Thursday, August 6, 2009

Brooklyn

Brooklyn (no middle name yet) Killian
Tuesday, August 4, 2009; 8:45 a.m.
6 pounds, 6 ounces; 20 inches

On Monday Kurt and I decided to drive up to Palisades Lake and meet his family to go boating and then go camping for the night. After a few hours of boating I was sitting on the beach when I felt a pop and a release of pressure in my lower stomach. I knew something wasn't right and slowing stood up. Kurt asked what was wrong and I said as water leaked down my leg "I'm pretty sure my water just broke." Needless to say we got back to Idaho Falls in record time and stopped by the house to grab the hospital bag and car seat before we raced to the hospital.

I didn't have time to change so this is what I showed up to the hospital in. I felt a little ridiculous but we did get in one last maternity shot.

I took forever to dilate so they we holding off giving my pain meds. It was horrible because I was having back labor with my contractions three minutes apart for five hours before I finally got some medicine. Later when I got my epidural the baby's heart rate dropped really low. The nurses were rushing around trying to do a million things to get it to go back up. It was scary and I ended up with a pretty little oxygen mask on for the rest of the labor. 

When it came time to push the doctor was on his way but not there yet but they had me push anyways. I guess I was good at it cause in the middle of a push the nurse said "woah, woah. Okay, lets wait for the doctor." Even with the delay I only pushed for twenty minutes. After she came out they plopped her on my lap. She was all purple but pinked up quickly. Here she is getting weighed.

Our first minutes together. She kept her eyes open for the first two hours of her life. She loved to look around at everything.

Kurt with Brooklyn. He is such a good dad. He was hesitant at first but can now change a diaper like a pro (Thank you Jenna for the lesson).

This doesn't look too comfortable but she is like her dad she can sleep in any position.

In the car seat for the first time.

Getting settled in for her first night at home. She actually spent more time in our bed then hers.

Here's a video of Brooklyn right after she came out.

10 comments:

Jeff, Traci and Kaden said...

She is beautiful! I've been waiting for your blog to say that it's been updated. Congrats you two! I hope she lets you sleep.

Mallorie said...

Lori!

She is so cute! Okay, I'm starting to feel jealous mine's not here yet...

Unknown said...

Congrats!! That is so awesome, and she is soo stinkin' cute! Good job!

Amy said...

oh, she is just beautiful! congrats on your new baby girl!

Jennifer said...

Congratulations! enjoy her while she is till small, they grow up way too fast!

Sandy said...

She is precious! Congrats to you both! I will make sure we see her when we come to Idaho!

Danielle said...

She is sooo precious! I just love her! Clayton is already saying, "I can't wait to have a baby"...he loved holding her. He kept smiling at her little wimpers:)

Sanders Family said...

I am so excited for you. You will find more joy than you know. She is so cute!!

Patty said...

Brooklyn is so cute. I am looking forward to meeting her in person. Stop by and see us if you are in town. Take care. bye now.

Mallorie said...

Hey Lori--

I know last time we talked you had said you were doing Brooklyn's room in kind of a beachy theme...anyways, i saw these and thought of you.


http://store.simplistickhome.com/categories/Theme-Rooms/Day-at-the-Beach/