Sunday, January 10, 2010

She's Here!

Shortly after I last posted, after walking the halls of the hospital and bouncing on the birthing ball, my contractions finally kicked in. It was exactly the birth that I wanted-no med's, no interventions. I was in labor for about 12 hours, and had her just before 11pm last night, after an hour or so of pushing. We are completely smitten, and I got NO sleep last night, because I just laid there and stared at her. Birth story to follow...

27 comments:

Manda said...

Oh Queenie. I'm so happy for you. And you are a rockstar! Can't wait to hear about her arrival.

SassyMama said...

Congratulations!

Eb said...

congratulations

Secret Sloper said...

How wonderful! This gives me such hope.

Jessica White said...

Woohoo! Welcome princess!!!

VA Blondie said...

Congratulations! That is wonderful!

Carrie said...

Yeah! I'm delurking in order to congratulate you! The birth you wanted, without meds, being able to go home to YOUR home, and a healthy baby! What a happy new year!

Good Egg Hatched said...

Oh my goodness -- holy smooth delivery! How amazing for you -- am so delighted to hear about your new arrival. Look forward to more details soon -- in the meantime, enjoy!

Hope in Virginia said...

CONGRATULATIONS! Glad to hear that everything went exactly as you hoped. Can't wait to hear more details and see some pics.

ryanandjoesmom said...

Congratulations!!!! So glad all went as planned. Now sleep when she does or you will be exhausted!!

Lollipop Goldstein said...

Congratulations, sweetie! What great news :-)

Serendipity said...

Ohh congratulaions, I'm so glad ot hear everything went well.

'Murgdan' said...

Congrats! Wonderful news!!

Lori Lavender Luz said...

Congrats, Queenie! So happy for you!

Jamie said...

Yay, Queenie!! I am so very happy for you and T. Give her a squeeze for me.

Luke Richard said...

congrats! Can't wait to hear the birth story

Heather said...

Congratulations!!!!

Darla said...

Wow! Queenie congrats! That is so beautiful and wonderful!

Baby Smiling In Back Seat said...

Hooray! Congratulations!

Kate said...

WELCOME BABY!

congratulations in every way for every thing.

Cannot wait to meet her.

-Kate

Kristen said...

I am so happy for you and your husband - and I am over the moon that she has arrived safe and sound. I hope that you are all enjoying these first few weeks!

sadie607 said...

Yay! Congratulations. I'm so glad you had the birth experience you wanted.

Bluebird said...

Congratulations honey! So exciting!

Lisa said...

I've been a silent lurker for some time now ... i've followed your story from about 11 wks on and am encouraged by your story. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter! Fantastic news. Enjoy every minute!

Barb said...

lucky! intervention necessary here - vag birth but 26 hrs and 2.5 of pushing

Rebeccah said...

Belated congratulations!! I'm simply delighted for you : )

Alyson and Ford said...

Congratulations!! So happy for you!

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