We're back!!!!

[SusanD]

Well, I can see you all guessed it...I'm no longer a "Pregnant Susan"!

Erin Evelyn Dailey decided to join the world at 10:59 pm Thursday night. I actually started feeling the contractions about 6:00 Wednesday night...well, you know how I was thinking she'd be late, so I didn't know if it was the real thing or not. Jay was at a softball game so I consulted one of my books that said if you can feel the contractions in your back, and they're not relieved by a change of activity (i.e. if you can still feel it when you get up and walk around) then it's the real thing. So I called my dr's office and they paged her. She told me to sit tight, time them, and keep in touch with her. Well, they continued all thru the night, and neither of us got any sleep, and by morning I knew that would be the day. I actually tried to get on the BB Thurs. morning to let you guys know, but I was having trouble w/our connection from home and between the contractions I just didn't have the patience to keep trying. By the time I checked into the hospital at 5:00, I was 4 cm and 80% effaced. Started pushing at 9:15, and she arrived 1 hr. and 45 min. later! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

One piece of advice I can give you is YOU WANT THE EPIDURAL!!!!! It only took about a minute to kick in, and the difference was like night and day. The pushing part really didn't hurt very much, it was just sooooo exhausting (which I'm sure wasn't helped by the fact that I hadn't slept in 2 days). Jay informed me that I didn't poop (just thought I'd throw that in since we were all very concerned about it http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif).

We got home from the hospital on Saturday afternoon and everything is going well. Saturday night was a little touchy, she was up most of the night wanting to nurse, but last night was great...I actually got about 6 hours of sleep. She is such a beautiful little angel, I can't believe she's ours! Sometimes I just sit and stare at her (like right now, I just fed her and now she's asleep in her car seat).

Susan, I noticed that you're pretty close too. Congratulations! As hard as it is, it really is a wonderful and rewarding experience. Even now the most vivid memory of the whole thing is the moment they put her on my stomach for the first time.

Well, I'm going to go grab myself some breakfast before she wakes up. I may not be checking in as often as I did before, both because of Erin, and because our internet connection at home is so annoyingly slow. We don't have a digital camera, but Jay starts his new job soon and I'm hoping someone there will have a scanner so I can scan some pictures of her and email them out. If you want, send me your email address and I'll email you some pictures when I can.

Best of luck to everyone...Susan, you're next, and then I can't wait to hear from Krista & Marisa too! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

p.s. Kim, I looked at your website...it's great! We really need to get on that, maybe I'll make it my maternity leave project. By the way, any progress so far on the baby project? http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

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[lindrusso]

Congratulations!!! What a beautiful name. Looks like there's trouble with the BB again today (it was fine all weekend) - how frustrating when there's such good news to share!!!

[SusanD]

Thank you! I couldn't be any happier! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

By the way, I forgot to throw in her stats: 7 lbs. 10 oz and 21 inches.

Have a good day everyone! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[LIsaP]

Congratulations Susan! The name you chose is beautiful and I am so happy that everything went smoohtly!

I wish you the best as you adjust to your new role as mommy!

[gabbyh]

Susan,
Congratulations of your little angel! What a lovely name...one of the nurses I work with had her baby on Thursday also...a boy, same stats as your little one...but at this stage still "no name". Enjoy this time together...

Gail H.

[Kerri]

I just had to say congrats! I never posted on the pregnant Susans thread (mainly because I am terrified of kids, having them, raising them, etc), but I lurked enough to be amazed at this whole process. I am so happy for you!

[KathrynY]

Just wanted to add my Congratulations! Such happy news for a Monday morning. Best wishes to you and your family.

[Meg O'C]

Congratulations Susan!

I too have been a lurker! Hubby and I are planning to start to try sometime in the next 6 - 12 months. All of the "Chat" around the pregnant Susans has been informative, exciting and inspiring!

Enjoy evey moment with Erin!

[daner94]

I'd like to add my congrats as well. Everyone was concerned about you these past couple of days, glad to hear everything went well.

Best of luck to you!

