She's here!

Discussion in 'Pregnancy Help' started by ChristinaB, Aug 11, 2008.

  1. ChristinaB

    ChristinaB Well-Known Member

    Harmony Anne was born on 8/8/08 at 2:53 p.m. We had a scheduled induction, and the night before, they told us to be ready to come in as early as 6 a.m. We were ready, but they weren't. The hospital finally called us and we went in around 9:30 in the morning. They hooked up the IV and started pitocin around 11:00. I was already 4+ and 80% effaced, and in the next few hours, I went to 5, but no other changes. I had an epidural around noon, wanting to get it before they broke my water. My doctor finally showed up to break my water at 2:00 and we told her not to go far -- once the water breaks, I go fast. At 2:15, I was 5.5 and 90% effaced, then at 2:30 I was fully dilated and ready to push. Despite the warning, though, I had to wait a full 15 or 20 minutes for my doctor to come back so I could push. Then I had to wait for a contraction. Finally, with one push for her head and one for her shoulders, Harmony was born. My doctor said I made it look easy. I tore a bit so I have some stitches, but otherwise, my recovery is going well.

    Harmony was 7 lbs 4 ounces and 19 inches long. She's got a pleasant personality.

    PICTURES on my blog: http://handsfullmom.blogspot.com/ My parents are in Switzerland right now so I posted some videos too. The first video is pretty boring, but the other two are funny, especially of Eliza wanting a treat more than she wants her baby sister.
     
    ChristinaB, Aug 11, 2008
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  2. nikki_0724

    nikki_0724 Well-Known Member

    Congrats!!!!!
    I LOVE the name!!!
     
    nikki_0724, Aug 11, 2008
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  3. fourznuff

    fourznuff Well-Known Member

    She's beautiful! Lovely name and very cool birthday!
     
    fourznuff, Aug 11, 2008
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  4. 2IrishBlessings

    2IrishBlessings Well-Known Member

    I love her name! COngratulations She is adorable!!
     
    2IrishBlessings, Aug 11, 2008
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  5. ladybutterflyrose

    ladybutterflyrose Well-Known Member

    Congratulations!!
     
    ladybutterflyrose, Aug 11, 2008
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  6. NicoleJ

    NicoleJ Well-Known Member

    Congrats! She's beautiful!
     
    NicoleJ, Aug 11, 2008
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  7. denali_ice

    denali_ice Well-Known Member

    Oh, she is so adorable! Congratulations!!! (and I am glad that at least one of us made it to the 8th afterall!)
     
    denali_ice, Aug 11, 2008
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  8. mich17

    mich17 Well-Known Member

    Congrats! She is adorable!
     
    mich17, Aug 11, 2008
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  9. TwinLove

    TwinLove Well-Known Member

    :Clap: Congrats Christina!! And welcome Sweet Little Harmony! :wub: Loved the videos, especially the one with Eliza! :rofl:
     
    TwinLove, Aug 11, 2008
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  10. hot2trottt4u

    hot2trottt4u Well-Known Member

    she is beautiful!
    congrats!
     
    hot2trottt4u, Aug 11, 2008
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  11. jamey2193

    jamey2193 Well-Known Member

    Congrats, she's gorgeous. I'm so glad everything went well for you. Wow, you do make it look easy from 5- fully dilated in 15 minutes. Congrats on baby Harmony!
     
    jamey2193, Aug 11, 2008
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  12. Ali M

    Ali M Well-Known Member

    Congratulations! :Clap:
     
    Ali M, Aug 11, 2008
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  13. ChristinaB

    ChristinaB Well-Known Member

    QUOTE(jamey2193 @ Aug 11 2008, 07:15 PM) [snapback]925351[/snapback]
    Congrats, she's gorgeous. I'm so glad everything went well for you. Wow, you do make it look easy from 5- fully dilated in 15 minutes. Congrats on baby Harmony!


    Actually, it's a bit scary -- this happens whenever my water breaks, so I worry if it ever breaks on my own, I won't make it to the hospital! With the twins, they broke the water and I went from a 4 to a 10 in 15 minutes, and with Eliza, it was 30 minutes.

    But I also feel blessed that I don't have to push much to get the babies here.
     
    ChristinaB, Aug 11, 2008
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  14. missmomoftwins02

    missmomoftwins02 Well-Known Member

    I have been thinking abt you, C! CONGRATS!! She is beautiful and I just LOVE her name!! :banana:
     
    missmomoftwins02, Aug 11, 2008
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  15. jillangel

    jillangel Well-Known Member

    Congratulations!
     
    jillangel, Aug 12, 2008
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  16. Stacy A.

    Stacy A. Well-Known Member

    I just have to say I love the name! My cousin's name is Harmony (never met another one) and I was always jealous!
     
    Stacy A., Aug 12, 2008
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  17. msrog

    msrog Active Member

    Congrats!! Beautiful girl, name, birth, family, Mom, everything! I am amazed at how quickly you had photos AND video on a blog, LOL. You must be SuperParents.

    Happy Babymoon.
     
    msrog, Aug 13, 2008
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  18. b/gtwinmom07

    b/gtwinmom07 Well-Known Member

    Congratulations, she is beautiful!!
     
    b/gtwinmom07, Aug 13, 2008
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  19. MNTwinSquared

    MNTwinSquared Well-Known Member

    Congratulations! She looks so sweet! :) :wub:
     
    MNTwinSquared, Aug 13, 2008
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  20. Christel

    Christel Well-Known Member

    Congrats!! She is precious.
     
    Christel, Aug 13, 2008
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  21. Katiebelle

    Katiebelle Well-Known Member

    She's beautiful! I had some tearing with my first, and I think that's the worst part of recovery. I hope yours goes smoothly!
     
    Katiebelle, Aug 15, 2008
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