Pics later!Quick and dirty on the birth story:Went in for the induction at 8, had the cervidil put in at 10:30. At 2AM, I was engrossed in a word game on the iPad and feeling minor cramps with zero pain. At 3AM it really, really hurt, and I didn't think I could do it, especially if this was just from cervix ripening. Welp, the nurse checked and I was at 8CM and contracting hard and frequently, so she called the doctor. The doctor got there, and I was fully dilated and in LOADS of pain. OMG. She said I could push, so I did, and it was much harder than with Margaux!Little Melisende (I call her "Millie") was born at 4:29, 8 lbs, 5.7oz. 21.5 inches long. 13.5 head diameter. I managed no epidural (not that there was time anyway) no pitocin and no tears! I feel pretty good except for the breastfeeding uterine cramps, they can bite me.I'll post pix of her fuzzy little head when I get more time!
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful name. Great work mama, now try to get some rest and enjoy your new little love. I hope big sister is adjusting okay.
Can't wait to see more pics and some with Margaux too! Thank you for the pronunciation. I haven't been saying it right in my head. I guess my French needs some help! But I can't mess up Millie!
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Yay, congrats are your baby girl
Wow! Once Millie realized you were serious about the eviction notice, she came out in a hurry! Glad it went well.
PS Melisende is a beautiful name!
Welcome to the world Millie!!!!
Induction pain is the worst!!!
Congratulations & welcome to Melisende! Enjoy your beautiful babe
So glad to hear everybody's healthy and finally here!!! Welcome Melisende!
(Is that French? Mella-SEN-da?)
Congratulations!!! What a beautiful name. Great work mama, now try to get some rest and enjoy your new little love. I hope big sister is adjusting okay.
It's the French version of "Millicent," which is where we got "Millie."
It's kind of "Muh-luh-SOND."
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Just adding my congratulations, a little late!! I love her name and I love her nickname! Looking forward to pictures!
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