You have finally arrived.
You were supposed to come out of me early this morning, but we had to wait a little bit longer. I was scared to death. I don't like needles, and I knew that I was going to have a few of them. But, I just kept thinking about seeing your little face, and it helped me get through it all. The doctor's wheeled me into the operating room, and then gave me a spinal block. This made me feel numb from my chest all the way down to my tip toes. Soon after, your Daddy came in to the room and held my hand. We were so excited! I asked the doctor, "Please, tell me when you begin." He replied, "I'm already in!" I couldn't even feel a thing. Then, I started feeling some pressure on my chest... and then lots of "Oooh's" and "Wow's." The doctor's and nurses couldn't believe how big of a baby you were. Daddy was so excited d to watch you come out of my belly. He followed you over to the warmer and cut your umbilical chord. While all of this was happening, a nurse had been taking pictures of it all! She came over to me and showed me pictures of your face and what you looked like. I was shocked to see how dark your hair was. I thought for sure you were going to be bald, but you had a whole bunch of brown hair on your head!
The nurse finally brought you over to me and I was able to kiss your little perfect mouth. A little bit of your saliva was left on my mouth... and as gross as it sounds... I was soooo happy to have it there. I had a little bit of you still on me when you left the room, and that made me very happy. While I recovered, I just kept thinking about how beautiful you are and what an amazing gift from God you are. So perfect.
While I was recovering, they took you into the nursery to clean you all up. You weighed in at 10 pounds 1 ounce. Can you believe it! The whole time you were in the nursery, Daddy couldn't take his eyes off of you. I think you already have him wrapped around your little finger. Oh boy, are we in trouble!
When the nurses wheeled me out of the operating room and into the hospital room, I saw about 30 people in the hallway who had all come just to see you! You are one popular little baby. Once I got into my room, I took a little nap, and then they brought you in to me. Mollie, there are no words. No words to describe the feeling of holding you for the first time in my arms. I took one look at your face, and all I saw was your daddy. You look EXACTLY like him. I don't think there is a trace of me in you at all! I held you to my chest, and you latched on right away. It was like you knew just what to do. Nursing you is such a peaceful and calming feeling. I love being your mommy.
This is the best day of my life.
I love you.
-Mommy
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