I HATE and put her in bed with me so I didn't have to keep getting up to give her a binky! Pure laziness on my part, but it worked. Us girls ended up taking a 2.5hour nap while Matt installed a new sump pump! GO DADDY!
I feel about a million times less stressed now and after naps cooked some dinner. When I went to call my family in for dinner, this is the picture of them:

Seriously, how did I lose my patience today? Makes me feel horrible that I don't appreciate them more and I hope to actually get better at doing and showing that I do!

Emmersyn is 2 monthes

Emmesyn Shea you are 2 monthes old today! (Forgot to publish yesterday)

You are getting VERY attached to your momma. No one else seems to know how to hold you right or get you to calm down...silly people! HA

You are 11pounds 6ounces (56percentile) and 22.75inches(67percentile)!

You don't have much hair yet. You are getting some in though and right now it seems like it will be dark brown, but I can't tell yet. The doctor commented it looks like someone buzzed your head because it's all the same length. HA Your eyes have turned blue and are SO big!

You wear a size 1 diaper right now and have PLENTY of room left which is good because we have a TON of size 1 diapers!

You are wearing a size 0-3 or 3 month in clothes, although they still look so big on you. However, the newborn size onesies are all too short because you have a super long torso.

You are eating alot it seems to me and your daddy! You eat 4-5oz every 3-3.5hrs even during the night...you still haven't dropped a night time feeding.

You are starting to smile and coo at your momma, your daddy, Teagan (when she isn't petting you), and sometimes your nini, although mommy gets most of them and I LOVE every minute of it

You are pretty mellow and an easy baby now. I think the only time you cry is if you are hungry, or if you are away from mommy too long! You seem to get fussy every night when we sit down for dinner. Apparently, you want to be part of the dinner conversation!

You are VERY loved and we couldn't be happier to have you as our baby! I can't wait to see what you learn next!

**not sure why the formatting is so messed up on this post, but I can't get it fixed***

All in a year

What a differnce a year makes! Last year at this time I was having a heart attack. And although I didn't know that's what it was, I did know I wasn't right. I had been dizzy to the point of almost passing out, light headed all the time, tired (more than normal with kids), and just "not right". The worst part was I knew I wasn't right and didn't go to the dr until it was almost too late. I had walked around for years with high blood pressure without ever taking care of it or worrying about it. Even in high school when I was active and playing sports, I had high blood pressure and was only told to "monitor it"...yeah, who really thinks to do that!
After going into the dr one morning and getting an EKG (with Teagan yelling at the nurse "don't touch my mommy's boobies") and then getting a stress test, blood work, another EKG, going to cardiologist, and more blood work I was finally put on medicine to help control my BP. I also put myself on a low sodium diet (which lasted a few monthes until another surprise happened). The results of all the tests showed my heart has damage that will not be able to be repaired, but can be saved from future damage with the medicine and keeping my BP in check. During my pregnancy, my BP was stable for the first 30wks which was good. The last 8 were very stressful when I kept going higher and higher. I was admitted to the hospital the week before my induction with a BP of 175/100 (with my meds). And now, my body is trying to get back to a new normal so I'm up and down all the time and it kind of freaks me out,but at least I know what it is and knowing is half the battle right?! (I sound like GI JOE. HA)
Febuary is National Heart Awareness month and it's almost over. I don't talk much about my health issues, but take a little time and get your blood pressure taken and know what your normal is...I didn't really think much about it, but I could have died at 30 years old with a 1 yr old left to wonder what could have been! Not worth it!

happy Monday!

Happy Monday blog friends! My day started earlier than normal. Both girls were up around 7:15 today and when I went to get Teagan out of her bed, she said "let's go out today, where are we gonna go?" So, I got the girls dressed (they are wearing matching clothes today for the 1st time other than in the hospital with their big/little sis shirts). We were going to go to my inlaws for a little playtime for them and rest for me, but they weren't going to be home. But, I didn't get them dressed for nothing so we headed out anyways! Here are some pictures of them this morning before we left!

watching a little tv together. I love their looks and that I got both their profiles! So cute!

