Well, after many tears and doubt that the baby would actually be born, Taryn arrived 9 days late. (I was in such a big fight with her, that I even stopped talking to her.) My doctor was out of town and his partners were not very helpful. So when he came back into town I was at the hospital for my induction the next day.
I had Patosin(sp?)for a few hours and was feeling good. I was waiting for my epidural when my water broke. I was in a panic because I knew my real labor was about to begin and I didn't have any drugs to help cope with the pain. Let's just say it was possibly the longest 1/2 hour of my life waiting for the drugs.
An hour and a half later, with 1/2 an epidural (yes, it only worked on one side and they didn't have time to fix it. But let's face it...1/2 is much better than none.) Taryn was born. She was my biggest baby weighing 8 lbs. 12 oz. She was 21 inches long with a head circumference of 14 inches.
Taryn was my easiest delivery (due to the time of labor and other factors) and easiest recovery. I feel good despite the fact that I am leaking from my chest and bleeding from my bum. But hey, anything is better than being pregnant.
21 comments:
Oh my goodness! That was such a great video! I absolutely LOVED it! Taryn is adorable and it was so sweet to see every one have their moment with their little sister! I can't wait to see you guys and hold little baby Taryn! Love you guys!
this is an awesome video! i have to admit, my hormones have been flying today and i got pretty choked up watching that. She is beautiful!!! and i can't help but think that 8 1bs 12 oz is pretty small for nine days late.. jake was 8 lbs 7 oz and he was a week early! so thank goodness you didn't have to birth a 12 pounder or something!! i hope you continue to recover well, and i'm looking forward to more updates and pictures of little taryn in the weeks to come! (cute name by the way :) ).
hey Ashley - it's Joanie! I found your blog! yay! Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you and Taryn is beautiful!! That video was awesome!! I forgot what an emotional, amazing experience that is. Your kids are so all so cute!
I guess Kristie and I are related cause I'm totally bawling. Great video, Ashley! Nathan liked it too. I'm so excited for you guys. You have such cute kids and you've just added another adorable little girl into the picture! It's funny because I see delivery's daily so I start to forget what an amazing miracle it really is...thanks for reminding me! I'm so glad everything went well for you (despite the long wait). I can't wait to have mine soon! I hope your recovery continues to go well. We love you!
Congrats on the new baby girl. I just have to say, you look so beautiful. You just gave birth and you look like a super model. Gorgeous!
Taryn is a beauty, what a beautiful video, she will love that when she gets older and has a record of her entry to "my turn on earth" :) I agree with Tiffany, you look like you only pretended you just had a baby:) can't wait to see you guys again!
I love that video so much. I am so happy for you guys. Taryn is so gorgeous and you guys all look so happy! Gave me goosebumps. Congrats guys!
Oh bless you! Nine days late, that must have been miserable! (I do envy you just a tiny bit though ;) I'm glad you're feeling great already, I bet you're almost in your skinny jeans by now. Can't wait to meet her!
Congratulations you guys! She is beautiful and that video is fantastic! I am amazed that you had time to scrapbook AND make a video already. You rock!
Oh Ashley!!! I guess your second video had to make me cry since your first one made me laugh so hard! :) What a special experience and a special video to go along with it! You have a gift for video and capturing the emotions that go along with the moment! Amazing! It really made me miss your whole family too! How did Trenton get so big and mature already? He's already a great big brother! (I agree with grandma that this will be amazing someday for Taryn...I also think someday when her big brother is teasing her it may come in handy...).
Oh Ashley.. I can't believe you'd rather be post-partum than pregnant. You are nuts. I'm so happy she's finally here. I'll admit, I was wondering if she had just decided she liked it better inside than out. I'm sad I wasn't there (though I know you wouldn't really have wanted company anyway - enjoying your alone time), but I can't wait to meet her and see you. Congratulations. I'm so happy for you guys. And jealous that Jade gets to see her before me. That video made me bawl. I wish I was pregnant with Peyton again. She's already too grown up. I can't wait for our girls to meet (or meet again, depending on how you look at it). Have a list of things I can do for you ready for when I get back Monday. I mean it. Love you guys. Holy long comment...
Oh and SO glad you went with Taryn! Darling name for a darling girl.
I loved that video. Felt like I was there. Thanks for sharing such special moments. Love you!!!
She is beautiful! We can't wait to meet her. That video is amazing!
CONGRATS! Wish we were there to give her loves! Marley is already too big for my liking! Enjoy!!
Absolutely Beautiful!! love her name...hope you are getting some sleep :-) I'm happy for you and your family-congrats! Jillyn
Hey Cuz,
Congratulations!! she is so cute. And the video was awesome so great to see your kids with her. Hope all goes well and you get feeling up to par soon.
Jami
Congratulations! I'm glad you finally got to have her. I loved the video. Macie is so grown up, I forget she is the same age as Ian. I hope get enough of a break before the kids are out of school!
That was a lovely video you guys put together. It was awesome to feel apart of that wonderful day. I am even more excited to have my baby now. Thanks for the idea on the beautiful video. How do you do the scrapbooking pages? Is that digital scrapbooking? You'll have to tell me how to do that, I am so behind on scrapbooking. I can't wait to meet this new little girl. BTW we are having a boy. That means we have the complete opposite to you. Funny hu!
Oh what...now that you have FOUR kids you don't have time to blog?!?! Come on, it's been a month! ;)- You haven't attempted a FULL family outing yet have you? hahaha! I want to see more pictures - get with it!
OH my goodness!! YOu are truly amazing! YOu totally had me crying-I want a baby now ;) What a beautiful daughter, scrap book pages and video-wow!!
Congrats, congrats=hopefully we can see your little family soon sometime!
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