I woke Nate up a few minutes later and we headed to the hospital. At about 5:00 in the morning we had a little scare because Micah's heart rate dropped and the nurses were having a hard time bringing it back up. The went to but on a scalp electrode to monitor the heart rate and they couldn't find his head. They told me that he has breech and they were going to have to do an emergency c-section to get him out of me. But they looked at the ultra sound again and he wasn't breech, but he was still having a hard time inside me. So, no c-section. By 7:00, they realized that they needed to completely stop contractions to give Micah a rest. They eventually started them again, very slowly. Micah was having what they call "late decel". Which means his heart rate dropped during and after any contractions. At 12:00 my doc came back and advised us that we needed to do a c-section. Because of this late decel, there was too much stress on Micah. If we continued the labor it might get to be too much for him and then there would be an emergency. We decided that the c-section was best.
The nurses got me all prepped and they wheeled me to the OR. I felt some tugging on my bell and then lots of crying. I just kept thinking, "oh crap, I'm a mom now." You think you have 9 months to prepare for that moment, but you don't. It hits you just like that.
Thanks to all of you for your concerns and prayers. We sure are blessed to live in a place and age that can take care of complications during labor. It was a comfort to know that Micah and I were going to be just fine. Ive never had a major surgery like this and I wasn't nervous.
He sure is a good baby. He sleeps all the time, which is awesome. Here are his stats and some photos of him:
MICAH EVAN HALE
6 lbs 3 oz 18in
Jan 28th at 12:55 pm
27 comments:
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! I can't believe he's here already! How nice for you. And what a great size. Too bad for the C-sect but I'm glad everything's ok and you guys look great! What a sweet and precious little guy he is! Congrats....I would love to talk to you. Please call me, I lost your ph#. Mine is 714-389-7793 & cell is 858-752-2282.
Oh, Katie, he's beautiful! I mean handsome :). And you look great.
He seriously has such a perfect little face. I want to give his little cheeks some big kisses! :) I found out at playgroup on Thursday from some of the other girls that you had your baby on Wednesday - I was seriously shocked! And bummed that I didn't have a fun baby shower to go to on Saturday. Way to ruin my Saturday plans! ;) j/k So glad you and baby are doing well!
He is so precious. Oh crap, you're a mom now!
What did I just do above there?
I deleted my comment with that little trash can thingie!
Okay...I said, he is PRESH!!
Congrats you guys! Katie, you seriously crack me up..."Crap I'm a Mom now!" LOL
K so, visiting teaching tomorrow right?
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Congrats! The one nice thing about c-sections is how cute the babies are because they don't have to be squished. He really is a cutie, we want to bring dinner some time so just let me know when. Yes that oh crap feeling doesn't go away even with the next one.
So sweet, glad you guys are doing so great!! He is such a cutie!!
O my gosh you guys he is soooooo cute! Congrats! I cant wait to meet him and hold the little guy! Glad your doing well!
congratulations you guys!! i'm so glad to hear everything went well! he is seriously so cute! we haven't even seen you guys since what, halloween?? we'll have to come by and see the little guy sometime and bring you some dinner!
Katie it has been forever. Your son is so cute. How is the recovery coming. I feel your pain. My son was born just 6 days before Micah and had to have a c-section as well. You should check out our blog leeandkrystal.blogspot.com. I hope all is going well and would love to hear from you if you get a chance. Email klc2010@gmail.com
Soooo cute! I love the picture of you three, Katie you're glowing!
Congrats!
Yeah, the rumors are true! I am so excited for you two. He is precious! Glad to hear that everything turned out okay.
Let us know what we can do to help. Dinner? Or just someone to watch the little guy so you can have a break! Just let us know. We'd love to help!
he's so perfect!!! Congratulations, what a cutie! I'm glad everything went ok. Let me know if you need anything, we're just across the way!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you guys, he is beautiful. Please let me know when they are having your baby shower.
Congrats! He is beautiful and you look fab too. I know you would love some unsolicited advice, right? But seriously take it easy. I tried to overdo it after my c-sec and had a much longer recovery for it. Take everyone up on their dinners. Enjoy, it's such a special time and you will rock as a mom. No need to think Oh Crap:)
Micah is adorable!!! I am so happy he is here and that both of you are well. As a mother who has had 7 C-sections, I feel your pain!!! It is wonderful to live in a day and age that we alternative ways to save baby and mom. Congrats to your little family. Love you Aunt Kathy from Vegas
Congratulations! What a precious family you are! He is beautiful.........welcome to the world of Motherhood Katie! P.S. I wouldn't trade it for anything!
I am so excited for you guys!! He is the cutest baby in the entire world!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! It sounds like you had quite an experience. He is absolutely beautiful. My favorite picture is him with his teddy...mmm he is so yummy!! I can't wait to meet little Micah (by the way I love the name). Miss ya tons!!!
XOXO Melanie
Hey Katie and Nate,
Congratulations on your little boy that is so exciting! You might not remember me, but I am good friends with Nate's family and I just found your blog. Congrats again!
We're so glad he's here!! When Josh didn't see Nate at bball Thursday we figured something was up. It sounds like he's a great baby so far - good luck!
Oh my goodness he is soooo cute! Congrats!
How lucky are you to go early!!! Congrats on your beautiful baby Micah :) We are glad he made it here safely! I hope you are feeling okay & that you recover quickly. Can't wait to meet him & call if you need anything!
CONGRATS!!!!! He looks absolutely perfect. :)
He is so precious! Congratulations!
Hey you guys! Congratulations on your little boy. He is too handsome. I am glad everything turned out alright. you look awesome Katie. I can't believe you just had a baby. you sure don't look it !
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