Well, with Ryan's help of course. ;-)
Let me introduce to you Dillyn Marie Wiksten.
Born 8/19/13 at 4:35pm, weighing in at a slim 7lbs 3oz, and 20 inches long.
She is the most precious, amazing gift I have ever seen! I love her so much!
Basically, contractions started Sun morning at 2am, but they weren't bad, so we waiting until I was more sure that I was in labor. Some time Sun evening, around 5-ish, I 'thought' that my water broke, and contractions were 5 min apart, so we headed to the hospital. Well, long story short, my water didn't break. So they sent us home. We got home at about 10, I changed clothes, Ryan got a beer and I laid down. Sure as shit, then my REAL water broke. So much for one more nights good sleep!
The contractions got significantly worse. And by 11pm I couldn't take it and we went to the hospital. They admitted us, and we started the whole labor thang.
Again, long story short, I made it to 5am Monday before I got the epidural, then ended up starting pitocin......well sometime. I don't quite remember.....epidural, remember. OH, wait, first they tried to get me to dilate more by trying some balloon thing. I won't get into detail. You're welcome. THEN they started pitocin. That went on forever. The balloon made me a 4, but after that, it was hours before I changed again. We were coming up on the '18 hour' mark, and there was meconium in my water (meaning baby had a bowel movement in my tummy), and they, the Drs, really want to get the baby out before the 18 hour mark. Crunch Time.
Then, as if Dillyn decided enough was enough, the Dr came in and was like, 'Holy Shit, your a 10!!!' Well, thank you Doc. Thank you very much.
I started pushing, and 29 minutes later, our little bundle of joy entered the world!
Everything went perfect. No complications or anything. And by Tuesday evening we were back at home.
Wyatt has definitely taken on the roll of 'big brother'. Any time she cries, he's right there. In the middle of the night he keeps Dillyn and I company while she feeds. He gives her soft little kisses, and I KNOW loves her as much as we do!
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| Daddy and Dillyn on a walk. |
There is nothing better than being a mom!!!
This almost made me cry. What sweet pictures and memories. Ryan looks like he's been a dad for years! :) I cannot wait to meet little miss thang. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, she is absolutely gorgeous. I love the photos, hope you are doing great after such a long birth, mine took just about 40-44 hours but was so worth it in the end. Being a mum is the best thing that ever happened to me. Again congratulations to the three of you for your new addition (yup congrats to Wyatt for his little sister)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! She is so beautiful...and all that gorgeous hair! :O) Glad everyone is home safe and sound....
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love.....I keep wanting to text you to ask how it's going but I don't want to bug you. That picture of her in the sun with just a diaper is stunning. I love you honey.
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful! Congrats to you both! Also, I love her bedroom.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! She's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI checked every day waiting to see if she had arrived yet...omg just precious!!! Such a daddy's girl already. She's beautiful, congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! What a beautiful baby girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous little girl! I'm so happy all went well! That pic of her looking up at you melts me!!! Welcome to mommy hood!! XOXO
ReplyDeleteVery happy for you and your new little family.
ReplyDeleteI haven't been on much but decided to take a peek and see if you were a mommy yet and sure enough you are! congratulations and welcome to the wonderful world of mommies. you are going to be a great one- I just know it.
ReplyDeleteAwwww Dillyn! I love her name, I love that Wyatt loves her, I love that you and Ryan are wonderful parents! Thank you for sharing your journey with us. /hearts
ReplyDeleteAdorable! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to the whole family! Welcome to the world Dillyn!
ReplyDeleteYou both made good!! Congrats, I can't wait for the journey updates.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!!! She's so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteLong time lurker, first time commenter - congratulations! She is seriously beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHoly hell, little miss sassy pants is ADORABLE! Congratulations, dear...enjoy EVERY minute of it. They grow up SO fast. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteAnother long time lurker, first time commenter - congratulations, Dillyn is adorable!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, she is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteShe is absolute perfection!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteShe is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations. I know you are so proud and so filled with the joy of motherhood in spite of lack of sleep and diaper changes. I'm sorry I haven't been in touch. I meant to before now but we were evicted and had to move and we had to change internet providers so I lost my email and had to get a new address. I lost your home address with my email and that is why I wasn't able to send your gift yet. My new email is karenogle50@att.net. Please send me your address again. You labor experience was similar to mine. I thought my water broke too but it was just the pressure on my bladder that made me leak. I was so embarrassed! My daughter was also in labor about 18 hours with Isaiah. They used to try not to let labor go on so long but I guess now they want it to be as natural as possible. You did a great job, Mom.!
Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness she is so adorable! good job on making her :) huge congrats!
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