I completely adore this picture! I love the way Teagan is kissing her little sister so gently and I love how Emmersyn is looking up at her with such happiness! Melts my heart so much to see them together.

preschool

Teagan is VERY excited about going to school. I have been trying to introduce her to the subject for a few weeks so it isn't too big of a surprise when she starts. Yesterday, we went and registered her for preschool at St. Pauls. They had an open house so she got to go inside the preschool building and play and meet some of the teachers and staff. Of course, since I went to school there for grade school I felt a LOT more comfortable with the idea of her going there too. When we went in, I knew EVERYONE there...no joke! Not just the teachers and aides, but the director, other parents, and even the daycare/preschool teacher. Matt says we can't go anywhere without someone knowing me and he is right, but in this case I appreciate it. I feel like them knowing me will help me transition into this new phase, which will also make Teagan more comfortable as well.
I can't believe my little girl will be starting preschool in the fall. Seems like just yesterday she was a little baby and now she's almost THREE!! AHHHH! LOL

Baptism

So, as we all know, I've been dealing with Teagan and her rash all week. Thursday we went back to the doctor and he said it was PROBABLY from a viral infection. Well, after having a tickle in my throat yesterday, last night I woke up throwing up and with an incredibly sore throat. I went to urgent care and sure enough, strep and an ear infection. Of course! On the day of Emmersyn's baptism. I had spent all day yesterday cleaning, going to the grocery, baking desserts, and prepping food for the party to cook today! HA I even ordered an expensive, huge cake for the party and had already prepaid so I had to pick it up! It is beautiful! It's a good thing I like cake I guess. Have to laugh at my luck!
this is her pretty cake! Lemon with strawberry swirl. Such a waste to only show the picture, but trust me, it tastes as good as it looks! YUMMY

updated pictures

Day 1: woke up with a few spots that looked like a bug bite. A few hrs later, it had spread over her thighs

Day 2: the spots became clustered into these blotches and new "spots" formed on lower legs, feet, soles of her feet, palms of her hands, and under her arm

Day 3: It completely took over her legs. The blotches turned into a giant area and new spots were still popping up too!

Day4: her poor legs! I feel so bad for my baby! She seems in good spirits and playful though like normal. If this wasn't all over her, I wouldn't be able to tell she wasn't "right"

update

After taking Teagan back to the doctor yesterday and this morning, they have diagnoised her with Erythema Multiforme~minor. It is a skin condition with no known cause. It CAN be caused by environmental factors such as food, clothes, place allergy or from a 'bug' that attacks the immune system and manifests into a rash. We believe Teagan has the latter form since we haven't introduced her to anything new recently.
Last night, after putting Emmersyn to bed, I went to check on Teagan. She felt HOT so I took her temp and it was 101...her normal is 97-98 so that was way too high for her. I ended up sleeping with her fora few hours just to keep an eye on her. It felt like I had an electric blanket on, she was soooo hot and of course right on top of me it seemed. Finally, her temp got to 99 and Matt had to go to work, so I went back to my room to listen to the monitor for Emmersyn. About an hr or 2 later, Teagan got up and came in my room to sleep. Poor thing wanted her momma!
On the way to the doctor today she wanted some coke. We have been trying to cut her off coke (I know, bad parent!) but with her being sick, I wanted to give her what she wanted since she hasn't been eating well either. I no sooner got back on the highway and heard "splat"...she had thrown up ALL OVER herself, her minnie, her carseat, and the front seat...awesome!! Normally I don't have extra clothes for her but for some reason today when I packed the diaper bag, I packed Emmersyn 2 extra outfits and threw in a pair of jammies for Teagan...Thank God! Poor girl had to wear jammies out of the doctors office, but it's better than puke clothes!
I will post pics of her rash later when I have time to upload them.

Bad Mommy Day

I am having a bad mommy day today. Teagan has a rash ALL OVER HER! It has spread since yesterday and I can't figure out what it is or how to fix it. I have spent all day trying to figure it out. She has been doped up on benedryl just to keep from scratching and spent way too much time watching tv today. And then there was Emmersyn. I love her so much, but she was fussy and needy and I just felt bad about letting her cry a few minutes in her swing, bouncer, or on the floor while I tended to Teagan and myself!
I just pray for an easy and mellow day tomorrow!

