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Friday, May 16, 2008 | A General Update story

Well, Evyn came early because my water broke Monday morning. I had just eaten breakfast and I was talking on the phone with one of my friends. It had meconium (sp?) in it. I wasn't for sure if it was my water or not because it didn't gush out like it did when I had Kendall. Anyway, I called the doctor's office and they said to go to the hospital. We took the ambulance (much to my protests). When I got there I was barely having contractions and I was only dilated to a one. They couldn't do the c-section yet because I had just eaten, so we were supposed to wait 8 hrs., which would have been around 4:30 p.m. But the rest of my water ended up coming out and the contractions were so painful I had the nurse come in and check me again. Well, when she did, she felt Evyn's feet coming out of my cervix. So off we went to the operating room. She was born at 3:31 p.m. When they were getting her out, they also found out that she had the cord wrapped around her three times and that my uterus was odd-shaped and that's why she never could turn, she got stuck in the right side because it was bigger.

Kendall has been doing good with her. She wants to help pick out her clothes, etc. However, she has such an attitude! I know it's just going to take some adjustments, but it's hard to deal with her right now. I've tried playing with her when Evyn is sleeping or whatever, but she doesn't want anything to do with me. And of course she gets jealous when someone comes over to see Evyn too. I guess we'll figure it out.

Right now I'm just exhausted. Evyn didn't sleep much last night and I'm nursing so I'm the one taking most of the care of her. Craig has been doing really good helping out and cleaning, etc. I feel kind of useless though.

I need to go check on her, Kendall is way too quiet!

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Congrats! I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to see some pictures!!

StephandAaron
Wow you had quiet a day Monday!!! I am so glad it all turned out so well though. Sounds like Kendall is doing good but I am sure it is a lot for her to get used too as well, I sure with time it will all settle down. In the mean time be nice to yourself and try to get some rest, you body needs it I am sure!!! I am glad that Craig is being so helpful also! Lots of hugs and again a HUGE Congratulations to you, she is beautiful!!!

Believer22
I'm so glad she is here and that things went well!!

mrsjulieriddle
Wow that is quite a story! Good thing everything turned out ok, and baby is healthy and fine, that is all that matters!! Take care and enjoy that little one!

JoleneL
Congrats! this is such wonderful news, How do you pronounce EVYN? Kendall will be a great big sister again! Hugs, erin

ens
I am so glad to hear from you and know everything went ok.Kendall will adjust quickly. It's hard, I know, especially when you are tired yourself. When people would make a big deal over the baby I always made sure to include what a good big brother/sister the baby has because sometimes others seem to forget. Everyone gets so excited over the baby they forget the other is still "mommy's baby" too. Give both of your beautiful girls a hug for me and tell Kendall I love the picture she drew in my thank you card!

StefaneLeonard