just when I thought Baby P was never coming... SHE decided to pop out (literally) on Wednesday, May 9th! My water did literally POP at work... I was bending over in my chair to pick up something off the floor that I dropped, when my co-worker and I heard this loud POP... and then the fun began.. I went prego running down to the bathroom leaving a watery trail behind me... and then my co-workers drove me home... I believe I'm the first person at my work to go into labor at the office! We got to the hospital around 6:30 PM-ish, and all was well and on schedule until I got my epidural... A wonderful thing that epidural.. but apparently our baby girl didn't agree... She somehow managed to wrap the cord around her head, and her heartbeat started fluctuating anywhere from 170 down to 80....
The doctor decided that since I was only 4 centimeters dilated at the time, and was facing at least another 6-8 hours of labor that the baby would not fare well with that kind of stress for that amount of time, so we quickly decided to proceed with a c-section. At 11:46 PM, our Carson was born... 7 pounds 1.oz and BEAUTIFUL!! (I'm biased.. I know!)
We left the hospital on Sunday (Happy Mother's Day to Me!!) and now we're trying to adjust to having our new addition at home.. She is obviously adjusting to life on the outside as well. I fed her constantly last night, and Steve held her and changed her most of the night... I think she finally fell asleep on Steve's chest around 5:00 am this morning. I know all you veteran parents are all saying "been there-done that" for the first night.. but I gotta tell you.. I had NO idea it would be so hard in the beginning.. but so worth it. I'll update soon with new pictures. Be sure to check back for the next chapter in our lives!!
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I love this picture Erin... she really is gorgeous! Hope all is well in the new parenting world. Glad to hear that you made it home and are adjusting well. Can't wait to see you guys!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BABY! Get your snoozes when you can and you will survive! Can't wait for you to show her off when we come up -
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S
You have a heartbreaker!! She is breathtaking!! I can't wait to hold her!! Keep up the good work! It gets better as you go!! Love ya!
Erin and Steve, Congratulations on the birth of Carson Elizabeth. I know that you are having a great time getting adjusted to the big change. I can't wait to meet Carson when you come to Charlotte this summer. She is so beautiful!
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