Silly Questions

I keep getting asked if we are done having babies or if we are going to "try for a boy"...as if you have any control over that. I am in disbelief when I get asked from people without bringing it up first myself as Emmesyn is ONLY SEVEN weeks old right now! I mean realistically with having a c-section, I'm suppose to be out of commision for 8 weeks I think (if you know what I mean! LOL).
Here is my thoughts:
1st: Really, it's none of their business, but since I'm a pretty open person (sorry Matt) I'm ok to tell them
2nd: I'm not sure yet if 2 is complete for US. If it were my decision, I think I would like more, however this is a family desicion so I'm not 100% sure. If money were not an option and we could provide them with everything they need and a few wants, I don't know what Matt's "number" would be.
and 3rd: after going through SO much pain and heartache trying for a baby, I feel like I'd be ungreatful if I closed the door completely to more. I prayed SO hard for a baby and did so much fertility treatments before turning to adoption, I almost feel like it would be selfish to then say thanks God, I got what I want, now I'm done...I know, doesn't make sense to others. I do believe I have the children I was meant to have though. I am perfectly content with my girls and really would be ok IF we had more, if they were all girls. I don't think after going through everything we have and with Teagan being a chemo baby and Emmersyn having the true knot in her cord, I would ever "try for a boy"...I think God has my kids in His hands and will decide for us.
Last year at this time I was having a heart attack and had stroke level blood pressure. I was still under the impression I couldn't have babies without adoption. I was a total mess. After tons of heart tests and some meds and 2 monthes later (I got preggo the end of April), I got the biggest surprise of my life and it has lead me to believe that the best things in life are unplanned.

Teagan's favorite things

If Teagan were Oprah and could give away her favorite things, there is no doubt in my mind, she would choose Tinkerbell and the Grinch right now. If I watch the Tinkerbell movie once a day it is a miracle! She HAS to watch it from the time she gets up til she goes to bed. She knows the names of the cat, the fairies, the little girl, and she thinks Lizzy's dads name is Father. It is on my TV about 10hrs a day even if Teagan isn't actually watching it...so sillY!

And then there's the Grinch. We have both the movie and the song we are blessed with! Thank God she only listens to the song in Matt's car. However, if she is in Matt's car and he tries to turn it off, she says "I'm going to be angry and sad if you turn the grinch off...it's my FAVORITE song and I don't like the other songs you have daddy!" God love her vocabulary!

An itchy situation

Teagan woke up with a few marks on her thighs. I thought they looked like bug bites and although I'm almost 100% sure we don't have bed bugs, I stripped off her sheets and blankets and washed them all...twice! LOL. I put some lotion on Teagan's legs to help with the itchiness, and went about my morning.
Later today, when I was changing her hiney again, I noticed the "bites" had spread all over her legs. The tops of her legs and calves had the same bite type of rash all over them. I thought they were now looked like chicken pox or measles maybe. I called my mom to ask and emailed pictures to her...thank God for moms huh! She thought they looked like an allergic reaction to something and NOT like chicken pox, but told me to take her to the doctor just to be sure so we didn't spread it to Emmersyn if it was something contagious like fifths disease or soemthing like that.
All is good though. Dr. McMonigle said basically the same thing. He wasn't sure what it was but said it wasn't anything contagious and gave us a prescription for a topical oinment and also told us to give her Benedryl to help the ichiness...let's hope it clears up! There's nothing worse than an Itchy girl!

Today I cry

So, from the title of the post, I'm sure you can figure out that it's a very sad day in my world!
Today is the day I've been dreading since I found out I was pregnant last year. Today, I got the all clear/released to go back to work!!! LOL. I know that there are far worse things in the world than being healthy enough to work, but to me, it means missing out on 32-40hrs per week of my girls growing up. I missed Teagan's first step because I was at work. I missed tucking her in 3nights a week for the past 2.5 years. I missed so many smiles, laughs, stories, etc...I HATE to think of everything I missed and it makes me sad I'm about to return to work and miss more of not only Teagan's life, but now Emmersyn's as well!
Oh well, I guess it's part of life. I would LOVE to be able to stay at home with my girls and have the perfect house, and have dinner cooked nightly, but that's not realistic for us. My job provides not only the insurance for me and the girls, but also extra money so we don't have to worry about not going on vacations, or having cell phones, or just using the charge card when we WANT something we really don't NEED. And, in case you missed it, we have a new baby to buy food and diapers for! LOL (I'm sure no one missed that)
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random pictures for the week!

