Mom
started in labour with you at 2200 on February 25, 2012 (your due date) and
made it through the night with a warm bath and your dad’s help. By 0700 on
February 26, mom was ready to go to the hospital to see where we were at. Dad
braved the snowstorm and we drove to High River to meet midwife Amy D. After a
couple hours she sent us home to rest; recommending a nice bath and small glass
of red wine. Grandpa and Gamma Felzien arrived to help and with much coaching
and support we made it to the evening when midwife Rebecca arrived. Being a
munchkin you were turned the wrong way. At 2200 that night mom’s water broke
and it was time to get serious about getting you out. We tried to turn you,
using every method imaginable, but no way. So at 0200 on February 27 off to the
Rockyview General Hospital we went; once more driving through a lovely Alberta
snowstorm. When we arrived at the hospital and mom was hooked up to the
monitor, we learned that you were having a few challenges getting out: your
heart rate was low, cord was kinked in two spots, fluid levels were dropping
and you were still turned posterior. Basically you were stuck and not liking it
so the doctors had to help. Mom tried to push you out and the doctors tried to
pull you out, but no way were you coming out that way. That meant one thing,
surgery for mom so we could save you and welcome you into our world and family
with nothing but love. Despite the complete and utter change in our birth plan
the end result was you and we wouldn’t change anything.
Love
Mommy and Daddy
Katrina Smith RN, BScN, BIS
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