Madelynn Rochelle

Madelynn Rochelle Adamson, 8 pounds 7 ounces, 20.5 inches.

Melanie and Sharon- day nurses

Ashley-night nurse

"On the night you were born,

the moon smiled with such wonder

that the stars peeked in to see you 

and the night wind whispered.

“Life will never be the same.”

On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.

On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world."- Nancy Tillman

Oh daughter (who I have been lovingly referring to as he/him/son and even once, Elijah Reed), we are so happy to welcome you into our world and our lives. Your birth story is like most others with a scheduled cesarean. I, your mommy, desperately wanted to have a VBAC to welcome you into the world but when the time came, you were to comfy to leave on your own and you had to come out for both of our health. 

We had to be at the hospital February 27 at 5:30am and I was scheduled to have the surgery at 7:30. I wasn't really nervous but I was extremely anxious about everything. When I met your nurses I felt a little more comfort. Melanie, One of the nurses,  had been in an Anatomy and Physiology class with me in 2010. She was my study/lab partner and we both wanted to go back to school for nursing. I got married instead, she is now a nurse. Anyways, I was wheeled away from your dad to go into the Operating Room. At this point I have so many emotions, oh my goodness I'm about to have my second baby. I have a daughter almost here. I hope the surgery goes well. I can't wait for Brent to get in here with me. Lots of thoughts as I sat sideways on the operating table waiting for my spinal. The nurse anesthetist gets that in place and they bring your daddy in. I love your daddy and was instantly grateful it was him there beside me. I hope one day you find someone like that. When daddy comes in I'm already extremely nauseous and holding a bowl just in case. Daddy later said every time I said I was nauseous it was my blood pressure bottoming out. The nurse anesthetist would quickly inject medicine into my IV for it. I feel the surgery start and feel as if I'm feeling way too much. I smell something burning. I say that I do. I ask what it is and daddy informs me that it is me. I'm in a lot of pain at this point. It is all hurting too bad. I'm trying to stay focused and positive.....baby girl, baby girl, my Madelynn is being born. But I'm in so much pain! Then I hear, there's a head. Oh my gosh, this is happening, you are almost here. Then I hear screaming, lots and lots of screaming. They hold you up over the barrier so I can see you. You are here and you are mine. You won't stop screaming and I can't stop crying. I'm still unsure if I was crying from joy or the sheer terror of you being a naughty baby. Daddy is standing beside me and I know for the 2nd time he's gonna be the best dad ever and how lucky you kids are to have him. Daddy goes to take pictures and I lay there. Still in so much pain. I'm now crying from the pain. When I had Elijah it didn't hurt so bad. I later find out it is because of the scar tissue from having Elijah. At one point I tell them how much it's hurting and ask what they are doing. I'm told they are putting everything back inside. I feel my stomach muscles contracting, they are shaking almost violently.  My whole body is shaking violently. Your dad keeps apologizing and I can see he hates to see me in pain. On the way to the hospital that morning I told him I dread the shaking and now it was here. 

They let you and daddy leave the room and I'm left alone and they continue to piece me back together. Then the nurse anesthetist gives me a nerve block for my incision which I later realize was such a good decision. I'm still anxious because I haven't really gotten to see you yet. I want to hold my little girl. I'm finally wheeled back to our room. Poppa Eaton has been waiting so we let him in. He says you're beautiful! Nana Eaton is on her way. I get a bit stressed over this because she has your brother and I'm in so much pain that I don't need to see him. It'll break my heart if he wanted me to hold him and I couldn't. Dad, nana, and poppa take turns waiting with Elijah in the waiting room. It makes me sad not to see him but I just don't think I could manage at that point. 

Everyone except your dad leaves and here we are, with our daughter. I try the entire first day to breastfeed but you are too hungry of a girl. You exhibit this with your lungs, perfect healthy lungs. 

Not long after, Aunt Amy, Aunt Kara, Sydney, Chloe, jack, Claire, and Annie show up for a visit. They bring McDonalds and I am caught by the nurse eating it. I'm only suppose to eat clear liquids but I was hungry. Luckily things turn out just fine and I survived :). They stay for a short visit and you are extremely loved! You have lots of awesome family. Then Aunt Renee, Ginny, Aubree, Will and Christopher come visit. This is the best behaved I had ever saw Renee's kids. The girls give you lots of loves and aunt Nae adores you too. Aunt Becky comes by to see you and give you loves. She says you are perfect. Nana brings Elijah so he can see you. He does t know what to think. After looking at you for a bit he decides to welcome you by hitting you! Lucky for all of us it was in the leg. After everyone leaves we Skype with your Grammy and Grandpa Adamson. I get really sad thinking they haven't met you yet! It's a short Skype session, they could tell we were exhausted and the connection was kinda bad anyways. 

Dad and I had decided before that he would go home and sleep. So daddy left and day one ended. Our night nurse was Ashley who we really really liked. 

Day two began early and for the first time I held you and enjoyed it. I was too tired the day before but today I was gonna cuddle my little girl. You are perfect to me! Daddy dropped Elijah off at nana's and comes by to see his little girl before he goes to work. He hold you and adores you and promises to buy you things that mommy says absolutely not to. 

Mom's friend, Beth, comes for a visit and brings a dozen donuts! Oh my, I definitely don't need a dozen donuts. I still look 7 months pregnant. We visit for a while. She is pregnant with Noah who will be here in a few short weeks. I assume y'all will one day be friends. When she leaves it is me and you again until lunch when poppa comes to see you again and daddy does too. You are a very loved little lady! After lunch moms friends, Kristin and Chrystal come to see you. It's fun for me to show you off and visit with my friends. Nana gets here with your brother. We try to let him hold you and he pushes you away. Oh dear, I think, it's gonna be a long few years. But he finally warmed up to you and even gave you kisses. It melted me, I am smitten with my 2 babies! They stay and visit for a while but nana knows Elijah will only be good for so long.  Your dad comes back right after work. You were being so super fussy. I thought there was no way you could be hungry! You ate good not long before. We finally caved and gave you a bottle, guess you were hungry! You have a BIG appetite. After dinner mom's friends Stacey and Gabe come to see you. It's nice to have so many visitors and friends. Everyone leaves and we get more mommy daughter time. The nurses take you for a while and when Ashley, our nurse, brings you back she says her and the other nurses think it's fun you already have a big personality. They said you talked a lot and gave them plenty of facial expressions. Oh dear, I have a feeling you will keep me busy! 

Today is day 3. It's just me and you waiting for daddy to get here. Dr Williams, Mommy's dr, says how cute you are. I say no baby is cute and the nurse says that they don't tell people their babies are cute unless they are. They'll use other words, precious, healthy, etc. I laugh and say they are flattering us but I know it's true. You are pretty dang cute. 

We are excited and nervous to take you home today. I'm hoping you are mellow and kind. I hope Elijah adores you and isn't too jealous. I hope I can be a good mother to both of you. I understand that it is a great responsibility to raise children. I guess we'll see what the future holds for us all. For now, I'll just feel blessed to know who is a part of my future, your daddy, your brother, and of course you!