Monday, August 07, 2006

Ooh, baby, baby!

Well, she's here. No pictures yet because we forgot the USB cable for the camera, but TCBIM is going home to get it today, so there will be some later.

At 11:59 p.m., Charlotte Jane finally made her entrance. Face up. I REALLY don't recommend having a baby face up. It REALLY hurts, even when you do have huge amounts of epidural drugs running thru your body. She's 7 lbs, 12 oz, 21 inches long and seems perfect. She's currently lying in her bassinet next to me, sleeping away, like the good girl that she is. She nurses like a champion and boy, does she let you know when she's pissed off! She already has a scowl that'll put the fear of god into you.

I have a uterine infection and the midwife had to go back up inside my uterus to pull out a bowl full of blood clots. Loads of fun, that one. But it seems to be getting better - I'll be on antibiotics for the next 24 hours. It wasn't the easiest delivery, but all in all, not too horrible. TCBIM WILL be phoning the urologist today, though. Snip, snip, baby. I've done more than my share, he can join in a little of the pain.

The coolest thing - my cousin in Madrid also delivered her little girl, Chloe, yesterday, so the girls will share a birthday. Barely, but hey, it's the same day, that's all that matters.

And now, I haven't had anything to eat since 9 yesterday morning, so I'm going to see what they offer for food at this place. I'd eat dried linoleum right about now, I'm so freakin' hungry.

Pictures later....

Posted by Major Bedhead at 6:48 AM

41 Comments

  • Anonymous Kris posted at 07 August, 2006 07:12  
    Congratualtions! Your post made my arms ache to hold a little bundle again!

    I'm so jealous!

    Kris

  • Anonymous Steph posted at 07 August, 2006 07:40  
    Welcome to the world Charlotte Jane Congrats Julia. Feel better.

  • Blogger daysgoby posted at 07 August, 2006 07:43  
    Sounds like everything's all right with the world, then.

    So today is Charlotte Day!
    A wonderful day to be born.

  • Blogger Sharon posted at 07 August, 2006 08:09  
    Hurrah! Congratulations and welcome to CJ.

  • Blogger Rachel posted at 07 August, 2006 08:29  
    Congrats! I hope the infection clears up quickly.

  • Blogger KathyR posted at 07 August, 2006 08:50  
    Congratulations!

    Oh, and "ow" and "yuck" for the other parts!

  • Blogger justme posted at 07 August, 2006 08:50  
    Welcome Charlotte Jane! Congrats Julia!

  • Blogger Wisconsin Crunchy Mama posted at 07 August, 2006 08:52  
    Congrats!!!! Can't wait to see pics :)

  • Blogger Shannon posted at 07 August, 2006 09:01  
    Congratulations!!!

    I love the name Charlotte Jane. Sweet baby Charlotte....

    I hope you heal up quickly :)

    Can't wait to see pictures!

  • Blogger Vivian posted at 07 August, 2006 09:31  
    Yea! Julia you are such a trooper. I am so happy for you that you both are going to be fine. Congrats to your entire family and Welcome Baby Charlotte!

    Try to rest and we will be on pins and needles to see the pics. =)

  • Blogger Megan posted at 07 August, 2006 09:46  
    Congratulations! I love the bit on TCBIM phoning the urologist.

  • Blogger Kerri. posted at 07 August, 2006 10:16  
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!

    We are so proud of you and Ms. Charlotte Jane. Welcome to the world, little girl.

  • Anonymous Caro posted at 07 August, 2006 10:25  
    Congratulations!

  • Anonymous Deb posted at 07 August, 2006 10:37  
    Welcome Charlotte Jane! I can't wait to meet you!! Congratuations, I am glad everything went relatively well and she got here safely. She shares my favorite cousins' birthday, so she is in good company with the day. Can't wait to see pictures:) If you need anything Julia, please call.

  • Anonymous Deb posted at 07 August, 2006 10:39  
    p.s. there is a Friendlys right on the premise at Baystate, yum:)

  • Blogger Cat, Galloping posted at 07 August, 2006 10:55  
    welcome charlotte!

  • Blogger Sandra Miller posted at 07 August, 2006 10:59  
    Congratulations!

    Welcome little Charlotte Jane!

    A sunny-side up delivery, eh? Those (as you intimately know) are some of the most difficult labors and births.

    So glad you're on the other side of it.

    In the meantime, rest and enjoy all of those post-labor endorphins :-)

  • Blogger Lyrehca posted at 07 August, 2006 11:27  
    Congratulations!

  • Blogger bean and sprout's rep. posted at 07 August, 2006 11:28  
    charlotte, we're so excited you're here! we've been waiting for you!

    julia, way to go momma! i hope you feel better soon- antibiotics suck (make sure to take your probiotics too) and the whole infection thing sounds miserable too. when all's said and done and you're at home, call me and we'll share a stiff drink together (via phone).... congrats!