Dana

[phantomcg]

Susan:

Congrats!!!! What a beautiful name. I'm so glad that you and the other ladies have allowed so many of us to "eavesdrop" on your pregnancies. I've come to the conclusion that we will probably not have any children (long story) and I have really enjoyed reading the stories that you have all shared.

Enjoy your time off with your new daughter and, please, keep us updated as you have time.

Cheryl

[KValley]

Susan,

My warmest congratulations! I love your daughter's name- Evelyn is the middle name DH and I have chosen for a girl(it's my grandma's middle name).

Add me to the list of lurkers- DH and I will "officially" begin trying to conceive at the end of the summer and I have learned so much from these posts! Julie

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[Laura]

Congratulations on your daughter. I remember when my children were born, I was intoxicated by them. You and your husband's lives will be forever blessed.

[hka]

I'm also a lurker! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif I just wanted to add my congratulations as well. I love the name for two reasons, one Erin is my brother's name, also spelled Erin and two Evelyn is my mom's name! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif I love it! Have a wonderful time with your new little one!!

[KValley]

Oops- trigger finger is a little jumpy this morning. ....

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[Vanessa]

Congratulations! May God bless your little girl and best wishes to your DH, you and all the family!

[clairea]

Congratulations! I remember how precious these first few days are. Enjoy, and don't forget to take care of yourself http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Laura]

Hey, do you think the fact that Mrs. Reber has not responded to this post yet means that she is in labor?

[funnybone]

Best wishes to your and your DH on the birth of your daughter. Enjoy this time together; it is sooo precious, and the time goes by so fast!!!

[saw]

Congratulations to you and your hubby! What a wonderful time -- enjoy every minute with your beautiful little girl.

Sarah

[SusieO]

I've also been lurking for a while and have enjoyed reading about your experiences. Congratulations to you and your family!

[Susann]

Oh Susan, that is so wonderful! Congratulations to you and your family!!



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[SueK]

Congratulations Susan! I've really enjoyed hearing you and Susan (Mrs. Reber) post your pregnancy discussions, so it's exciting to hear about your daughter. Best of luck to all of you and enjoy her!
Sue

[Lynn B]

CONGRATULATIONS, Susan!

[kwormann]

Im so happy Susan! Congrats!

ps....we have our first genetic appt in June http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

Kim

[erinl]

YEA!! Congratulations! I'd say beautiful name, but that would sound conceited from another Erin! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif

[KristaMB]

Susan, Congratulations and Best Wishes! I'm happy to hear that everything went well. (Also happy to hear that there was no poop. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif ) Enjoy your time with Erin!

~Krista

P.S. I've trying to get on this board for hours to see if you were back! How could it be down when we have baby news to share! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/mad.gif

Okay, I'm apologizing in advance for a double posting that will undoubtedly appear. This one didn't show up for awhile, so I wrote another one, but am unable to access it. Sorry....

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[HARRYET]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Susan, Erin is such a beautiful name! Enjoy every moment you have with your daughter, time goes by so quickly.

Ann

[HARRYET]

[Natasha]

Congratulations! Best wishes to you all.

[SandyM]

Congratulations Susan, from another lurker!!What a lovely name. Best wishes to you and your family!!!

[lindrusso]

Originally posted by Laura:
Hey, do you think the fact that Mrs. Reber has not responded to this post yet means that she is in labor?

You took the words right out of my mouth!!! Fingers crossed and all that.....

[LGBurns]

Congratulations from another "lurker." http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/biggrin.gif Enjoy your time with your little girl (as others have said, what a lovely name)!

[MrsReber]

Still here- just having trouble posting. Don't think it'll be long now.

Susan, I am so happy to read your message! It does make me feel better! That wasn't a long time in the hospital at all before giving birth! I hope my labor goes as well. Thanks for the epidural advice. Sounds good to me! Your story brought tears to my eyes when you mentioned your little angel. How exiciting! Enjoy your time with your little miracle!

I've been getting contractions more frequently lately and had a bout of false labor on Friday night, while Kyle was over his friend's house, of course. I changed positions and drank some water and then fell asleep. They were gone when I woke up. I do have other little signs that tell me it won't be long. I go to the doctor tomorrow and I'll let everyone know if things are still progressing. Meanwhile, I'm working from home in my jammies. Ah, modern technology. I love it!!

