She has Arrived

So Monday night I went to bed having contractions and I was sure I was going into labor but nothing happened. 

So, Tuesday morning my sister Rachel came over and we walked and I had NO contraction.  So that afternoon I was sure nothing was going to happen but then they started. 

Around seven Dean and I went to the hospital.  My contractions were not that bad but I was afraid to wait too long and then not have time to get an epidural.  Luckily when they checked me I was dilated to a four and was having contractions every 2-3 minutes. 

It wasn't long before I was able to get my epidural and things were more comfortable.  Labor went on longer than I thought.  The epidrual wasn't working a great and I was feeling a lot of pressure.  Finally just after 2am they checked me and told me they would have me start pushing soon. 

I pushed for just under an hour and out came an 8lb, 20inch screaming baby girl with a ton of hair. 

Ms. Charlotte Marie Dockstader was born 4:08a.m. on May 9th. 

She was also not happy to be taken from her warm happy home.  She screamed for almost an hour but was much happier after a bath and getting swaddled. 

So far she is a good baby.  She has a very loud cry but luckily doesn't use it unless she is hungry.  She is good at nursing but will also take a bottle.  She will sleep through the kids screaming and Dean snoring.  So far it seems like she looks like my side of the family but we will see with time.  If you ask me she is pretty dang cute. 

The kids are good with her.  Abyy just loves her.  Carter wants to help change diapers and hold her.  Grant doesn't seem to notice she is around, which for now is a good thing. 

Welcome to the family Charlottle.  Love Mom, Dad, Abby, Carter and Grant.