Monday, November 17, 2008

Baby Katy Is Finally Here!!!



Well, Miss Katy RaNae Beardshall is here, she's a whopping 6 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches long.  She has a lot of dark brown curly hair and looks like her mother.  (Thank goodness not like her father.)  She's beautiful!

We did have a bit of a scare and Katy had to fight for her first breaths!  Amy did great and at first labor was just fine.  As we got going Katy's heart rate kept dropping and the doctors got worried and were about to take Amy to the operating room and give her a emergency C section.  However, Katy wouldn't have that and got herself stuck in the birth canal forcing the doctors to deliver her right then and there.  Thats when Katy met a medical instrument that I don't ever want to see again, the forceps!  The doctor had to pull Katy out by her head and as she did they found that the umbilical cord was wrapped around her neck.  Quick hands by several doctors got the cord out from around her neck but by this point Katy wasn't breathing and she was immediately taken by the pediatrician staff.  The first apgar score was a 1 and the doctors had to preform CPR.  Just minutes later they got Katy breathing and by the 5 minute score Katy was a 9 out of 10.  Pretty amazing.  So besides a cone shaped head and some bruises Katy is doing great and she is scheduled to go home with Mom and Dad tomorrow or weds.  Thanks everyone for their support.

26 comments:

Alesha said...

Congrats Amy! That is a little on the scary side, glad things turned out ok, and hope your feeling good!

Sarah D said...

Congratulations! We are so excited for you and happy to hear that everything turned out good. She sounds beautiful! We can't wait to see pictures of your new addition!

Ashley said...

congrats Amy!! I'm glad everything turned out ok, I want to see some pix SOON! I hope you're feeling well--make sure to get sleep in the hospital while you can!!

Amber said...

Congrats Amy you are a trooper! Can't wait to see pictures!

King Family said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!! We are SOOOO excited for you guys and glad to hear that everything turned out just fine.

Ken and Jos said...

Congratulations! I'm glad everything went okay for the most part. A little scary, but I'm happy it all turned out. I can't wait to see some pictures of her. Good luck, and have fun with your new little addition.

Sarah and Brian said...

Congratulations Mom and Dad! Well done, Amy!! I'm glad that everything turned out and that she's finally here!! I can't wait to see pictures! Congratulations!!

McKell Callister said...

Congrats! That is so exciting! That sounds a little like my delivery, except I HAD to have the c-section. Lucky you! Can't wait to see pictures!

Eric said...

Congrats you guys!!

Lance and Em said...

I am really trying not to cry right now! Maybe Miss Katy and Daxi boy were friends in the previous life... they have to come into this world wanting a lot of attention. What a relief that things turned out alright!! Seems like she will fit right in with Team Beardshall... strong and sassy! WE WANT PICTURES OF THIS NEW BEAUTY!!!

melynda said...

congrats!! sorry it was kinda scary, that SAME thing happened to my little sister when she was born. i cant imagine how terrified i would be. i am glad everything is ok. cant wait to see pictures.

The Ballou's said...

Congrats! Thanks for the e-mail. She is beautiful:)

Luke and Marin said...

YAY! We can't wait to meet her! WE LOVE YOU GUYS!

Allen Family said...

Congrats!! I am glad everything turned out okay. I can't wait to see her.

Anonymous said...

Congratulation you guys! Now the fun really begins :) We can't wait to see her!
Love,
Darrin & Jenny Russell and clan

anya said...

Congrats!!! Way to go Amy! Sounds like Katy is a trooper already! Loved the picture you sent via email... so cute of the whole fam-damly!

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Jess said...

How scary! Congrats though, I'm glad everything turned out good. I'm so excited for you guys, can't wait to see pics! CONGRATS!!!!

Sarah and Brian said...

She is beautiful!!!! Congratulations you guys!! I'm so excited for you both!!!

Kerry said...

What cute, cute pictures!!!

King Family said...

She is beautiful! Congratulations again.

Paul said...

YEAH!!! Congrats...she is so beautiful. Scary beginning but I am so glad it all worked out for all of you. I hope you enjoyed those last nights of sleep!!!!! Keep those pictures coming!

Anonymous said...

Yahoo Ames...she is beautiful! Wow that was a little scary...but I am soooooo glad everything turned out great! Now that you are prob home...sleep when she sleeps, that is the best advice for a new mom! Oh and your hubby is cracking me up! I love the "i'm not gay" comment. He sounds like a great guy!

T.Irwin said...

Congratulations to you both! I am thrilled that your family is so beautiful! You guys will be the greatest parents! Katy is absolutely gorgeous! Congrats again!

Oliver Family said...

Congratulations to both of you! Both of you are going to make amazing parents to your beautiful baby girl!!! What a blessing!!!

Amy said...

So glad that everything turned out alright. Congratulations. She is adorable!