Hazel Foster is FINALLY here, and we could not be happier!!!
I was determined to have a natural birth, but didn't realize how much patience that would intel. After being 2 weeks passed my estimated due date, and NOT wanting to be induced, I tried every home remedy possible. My last result and good friend, Castor Oil, is what did the trick. Monday night (the 24th), my contractions started coming on full force. This was so exciting to me. I was up all night, but still in pretty good spirits because I knew that I was getting close to meeting my little bundle. Then Tuesday came around, contractions spacing out a little more, but still very present. Still no baby. Finally Wednesday night I knew without a doubt, it's time! So we grabbed our bags, that I've had packed for months, and rushed to the hospital. I was dilating surely, but SLOWLY. Alas by 7:30 p.m Thursday night, and after being stuck at a 7 for 12 hours, I consented to get Pitocin so that my stubborn little cutie would come to me. After ramping up the dosage, I then gave up on my natural birth and got an epidural. Ah, relief for a couple hours, still no baby... Epidural wearing off and only working on one side, fully dilated, pushing with all my might for 7 hours, and STILL NO BABY! Given the choice of a Cesarean Section, Vaccume, or Forceps delivery, I opted for the forceps. In a matter of minutes, sweet baby Hazel was ripped out of me. Despite the 3rd degree tear and 85 hours of labor, I felt like the happiest person on earth. Our little girl came out perfect!
The best birth companion, husband, and dad in the entire Universe!
This girl SAVED my life! Stacie has sacrificed so much to come to Texas and help me through this journey. I truly could not have done it without you! Love you Stace, more than you know!
First glorious poop!
Another superhero of mine, my beautiful mom! Johnny, Stacie, and I would be dead right now if she weren't here taking care of our every needs. I love you mom!!!
So excited to go home and start our little family! Oh man we love her.
Thank You Everyone for your love, support, and prayers!!
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I've checked your blog a million times. I LOVE it! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the close up of Hazel! It's killing me that I'm not there to meet her in person. And I think you down-played the birth story a bit. For everyone out there--Becky is a super woman and you will never meet anyone like her!
oh, and I don't know how you look that good after all of that!
Adam thinks that the close-up looks like you. (I'm trying to see how many message I can leave :)
She is beautiful! I am sorry it took so long. You will love being a mom, it's the BEST thing ever!
I can't believe Hazel's birth story and everything you had to go through for that sweet little bundle to be here! I agree with Marianne, you downplayed it big time. You truly are super woman!!! Hazel is beautiful and I think she's a great mix of both you and Johnny. I can't wait to meet her in person someday, but in the meantime, keep the pictures coming! Congratulations again!
You are awesome to go that long! That is the longest labor.
She is so perfect and cute! Congrats!
She is so stinkin' cute Becky! I can't wait to hold her... you will let me hold her right? :) I feel for you and all you went through last week. Poor little lamb!
Congrats becky!! That is one unbelievable story!!
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!! Beck, seriously, all of the girls have been on pins and needles waiting for this little one to get here, and then to hear the details of the labor and birth... We were praying for you constantly! We are so proud of you and can't wait to meet this beautiful princess. Please post as many pics as humanly possible, cuz who knows when I will get to see her in person. Congrats to both of you!! Love you!!!
She is beautiful and you look so good. You are very brave to endure all of that I am proud of you. Please give her a kiss for me.
Becky!! She is so gorgeous!! I just want to love on her. Congrats again, you make a beautiful mommy. HOpefully I can meet her in person soon :)
Becky! You poor girl . . . you are amazing to stay strong and go through all that you did! It's always worth it when you get to hold that little bundle and she is adorable! I'm so happy for you! So glad she is here!
She's so beautiful! Congrats on being so tough. I'm not going to say you got it from me but...well there it is. I can't believe you were in labor so long!!! Holy cow friend you are amazing! You have to be exhausted and sore as heck but I'm sure she's worth it. I want to meet her!
CONGRATS!!! Wow, Becky you are superwoman!!! Hazel is absolutely beautiful! I love the little swirly cowlick on her forehead. She is just precious! For a minute, it makes me want another one... :) You and Johnny are the cutest parents. I'm so happy for you!!!! XOXO
Congratulations! She's beautiful and I'm glad that you are all doing well.
Wow, what a woman you are! That little bundle is ADORABLE!! CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations you guys! She's a beautiful baby!
Oh yea! I have been waiting for this post forever!! I am so glad everything went okay. You are a supermom for enduring that! She is darling!
Love it, I will not complain about my labor anymore, geez woman way to go! Isnt being a mom the best. And get used to getting excited about them pooping, its weird, but so true!
I am so happy that you finally had her...sounds traumatic! It's a good thing us women forget the pain eventually and before you know it your ready to have another!:) She is even more beautiful than I knew she would be. Congrats!!
She's perfect! And you're a super mom! Congrats again...I can't wait to meet the cutie! You look amazing for the crazy birth that you went through!
YEAH! I'm so excited about this post! I too have been waiting forever to see your beautiful baby!
I think going through labor (the pain, the joy, the worry, and more) is just the beginning of everything you'll do for your child. As Mom's we will do ANYTHING for our kids, birthing them is just the beginning!
Becky she is seriously BEAUTIFUL!!! WOW you guys do good work. She is so perfect in every way, her little face is just so gorgeous. Congrats! Aaron, Sandi and I are so happy for you guys.
She is so beautiful!
Congratulations! ! We are so happy that everything turned out good and that mother and baby are doing well. I am sorry you had to go through such an ordeal to get her here. I think your story beats Roman's precipitous birth on the bathroom floor, which scared the crap out of me. But at least I didn't have to go through 85hrs of labor.8)She's adorable, wish we could come see her. Lots of Love, Mariah, Enrique and family. Let us know if we can do anything for you from a distance.
By the way I love her name!!!!
I am so happy for you guys. What a beautiful little girl and I love the name. What an amazing/crazy birth story. You will never forget it! Getting any sleep? Wish I could be there right now!
Wow-what an amazing birth story. I am so happy that everyone is now home & healthy. It's amazing what parents go through for their children...and you've only just begun! Enjoy your precious little angel! Dr.J
Woah! That's some serious laboring!
Congrats on your little Hazel! Hope you guys are getting some sleep!
Wow, Becky. What an amazing birth story! Way to go! I can't believe how long you were in labor. Congrats!!!
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