Well, you didn't want to come on your own, so on Monday March 6, we went in for an induction. We were scheduled for 8 am, which I liked because I was able to take a shower, do my hair and make up, and eat a light breakfast with the kids. When we got there, I was starting at 4 cm. By noon, I was 5 cm, and by 1pm I was at 5 1/2 cm. They had the pitocin all the way up and I still wasn't really feeling the contractions. Since it was taking a long time, your dad checked on one of his OB patients and went to lunch meeting to sign up for assignments. My water did break on its own which was the first for me. I thought it would gush out, but it was not as exciting as I thought it would be. Around 2 pm, The contractions were starting to kick in. I was having to breathe through them. I turned towards our dad and said that I don't want to have to put in the work to do this contractions, so we called the anesthesiologist. The contractions were really picking up. It helped knowing that there was going to be an end to them. By the time the epidural kicked in, it was 2:45 and I was ready to push. So pretty much I did all the dilation on my own. Your dad was a great coach and was so supportive during it. I was able to get in the "zone" during that time. We did one push and rested for a while. Dr. Beverly came in. I did two more pushes and you were out. Easy. Your dad caught you. It was a bit strange for him to be on that side of me with scrubs on. He enjoyed it, but it wasn't this amazing experience the other doctors had talked it up to be. He enjoyed being just the dad a bit more. They gave you to me but you were so "cheesy". I didn't even realized this, but I guess I said, "gross, gross, clean her up!" They cleaned you up and brought you back to me. I am always surprise to see you guys the first time. You were a good mix of Maggie and Sam, and boy did you have a lot of long dark hair.
It took us a long time to figure out a name for you. I wanted Eleanor and your dad wanted Charlotte. When he left to go home to sleep, he mentioned Millie again. I told him I would have a serious talk with you that night. I looked at you, and I knew. It was as if you told me your name was Millie. I wonder if you played with Grandma Schwabadissen while you waited to come here. If you have half of her spunk, you are going to be one pretty cool girl.
Sam and Maggie came up to visit you. Since Sam was still sick, he had to wear a mask. You "brought" gifts for them. Maggie got a princess sticker book and Sam got a mini train launcher. Maggie was smitten by you and wanted to give you lots of kisses. Sam thought you were cool, but then got distracted by all the buttons on the bed. It was a little much having them there.
That night was great for you, but rough for me. I bled a lot and they couldn't get in under control. They had to give my several shots and other medicines. One medicine had horrible side effects where I couldn't stop shaking and got really nauseous. I called your dad in the middle of the night to come back over. I was crying. All I wanted was for him to hold me. Dr. Beverly came in after midnight and had to scrap some massive clots out. After that, it all settled down. Between all of that, I only got three hours of sleep that night. I was so tired.
The next day was pretty chilled. You had to do all the newborn screening and blood work. We watched Food Network together and called some of my siblings. Your dad had the morning off, so he held you while I was able to nap for a bit. When 24 hours came around, they asked if I wanted to stay another night. I said no, I just wanted to sleep in my own bed. I loved spending that time cuddling with you and loving you. We are so happy that you joined our family. You have been so sweet and calm. You didn't even cry when they took your blood for testing. We are excited to see you grow up and show us a bit more of who you are. We love you Millie.
