Haidyn Eliesse Knight

She is finally here! For those who haven't heard all of the details...Haidyn was born on March 21 at 8:21pm after a long day at Brandon Regional Hospital. We went in at 7:30am and I was receiving pitocin to start the contractions at about 9:30am. At that time I was 1cm dilated. To make a long story short, by 8pm that evening I was had only dilated 2 more cm! The baby's heart rate had been going up and down over the past few hours, to a point where the doctor (and Stetson and I) did not feel comfortable.

Stetson and I decided to have the baby delivered by c-section, and I was quickly whisked away to surgery for preparation. I wasn't nervous or scared--I just wanted Haidyn to be here, healthy and safe! I didn't feel any pain during the surgery, and it seemed like in no time I was able to hear that first cry as Haidyn came into the world. She was 6 lbs 6oz and 19 inches.

Kealon came to the hospital on Saturday morning with "Mee-Mom" (Stetson's mom). He was so excited to see and hold his new sister! He has been asking us lots of questions about the baby and wants to be so helpful. Haidyn has received numerous kisses already from her big brother, and Kealon has done a pretty good job of being quiet and gentle around her...so far!

I'm doing well after the surgery. I was in some pain the next day and night, but by Sunday I was feeling much better. Everything seems to be healing nicely. On Sunday the doctor said we could go home if I felt up to it. By 6pm we were packed up and headed out the hospital doors :) I'm taking my pain meds and trying to stay on the couch and take it easy. Stetson's mom will be here for the week, and then my parents are arriving next weekend, so I should have lots of help at home. Stetson is also able to stay at home AND Kealon gets to keep going to daycare during the days :)

Thank you for all of the thoughts and prayers! I was definitely relaxed and at peace during the labor and with the decisions we made during the whole birth. I will try to keep the pictures coming between nursing, naps, diaper changes and visitors! And for all of you locals...since I will be cooped up in the house for a bit, I really don't mind people stopping by!