June 11th, 2013 is a day that has ultimately changed my life for ever and always. The most perfect, precious, beautiful, amazing "thing" got placed in my arms.
Chanel Paige Weaver was born at 3:47 p.m., weighed 5 lb 6 oz and was 19 inches long. With a head full of hair and some of the prettiest features I've ever seen.
My labor, is something I will never forget. I went in for a non-stress test just to check on her and make sure she was doing good around 11:00 a.m.. Everything looked great and healthy about her, I of course ask about how much closer I was to seeing my baby, I was told I was dialated to a 4 and it could be a few days. They continued to monitor me for a while; the nurse came back in and asked, "would you like to be induced?" my immediate reaction was YES, being 39 weeks and 3 days I was getting anxious and feeling pretty ready. Being ready and actually being prepared for what was to come is pretty different in my book. by the time they had me hooked to an I.V. I had dialated to a 5-6 on my own. They started the dose of Pitocin and I immediately thought, hey I can handle this, no terrible pain, it's just a little uncomfortable. My doctor came in and broke my water, after about 2 contractions I was singing a different tune and was ready for that wonderful epidural. I was given the epidural at 2:45, the guy who gave me my epidural was great, I just went so quickly after my water breaking it couldn't keep up. Man, I tell ya, I will never EVER complain of cramps again. The only thought that kept running through my mind was, "why do women willingly sign up for this?" After the pushing and labor process was over, I now understand why. The second my little angel was placed in my arms, (my mom was right),"you would do it over and over again for that baby". Now I'm not saying I'm antsy to be expecting again any time soon, and definitely don't want to do the whole labor thing soon, but I would go through all of that 50 times over for my sweet little Chanel.
After meeting her, they took her to the nursery to do some quick tests to make sure everything was good and took me to my room. That's when I realized the whole " you wont get any sleep" thing everyone was saying was true. I was such a nervous mom (still am).
The next day was one big party, but my favorite part was seeing my two nephews meet her for the first time. They absolutely adore her! After Aiden held her for a few minutes he had put two and two together and asked Nickole, "Can we go to Disneyland now? I want to go today." I'm guessing she tried giving him a time frame that after baby was born we could go on our family trip. Sorry bud, two more months.
It took Liam a little time to warm up but once he did, he is totally amused by her.
The next thing I'm going to brag about is this guy!
He stuck by my side the ENTIRE time, let me squeeze his hand to the point of changing colors, and even woke up with me every time I needed help which is completely selfless in my book because I know how much he loves his sleep. My husband is one of the greatest daddy's in the world already, and is completely wrapped around his little girls finger. I love hearing him talk to her, compliment her, and seeing him give such sweet kisses. He's willing to change a poopy diaper and always ready to comfort or snuggle. He is super patient, especially when I'm at the end of my wire and wake him up at 2:00 in the morning, and humbles me when I hear such sweet words to comfort her that early (or late) in the morning.
This was her coming home outfit, laying on the pretty blanket grandma Fawn made her. She just wanted to be snuggled.
I just had to take a picture when we got home because I am so in love with her fuzzy hair.
Already one week old, yesterday. Please slow down time!
