Tuesday, April 18, 2006

Carmen Jade Camp


Our little girl... Posted by Picasa

After two nights of false labour, I started early labour contractions at 10pm last night, water broke at 4am, St. Paul's by 5:30am. In the tub by 6am in hard labour, pushing started at 7:05am and at 7:25am our little baby girl decided she was finally ready to meet us!

5lbs, 12oz - 49cm long - totally healthy and strong. She's a great little breastfeeder and pooper! I'm doing fine - no drugs and minimal tearing, only a few stitches. I cannot say enough good things about our midwife Leanne! And my hubby Jason held my leg while I pushed laying on my side, then caught the baby and put her on my chest. Pretty amazing stuff!

I can actually see my feet again! And I can't believe the noises that came out of my mouth - my throat is killing me! I don't know what kind of animal I was, but it seems to have worked!

Yippee!

Hope this finds you all well.
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13 comments:

  1. Brian LaveryApril 18, 2006 at 6:32 PM

    Wow! Congratulations Callie and Jason!

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  2. JordanApril 18, 2006 at 6:40 PM

    Welcome to the world Carmen Jade Camp!

    You are absolutely beautiful.

    xo
    Jordan

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  3. Tina RowleyApril 18, 2006 at 7:24 PM

    Oh, my word! Congratulations, Callie. Wee Carmen is just gorgeous! It sounds like your birth experience was pretty damn good. I'm so glad.

    And that's good news about your feet still being there, too. :)

    Hurrah!

    Me, now, please.

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  4. J. VDZApril 18, 2006 at 8:16 PM

    congrats Callie and Jason! Enjoy

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  5. EveApril 19, 2006 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful!!!!!!
    What a sweet little peach, and a great name.
    Well done, mommy!
    :)

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  6. SarahApril 19, 2006 at 10:23 AM

    Congrats! Could she be any cuter? That's so exciting!

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  7. thestraightpoopApril 19, 2006 at 12:30 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!! She looks and sounds amazing. I am so excited for you! So many friends are having kids now, I think it's the perfect time for us to start too. Play dates!!

    Looking forward to updates. Hope you are all well.

    Straight Poop

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  8. gkarlsenApril 19, 2006 at 1:53 PM

    Congratulations mommy.

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  9. CallieApril 19, 2006 at 3:53 PM

    Thanks guys! Wow, talk about a steep learning curve in this new role, we're struggling a little to keep up! But it's all so wonderful.

    I've got my fingers crossed that all the pregnant ladies out there share my fortune in such a positive and empowering birth experience. I feel like a lioness! Rar!

    I can't stop staring at her, even when I'm supposed to be sleeping. Speaking of which...

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  10. Snowy CatApril 20, 2006 at 1:45 AM

    Fantastic news - congratulations Callie!

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  11. AnnaApril 20, 2006 at 11:25 PM

    Congrats! She is just adoreable. Glad to hear the birth went well (aren't midwives great?)

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  12. Gned the GnomeApril 21, 2006 at 12:13 PM

    That's wonderful news. Congratulations to you and Jason!

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  13. ramblin' girlApril 24, 2006 at 11:58 AM

    Callie and Jason-
    CONGRATULATIONS!

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