Saturday, February 18, 2012

Hallie Jade Huntsman

On January 27th I went in for my 37 week checkup. To mine and my doctors surprise we found that Hallie's head was not where we thought it was. After an ultrasound to confirm we found that her head was resting above my belly button and she was literally sitting on my bladder. The doctor told me that if she doesn't turn we will have to do a c-section at 39 1/2 weeks.Well because she was breached I thought it was not possible for me to go into labor and boy was I wrong. On January 29th at approximately 4:00 am my water started drizzling (it doesn't always break like they show in the movies). Well honestly Jade and I just thought I couldn't control my bladder. Not till the contractions started did we think I was actually in labor. After two hours of contemplating if we should go in or not, did I finally call the hospital and they told me to come in to check if my water actually broke or not.
So Jade and I grab my hospital bag, and headed out the door. The contractions were getting stronger and stronger. Luckily Jade thought of the fastest way to the hospital... NOT! He took the longest route possible. I think he was to excited to really think about the best route at the time :) We got to the hospital around 7:00 am and after my doctor did yet another ultrasound to verify she was still breach I was admitted into the OR. Luckily, my cousin Lindsay is a surgical technician and was on call that night and came in to help with my surgery. It was so nice to have her there. Hallie was born at 8:28 weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce and 19 1/2 inches long. Dr. Isbell did a fantastic job. Jade did a really good job as well. I thought for sure he would have a hard time and pass out. Ha Ha no he video taped what he could and was there for me when I needed him most.
After she was born I spent 4 days in the hospital and I literally changed one diaper Jade changed all the rest. I was stuck in bed and couldn't get around to well. It was so nice to have Jade with me the whole time and I really appreciate all my family and friends for coming by to visit. We are so excited to have this beautiful little girl in our lives.