I got settled in and Mr. Epidural Man came and not only did he make my legs very numb he also made my entire left arm numb. His response to this? "Hmm, that sucks." Mr. Epidural man also had hair like Conan. I couldn't look at him straight. The epidural stopped my contractions so we delayed for a little bit, even after upping meds and breaking my water. Around 1am I was at an 8 and had the shakes. Oh man, did I have the shakes. I forgot really how sucky being in labor is. Then before you know it I was breathing and "embracing" as the nurse called those last contractions while we waited for my doctor. He came, I pushed twice and Ruby Maine was here. It is amazing how much easier labor and recovery is when you only push twice. I enjoyed it much more than pushing for 3 hours like I did with Stella.
I have fallen in love with this little girl. True and honest love. I wondered how I would feel being a mother of two and having to share. At this moment, I truly don't care. I am in love with Ruby. All those months of fighting with her have disappeared. I have instantly forgotten about how terrible pregnancy is, because Ruby is this little version of perfection. She looks just like Stella did. But as I stare at Ruby, there is this calm spirit about her. Stella came out with some intensity. There was this force behind Stella. Ruby is dainty and delicate, which results in me staring at her for long periods of time.
Friday night Stella was able to come and visit. We were not really prepared for what this would be like. They had just lifted the ban of children in the hospital that afternoon so we ran to get June. Well, we should have let her wake from her nap and eaten some dinner before we rocked her world with a baby sister. She was very sweet with her, and got very sad when Ruby started to cry. But she knew what do, she shoved the binky in her mouth and gave her a kiss. Hopefully she will continue to love her sister instead of shove raisins up her nose.
Oh my...I am nearly in tears. I love your girls so much!!! and I can't wait to see Ruby again:)
ReplyDeleteOh yay for your beautiful family! We love you guys and Ruby is perfect! I love her dark hair. Great work Marsh Family! We can't wait to meet her :)
ReplyDeleteshe's absolutely perfect. i can't wait to meet ruby. what a cute little family you are!!
ReplyDeleteShe's gorgeous! I'm so glad Stella was able to come Friday night. When Lori and I got back to Grams she said "Did you see Ruby". Poor thing was patiently waiting for her turn. You all look great! Hope you're getting SOME sleep at home. Xoxo!
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ReplyDeleteShe looks exactly like her beautiful sister. Really? She made you forget how miserable pregnancy is??! Amazing.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! She looks so precious.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! She looks absolutely perfect... what a darling fam of four! Hope you're loving every minute with your new sweet little one.
ReplyDeleteOoops... didn't realize I was logged in to my photography account -- that was from me :) Congrats again!
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