Saturday, November 12, 2011

It's a girl!

Forgive the short post. It's hard to type, you see, because my baby girl is on my chest right now!

Charlotte Corrina was born at 1:03pm on 11/12/11. She weighed 5lb 2oz and is 18.5" long. She did require a little bagging in the O.R. but once they got her going, she took right over and did great. They took her to the regular nursery while I was in recovery and brought her to me to room in about 3 hours later. Completely amazing. She has a head full of hair, the edges of which are blonde.

She has latched on, but is having a hard time staying awake to nurse for any length of time. But right now her blood sugars are good and she wet appropriately, so we're just giving her some time to get it.

We are currently in the world's smallest hospital room in Labor and Delivery as I have to stay on mag for 24 hours. I'm having some insane contractions and had to have an extra dose of pain meds, but other than that, I'm doing great, too.

Robbie met her and was.. well.. not impressed. He hadn't had a nap and had been at the hospital (with our parents) all day, so I'm sure that didn't help. He mostly just did not want to get anywhere near her. That's okay, the whole situation is pretty weird, after all.

Without further ado, meet Charlotte:





Coming back to add another:


30 comments:

Adriane said...

She is beautiful!!!! I must admit I checked back here several times today - so wonderful to read your update! She is on your chest!! Just about the best news ever. Hope the mag goes well and your recovery is speedy. Congrats to you! Welcome baby Charlotte!!

Frapper said...

She's beautiful! Congratulations to your family. Hope you have a speedy recovery and are home soon.

*S* said...

Congratulations! I love her name. Enjoy the new addition to your family. She is precious.

Joy said...

Thanks guys.
If I'd have thought, I'd have set up my blog to be able to post from my phone so I could update earlier. Sorry to keep everyone waiting.

Adrianne- the mag is kicking my rear a bit. I feel like a roasted Turkey, but I'm hanging in there.

pyjammy pam said...

congratulations on your big beautiful girl! welcome, sweet charlotte!

MJP said...

I am so over the moon happy for you! Congrats:)

Meghan said...

Congrats!!! She looks perfect! Enjoy every second of her ;)

Kimberly (Anthony's Mom) said...

You did it trish! Shes here and healthy! I hope when u get home u can feel that huge sense of relief i felt after i had ashley.

Kim

Marissa said...

Congratulations! She's beautiful.

Rachel said...

Congratulations! I am so, so happy to hear that she arrived safely. Hoping that you are getting plenty of time to snuggle your little girl, and off the mag soon.

cd0103 said...

Congrats! She is so pretty!

Becks said...

Congratulations!!! She's here! And she's so big and so healthy! Congratulations mama, you did it!

Anonymous said...

Oh Trish! I have been lurking on your blog for years and I am so happy for you! The relief of having her in your arms must be insane! Take good care of yourself now. You did it. You are so brave! Congrats to you, David and big brother Robbie!
Mandy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations trish!!! What a beautiful baby and lovely name! Great weight too. My daughter was only 5lb 11 at 37 weeks. Hope feeding gets going and you're soon home. Xx Mel

Catherine said...

She is lovely! Congratulations, Momma!Hope you guys are home soon starting life as a family of four!

Sara said...

Congrats! Glad everything went well! Hope you feel better soon!

Deep Thinker said...

Congratulations! She is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

CONGRATS!!!! I was praying for your little one! Brings back memories! My little girl is 12 wks old now. Good luck!

mlwindc said...

Congratulations on the beautiful new addition to your family! So happy for you.

B's Mom said...

Congrats. She is beautiful. Love the name. :)

Amy said...

OMG Congrats Trish!! Your little girl is beautiful! And to hear that she's on your chest and doing well is just awesome!! I'm so happy for you!!

MtnGirl said...

Awwwwwwww, Congratulations! She is adorable! I'm glad things went well.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful. Congratulations to everyone. I am so happy for you.

Tracy

EB said...

Congratulations!! She is just beautiful! I stumbled upon your blog when you were early into this pregnancy again after reading when Robbie was born 3 years ago. I am thrilled for you and for your family for the wonderful addition of Charlotte.

Anonymous said...

SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!

~ Alicia

Elise Ford said...

She's perfect! Congratulations!!!

Slytherpuff said...

Congratulations!!!! She is beautiful and I love the name! My DS was completely unimpressed with my DD, too. ;)

Robyn said...

Congratulations Momma! She is beautiful.

Jadie said...

Congrats, Trish!!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Health and Happiness to you all!