To make a long story (semi) short:
Saturday night I was having bad contractions and pain. We went to the hospital around midnight, but ended up being discharged at around 4am because I wasn’t progressing in labor. The nurse said she thought I’d be back in 8-48 hours. Sunday I continued to have lots of excruciating contractions all day. By 7pm we decided we should head back to the hospital since they were consistent and getting closer together. On the way there, they almost stopped completely. I was convinced they would send us home again.
They didn’t. They gave me some pitocin to keep the contractions coming, and by the time I was 5 cm, I decided I had to have the epidural. Great decision. At 3:30am they said it was just about time to start pushing and they’d be back. I started pushing at 4:30am and she was born at 7:29am on Monday, i.e. Labor Day. Appropriate no? Three LONG hours of pushing. But that’s a long story that I will save for another day (maybe).
But for now, I’d just like to introduce you to my daughter, Annabel Kate:
Jessica guessed her name, and almost immediately! I have no idea how she did that, but she wins the gift card and the pride of knowing she’s a genius!
Annabel is, in a word, amazing. All of the cliche things you’ve ever heard about having a baby are absolutely true. I’m completely blown away by how much I love this little person for no other reason than she exists. I could go on and on and someday I probably will (just to warn you now), but for today, I’ll just leave you with more pictures of the girl who has completely stolen my heart forever….
My two favorites
P.S. She has dimples. And long eye lashes. Does it get any better than dimples and long eye lashes?
she is absolutely adorable! you guys did a great job
i can’t wait to see her again soon!!! i hope you are feeling good–you looked great!
Oh, she is so sweet and beautiful!!!!
Beautiful! Both of ya’ll… what a sweet baby. I hope you are feeling well! Let me know if you need anything.
I can’t wait to meet this little chickadee!!
CONGRATS! You are a lucky family!
Just as I could hardly believe you were pregnant (the whole time you were pregnant!), I can hardly believe she’s here finally/already!
Yaaayyy for Annabel!!! I can’t wait to smother (err, hold) her on Saturday.
She is adorable!! I can’t wait to meet her. Little Annabel Kate Rubiana
Thanks everyone!! She’s pretty much my favorite thing in the world now. Even better than ice cream:)
No, it absolutely does NOT get better than dimples and long eyelashes. AND HAIR! She’s just perfect! I know you’re loving every moment, so just continue eating her up. I would love to come meet her …. ?
She looks so perfect, congratulations!
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