Awww...they look so happy together!

Emmersyn is already dressed and ready to go out...Teagan was wanting to stay in her jammies all day!

My big girl!

Emmersyn is NOT liking being held by her big sister

a self portrait! I love days where we louge at home

overflowing

Our house is overflowing! We have too many toys, clothes, furniture, etc. It may be time for the Murray Family to move to a bigger house! Matt and I have been toying with the idea for a while and as much as I hate change, it may be neccassary. We have about 1500sq ft of living space and although we'd have more if we finished our basement, I think the cost to do that wouldn't be recooped if we were to sell so...

Happy Valentine's Day

Valentine's day was yesterday and we had a pretty low key holiday. Matt and I usually don't do much for holidays and save the money we would spend on overpriced things and go on a vacation! I would much rather get a card or flowers on a random day than a holiday anyways.
Of course, Mickey mouse clubhouse was all decked out for Valentine's day so that made Teagan want to make cards too! No biggie...it gave us a fun way to spend our afternoon! We made homemade cards for daddy, nini, and gigi and pop! I wrote the messages and was going to trace the girls handprints, but Teagan thought she needed to add stickers and "write" her name on them so we did that instead! I can't figure out how to upload my phone pictures or I would post some pics (maybe later!).
Matt worked a little late, but Teagan kept saying we forgot her card, so I sent him a text to pick some treats up for her! He came home with a heart shaped pizza, a s'mores pizza (AMAZING!!!), some more stickers, and a few mickey books! It was a perfect day!

a little sad

I'm just in a blah mood. Perhaps it's still my hormones getting back in "whack" or maybe it's just winter blues, but either way I'm just blah!
Tonight, watching the Voice, there was a back story about one of the singers whos dad is dying of pancreatic cancer. Although it has been 11 yrs since my dad died, I still get a little teary seeing stories like that. It makes me sad that my girls will not know their pa-paw like they should. Or that my hubby never got to meet him. I sometimes wonder what he would look like now. (he died at age 49...he would be 60 already! WOW)



this is my dad and my niece, Lexi, October 2000. My dad died exactly 1 month after this picture.


this is me and my dad when I was in grade school just being silly!




And although I get a little misty eyed at the thought of all my dad is missing, I am so thankful for all that I have right now. Someone told me today as I was out running around by myself with both girls that I 'had my hands full'. I thought that although it was a little tough, I would rather have my hands full than my arms empty!

Emmersyn you are 1 month old

My favorite part of the day is night time and nap time...and not because I get a little "mommy time" I LOVE that Teagan loves her baby sister so much she wants her to lay in her bed and cuddle. I love that Teagan is not jealous of her new sister and wants to share her minnie room when "emmersyn gets big like me". It makes my heart smile to see their love for each other!


Ok, Actually, you are 6 wks, but I'm a little behind and want to remember what you are doing! This is you and "Ellie" in your crib on your 1 month b-day! Teagan named your little pal before you were born. We bought it for you at the store, but your sister still says it was hers when she was a babY!

Here's what you are doing at 1 month:

• you are in size newborn diapers


• you weigh 8lb9oz and you are 21 inches long! 29%for weight and 77% for height


• you are in newborn size clothes and they still swallow you


• you are not a spitter at all, but get hiccups ALL THE TIME!


• you don't really care for your binky, but will take it


• you are still sleeping most of the day and up 2-3 times at night


• you eat 2-3oz every 3hrs


• your big sister LOVES you to pieces. She wants to hold you, pet your head, or hug you all the time


• you are SO EASY!

