Saturday, July 16, 2011

Our Greatest Blessing & Deepest Joy







I woke up Sunday feeling absolutely wonderful and full of energy. A feeling that had become familiar to me in my last two months of pregnancy. I danced. I cleaned; did laundry. I prepped food for the BBQ Daph and I were planning later that night. The day before, Saturday, I had a pressing feeling something was in store for me on Monday, 7-11-11, so I rushed to prepare the house, myself and get things in order for what might come. I didn't want to get my hopes up, but...

We ate late and shortly thereafter something told me I should shower quickly if I was expecting to get one. I did. Approximately one minute, literally 60 seconds after stepping out of the shower, my water broke. I shrieked and started to hyperventilate. I didn't expect it to happen so suddenly. I immediately called an ambulance because I was concerned I may need a c-setion quickly even after being assured I shouldn't.

Everyone I encountered in the first hour, from the EMT to the the nurse who signed me in to the E.R.said I may have jumped the gun and could have waited until I, 1. had contractions, and 2. they were closer together. By then I only had 1 or 2 fifteen minutes apart. I felt naive and foolish for over-reacting. When the fetal heart monitor was placed around my belly 5 minutes after intake, a nurse came in and then stepped out after saying 'your baby wants attention'.

A doctor followed her to review the baby's heart rate. While she was asking me questions I noticed her countenance change to one of concern. She excused herself. Several nurses appeared in the room at once all poking and prodding some part of me and hooking me up to different machines, followed by two doctors who were telling me they were going to do everything they could to keep my baby safe, and then an anesthesiologist who wanted a brief medical history, explained what was about to happen, and obtain my signature of consent.

I was rushed into the operating room for an emergency c-section to remove my little cub whose heart beat was dropping during contractions. I lay on my side and watched the baby's heart rate drop to below 100 during contractions while they struggled for 20 minutes to get the epidural in. 'You're doing a great job, Mommy', they said. I prayed. At 4: 05 on the morning of 7-11-11, my little cub, Barrett Leo Alemy, was born just over two weeks early weighing 6 lbs. 1 oz. at birth. He is perfection!



























We are blessed to be able to hold and hug and give kisses and caress that ever-so-soft skin and experience this most precious, brilliant little miracle of ours. It's the greatest gift in the world being able to say I'm his Mom. And I only hope that one day he feels as proud of the job I did for him as I am of the one he has to make his way into the world healthy & strong, and into hearts of his Mommy and Daddy.

We're just mad about about him!

18 comments:

  1. Congratulations!!! He is adorable!

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  2. Congratulations on your precious bundle of joy! Lots of love to all! xoxo

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  3. OMG Ree he is absolutely perfect and beauty!!! congrats a lot to you and your hubby, the baby is absolutelly wonderful thanks for sharing, well when I see you in my blog Iknew you had the baby, is adorable!! A loot of blessings to him and his parents, huggs my dear, gloria

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  4. I love all the pictures!!!!! gloria

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  5. Oh Ree I am so happy for you, congratulations and it is so fantastic all is well. Next stop Paris!! Take care and look after yourself and Barret of course. Looking forward to following his story. Diane x

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  6. You're right...he is total perfection! Absolutely gorgeous...congratulations, Mama (&Papa)! xoxoxoxo

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  7. Congratulations on your new little one! He is absolutely beautiful- I am so glad you are both doing well. What a blessing! :)

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  8. wow he is adorable sorry u had to have a c section so so happy for you both hugs rebecca

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  9. He is beautiful and so blessed to have loving parents! Congratulations on this beautiful blessing!

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  10. Oooo,how precious! Congrats on the little man! :)

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  11. what a little miracle. congratulations to you both!

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  12. he is so beautiful!!! wow, congrats Mommy!!! :)

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  13. Congratulations! Best wishes to you and your new family!

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  14. Ree, congratulations to you and Daddy; your home has grown by 2 feet! Barrett is indeed perfect and lucky to have a loving mama like you!!! He is quite the little guy, adorable and the pics are great! Take care. xoxoxo to your new family!!!!

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  15. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is way too cute and I'm glad everyone is healthy and home safe!

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  16. I'm crying while I'm reading this- congratulations!! You did the right thing, calling that ambulance. Us mommies know best, Always. Remember that. Your baby is absolutely beautiful. Enjoy this time, because it changes so very quickly.
    Btw, my daughter was born on the 11th day...it's a lucky number :)

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  17. Wonderful news...Congratulations to all of you. Enjoy this special time together! And keep blogging!

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  18. Congratulations, what a darling Baby! Hugs to all, Diane

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