He finally got here!!! He is a healthy little guy. He scored a 10 on his APGAR tests all day. He weighed 6 lbs. 12 oz. and was 19 1/2 inches long. He wins the title for being my smallest baby. My labor went so perfectly and smoothly that I could not believe it was that easy. But after I had Kade, the Dr. couldn't get my placenta to come out. It had permenantly attached itself to my uterus and he had to scrape it out. Not very pleasant and oh boy was I glad I had a good epidural in while this was going on. He said it was like peeling a carrot with a potato peeler. It caused a lot of hemmoraging and I had to have some blood transfusions. I lost consciousnous on and off for a while, but I could tell that it was chaos all around me. I remember them yelling to get an OR room ready so they could do a hysterectomy and yelling for blood STAT. It was kind of like being in an ER episode (my favorite show of all time.) I also had my Dr. and a few different specialists working on me. But thank heaven, they got the bleeding stopped and I didn't have to have surgery.
It was not how I had planned today to go and it's really late now and even with strong painkillers and sleeping aids, I can't rest because of the pain. The nurse told me to expect it to be 10 times worse tomorrow. Oh lovely! But I feel very thankful that the baby is so healthy and that I will be healthy soon. I can't wait to take care of and get to know little Kade better. I wasn't allowed to do much more than hold him for a few minutes today.
When I get to meet God someday, I am going to ask him why childbirth can't be less painful and gross.
Here are a few pictures to enjoy of him.
He was so mad at the world right from the beginning, but his screaming was music to our ears. He has about as much hair as my other two babies did, which means he will probably be completely bald for a year or two. He has little feet but big hands. I am pretty much in love with him.
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Oh Julie he is so precious, I cannot wait to hold him...
Oh wow Julie! So glad everything turned out good in the end. Scary I bet. Such a cute little guy! Congrats to your sweet little family!
Well he looks like Mick to me. Very cute!:) I'm so glad you are okay.
So scary! I'm glad you're okay & your perfect new baby is here. I hope you're able to heal quickly.
Oh my gosh! Adam was probably scared to death, and you too of course. Glad to hear that you're doing okay now, I hope you can get a lot of rest and if you need anything at all please let us help. I'd be happy to tend kids, or anything else. Have fun with that new cute baby!
You made me so nervous yesterday...I know the feeling of having doctors hoovering over you and screaming. I'm so glad you're doing well now. Take good care of yourself :)
Have I mentioned how cute Kade is?
I can't even imagine how you guys were reacting to all of this going on! I would be freaking out. I am so glad you are ok and the baby is healthy! Hope you get to spend lots of time with Kade today and enjoy every minute of it :)
Oh my gosh, he is beautiful. I love you Sis, call and let me know when you are up to vistors. I will grab Mom and we will come see the new Prince. By the way tell Adam I was sorry to hear about his Grandpa, he was quite the guy. I love you all and I am sure that Kade will be just as beautiful as Torrie and Mick. Tammy
Congratulations you guys! He is perfect. Julie, if you need ANYTHING please call me, I'm just down the street after all. I am so happy for you guys and I hope that you recover quickly.
congratulations!!! He is a cutie! Sorry about all that scary stuff!!! I hope you heal quickly and the pain meds work!
He is such a cutie! Yeah, I have a bone to pick with the big man too. haha Glad you're feeling better!
so scary!!! Mothers die from what you had! My aunt was a L&D nurse and she said only 2 women ever died while she worked there, and it was from what you had. I bet Adam was so scared!
On a happier note-congratulations!! I'm glad he is here and you and him are healthy. What a miracle to make a new little human being!
Congrats you guys!!! We are so happy for you. It is weird not to be there to help you with this baby since the last two were when you lived by us. We miss you guys and we hope all is goes well for you. Try to keep your chin up Julie. It will get better over time. By the way, I love the name Kade. It is adorable!
Glad he is here and healthy. SO glad you are doing better! Can't wait to see you and your cute babe. Call me if you need anything!
Well, he is a little cutie! Rex saw the pic of your other kids and was impressed how much Mick looks like Adam and Tori like you. It'll be fun to see Kades looks as he grows. Enjoy and feel better!! Love ya!
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