The Story of Katelynn

Katelynn Danielle Robinson
June 13th, 2010 12:52pm 7lbs 5oz 20in

Things are finally starting to settle down now that Katelynn is over 2 weeks old. Here is our little story of our precious addition to our family. I was induced on Sunday, June 13th. I was called into the hospital at 5:30am. I was checked in by 6:30 and had the

IV in and the Oxytocin going at 6:50. The doctor came in and broke my water at 7:45 and then the labor started. The pain wasn't too bad, but it was even better once I got the epidural in. I am always afraid of getting the IV and the epidural (that is what scares me the most about labor), but this was the easiest and best epidural I have had. Doug said I didn't even squeeze his hand hard this time. :) I was able to actually relax during labor and kept dozing off...my other labors I shook so bad that I couldn't relax. The doctor came in at 12:40 and said "okay - ready to push?" I thought he was joking -but he wasn't. It took a total of 8 minutes once I started pushing. The baby was turned face up and so the doctor had to turn her - then the cord got wrapped around her neck (this happened with Andrew too). When she came out she was really white and so they had the NICU team come and take a look at her. I really didn't get to see her much before they took her to the NICU.

She was in the NICU for 2 days. I felt so bad for her because she had all this equipment hooked up to her and IVs in her (head, arm, foot). She was a trooper though and was a fighter. Everything was okay - she had low oxygen so they kept a close eye on her. I finally got to hold my baby girl about 8 hours after she was born...this was really hard for me; it felt like I was missing something until I could hold her. I tried to remain strong - but I broke down a couple times. I was released from the hospital Tuesday morning and Katelynn was able to come home that afternoon.

Since we have been home Katelynn has been a wonderful baby. She is eating great and sleeps better than the other kids...which I love! Elizabeth and Andrew love her so much...it's fun to watch them with her. Andrew likes to lay his head next to her and say "Hi Baby" and is always concerned when she cries. Every morning he asks where Baby Kakake is. Elizabeth loves to help with Katelynn. She always wants to hold her and help give her a bath and feed her. They have both been so good with her.

Our addition to our family is truly a blessing. :) We all love her and can't wait for all of you to meet her.