Well, world...I'm finally here! No, I'm not a month late...I was born on June 27th! But I'm just now getting a chance to update because my Mommy had lots of complications after I was born.

Mommy's water broke around 5:30 am on the 27th, and we went to the hospital. They induced her with Pitocin, and she got an epidural. She also had high blood pressure when they wer monitoring her.

Her contractions were steady, but she didnt feel a thing! Around 7:00, she was fully dilated, and I was ready to enter the world! The doc & nurses told her to push, and Daddy was helping by holding one of her legs. By 7:10, I was born!

I weighed 6 lbs., 9 oz. I was 19 inches long. I didn't get to see my Mom or Dad right away, because they had to suction out my lungs. But by that time, Mommy wasn't feeling well. She threw up and passed out.

The doctors delivered the placenta, and Mommy started to bleed alot. They couldnt stop the bleeding, and they had to take her to OR. After hours of surgery, a hysterectomy, and 3 blood transfusions, Mommy was taken to ICU and placed on life support. Everyone was really worried that she wouldn't make it.

After 2 days, I was able to see my Mommy! She woke up, and things were looking better. Daddy & I were able to stay with her in her room too.

All our friends & family went to donate blood in my Mommy's name. Mom stayed in the hospital for a week, but she has a long time before she feels all better. She has a big incision in her belly, and lots of pain, but she's getting better. Hopefully soon, she'll be able to take me for a walk in the park in my stroller!

So I'm just a little over a month old now, and Mommy says I'm a really good baby! I dont spit up, and I eat like crazy! She thinks I'm a good sleeper too. I'm growing every day...I must be over 10 lbs by now! But I find out for sure tomorrow, when I go back to the doctor

I'll update again soon...

Lilly Belle