Mommy and Daddy and Teagan LOVE you more than anything and we are SO HAPPY to be blessed by our miracle baby!

weekend wrap

This weekend was kind of relaxed for us. We were suppose to go to dinner club last night, but unfortunately I wasn't feeling too great so we skipped. The other couples who were going either are pregnant or have newborns too so I didn't want to contaminate their little ones. We stayed in Friday and I went to bed real early for me...in bed by 9:30. I got up for Emmersyn's 4am and 7am feeds but other than that, I didn't get out of bed until 9am!!!!
Last night (sat) I stayed up and did E's 11pm feeding and she slept til 4, but Matt got up for that one! YAY!!! I slept from midnight til 7! Love the weekends were I can sleep! (Better not get too used to taht though since I go back to work in a few weeks)
Today (sun) we didn't know what to do. I woke up feeling slightly better. My nose is still dripping and stuffed up all at the same time, but other than that and being tired, I am feeling better. My mom called and asked if Teagan could come have a playdate so we took her to mom's and Matt, Emmersyn, and I headed shopping. Ineed to find a baptism dress for Emmersyn. I had planned on just using Teagan's but when I grabbed it from the closet, it is a 3-6mn and had a yellow stain down the front from spitup I'm sure....however, the one's I saw at the store were 6-9mn so we MAY have to go ahead and use Teagan's anyways.
Then, dinner! I forgot how easy it was to take a baby to dinner. There was no butter hands on my arms, no straws being biten, no "sharing" my coke, no having to bribe to eat...nope, just a baby in a carrier in a sling sleeping!! I got to talk about things other than Pocoyo or Spongebob, plan some much needed home repairs and birthday parties, and even TALK to my hubby...I know, crazy!! LOL
All in all, this was a very chilled out weekend! Much needed for this exhausted momma!

A bunch of Sick-o's

I'm having trouble this week. It started Monday with a VERY fussy Emmersyn and a VERY independent Teagan. I say independent because she just wants to do everything her way and of course, I want her to do it my way! LOL. I try to remember that I do what my kids to be independent later, but at the moment when I'm trying to soothe a 6wk old and trying to make lunch one handed, I just wish Teagan would be ok with whatever I choose to make...not the case EVER!

Tuesday was about the same, but it started at 3:30am. For some reason, Teagan was awake when Matt got up for work and stayed up. I tried to have her watch some tv in my bed so maybe I could snooze and hoped she would fall asleep too...yeah, that didn't happen!
Wednesday, we had a birthday party to go to at Chuck E Cheese. I decided Teagan may just need a little mommy/daddy/Teagan time, plus I didn't want to carry a carseat around the place with Emmersyn in it, so we decided to take the baby to my mom's for a few hours of just fun. We got some pizza, cokes, and tokens and just had a lot of fun with Teagan. BUT, I noticed when we got there her nose was starting to run. Not a huge thing, except this mommy knows that is the first sign of a cold coming on.

Sure enough, on Thursday, she was coughing, sneezing, runny nose, etc. Full on cold for Teagan. Yay! Emmersyn is slightly congested and sounds more snorty (I know that's not a real word) than normal. I'm trying as best I can to keep one suctioned out while wiping the others nose every second, but man am I tired!!

And that leads me to today! I had cashed in my 'mommy time' last night to go grocery shopping. I mean what new mommy needs a nap, or a nice girls night, or anything fun like that? I spend an hour and a half going to CVS to get the girls some meds and to my store for groceries! Living it up I tell ya! Anyways, this morning I wake up at 5:30 for a feeding and then at 8 to both girls being up. I had hoped to get a shower before either woke up, but it looks as if that'll wait too. My throat hurts so bad, my ears are sore, and I have so much head and chest pressure...great, momma is sick too! BOO!

Please wish us luck that we survive being sick. I had hoped to go to dinner club tomorrow night, but it doesn't look like that'll pan out. I don't want to leave the girls with someone when they are sick and miserable and to be honest, I doubt I'd be any fun with being sick myself! Too bad though, I was trying to talk Matt into a movie too...you know, a real date night!

health

Emmersyn is 6 wks old (actually yesterday, but I'm a new blogger).
She is usually pretty mellow and easy, however she has been cranky since Sunday. On Monday, we went up to my inlaws and she SCREAMED bloody murder. I knew something wasn't right so we called the doctor. Of course, we were seen by a nurse practioner who looked at me like I was an idiot. I got the "she is at the perfect age for colic", "babies cry", and "she has gas" speech. REALLY?!?! Of course, Emmersyn was still asleep from the car ride so it did make me look like a liar, but still....I know my baby. This is not her temperment at all! My expert opinion is either silent reflux or possibly colic.

random pictures of the Murray Family of 4

Teagan meeting her little sister for the first time!

