Baby Madison

Madison Ann Schaaf

Born August 30th 2010

2:25 AM
7 Pounds

19 Inches

Here's your story...

On Sunday Mommy didn't feel so good-she decided to stay home from church with your brothers and just watch the contractions for the day. When Daddy got home from work we called the Dr to see if we should come into the hospital or wait. We decided that since the contractions were only 4 minutes apart that we would go AFTER we went to dinner at Nana's house so that Jace and Kyler could go play with Hilary and Stephanie while we were at the hospital.

After a delicious meal Mommy and Daddy went to the hospital to get everything checked out and to find out if you were ready to join us. After getting hooked up the contractions were still between 2 1/2 and 5 minutes a part...but Mommy was still only dialated to a 3 and 70% effaced. We decided to stay another hour and walk the halls to see if we could increase dialation up. But it didn't work. Because the contractions were now 3-4 minutes a part consistantly Dr Fowers decided to come to the hospital and break Mommy's water to get the ball rolling.

It was 10:30 when Dr Fower's broke Mommy's water. The contractions got more intense and by 11:30 Mommy was dialated to a 4 and 80% effaced. You were on our way! Daddy needed to sleep because he had to go to work the next morning at 8. So Mommy hung out in bed, bounced and rolled on a birthing ball to get through the contractions as they got closer and closer and harder and harder.

At 1:30 Mommy wasn't feeling so hot! She decided to have the nurse see where we were at. Dialated to a 6 and 90% effaced-we were on the down hill slope of things! She immediatly called Carol and Nana to come to the hospital. After the continuing urge to pee and throwing up things were getting bad. Mommy got really hot and went back into the bathroom and the contractions wouldn't stop so she could even stand up. Daddy was getting worried and checked on Mommy-you were almost here!

The nurses were running everywhere. They had to help mommy make it back into bed and FAST! Dr Fower's was in the on call room on the floor. No one was ready for you yet! Before the Dr made it you were crowning and then your whole body was out. The Dr didn't even get there in time-the nurse delivered-or caught you and you came into this world.

Daddy and Nana nearly missed it! Mommy didn't have time to have any medicine before you came so she was very tired after! It's very hard work to deliver a baby! But here you were. 7 pounds, 19 inches and beautiful! Daddy just held you and stared at you, so in love you. We all were amazed by your long fingers and skinny feet! Carol couldn't believe how quickly you got here! Nana was in heaven when she held you precious baby.

We stayed in Labor in Delivery for one hour before they moved us to our room in Mother Baby. Once we got to our new room they checked you over again to make sure everything was okay. You had low blood sugar so we were told that they would be watching it to make sure it stayed above a certain point. Carol headed home to relieve Stephanie so she could get some sleep. Next came your bath...which you DIDN'T like at all! Daddy got to wash your hair. The nurse took you to the nursery to check blood sugar and to take your picture. When they brought you back you were finally ready to eat!

At about 6 AM Nana and Daddy headed home so we could try and get some sleep. You slept for a very long time, too bad the nurses kept interrupting our slumber!! The day progressed with you sleeping well but not eating as often as needed so your blood sugar stayed low and they had to keep pricking your heal-so sad! We had several visitors come and visit us. Carol came and brought some beautiful flowers (along with her lovely personality), Grandma Cheryl came with new clothes for you, Aunt Hilary brought you new clothes and shoes, Papa, Nana, Aunt Stephanie, Cortney, and Brook also came.

Your brothers came to meet you too. They were so excited to finally have you here! Kyler told us how your skin was red but how pretty you were. Jace REALLY wanted to give you high 5's and kisses. They both wanted to smother you with love! Jace isn't so sure about sharing Mommy but he was already getting better before they went home. Carol took the boys to her house to sleep for the night so that Daddy could get some much needed sleep (Too bad it didn't last, her basement flooded and both ended up having a sleepover with Nana).

Everyone couldn't believe how much hair you have. You are so tiny and perfect. You have long fingers and toes-I'd say piano player in the making! I was super excited to see you have dimples-I always wanted them and you and Jace both got some-they are so cute!

Nana and Papa were the last to head home. I think Nana could have sat and held you all night-besides the fact that she was running on 2 hours of sleep too! They kissed you and loved you good-bye and headed home. We'd made it through your first day of life. Needless to say we both crashed and slept for as long as we could! Mommy was so greatful that you let her sleep. It was a magical day!

I love you so much. It's amazing how much you can love someone that you have just met. I feel so blessed to be your Mommy and to have you a part of our family. I know having three kids will be hard but all I have to do is look at your sweet face to know it'll be worth every minute! I love being a mom and am so excited to see you grow.