Ellie May's Birth Story
It was about 10:00 as I was watching all of my TGIT favourites. I started getting some painful contractions, nothing crazy but definitely painful. I finished my shows and let Matt know what was going on. I tried to go to sleep but was too uncomfortable so I got in the tub. I started texting my sister Jacie because I know she's a night owl and would still be up. She told me to download an app and start timing my contractions they were anywhere from 9- 2.5 min apart she told me I had better call my mom just incase since my mom is an hour away. I didn't know what to expect for early labour because with Lane I was induced! So I called my mom and paced my house timing my contractions for a good hour. They seemed pretty consistent but I was sure if this was "IT" my mom got here at 2 am and we went up to the hospital I was put on the monitor and assessed by the doctor and she told me it seemed like I was in early labour but was only 2 cm dilated. So back home we went to try to get some sleep I didn't get much because I was still on and off contracting but tried to rest anyways. My whole week had kind of been like this so I honestly didn't even think I was in labour. I kept telling myself not to get my hopes up. My mom took Lane home with her for the day and I prepped for my girl friends shower I was supposed to be throwing the next day (luckily I did this) my contractions never really went away but I never felt like they were getting any worse. I bounced on that dang yoga ball, walked around my house, got in the tub, ate pineapple... the list goes on, I decided to just get ready for the day because I probably wasn't having a baby today. So I put on my makeup and curled my hair and then headed down to finish up my shower prep for the next day, and then as I was making sand which roll ups for the I suddenly felt like it was harder for me to breathe. They were getting stronger so I told Matt we better go get checked out just incase. We headed up there at about 2:30 pm. I remember walking into the hospital and getting some "looks" ya know the ya right like that girl is in labour kind of looks lol. So the nurse had me put a gown on and came in to assess me. I remember thinking please at least be three cm! I have to be getting somewhere. Then she says oh Ya your 8 cm! I was shocked ok great! Can I still get the epidural?! Haha that's all I was thinking get that needle in me before I have to push! Right away Dr. Gelber was in there giving me the epideral, they assessed me and then broke my water boom contractions on top of contractions
I was breathing through my contractions and pushing that epidural button as many times as I possibly could. The nurse very politely informed me it was on a timer and I could
only get more every 30 min but if it was therapeutic to keep pushing it! Haha my contractions were strong and I just had to focus on my breathing, my amazing hubby rubbed my back through every contraction and was the support I needed to get through it! Before I knew it the doctors were in there and it was push time so I gave that epidural one last
push and hoped for the best! I gave one push and the doctors stopped me. she was coming! They got all of there equipment out and ready and no word of a lie next push she was here! In my arms
Ellie May Smith born at 5:40 on Friday April 28 2017. 6 lbs 13 ounces and 20 inches long. So perfect she let out one adorable little scream and then just looked up at me and was so alert. Oh man love at first sight that perfect little Angel had mom and dad wrapped around her little finger already! That is the most spiritual, amazing feeling having that baby on your chest after carrying her for over 9 months and then her finally being there in your arms, so perfect, so beautiful It's such a miracle, the most beautiful thing I have ever done, and lucky me I got to do it twice with two healthy beautiful perfect babies! My heart is so full and we are loving the new dynamic she has brought to our family.
A special thank you to my amazing best friend Kelsey Livingston for capturing these beautiful moments. And for being a part of one of the best days of my life!! 😘 go check out her photos she is amazing!