A little Kangaroo care!

With her eyes open and all cleaned up!

Me, Matt, and Emmersyn....excuse my beautiful self, I just labored for 26hrs and then had surgery! LOL

Right after she was born

Emmersyn Shea's birthstory

Well, I'm pretty bad at blogging, but Emmersyn Shea Murray made her arrival on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 8:34pm. She was born at exactly 38wks via c-section. She was 20in and 6lb5oz and 100% perfect!
The last few wks before her birth, I was in and out of labor and delivery for high blood pressure and to have non stress tests (NSTs) on the baby because she was not cooperating at the doctor's office. They like to see a little variation in heartrate and hers was always pretty steady. The week before she was born, I was admitted due to high blood pressure. The protein level in my urine never spiked enough to actually be considered preeclamptic though, but they still wanted to monitor it and Emmersyn.
I was FINALLY able to get an induction date. We went to the hospital on the 26th to start the process. Cervidal was administered to thin out my cervix at 7pm and was to be left in for 12 hours. The cramping and contractions started almost immediately. By 9 I was in so much pain I was asking for the epidural LOL...of course, they said no! I didn't sleep at all and kept getting sick. God love my mom...she stayed by my side, held my barf bucket and hair, and stayed up with me! (Matt slept LOL) I had a scare when my nurse came in and told me she was a little concerned about the baby. Apparently she had a few decelerations in her heart rate. I was told the Dr was monitoring it though so I just figured the baby had moved away from the monitor.
At 7am the next morning, they took the cervadel out and I was able to take a shower and walk around just a bit before they started pitocin. At around 8am, pitocin was started. I was dilated to 2 cm at that point. I was told Dr. Norfleet would be by at lunch to check me and if I was up to 4, she would be breaking my water and I could possible deliver that evening if I progressed good.
I knew something was wrong when my contractions stopped as soon as the pitocin started. They upped the dosage as high as they were able to and still nothing. When my Dr came at lunch, I was still 2 with some cervix still there...no water breakage for me. I continued on the pitocin until about 6pm, when Jill (my awesome nurse) checked me again...still 2, MAYBE 2.5 she said! I started to cry!
At 6:30, Dr Norfleet, Matt, and myself talked options. We were told 1)we could take a few hours of a break and then start the whole process over again...cervadel and all! No thanks! I did not do well with the cervix checks AT ALL! I was in a slow hell every time they said no change too! OR 2)we could do a c-section and deliver in about an hr. Matt and I discussed the options and to be honest I already had my mind made up. For some reason I KNEW I needed to have Emmersyn on the 27th. I said it throughout my pregnancy and I wasn't about to go through 2 more days of induction hell! C-section it was!
After the decision was made (around 7pm), Matt called my mom to come back up to the hospital. His mom was keeping Teagan and I didn't want her to see me with wires coming out of me and freaking out! The nurse brought in papers to sign and to be honest, I don't even know what they said. I got prepped and Matt got scrubs to put on and the Dr was able to get another Dr in their practice to assist in the delivery. My mom arrived about 7:30 and looked scared to death. I knew she would have told me to wait and not do a c-section, but something was telling me the baby NEEDED to come out!
I went into the OR at 8 and got the spinal. Matt came in around 8:10 I think. Honestly, I have heard tons of horror stories on c-sections and I would definatley choose another c-section. I didn't think it was bad at all. Kind of felt like air plane turbulance/slight pressure and then BAM! I heard the most precious sound...my baby's cry! At 8:34pm Emmersyn was born!
And then I heard Dr. Stephens say "good catch, Lisa"(Dr. Norfleet). Jill held up Emmersyn's cord for Matt to see and there was a true knot in it. Meaning: had we continued to try a vaginal birth, I would have ended up having to be rushed in for an emergency section because her oxygen would have been cut off on the descent down the canal. And, if I had waited til 39 or 40 wks, she would have been stillborn with the oxygen being cut off as she got bigger.
Thank you God for letting me listen to my gut! Emmersyn is a miracle from beginning to end!