All it took was for us to schedule the induction and she decided she wanted to arrive on her own. :-)
Due to the fact that Carmen was a week late, she had low blood sugar in the hospital. They had to test her every couple of hours and since we couldn't get it high enough, they supplemented with some formula to help it regulate. Luckily they were able to get it to a satisfactory level at the end of the first day and then we didn't have to worry about it any more.
Carmen was also born with quite long fingernails and did quite a number on her face. Since we didn't catch it right away, she was able to scratch her face in a couple of places. Although it looks painful, she seems fine. We have her hands covered now until her face heals and we are putting an antibiotic on it prescribed by her pediatrician. It seems to be healing quite well and quickly.
We arrived home yesterday about noon and survived our first night at home! We are all doing well!
Here are some pictures of her first fews days......
Here I am anxiously letting the epidural take its course! :-)
Proud Daddy!
For the first few hours of her life, Carmen didn't cry. In fact she made silly "sqwaking/squeaking" sounds. Here is a video that we were able to capture of one of her little sqwaks.
Going Home!
I will try to post pictures as often as possible!
Thank you to EVERYONE for the well wishes and thoughts! We are truly excited for each and everyone of you to meet Carmen!
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