Our Baby Girl
June 15, 2009 - 1:43 pm UTC
I didn’t think I’d post this for a few days yet, as we’re still adjusting to things here. However, I’m feeling very mentally restless and physically tired, so I figured it best to sit at the computer rather than fuss about the house.
Introducing Katherine Mae: Born on June 12 9:45 pm, 8lb 1oz and 20″ at birth and very healthy…
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We went in on Monday to be induced, and I know a lot of our friends and family have been waiting for days to learn any news. We didn’t neglect you! The hospital that we chose to deliver at takes a slow and steady approach to induction, and my body really wasn’t ready for her to come out. It took 5 days to really get things moving along. Those were some really frustrating tough and sometimes boring 5 days. Finally on Friday my body was ready, but I think due to the artificial nature of being induced it was a lot more painful than it could have been (her head came out barely molded, and she wasn’t small either! she really shot right out). I did end up going for an epidural (I wanted to try doing it without medicaton originally) but it’s a particular type of epidural that allows you to still function from the waist down. Thank God for that epidural!
I can’t believe how much there is to learn, but I’m really looking forward to it. It’s going to be really hard not to push myself, because I feel like I have this post-natal nesting urge rather than the pre-natal that most people talk about. I’m just so happy she’s finally here, and we’re finally out of that hospital.
Oh, and I gotta say one thing about Corey. I couldn’t have done it without him.
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Stop and Shop also has “fresh” ravioli in the deli section too… soooo good!
Natalie
June 15th, 2009 @ 2:52 pm UTCI’m glad everything went well! Your baby is so adorable and what a beautiful name!
Bridget
June 15th, 2009 @ 9:51 pm UTCShe’s so beautiful! She looks like a baby and not a fetus. I’m glad you got that over with and I hope you heal up quickly and as comfortably as possible. If you’re nursing, it is probably going to be really hard and really painful for a while, but as long as your latch is good it does become a LOT easier, and after a few weeks I promise it doesn’t hurt anymore. I need to find your email address so I can give you all of my unsolicited advice. If you’re not nursing, I’ll admit I’m surprised, but anyone who thinks less of you for it should be hit by a bus.
Congratulations you two, she will turn the world on it’s head, and you will love the new view.
Beth
June 16th, 2009 @ 6:23 am UTCAwwww! Good luck Kristin and Corey!
Kara Shallenberg
June 16th, 2009 @ 8:55 am UTCCongratulations!!!!
Seth
June 16th, 2009 @ 10:39 am UTCI’ll call you before I leave work to make sure it’s a good time for you, but I’m planning on coming over this evening, 6ish. I can’t wait to see her!!
Margaret
June 16th, 2009 @ 5:33 pm UTCI’m glad I kept checking in with your website! So glad to see your beautiful (and healthy!) daughter. I hope she sleeps often and that you have an easy transition to parenthood. Congrats!!
Rebekkah
June 16th, 2009 @ 8:19 pm UTCCongratulations — she’s beautiful!
Cade
June 17th, 2009 @ 12:47 pm UTCwhat a precious baby, and it’s nice to see her father is worth something
Corey
June 17th, 2009 @ 2:55 pm UTCYup, about a buck fifty probably.
Cade
June 17th, 2009 @ 4:06 pm UTCWOAH WOAH
don’t undersell yourself, I figure at least 2.99
Dena
June 18th, 2009 @ 6:00 am UTCCongratulations. She looks great.
Annie
June 25th, 2009 @ 8:09 am UTCWhat a beauty! Congrats!
Elizabeth
July 29th, 2009 @ 12:33 am UTCAwwww, what a sweet baby girl. Wonderful! Congratulations to you and your husband.