Roselyn Ann Prout is here!!

The moment we have anticipated for nine months has finally arrived- Baby Prout is here! All day Saturday (Sept. 6th) I was feeling tired and yucky. Rob swore the baby was coming Sunday, but I was of the impression I would have the baby inside of me forever:) Sunday morning I woke up at 4:30am cramping and then- I felt something in my underwear. Yup, my water had broke and we were off to the hospital. At the hospital contractions began and I sat back waiting for the moment to arrive. The parents came to wait and watch the action unfold. After 5 hours of not that bad labor, I decided might as well get an epidural. It definitely made things easier, but labor progressed slowly so the next step was pitocin. Suddenly it was 5:20pm and the doctor asked if I was ready to have a baby. Pushing was probably the hardest thing I did that day- it lasted an hour and a half. Tiring it was, but when the doctor threatened forceps or a vacuum I pushed as hard as I could. Roselyn Ann popped out crying at 6:52pm. Rob and I were beside ourselved when we heard it was a girl- that was what we hoped for. What I didn't expect was her size- 8lb 2oz was bigger than I thought, but perfect for her. Actually, everything is perfect about Roselyn- even the bruise on her head for coming out a little crooked :) The entire family was waiting in the recovery room after the delivery for the big introduction. Overall, the entire experience was amazing. I have a decent tear I am healing from, but that is minor compared to the experience of having my little angel. I am sure you will agree she is a beautiful, precious little girl!