Addison Leigh

Baby Birth Log
June 14
9pm-10:30: Mommy could not get comfortable enough to sleep, so she switched beds so she would not wake daddy up.
June 15
10:30-1:30: Lying in the guest bed, she had acid reflux and could not sleep there either. She went back to the bedroom, but Lady had taken her spot because there was a thunderstorm scaring her, so she went to try sleeping on the couch, propped up by pillows.
1:30-2:30: Still not comfy, she started up the steps and suddenly felt like she had sprung a little leak. Daddy’s alarm was scheduled to go off around 2:50 so he could get ready for work, but I woke him by telling him I thought my water had broken and you were coming today! Wanting to be sure, Daddy checked online and we made sure we thought it was the water breaking before calling the doctor. Dr. Paul called back and told us we needed to make our way to the hospital.
2:30-4:00: Mommy and Daddy both took a shower and got things ready to take to the hospital, thinking we would be there for a while. We also packed last minute stuff for our stay trying to make sure not to forget anything, including the coming home outfit Daddy was to pick out for you, as a little surprise for Mommy. Getting to the hospital was fairly easy with the help of the Garmin Nana and Papa bought for us, which was a good thing because on Monday, they began construction on the road we would normally take to the hospital, 315.
4:00-4:45: Once getting to the hospital Mommy was checked in by some nurses to make sure it was her water that had broken.
Shortly after that we were admitted and taken to a room where you would be born. After a long morning, Mommy finally accepted the epidural and everything went smoothly after that
The doctors said it would take a long time for you to be born, but you proved them all wrong. With a little help from an IV drip, you were born at 2:59pm. . Your Grandma and Grandpa Klempa were the first to get to the hospital, and luckily Mommy had just had the epidural and was happily snoozing for a bit. Not long after that, your Aunt Kristin, Uncle Matt, and cousin Lauren came. By the time Neena and Papa Gordon came it was close to the time Mommy was ready to push. Daddy waited until they got there and was going to go get something to eat, but by that time, Mommy could feel that you were ready to come. Mommy told Daddy to hurry and get back to the room to eat. He came back with a slice of pizza and had to shovel it in while the nurse prepared the room for your arrival. After an hour of pushing, you were born, a healthy 7lb 14oz baby girl who was 20 inches long.
Everyone was so amazed you were born on your due date. The nurses and doctors told us that only 10% of babies actually come on the day that they are due. You got to meet all your family just before you had your first bath in the nursery. By the end of the day, we were all exhausted and excited to begin our new adventure as a family.
We were released from the hospital Thursday and you got to take your first car ride home. When we got there, the welcome home was wonderful! There were balloons and signs up letting the world know you were finally here! Not only were you home, but Lady, our puppy, finally got to meet you too! She was full of kisses and was very upset to hear you cry, seems that Lady would end up being quite the doula dog.