How did it all happen? Kelly had been having some irregular blood pressures. She had gone into Triage the Friday prior to be monitored but was sent home. At her appointment on Monday, Dr. Long took a look at her and decided that they could wait a week to see her again unless she were to have some other symptoms.
On Thursday, Kelly was experiencing some other symptoms and called the office. They wanted to monitor her in Triage. While there, Kelly's blood pressures didn't come down and it was decided to induce the labor. Kelly was admitted to the hospital at 8 pm and the induction started.
Kelly's progress continued through the night and was relatively slow going. Finally, around 2 pm, Kelly felt contractions that were harder than the epidural would get rid of. She called in the nurse. The doctor on call - Dr. Archer - followed behind. Dr. Archer checked Kelly and said, "How about we have this baby, now!!" Everyone gowned up, Dr. Archer asked Bob if he wanted to cut the cord (he said yes), and Kelly was able to start pushing. From the time Kelly first pushed and Anna was delivered - 5 minutes. One of the nurses in the room said it was the fastest delivery she has ever seen. Bob was unable to cut the cord because when Anna first came out, her umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck. Dr. Archer swiftly clamped it off, cut the cord and had plopped Anna on Kelly's chest in a matter of seconds.
Anna seemed to take an eternity to breathe, but finally did and wailed. Tears of joy filled Bob and Kelly. A beautiful girl has blessed Kelly & Bob.
Kelly, Bob, and Anna Grace just after delivery.
Anna at home waiting for Kelly to stop taking pictures of her.
2 comments:
I'm so happy for you Kelly, and the rest of the expanding O clan at the O Knoll! Keep those posts and pics coming! Love, Meesh
The two most beautiful little girls in the world!! Of course, you know I will always feel that way 'cause I'm Grammy!
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