Caitlin Dyan Jones
Born April 19, 2012
8 lbs 9 oz 21 inches
Born April 19, 2012
8 lbs 9 oz 21 inches
Caitlin is now a week old and as with every child, I can't believe how much we love her already!!
Here is a brief account of the delivery for our records. I would have preferred not to be induced but didn't want the time my parents were in town to pass away with no baby so after they had been here a week I was scheduled to be induced the morning of the 19th. We checked in at 8:30 in the morning and by 10:00 they had started the pitocin. I was dilated to a four when I arrived at the hospital and after several hours of the pitocin I was still a four. Then the doctor broke my water and in a matter of maybe 20 minutes I went to a seven and then a nine and then things got a little intense in the room and we needed to deliver the baby right away. I had a partial placental abruption, so I lost a lot of blood and they were very concerned with the baby's heart rate. There were a few scary moments. Even though my cervix wasn't completely ready they quickly delivered the baby and she came out healthy and beautiful! She was born at 2:07 pm.
Here is a brief account of the delivery for our records. I would have preferred not to be induced but didn't want the time my parents were in town to pass away with no baby so after they had been here a week I was scheduled to be induced the morning of the 19th. We checked in at 8:30 in the morning and by 10:00 they had started the pitocin. I was dilated to a four when I arrived at the hospital and after several hours of the pitocin I was still a four. Then the doctor broke my water and in a matter of maybe 20 minutes I went to a seven and then a nine and then things got a little intense in the room and we needed to deliver the baby right away. I had a partial placental abruption, so I lost a lot of blood and they were very concerned with the baby's heart rate. There were a few scary moments. Even though my cervix wasn't completely ready they quickly delivered the baby and she came out healthy and beautiful! She was born at 2:07 pm.
The kids were so excited to come in a see their new sister.
Meeting Grandpa and Grandma Hatfield
The kids waiting in the waiting room during labor. They remembered eating Cheetos while waiting for Jacob to be born so Grandma and Grandpa helped them continue the tradition and got them Cheetos again.
The next day when they came back to visit again.
Me and my girls
Caitlin and Mommy
All ready to come home from the hospital
Mackayla and Bradley made this poster to welcome home Caitlin.
Another round of holding her as soon as we got home. The kids all LOVE their new baby sister and constintly want to see, hold or kiss her.
Our four children
Our family of six
Mackayla pulled up a chair so she could watch Caitlin sleep.
Nini came into town for the weekend so she got to meet her newest grandchild also.
Mackayla wore her matching tutu for Caitlin's homecoming.
Its been so nice to have my parents here helping me. They've made life with a new baby easy so far. My dad headed back home already but my mom is here for another week. She's been staying up late with Caitlin every night, making us freezer meals, cooking and helping me with all the kids.
Washing all that pretty hair
A little photo shoot at three days old.
Her first bath at home.
3 comments:
She is so sweet Melissa. Congrats on four beautiful children, you're an amazing mom.
Cute pictures! We can't wait until we get to hold her! Maybe you should come home with mom this weekend?!
I loved being there with your sweet family! I miss you all but will be back in 3 weeks for the blessing!!!
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