A Star is Born

After one month on bedrest at home and one week at Swedish Hospital, Dr Robin Cole delivered Miss Morgan Biagi Scheck at 35 weeks, 5 days gestation. During our hospital stay we had several ultrasounds, and on 8/5 it was determined that my womb was no longer the best place for baby. I was given the news at 11am, and told I would be having a c-section sometime between then and 7pm. I called Matt at work to let him know that he would be a daddy today. His response? "What should I do?". I kindly told him to get his butt to the hospital.

At 2pm they decided it was time. I was prepped, brought into the OR, and immediately started having anxiety. That quickly ended when Matt strolled in all scrubbed and ready for surgery. Thank goodness for the little things that make you laugh! The spinal wasn't so bad, it just felt like water running down my back. The paralysis once the spinal set in freaked me out, but once I got my breathing under control, it took no time at all. They announced "It's a girl!" and Matt was able to see Morgan's little pink body kicking, and then we heard her little cries. I then finally got a glimpse of my little girl. There was a team of neo-natal specialists waiting to check her out and whisk her to the NICU if necessary....before we knew it, they were gone and Morgan was still in the room with us! She scored a 9/10 on her APGAR, what a tough little cookie!

I am so grateful for the top notch care both Morgan and I received from the most amazing group of doctors at the Seattle Women's Clinic, as well as the care I received from Swedish. Although my doctor was out of town on vacation, she left me in the care of one of the premiere high risk doctors anywhere. Because of them, we have this adorable, healthy little girl. I couldn't be more grateful.

Oh, and stats? Morgan B was 4 lbs, 9 oz and 18 inches long! The little peanut.