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Meet Maryanne -- and My Labor story

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Jon mentioned that I'd give a more detailed account of our morning. So, here's the slightly-longer-than-Jon's version of what happened. I woke up around 2 or so with contractions. I had three contractions before I decided to get up (I was hoping to slow down labor by lying down since it was really early and I didn't want to wake up our neighbor that early). When I got up Jon woke up and I told him I was having contractions. I hadn't timed them yet, so I wasn't sure if it was time to go to the hospital. I had two more contractions and they were two minutes apart, then my water broke. That's when I turned around and told Jon that we had to go to the hospital right away. (From experience, when my water breaks the baby is born within minutes.) So, I called our neighbor and Jon called Labor & Delivery. Then, we got in the car and when we got to the hospital I felt my first urge to push while I was changing. They got the ER doctor up to my room super quick and within three pushes she was born. Her head crowned on the second push, and then on the third her whole body just slipped out with her head (as opposed to waiting to push so they could suction out her nose and mouth) and totally surprised the doctor. Anyway, there's the story. We came home today ... I just have a hard time staying away from my family for too long; I was missing being at home around everyone. And, we're both doing really well. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers.

(Oh, in case you're wondering ... our camera is currently being repaired, so all the pictures we have are stills that we've taken with our camcorder, so they are a little blurry. We'll get our camera back tomorrow so we'll take some "better" pictures of everyone with our new little addition and post them soon.)
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Aubrey A said…
Ohmigosh! What a quick entry! You're lucky you made it to the hospital at all! Wow! She's beautiful! Congratulations!!
December 09, 2008
Anonymous said…
Congrats Ris and Jon. She's beautiful. I guess that's one reason to be grateful Erin has c-sections, noe surprise birth at 3 in the morning!
December 10, 2008
Kelly and Megan said…
Congrats! What a sweet baby girl. I sometimes envy those whose babies come right out! Glad to hear all is well.
December 10, 2008
Kelley Rae said…
You are one lucky gal - I wish my deliveries were anything like that!! Congrats, I am glad you are both doing so well. She is beautiful, can't wait to see more!
December 10, 2008
Joseph Weed said…
oh how wonderful! You have a beautiful litte girl, congratulations! Take care, and I can't wait for more pictures!
December 11, 2008
Lynette said…
Congratulations, again! I love the name you chose for her. So beautiful and quaint.

I'm glad you made it to the hospital!! That was close, you know! :) I'm especially glad that you and your baby are healthy and well.
December 11, 2008
Head Over Hills said…
We were so glad to hear she arrived safely and that you two are doing so well. She is beautiful. We can't wait to see more pictures of her!
December 11, 2008
team wilson said…
What a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations!!!!
December 11, 2008
Jenn said…
I feel so bad that I didn't catch this sooner. I need to add you to my reader so I can follow updates better with you, but how very exciting. And what a nice labor!!! Good grief. I hate all the waiting I do at the hospital and from the sounds of it, it was pretty much over the moment you got int the room! She is beautiful and I love the name! She is a doll.
December 18, 2008
Melissa said…
Happy Birthday Maryanne! And Congratulations Marisa! I thought I would have had the chance to see you by now and tell you that in person...but I couldn't help peeking at your blog and wanting to tell you now. What a cutie. And I love that shirt about your superpower....it's true!
December 26, 2008
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