[Julia1Pin]

CONGRATULATIONS from another lurker!

From all the prep work, I know you're going to be a great mom. Remember, don't sweat the small stuff, and it's all small stuff.

[Mamasue]

http://home.att.net/~scorh/Baby1l.gif Congratulations Susan & Jay

I very rarely come over to this side of the board, but something told me to stop by and glad I did to find out the good news. Enjoy you baby and also take care of yourself too. http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[mightyh]

What wonderful news!! Congratulations to your entire family... So great to hear things are going smoothly for you and you're able to get some sleep--a model mother already http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[mb]

i've been trying to post my congratulations all day! how frustrating when there's important news!!! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

but really, congratulations to you and jay. everything just sounds absolutely wonderful. the way you described the birthing process wasn't too scary either http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif erin is a beautiful name, and certainly has a nicer ring than say, 'hailey dailey'. i'm sure she'll appreciate that when she's older http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

she sounds like such a big girl! but that's good - she's healthy! which outfit did you take her home in? hey, i'm just curious... http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

also, i'm glad to hear that the ultrasound was an accurate predictor that baby would be a girl. we're going for another ultrasound on monday, so i'm hoping it shows us a girl again...

SusanD, i hope you don't take this the wrong way, because i mean it in the most beautiful, and wonderful way, but you even SOUND different! i believe motherhood has taken over! you just sound wiser, that's all... i hope one day i'll sound like a real grown-up too! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

congratulations again, and get some sleep! (it sounds like you're doing pretty well already!)

Marisa http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[barbse]

Congrats from yet another lurker. Best wishes to you, your husband and your brand new daughter!

[karen w]

I have been trying to post today and having loads of troubles, too. Well, anyway...CONGRATULATIONS from another lurker. Take lots of pictures!!! They grow up too fast!(My oldest will be 5 next week!)

Good luck and best wishes,

Karen W.

[Kristilyn1]

I posted my congrats yesterday, but it didn't seem to show up! So congratulations!

Have fun--but remember when you find yourself sobbing while folding socks or watching a commercial about diapers... it's normal! It's funny--Susan DOES sound different! I have to say though--five years later and I STILL look at my kids and think "Oh my lord, I'm the MOTHER of those children, not the babysitter!".

Anyone else getting a little heat wave this week?

Kristi--who went to the beach today in RI!

[Tiger]

Congrats! You'll have new joys you never thought possible! (And you'll never know a day without worry again! Ha Ha)
ENJOY!!!!!

[shoyski]

Congratulations! I haven't had time recently to check the board.....wouldn't you know it happened during the exciting time!

What a relief for you to be done with your pregnancy and have your precious baby in your arms. Thanks for the feedback on the delivery.

I went in for my ultrasound yesterday and it was an incredible experience! I can only imagine the delivery and finally having our baby on the "outside".

Again, congratulations and I'm glad you seem to be getting some sleep.

[Susan]

Congratulations, Susan! Enjoy your precious little one! Motherhood is such a blessed journey.

From another Susan [not pregnant at the moment http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/wink.gif, but I have 2 DD under 2!]

[SusanD]

Thank you so much, everyone!!!!

We're sooo excited, and just absolutely in awe of this tiny little person (who, as I type this is sound asleep in her car seat on the kitchen table). She had her first dr. appointment this morning, and everything checked out A++. I can't believe it's been a whole week already!

A word to Susan, Krista, Marisa, and all the other moms-to-be out there...it's not so bad! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif Labor was quite painful until I had the epidural (as Jay was driving me to the hospital I was practically kicking the dashboard), and pushing was more tiring than painful (maybe it was because of the drugs, but I don't remember any pain during that part). You'll definitely want to limit your visitors in the hospital. I had a couple of friends who wanted to stop by and I said it would be better to have them stop by at home. First because you're just so darn tired, and also because you're just not feeling "yourself".

Well, it's almost lunchtime for the little peanut, so I'd better go. Susan...you're next! Keep us posted on how everything goes, and I'll check in again soon! http://www.cookinglight.com/bbs/smile.gif

[Danielle]

My warmest congratulations to you and your family, Susan!