Friday, June 7, 2013

H is Here!

I can't believe it has been this long.  I want to post the birth story but just can't put the words together yet.  The short version is I checked in for my induction at 39 weeks due to medical reasons on Monday night (April 22) at 8:00 pm and had H on Tuesday afternoon (April 23) at 2:35 pm.  I went from 3 cm to fully dilated in less than an hour all without an epidural (which I desperately wanted!!)  Never needed pitocin and the doctors and nurses were in shock at how fast things went.  I ended up with a third degree tear (ouch) and a tough two weeks adjusting to life at home with a newborn.  But, H is now a little over 6 weeks and P and I could not be more in love with her.  Here are a few pictures...I will be back soon with a lot more details!  I can finally say it was all worth it, and I would do it ALL over again, all of it...






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27 comments:

  1. JennyJune 7, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Awe, congratulations!! She is adorable! I know you went through a lot with this pregnancy and I'm so happy for you that everything turned out perfectly! <3

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  2. UnknownJune 7, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Awe I've been thinking about you! Love love love the name!!!! She is such a doll baby. It is a huge adjustment bringing home a baby. I can't wait to hear more!

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  3. KatieJune 7, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    congratulations!! i thought of you a lot the last weeks and am excited to see a post! what a beautiful baby girl!!

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  4. The JoinersJune 7, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Congrats! She is just perfect and I know you must be thrilled... exhausted, but thrilled :)

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  5. The BirdJune 7, 2013 at 6:48 AM

    Yay! Welcome to the world, sweet Harper! And great job, L!

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  6. LauraJune 7, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Oh, she is so beautiful!! I'm so glad she's here! Can't wait to hear and see more! XOXO

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  7. KJune 7, 2013 at 6:59 AM

    Oh yes! I've been thinking of you! She is so beautiful!

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  8. Mrs Green GrassJune 7, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    She is so precious!!! Glad to see you back : ).

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  9. JJJune 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my goodness! Her expressions -- love them! Congrats mama! This post made me cry -- I have been wondering about you and hoping things were well! She is absolutely perfect -- enjoy every moment!

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  10. CourtJune 7, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I've so been thinking about you!!! Harper is precious and I'm glad y'all are well!!

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  11. ADSchillJune 7, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    I was wondering where you went! Thank goodness she is here and I can't wait to read the birth story! That sounds like some delivery! I too had a bad tear and it was hard to care for baby while you are trying to heal.

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  12. TheRedheadJune 7, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    She's beautiful!! Love the little facial expressions. Congratulations! I had been thinking about and wondering about you. So glad she is here and you are doing well and getting adjusted. Looking forward to hearing all about it.

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  13. AzulJune 7, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    So great to hear from you :)
    She is beautiful! Congratulations! So happy for you and your husband. Take care!

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  14. BeckyJune 7, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    She's precious! Congratulations!

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  15. CristyJune 7, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Congratulations Lindsey! She's beautiful.

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  16. HeidiJune 7, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    There she is! Yup - she's perfect!

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  17. BJune 7, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Congrats!!! She's beautiful!!! She's a mini you!!!!

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  18. EmilyJune 7, 2013 at 6:01 PM

    What a sweet little face! I'm so happy for you!

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  19. ButtermilkJune 7, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    I've been wondering...I knew you weren't 45 weeks pregnant like that ticker says!
    I'm glad all is well with your family. Can't wait to hear more!

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  20. Breathe GentlyJune 8, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    She is absolutely beautiful! xxx

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  21. ChickenpigJune 8, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    What a beautiful girl!!! Congrats to you!

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  22. Ali @ Not All Dreams Are FreeJune 9, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    I've been thinking about you and hoping you'd post some news... And what beautiful news you have! Congratulations!!!

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  23. mom7June 9, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Congratulations on your new baby girl!

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  24. teacherJillKJune 9, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Congratulations! I'm glad you are back and both doing well. Harper is gorgeous!!!

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  25. JBJune 10, 2013 at 5:25 AM

    YAY! Thanks for posting! She's beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. AmandaJune 10, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Congratulations!

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  27. AugustaJune 10, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    warmest congratulations on the birth of your daughter. She is beautiful!

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