October 27, 2008 was one of the best days of my life. My daughter, Sylvia, was born. She weighed 6lbs 4oz. She’s still very tiny, though. I arrived at the hospital for my C-Section and I was very nervous. I started crying and shaking. It’s not even as if I hadn’t went through the same thing with my son. However, when I had my son, there were different circumstances. I went into labor and I was in so much pain, that at that point, I really wasn’t bothered by the fact that I was going to be having a C-Section. I just wanted the pain to go away. This time, everything was different. Everything was planned and I was more than terrified at that fact alone.

Sylvia’s father and I arrived and I was monitored and prepared before everything was done. This involved receiving an IV, having my blood drawn and receiving a few medicines to break down acid in my stomach. When it was time for the procedure, I was a nervous wreck and I couldn’t stop shaking. Maybe it’s a natural response, I’m not sure. I think the thing that initially frightened me was the fact in knowing that I had to receive a spinal before everything. It turned out to be not so bad but my shaking didn’t cease. Sylvia’s father was just as nervous as I was, but he was so supportive and a lot more comforting than I thought he would be. When the procedure was over, I was still numbed from the chest down to my toes and I was so very tired. I spent the next 3 days in the hospital and I was not happy about this, let me tell you. Sylvia was born with a heart murmur and jaundice but otherwise, she is perfectly healthy and beautiful! I’ve posted a photo of her on my myspace page and Flickr. Both of these are private so you have to be a friend on both to see anything. I will be posting more photos of her as soon as I can. I just wanted to update and let you guys know that I’m alright and everything went well! Take care.

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As you may all know, tomorrow is my big day. I have to report to the hospital by 7:30 AM. I’m a complete nervous wreck. I really despise hospitals, especially after having to watch my mother spend so much time in them. Not to mention the countless visits my son and I have had just because of our asthma problems. As you know, I will be receiving a c-section. Sounds simple to those who have had one before but due to certain circumstances surrounding past injuries and such, I have to receive a classical C-Section. For those who aren’t aware of what that is, you know nowadays they give the bikini line c-section incisions. I have to receive the older type, the incision where I will be cut up and down instead of sideways. It’s a scary thing, but it has to be done. I’m not really sure how long I will be in the hospital but I will be taking my notebook with me and writing down some details so I can let you guys know how everything went, what my thoughts were and all of that good stuff!

Right now I’m just listening to music, watching time pass me by. I can’t have anything to eat after 12 Midnight tonight, which pretty much sucks being as though I’m a “midnight snacker”. I’m usually up snacking. I’ll definitely be in bed early tonight. Not just because my procedure is tomorrow but I just can’t fathom the idea of staying awake and not being able to eat or drink.

Thank you all for all of your previous comments about my pregnancy and everything leading up to this point. They really mean a lot to me. Pray for me!

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Well, I figured I should update everyone on everything. Tomorrow, October 22, I will be going in for my Amniocentesis. Basically, I have to get a needed inserted into the womb and amniotic fluid will be extracted from around the baby. They will test this fluid to see if the baby’s lungs are matured. One of the side effects of this procedure is that it can induce labor. If that occurs, they will be giving me a c-section one day early. If everything is alright after the procedure and they monitor me, I will be able to go home and my c-section will be on the next day, October 23. I will admit that I’m very nervous about this procedure because I have a high risk pregnancy and going into labor would not be a good thing but they would be able to do everything just in time. I’m even more nervous about my C-Section more than anything, though. I have some faith that everything will be just fine, though. I will be updating everyone when I get back home from the hospital, which will probably be sometime around the beginning of next week. Wish me luck!

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Amniocentesis, Daughter, Pregnancy, Sylvia