Phoebe Elizabeth's Birth Story

Phoebe arrived after a questionable NST (dropping fluid and reduced movement), a quick call for early induction (shocked the heck out of us), two days of induction techniques (foley bulb, cytotec and full dose of Pitocin with epidural) including a manual version to get her head out of my hip, right before a c-section call was going to be made. I literally slept for an hour before they were going to give me a c-section and went from 4cm to 10cm during my nap. I think I'm overly uptight. She arrived after five minutes of pushing since I wouldn't let them put a scalp monitor on her - so she flew out and Dr. almost dropped her. No damage to me - she was a small baby and I was determined. She stayed with me the whole time, passed all her tests except her hearing (which is bs, it was just fluid) and II got her home after a day. SOOO happy she's here safe.

	Comment from ericalee2 » Posted 35 weeks ago Oh my gosh! I don't know how I missed this announcement! CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so so so happy to hear about the arrival of your healthy baby girl. Certainly the best Christmas gift ever. :) :) :) Welcome, Phoebe!!
	Comment from adiggs » Posted 35 weeks ago Congratulations! She is just perfect. So beautiful! I know you are so relieved to have her here. Good job mama! <3
	Comment from sonata85 » Posted 35 weeks ago Not like you just pushed out a kid or anything, but I hope to see some family pic updates soon :) :) lol
	Comment from chiirish » Posted 35 weeks ago Congrats on your beautiful little girl. Good job Mama!!
	Comment from Starmama14 » Posted 35 weeks ago Congratulations! She's just beautiful!
	Comment from FlamingoGirl13 » Posted 35 weeks ago Congratulations!! So happy for you and your family. Glad baby girl arrived healthy and happy!!!