Monday, December 26, 2011

Baby Hannah























Maria and I were with her and our role was to support Trish until she was 10cm dilated and then we would leave her with the midwife and Steve to bring baby into this world. I was `allowed' to take a few photos but really, I was there to help her first and foremost.We spent most of our time rubbing Trish's back and her legs and she was so calm the entire time. Every nurse that came in could not believe how relaxed she was. I couldn't believe it either:)


Who smiles like this when 9cm dilated? Not me!!!Trish's legs were getting sore so she started kneeling on the bed. She immediately went to 10cm and was all ready to push!She pushed from 1:30 to 2:30pm. Baby had quite a few decel's (heart rate kept going down and not coming up to baseline) so they were going to vacuum but they got Trish to get baby out quickly. The cord was so tight around her neck that they couldn't remove it so the rest of baby had to come out right away. Not the nicest way to end a beautiful birthing process but baby was safe and sound. Baby Hannah arrived! She cried right away and we were all so happy she was here. She weighed in at a lovely 7lbs 7oz. Fortunately Maria and I were able to stay the entire time as we were all working so well as a team so it was wonderful to witness this baby girl coming into the world. Unfortunately, the rest of our families were waiting for Christmas dinner so Maria and I left around 3pm.







Welcome to the world Hannah Joy, we are so happy you are here safe and sound!

14 comments:

  1. WOW!! Congratulations to all of you on the birth of this beautiful little girl! 4 more babies to go :)

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  2. Ya, it definitely does not look like Nutters was in labour! It looks like you took those photos with a pretend actor to show what labour can look like! :) Good job, ladies & McSteamy! :)

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  3. Jackie-it wasn't normal:) The most she said was `Oh boy!'. HOwever, if I had pictures of her pushing, you would be able to see her working hard:)

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  4. amazing!!! Congratulations :)
    i LOVE the picture of her sticking her tongue out (hannah, i mean!!! :D)

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  5. Wow!!! Congratulations. She is beautiful and I think Joy is a pretty fantastic middle name.

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  6. what an amazing birth story, especially for a first, hey? So happy for your family, for the delight of a Christmas baby, and I love her name! Perfect.

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  7. Congratulations on the newest niece!! Shes gorgeous!

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  8. Awesome pics! beatiful baby! Love it!

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  9. That is so exciting that the first of the babies has arrived. Congratulations to your sister!

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  10. wow. your sister is amazing!! congrats!!

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  11. Huge congratulations. Love Hannah's name, and she looks gorgeous. I'm jealous of that tongue!

    Hope that your sister(s actually) are doing well, and feeding/sleeping/pooping is all as it should be.

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  12. Ps I hope you are feeling better... assume from the post that it was just a 24 bug.

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  13. Anonymous6:21 PM

    After seeing these pics of you supporting your sis I am convinced that I would want someone in addition to my husband in the room for support. How awesome it must have been to be there with your sister :)

    Brianne

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