Erin and Addie are doing well. The delay in the c-section, and the delay in my coming home, were both because of how busy the labour ward was at Royal Free, our hospital. We arrived at 7:45 in the morning, anticipating that Erin would be the first elective c-section of the day. That was then pushed to second, when someone who had been pushed back from Tuesday understandably was placed first. They then had a series of emergency c-sections, and a shortage of midwives for after-care, that kept delaying us. Erin was a superstar the whole time, despite having to fast.
At about 4:30pm we were anticipating that we would have to go home and come back the next day and do the whole thing over again. But they told us that they still hoped to get us in, and finally, around 5:45 or so, they brought her into the operating theatre (OR for our American readers). We received great, all-star care -- it ended up that the surgeon, the anesthetist, and the midwife were all consultants (the highest level in the NHS hospital system), so they were top-notch. We were grateful for that.
Addie was born without a hitch, and she looks great, as hopefully the pictures can attest. Again, because it was crowded, we had to wait a while in the recovery room for a bed to open up, but at least for tonight, it's actually a private room, so Erin and Addie have a room to themselves. We don't know if that will last, but it's a nice treat while it does.
Thanks so much for your emails and texts, which are a real encouragement, and especially your prayers. Now off to bed for me before Addie's older brothers wake up at 7am.
The Anderson family, right before heading to hospital -- our last time as a family of four
Addie's first picture
Erin and Addie enjoying a cuddle
Adelaide in close-up
And finally, a brief video
7 comments:
Congratulations, Andersons, and welcome, Adelaide! We are so happy to hear that the ladies are doing well after a long and exciting day. Praise God for His care and for another beautiful baby in your family. Love from all the Egans
Thank you so much for posting even though it is the wee hours of the morning. She is beautiful---living up to the lovely names you picked for her. I think she needs to work on her people skills---you were talking to her so nicely and she just scrunched up her face and yelled at you:>)
GiGi (Grandma Kathryn) says she's beautiful! We all agree. I am so thankful for the safe delivery of Addie, and that Mom and daughter are doing well. I even thought the "yelling" at you was lovely. :D
Congrats, guys!!! ALL of you! Great job, Erin. She's really beautiful. And that name, I love it! Hope homecoming is sweet and she settles in well, and that the boys are great big brothers.
Beautiful baby, beautiful name, beautiful family of five! We'll pray for a speedy recovery for Erin and smooth transitions for Jack and Theo. We're so happy for you guys!
Erin - I follow your family through Lauren's blog (you always make me laugh!) and am so excited to see you've added a beautiful little girl! All the best to your family, and congratulations!
Erika Yeagy
Congratulations!!! She is beautiful, looks just like your family. What a blessing to have added a girl to your family. I am so thrilled for you all. I know she will be treasured.
Love, the Janouses
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