We named you Abigail Jolie Weiss, and you were born on August 9, 2009 at 12:43 PM! You weighed 6 lbs. and 8 oz., and was 19" long. Dr. Lupin delivered you via c section, and you cried with you eyes wide open the moment you came into the world.
Earlier that day, your dad and I spent time relaxing around the house. We knew the baby was coming soon, and were reserving our energy for the big day. So many questions were not answered yet. How would it happen? Would I go in labor in the middle of the night, and be in crazy pain? When would my water break? Is it possible to have contractions, and not realize it? Did we pack everything we'll need?
I forgot to mention that I thought I was having contractions every 20 minutes or so, but I was convinced that these were fake. I felt the same feeling last night, and still had not gone into labor. The pain was so faint, that I knew this couldn't be the real deal.
After being inside the house all day, we decided to go out for dinner. We didn't want to go somewhere stuffy or conservative, but we wanted to eat well. I knew that once I went into labor, I wouldn't be eating for a while. We went to a restaurant called Q for some BBQ! It was some of the best barbecue I remember having. The ribs were superb. Everything was perfect.
We drove home thinking about the great meal, and if tonight would be the night. The moment we got home, I took my nightly peek at the nursery, and began to get ready for bed. This could be the night, I thought to myself.
Your dad and I were in our pajamas discussing how life would change once the baby would arrive. How exciting everything is going to be, and how everything will feel so new to us while we experience so many firsts with our new baby girl. We talked ourselves to sleep at about 11:30.
About an hour later, I felt a pop in my belly and called for your dad. "Gregg, I need you here." Your dad ran over to help me out of bed, and it became quickly evident that my water broke.
We called the Dr. right away, and she said to go to the hospital. I wasn't feeling much pain, and decided to take a quick shower before we left. We were filled with excitement, and I was so excited that the pain had not set in. In fact, my happy hormones made me believe that I might be the rare lucky ONE who doesn't experience intense pain when in labor.
During the drive to the hospital, Gregg made a sharp turn which I was convinced caused strong pains in my belly that went away pretty quickly. My happy hormonses still did not allow me to think that these were my contractions getting more intense, and that this pain would come again. A few minutes later, and more contractions coming and going, I knew this was it. The reality, along with the labor pains had set in.
After 12 hours of labor, I was advised to have a c-section. Dr. Lupin said my pelvis was too small, and I started to get a slight fever. Off to surgery I went, and your dad was there for the ride. We met you at 12:43 PM at White Plains hospital. You were perfect. You cried very loud right away, and the nurses said how pretty you were. Your dad shreeked "Oh my god, Oh my god," and I kept saying, "is she OK?" All worked out wonderfully, and you, Abigail Jolie Weiss, were doing well. In fact, your second day of live you were smiling and pretty alert for a newborn baby.