  • Anonymous Natalie posted at 07 August, 2006 11:36  
    Congratulations!!

  • Blogger Sarah posted at 07 August, 2006 11:45  
    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!

    Definitely send TCBIM to Friendly's! I became a very big fan of oatmeal during my 5 day stay after having A. Everything else was pretty crappy.

  • Blogger graymama posted at 07 August, 2006 11:52  
    Holy Shit! I am away from the computer for the weekend and you have your baby.

    Congratulations! Enjoy your babymoon :-)

  • Blogger Allison posted at 07 August, 2006 12:49  
    That's so awesome! Congratulations! I hope we can see pictures. I love babies. They are so cute.

    And we have the same birthday! Barely, but still, that's so awesome. :-)

  • Blogger Michko posted at 07 August, 2006 13:04  
    congrats, julia! welcome to the world Charlotte...don't give your momma too much trouble.

  • Blogger Andrea posted at 07 August, 2006 13:05  
    Congratulations to you both! Dude, you're not helping me with that baby bug thing. But pictures will satiate me. For now.

    I CANNOT BELIEVE YOU'RE BLOGGING! Wonder Mom, you are.

  • Anonymous Margaret posted at 07 August, 2006 14:29  
    Congratulations Julia, both for your new daughter and not having to have a c-section. I can't wait to see pics!

  • Blogger Jane posted at 07 August, 2006 15:18  
    Congratulations. Try and get as much rest as you can and post the pics as soon as poss.

  • Blogger Kassie posted at 07 August, 2006 17:22  
    Congratulations Julia & family!

    You absolutely slay me. I wish I was your neighbor because I think you'd be a hoot to know!!

  • Blogger type1emt posted at 07 August, 2006 18:07  
    Congrads on the birth of your little one!
    Rest up, take lots of drugs, + get well soon.

  • Blogger Nic posted at 07 August, 2006 18:23  
    Charlotte Jane is such a beautiful name! Congratulations, Julia.

  • Blogger Minnesota Nice posted at 07 August, 2006 18:31  
    What great news. May Charlotte's life be blessed with the gifts of peace, joy, and fulfillment.
    We
    want
    pictures!!

  • Blogger LauraJ posted at 07 August, 2006 18:39  
    Hooray she's here!! I can't beleive you are blogging! lol what a world we've come to, less than a day after you have a baby you're telling the world by blogging. wonderful!! Happy Birthday Charlotte Jane!!
    Oh and that Baby CJ has the right idea being born face up, now you know she's gonna be a spitfire!

    As for the snip snip it's not too bad. I'd wait till you are completely healed though, cuz he's going to act like the biggest baby on the planet. (Here are a couple tips, buy some frozen corn, no seriously, it helps with the swelling and pain. Put some in a small sandwich size zip loc baggie. Make two so they can be alternated. Wrap them in a towel before applying you know where.) Good luck with that! (You know I watched my ex's procedure. I don't know why but I did. See I thought my friend had told me SHE WATCHED it when her husband went. Apparently she had went with him but waited in the waiting room. OOOpps! lol , I'd advise NOT going in to watch, unless that interests you. lol.

  • Blogger SUEB0B posted at 07 August, 2006 21:03  
    Congratulations. I had no idea about face-up deliveries - I'm getting an education here.

  • Blogger Angela posted at 07 August, 2006 21:08  
    CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY!!

    I hope you have a speedy recovery!

  • Blogger Susan posted at 07 August, 2006 22:30  
    CONGRATULATIONS! I just love her name. So very pretty.

    Hope you feel better soon, too.

    Hooray for Charlotte!

  • Anonymous terrilynn posted at 08 August, 2006 07:14  
    Congratulations to you and your family, and welcome to the world, Charlotte Jane.

    Wishing you a speedy recovery, Julia. I can't wait to see her!

  • Blogger Teri posted at 08 August, 2006 08:03  
    Yay!!!!! Welcome Charlotte Jane! Hope your recovery is swift, mama.

    Great name...

  • Anonymous Sarahtoo posted at 08 August, 2006 11:25  
    Welcome Charlotte Jane! Love that name--good choice! I'm so excited for you. I know you're ready for the pregnancy part to be done with and the baby part to commence. Hope you're both well enough to go home soon--though you should take advantage of this quiet time!

    And welcome cousin Chloe, too!

  • Blogger art-sweet posted at 09 August, 2006 10:53  
    I am late to the party, but hooray hoorah! Yeah Charlotte, yeah snip-snip, yeah Mommy!

    I'll have to make a trip eastwards soon!

  • Blogger Scott K. Johnson posted at 09 August, 2006 19:02  
    I get stuck away from my computer for a few days, and you go and have a baby. :-)

    A belated congratulations to you!

  • Blogger lildb posted at 09 August, 2006 21:24  
    welcome to your sweet babe, darling lady!

    now eat something. and get some rest. :) xoxoxoxo

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