She’s here!!
First, can I say owwwwww? I tore pretty good, lol
And oh girls, have I a story for you. I can’t write it all cause I don’t have my laptop. But let me break it down: ctx started again at 3am. Hurt, a lot. BUT they weren’t getting closer together. 7-10 minutes apart. Didn’t want to go in so early, you know? So we waited. But they huurrttt. I was wiggling and whimpering. And I kept saying DUDE I do not remember early labor hurting so damn much!! (Should have been my sign)
So there we were, biding our time. Until a contraction hit and I started shaking and almost crying. Then we were both SHIT. HOSPITAL. NOW. I didn’t even know if I could make it to the car at that point. OMFG I wanted to cry iin the middle of our front yard as I hung on to Den for dear life. And then I felt it… I had to push. NOW. Got in truck, told Den to GO FAST. Called midwife, I’m gasping out who I am, birthdate, heading in HAVE TO PUSH.
Worst. Car ride. Ever. Clinging to the handle and shaking, pushing little pushes but not big ones. POP goes my water. ( Had grabbed a towel!)
BARELY make it to hospital. Someone gets wheelchair for me. I get in, shaking. Reg asks me questions, ped name, due date, sign this… omgwtf really?? Finally wheel me into triage. Get my pants off, onto bed. I asked to hear her heartbeat, there it was. HUGE relief. And 10 mins of good pushes and there she was. (Hurt like a mofo, but srsly not as painful as not-pushing in car!)
Soooo yeah. Ummmm, I apparently labor REALLY fast once they drop. Errrr, noted for next time.
Also, speed = tearing. And I have a couple stretch marks on my lower belly. Now I can’t be sure, because I couldn’t really SEE that area before, but I do not think I had those yesterday.
I think I’m still in shock. I’m all like, wow, okay, there’s a baby. Den’s all weepy over her and I just stare at her. I CANNOT wrap my brain around this.
My hooha hurts and I need a nap. LOL
Gratz! to both of you. It’ll all click eventually, more than 4 years later I still say wow I’m a mom to myself all the time.
all around. Sleep well tonight and can’t wait to see more pics
Congrats! I am so happy for you. This is wonderful news.
Congrats!
Hooray hooray hooray! Definitely get some sleeps – I know I was weak for -weeks- afterwards, and I didn’t have any complications to speak of! Well, outside of getting cut so I didn’t tear, but that wasn’t super terrible.
Squee!
Oh Natalie, I am SO happy for you!! Congratulations!!
You are a labor warrior, woman! I loved that sweet little face of our baby girl. Thank you for posting so quickly because we have all been anxious for you guys. So thankful that she is here and you are both healthy (except for ripping and stretch marks). Can’t wait to see more!
I’m a longtime lurker who wants you to know how thrilled I am for you and Den. Congratulations!
So freaking happy for you, words can’t explain. Been a long, LONG time lurker and I’m over the moon with joy for you and Den.
Longtime lurker here also. Congratulations to You and Den!!!! So incredibly happy for you both!!!!
Congratulations to you both! I’m so glad that she’s here safe and sound! I bet that you are snuggling and nursing as I type this. Enjoy these first few weeks. They are hard, but they go by so fast that you will miss them. Enjoy every precious second with your new baby girl. So, so , so happy for you!
YAY!!! So happy for you. Congratulations! :D Enjoy your babymoon.
Long time lurker as well – jumping up and down and screaming in joy for you and Denis on this day. Congratulations on the birth of your daughter and second baby, Kate! So glad to know all is well with your new little family.
My youngest was almost born in the car too. Putzed around at home not wanting to be in the hospital “too early” either. HAH! That whole trying not to push thing SUCKS! What a story, gotta love it :)
Love & hugs!
She’s here!!! How amazing and congratulations to you on her arrival. You are trut an inspiration!
A big shout of joy was heard in central Vancouver, BC at 7:30 am PST in your honour.
Congratulations!!! I am so so so very glad she’s here and safe and in your arms.
I can’t wait to hear more details. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Mama. Take good care.
Wonderful, wonderful news! Congrats!
Awesome news! You are one tough cookie…I would have been camped out and demanding an epidural 3 days ago! So happy Kate is here safe and sound and sorry your hoohaw is a bit sore…but oh so worth it I am sure!
