Madison's Birth

Hi Everyone
It is almost midnight and I am just finally catching you up. What a scary and exciting day. First off was the epidural deal, they have the husband wait outside until it is finished. The reason for this, was too many husbands passing out, or so I was told. From where I was sitting I was not supposed to see, but I discovered that when I slouched in my seat I could see under the blind! I watched them clean her back with a solution, then put a small needle in her back, then a bigger one and finally inject the stuff that freezes her from the waist down. It was wild to watch and was going fine utill they layed her down. After she layed down she looked like she was going to pass out, with everyone rushing around it was clear something was wrong. I have to admit I was scared and wished I had not snuck a peek! I found out later that her heart rate had dropped fast and she was going to pass out, so they gave her a shot of epinephrine which straightened her out. After that was under control they brought me in and I sat at Meg's head comforting her and not looking at the c section procedure or I would have passed out! Then the magical moment came when we heard her cry and knew she was out and safe. I looked over at her and my heart was flooded with love. She is so tiny and precious. The surgeons are going to decide how to procede next with her care. They are most concerned with her heart and want to make sure she is strong before doing surgery on her stomach. I will keep you up to date with the details as they unfold.
By the way Meg was super brave and never let on how scared she was. She is amazing!