Hypnobirthing for a Calm Natural Birth

Throughout my pregnancy I had planned on delivering naturally. In order to prepare for this I took a class with husband called Hypnobirthing. Even if you aren't planning on a natural birth this class was so informative I would still take it. Because of the techniques I learned in this class I was able to manage the pain and actually I believe I was able to lesson the pain dramatically. I actually went through my labor at home and waited to go to the hospital becuase I didn't think my contractions were strong enough to head for the hospital yet (plus I had gone to the hospital the night before with contractions and they sent me home because I was only dilated to a 1 so I thought there was no way I was going to deliver the next day). When I finally decided it was time to go the hospital I was already dilated to a 10!!! I couldn't beleive it. I was checked into the hospital at 4:38 pm and delivered Sirlei at 5:06 pm! She is small for her hieght but other than that she is perfectly healthy. She was so small my in-laws bought her preemie clothes to where because all the clothes I had were so big for her. She will be a week old tomorrow and still wearing her preemie clothes but she is gaining weight fast. I can't believe I'm a mom and I feel lucky everyday that she was sent to me.

My Tiny Dancer

The first of many tutu's to come!!! Its a little big, she's just so tiny.

In a word..........Perfect.

She is Here!!!!!!!

Sirlei is here!!!!!!! She is beautiful, 5lbs. 9 oz. 19.5 inches. A full head of hair (so we know she must take after mom...) and jodi did great, she was calm throughout the whole thing.

Baby Update

So I went to the doctor on Monday and I am still only dilated to a 1 and about 50% effaced so I hope things start moving along a little faster this week. I know my due date isn't till next thursday but I really just want to have her!