More pics of Layla Mae...

Well, she has been sick for over a week but has still managed to take some beautiful photos :)

She Is Here...

I just want to start by saying I love her more than I thought I could! She is perfect and we are so excited she is here. We had some close calls along the way but could not be happier. I was having some issues on Tuesday night. I was bleeding, having really bad low contractions, and some other things I wasn't really sure about; and after waiting and wondering we decided at around 3 to go to the hospital. When we got there she wasn't moving or responding to anything and had a straight line on the monitor. My doctor (who is awesome) was quick to decide we needed to get her out asap. They wheeled me in for an emergency C Section and needless to say I was a little freaked out! I was in the room and they decided they didn't have time for an epidural so they needed to do a spinal block. Not knowing really what that meant I waited on the table and did as I was told. They kept trying to insert the needle and they were finding fluid in my back. After 6, yes 6 tries they finally found a spot for the needle and it took effect. That I have to say was oh so so painful, I figured anything after that would be cake! I was a little scared and luckily couldn't see anything they were doing. Todd cam in and sat with me and I could feel pressure but no pain. Then I heard the doctor say she was green. The cord was wrapped around her neck twice and she had "gone" in her fluid because my water had broke so they were holding her head so she wouldn't swallow any of it. I did hear her cry and my heart was racing. They called Todd over and finally after what felt like an eternity I heard her make noise. It was the most overwhelming feeling I have ever had. They took her down to the warmer and the nursery while I was stitched up. Come to find out the placenta had died also so she had been on her own. I finally got to see her and it was amazing. I cant even express how much I love her and how thankful I am for her. She is our little miracle!