Sweet Kate's Surprise Arrival!

Our darling Kate made an early entrance into the world  October 9th at 2:45 am

I can't believe we are coming on 6 weeks since our little miracle joined our family!

I figured I better get the whole story down
 in writing before I forget

any precious moment.

My original due date with Kate was October 28th.

During my whole pregnancy I was told
 I was measuring a little small

and so I figured she would be a Nov. baby 
but kept my hopes up that

I wouldn't be one of those poor mommas that
 goes past her due date.

Earlier in the week that Kate was born, I had started having

very early signs of labor.

I had read online about these signs and asked many friends

if that meant it was coming soon...? I came to the conclusion

that basically they didn't really mean a
 whole lot and it could be days or weeks.

Well Mr. B had been asked to go on a last minute business trip

to D.C. and wanted me to go into the 
Dr.'s to see what the chances

were that she would come while he was away.

Part of me felt a little silly and dramatic going in and figured

nothing would come of the visit.

On Oct. 8th I told my boss that I had an a quick
 Dr.'s appointment and would be back soon!

Well, to my surprise the routine blood pressure test, that 
had never been a problem my whole pregnancy,
 showed that I had high blood pressure.

The nurse tried again on my other arm and again it was high.

The Dr. had me lay down for 10 minutes to see if it would go down

but it didn't.

I didn't know what to think but the Dr. told me

to tell my husband that he would not be going to D.C.

Secretly I was excited!

I didn't want him to leave me all alone for the weekend.

Little did I know that not only did the high blood pressure mean

my husband wasn't going out of town, it meant we

were have a baby... that day!

What?! I was excited, nervous, scared, and calm all at once. 

I called Mr. B while he was in class.

Again, shocked and excited he headed to meet me in labor and delivery.

As I walked over to labor and delivery, still in my work clothes,

I thought of all the things I still wanted to do before she came!

Make freezer meals, wash and sort her cute clothes!

At the very least I wanted to shower and shave!

At around 4:00 PM on Oct. 8th

they started me on Pitocin and Mr. B contacted my boss letting him

know I wouldn't "be back soon".

The contractions weren't bad and we enjoyed watching T.V. and relaxing.

At around 6:00 they asked me if I wanted my epidural then,

otherwise the anesthesiologist would not be available

until 8:00.

I decided to wait until 8:00... well 8:00 rolled

around and I couldn't wait a second longer!

This is where I give HUGE credit  to any women

that can handle natural child birth.

Lets just say that is not for me!

After the epidural was in I literally fell asleep.

So comfortable and peaceful... epidurals are magical.

I hadn't made much progress and we figured it would be a

long night but within an hour (while I was sleeping mind you)

I made HUGE progress and was ready to have the baby!

I woke up Mr. B and had him put on some music from

my phone to help me relax.

The nurses and Dr. came in and it was a little party!

After pushing for 30 minutes with little pain our

precious 5 lb. 6 oz. 19 inch princess was here!

She was an angel from the second she arrived!
She was bright eyed and her sweet Dad melted immediately.

 First (so flattering) family picture!

Kate has brought so much love into our home!
We are learning more as parents everyday.
We can't wait for all the memories we are going to make with our princess!