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Congratulations! I have been following your story for two years. This day, this birth, this baby, it is all so wonderful. I am so happy for you that I am crying. Welcome to the world, baby Kate!
Long time lurker here as well. I cannot express how happy I felt reading your tweets at the top of the page this morning! CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoy your sweet little miracle.
Congrats congrats congrats! I cannot say it enough.
2nd, dude I love that you drop by to blog hours after giving birth LOL You have all of us here online going crazy happy over the good news and dying for details and you give a bit yay! LOL
I can’t wait to hear the whole birth story (although judging by how fast it went we got a pretty good scoop right here lol) but more so I’m excited to hear all your thoughts, feelings, and emotions about baby Kate!
I bet it is so crazy to look at her and know that she is yours, she is going home with you, you are going to raise her!
I am so excited to follow this next chapter of your life, life with Kate!
And make sure you tell Den that we have all been thinking of him as well! I’ve thought about him this morning and how amazing it must be for him to finally get to see and touch his little girl.
I already congratulated you on your previous post, but honestly, I think you deserve double the joy! So congrats again!
Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world baby Kate!
Holy Crap!! I have tingles. Goosebumps. What a story! What an amazing, wonderful experience!!!! Congratulations, Natalie and Den and Kate!!
I just looked at your ticker from loosing Devin. It has been 2 years, 2 months, 2 weeks and 2 days since he left your family and his wonderful sister made her speedy entrance. Love to you all!
Sooooooo happy for you! My heart has been in my mouth practically your whole pregnancy, I am so glad she is here safely.
I’m so happy for you I’m crying. Happy for your healthy baby girl, happy for your natural (if speedy) labor and delivery. Can’t wait to see pics!
I had the feeling that things were going really fast, cause at one point I see a twitter saying that you are on your way to the hospital, and within like 45 minutes I got the twitter that she was born o.O WTF? LOL!
I just about peed my pants with your last sentence (Arno is chuckling too hahaha). So so so glad she’s here, alive, healthy and that you are doing well as well, save from the obvious discomfort. Man oh man, I am still so THRILLED for you two!!
Ahahaha, I’m so happy for you and teary-eyed again over here. Well done you, you must be so, so proud of yourself. You’ll be so happy you wrote all this down when you look back at it. What does she look like??? :)
Oh wow, wow, so, so happy for you , I couldn’t be happier if I knew you IRL , grinning from ear to ear here !!!
I’m a long-standing lurker and just want to say congratulations on the birth of your new daughter. I’m so glad you made it to the hospital in the nick of time and that she made a safe arrival. I’m so happy for you both!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU AND DEN! I CAN’T BELIEVE SHE’S ALREADY HERE!!! WOOOOOOHOOOOOO!
I slept with my phone to hear the updates just knowing it would be soon. I am so so so happy for the three of you. Ben sends his love and happiness too. I can’t wait til we get to meet her!
I am thrilled for you….what a quick delivery! So glad she is here and healthy and has her mommy and daddy in awe, and in love!!! Sending all the best wishes! Congratulations!
Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to see the pics!
Holy crud that was fast, congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can hardly believe it. So exciting. ahhh nat, I am beaming with joy for you! <3333
Wow,Nat..you almost had a non-voluntary home birth right there!! lol.
Maybe next time you should camp outside the hospital for the last week of your pregnancy!? lol
Sounds like it went so fast that you havent even had time to wrap your head around what just happened,so feeling in shock sounds pretty normal to me.
Once it all sinks in,I think you are going to cry..because I know I did this morning..
I cant wait to hear how you and Den are feeling emotionally..I cant wait to see pics of you both with her..
The way you express every emotion in such a beautiful way is whats keep me coming back daily for well over 2 years now.Im so exited and happy for you that I simply cannot put it into words..Id need to be as talented as you to do that ;)
You did great mommy!! congrats to you and Den and much love to your new little family <3
Another lurker stopping by to say Congrats. So very happy for you all! Can’t wait for lots of pictures and baby details.
Huge congratulations from both of us. Your baby girl is beautiful!
Congratulations! I’ve been out of town all week and am happy to come home and read your wonderful news!!!
Welcome to the world, Kate!
Congratulations!!!!!!!!! Rest well and enjoy the lovely Kate.
Congrats to you and Den!!! I am beyond happy for you! Kate is ADORABLE!!!!
