I started to push and couldn't feel ANYTHING because my Epidural had made me so very numb. So I had them turn it off so that it would start to ware off and I would be able to feel how to push. I ended up pushing for 30 minutes and then the nurse told me to stop pushing because I had figured out how to push and BR was really close to crowning. It was time to deliver BR and Dr. S was called back to the room. Once he got all geared up and ready I pushed for another 10-15 minutes and she was finally here. When she came out, Dr. S gave her a big "War Eagle, Brantley!!!" It was SO cool!!
I of course cried like a baby because I was so happy that she was finally out of me and I could hold her. They dried her off and put her straight on my chest for Skin-to-Skin time. She was very alert!! Her eyes were wide open and she was really calm. I loved every second of it!!!
Another nurse came in and weighed, cleaned Brantley up and gave her back to me. She was so beautiful!! Chase and I were SOOO happy to finally see her little face and have her here with us instead of inside me.
After an hour, I got to head up to our postpartum room and that is when our parents and Chase's grandparent finally got to come in and meet her. It was a great hour!!
Overall, the labor and delivery was a quick and easy experience for me. I will hopefully get to do it again in a few years. I love being a Mommy and Chase is loving being a Daddy.
Brantley Rae is waking up from her nap and ready to eat so that's all for now.
























