Emma Nicole's Birth Story

Fast and furious. Did not expect that. Woke up at 6 am with contractions. Started timing them at 6:30 am. Got to the hospital and already 6 cm dialated. Within an hour I was fully dialated. The midwife broke my water, and I started pushing right after my mom and husband arrived in the room. I wanted to jump out of the bed. I did NOT want to push. However, I did it. She was out very quickly, about 10 pushes. Unfortunately, she had fluid in her tummy and lungs. She's still in the NICU, hopefully only 24h. They tell me she's improving. I did get to pump and nurse her, which was really great. Still weird she is not in our room. Plan to visit for feedings until she can be with us fulltime again.

	Comment from Mrs.Mom » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 10:46am That's one precious baby! Amazing you had her ON your due date. Glad to hear babe is improving. I can imagine it's difficult not getting to hold her and be with her, but she is in good care and that's important. Congrats mama!!
	Comment from Starmama14 » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 9:22am What a beautiful, sweet baby girl! Hope she's back in your arms very very soon! Congrats!
	Comment from Kitten90 » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 8:16am Congrats on finally getting to meet your baby girl. It must be so tough to be away from her at all during this time but hopefully like you said it'll just be a day and she'll be back with you soon <3
	Comment from MalPal85 » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 8:08am Congratulations!
	Comment from Cattsmeow » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 8:03am Congrats on your little baby girl! Hoping she's able to stay in your arms soon!
	Comment from tmhess » Posted Jul. 20, 2015 6:56am Congratulations!! Prayers that she is by your side and in your arms very soon! :) She looks perfect. :)