She's Here!

Rylie Chanel Salgado is FINALLY here!

Now the road to her getting here wasn't exactly smooth, but oh man it was more than worth it!...

Wednesday I got up earlier than I was supposed to, which I had expected because I was overly excited about our new addition arriving. I felt what I thought was just a little cramping, then my water broke! Yes, on the VERY day I was scheduled for a c-section. Next, I started getting horrible contractions, I then told the hubby to hurry and get dressed because "It's time!", which is weird because it really was time, even without the water breaking and labor. We got everything together, bags, camera and anything I thought I would need for my hospital stay, and we were off. First, my contractions weren't too bad (but still pretty painful), so I thought the trip to the hospital wouldn't be so bad, then as we were almost there, they started to really get closer together. I want to say about 5 minutes apart, and the pain was becoming unbearable.

We finally got to the hospital and as soon as we walked in, the hospital staff knew what was going on, got me in a wheelchair and we headed straight for L & D. I was admitted immediately, but someone was already in the OR, and they only had 2 OB's on that day, which meant I had to wait a good hour and a half until I could get in for surgery. The good thing though was that I was actually scheduled to be two behind, but because I was in active labor I got pushed to the front! Thank the Lord! But as for that hour and a half, let me just say that was the worst hour and a half of my life. My contractions got to the point where there was no break, no telling where one contraction stopped and another started. Oh the pain was HORRIBLE! The worst part was that I couldn't take any meds because of the spinal epidural I was going to receive for the c-section.

I finally got to the OR, they administered my IV and epidural and from then on out, everything was great! Not only did I not feel A THING, my beautiful daughter was born!



Miss Rylie Chanel Salgado
Born: May 27, 2009 at 10:27am
Weight: 5 pounds 15 ounces

I am still in shock...and I love her so much it's crazy!

Well I'm off to eat and spend some time with my little one...I'll post more pics later!

~~Lacy

C-Section Scheduled May 27, 2009

As of today I am now 39 weeks 1 day! I CANNOT wait for this to be over, I have NEVER in my life been so umcomfortable. It's hard to fall asleep, it's hard to stay asleep and it just sucks! I FINALLY got internet today just in time for the baby to arrive (pictures!). So here's a little update since I haven't written in a while...

2 weeks ago I went in for my 37 week appointment with my regular OB. I had to take the Beta Strep test (ugh) and she had to check the position of Rylie. OF COURSE she was STILL breech, so we had to make an appointment at the naval hospital to try to turn the baby. An appointment was made for a week later and I had to be admitted into labor and delivery just incase I went into labor during the procedure. Let me just say I will NEVER do that again! It was the most painful experience I have ever willingly done. Ugh after a couple tries to turn the baby, I couldn't take it anymore so I asked the doctors to stop and just schedule the C-Section. We decided on Wednesday May 27 for my surgery. That leaves us to where I am now...

I go in Tuesday for labs and admissions and all that fun paperwork stuff. I find out then what time exactly I am having the surgery (it'll either be 7:30am or 12pm). I get admitted to Labor & Delivery (AND same day surgery) Wednesday, have the baby, then stay at the hospital until Friday for recovery. My cousin Kristi is coming Wednesday to see Rylie and I at the hospital and my mom comes Friday (yay!!!). I cannot wait to see my family, and neither of them have ever been here to see us. Although JacksonHELL is nothing exciting, the baby sure is! Haha...

I'm a little nervous about having to have surgery, on the bright side I now know EXACTLY when she'll be here and plus I don't have to go into labor! Which takes away some pain, no pushing or tearing! My recovery time at the hospital is a little bit longer, but the safety of the baby is the most important thing, so I am willing to do whatever it takes. It's so crazy that in less than 3 days I will be a mom. Who ever thought? It felt like this pregnancy would never end, but here I am full term and ready to pop!

I probably won't write until I get back from the hospital with pictures of baby Rylie! Wish me luck!!!