Sweet Taylor

Taylor Alexis Hardy

October 3, 2011

6 pounds 10 ounces

19.5 inches

Our sweet baby Taylor was born ten days early. My sister, Kristen, was scheduled to be induced with her baby Monday, October 3rd. That morning I started having regular contractions. I called my doctor's office and they said to go to labor and delivery right away. Brain came home from work and took me to the hospital while a friend came over to stay with the boys. After being checked at the hospital, I was only dilated to a one but the baby's heart rate kept dropping with each contraction. They just wanted to monitor me for a few hours and then decide if they would send me home or deliver the baby. Brian went back to work thinking nothing exciting would happen. After about an hour my doctor decided today was the day and scheduled my c-section for 4:30 that afternoon. I called Brian and he went home to change out of his suit and take the boys to another friends home. Before he got back to the hospital my water broke and I started to panic. I didn't want to have this baby alone. Luckily he made it in time but with all the excitement forgot the camera. With 45 minutes until delivery time I made him go home and get it. I still hadn't called my mom to tell her I was in labor. She was at the hospital with my sister and I didn't want her to worry. I decided I better call her. She thought I was joking and it took a lot to convince her I was actually in labor. My doctor was a little late so by the time I went to the operating room I was dilated to a seven and had no drugs. Can I say ouch! Taylor was born at 5:23 p.m. Twenty minutes later my niece, Kate, was born. What a special day for our family! We were so blessed that day. Taylor had the cord wrapped around her neck and face several times. No damage was done other than some bruising to her face which cleared up after a couple days. We are so excited to have Taylor join our family!