Way to go you two!!! So excited for you!
OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Sucks for the tearing, but YAY for the new baby!!!
My hooha hurts and I need a nap. LOL
Hah! I love it. Wow, you are one strong lady! Many many (MANY) congratulations to you!
SOOOOOOOOO happy for you and Dennis!!!!! I can’t wait to see a family pic of the 3 of you together!
I am sure she is GORGEOUS! Welcome to the world Baby KATE!!
Congratulations! I’m sorry your hoo hah hurts, but *raspberries* on the quick deliveries. LOL. I’m so happy for you! I know there’s a party going on for a little sister!
How much did she weigh? We need stats!
I really just lurk but wanted to say congratulations! So happy that she is here and all is well.
OH MY FREAKING GOSH!!! Congratulations!! Im so insanely excited for the two of you. Just had to come out of hiding to say so ^_^
I hope you have a quick and *easy* recovery! Can not wait for pictures and details!! Again, congratulations on a beautiful little bundle<3
Congratultions! I am so happy for you!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Congratulations!!! I am just so proud of you and so extremely happy for you all..
(Had a feeling it was going to happen this weekend)
wow! Congrats again!
I am SOOOOOOO happy for you! I have followed your blog for quite some time and I am just so happy for you! Congrats and love up that little girl!
Its kinda really damn cool that she came so fast like that – heh heh. Now you have one hell of an awesome story! Woot
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I am so ecstatic for you!! Congrats!! I’m sure Kate is beautiful. Hope you have a quick recovery!
OMG, Congratualtions Den and Nat!!!!
Nat, I’m so, so completely thrilled for you and Den! Welcome to the wide world, sweet Kate!
Wow, congrats!! I am so happy for you guys! Amazing story too, sounds like something in a movie.
LONGTIME LURKER –>> CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome news!! Congrats!!! xxx
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you guys :)
Such wonderful news! What a little beauty.
OMG, so, so happy for you…this is the 3rd time this morning that I’ve cried tears of joy for you and Den!
Congrats Nat! I’m so happy for you!
Sorry about the pain, I had the same awful car ride when I was in labor… water breaking in the car and trying not to push… god awful stuff. But you are both safe and that’s what matters! Hoping for a quick recovery.
Wow Natalie..what a story!!! That was crazy but I am so so thrilled she is here all safe and sound and in your arms..such a beauty too.
I am a long time lurker and just wanted to wish you both congratulations!!! Best of luck on this new and wonderful journey :)
Wow! Congratulations! She is beautiful. Today is a wonderful day!
delurking at long last, Congratulations, I am so happy for the you guys. Devin has a baby sister.
Congratulations!! Wonderful, wonderful news ;-)
I have been a long time follower, but not always a frequent commenter. I just want to say how utterly happy and relieved I am for you all.
Heartfelt congratulations. She’s been a long time coming.
Hooray!!!! I am so happy for you!!
Wow- she made quite a dramatic entrance into the world!
Big congratulatory hugs to you.
She is so beautiful! Also a longterm lurker but don’t comment often. I am so thrilled for you guys.
Congratulations, I am so happy for you guys!!!!
Long time lurker who has been wishing for this day for you for a very long time.
Kate is one lucky little girl and when she is old enough to read your blog she will know how very wanted and loved she is!
Congrats to you all :)
Congratulations to the three of you, Nat! I’m so, so happy for you. *hugs*
~Kate
De-lurking to say this is the best news ever!!! So excited for you and can’t wait to hear all about your adventures in raising baby Kate!
Congratulations! I am so, so happy for you!
Congratulations! Sorry I’m a day late, but I wasn’t around yesterday. She’s lovely! Enjoy every precious moment!
Congratulations! Just catching up, and SOOOOO happy to read the good news!!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you and your husband.
Congratulations!! I didn’t check blogs at all this weekend, but your post Friday morning sounded just like me before I went into labor with Austin, so I’ve been wondering and thinking of you. I just read all the birth/baby posts together. So wonderful!! I’m so happy and relieved for you and Denis. Welcome to the world-out-here, sweet Kate.
Mazel tov and congratulations! Have been waiting a long time to read a post like this from you!
I have been following your blog since the beginning. So happy for you!
Yay! Congratulations, N. I am so, so happy for you! She’s gorgeous!