My wife's labor lasted 3.5 days before they figured out that perhaps something was wrong.
She has a couple fibroids. These are growths in the uterus. Not a big deal usually but in our case it turned out to be a little scary. One of them was blocking the cervix and my daughter couldn't find a way out and the cervix wouldn't dialate.
So, after 3.5 days of labor all of a sudden it was an emergency C-section. So many risks came with that and the fibroid's placement. My wife could bleed out. That was the worst. She could have to have a hysterectomy. That sucked too. We settled for having to do a classic C-section and a successful birth. Almost the best possible outcome.
Oh, the name?
Kathryn Hope.
Fitting, no?
My mother has been in the hospital since mid-November and is still fighting. We expect her home in a couple of weeks.
Obviously we have the Obamas.
Then last night.
Kathryn Hope seemed so right.
I'm ever so exhausted, naturally. But, couldn't be happier.
21". 8lb 12oz. Beautiful as can be. I'm in love.
Update: See this is why I come here. Damn good folks. Thanks to everyone who has given me such a wonderful outpouring of good wishes and congratulations.
We've all felt something in the air for some time now haven't we? This year is different. Well, it's these little one that we're doing it for, methinks.
Anyway, thanks for reminding me why DKos is such a good community of people. Peace.
Update 2: Sorry about the lack of pictures. I left the camera at the hospital in my sleep deprived state. I promise to upload some next chance I get.
I've been thinking about the America little Kate is arriving to. Between Obama and Clinton and all of us Progressive minded folk, there is no ceiling anymore. Not really. Granted there's still some work to do, but in fact, I can look her in the eye and without reservation or doubt I can tell her that she can truly be whatever she sets her mind to being provided she goes out and works for it. There are no more false barriers placed on her because she was born a girl. Hope indeed.