Originally, a c-section was planned for Thursday, the 23rd of September. This gave Mark time to file leave paperwork, find a plane flight, and get to Orlando. However, Courtney called Monday morning and said plans were laid to deliver our baby tomorrow (Tuesday). She had an amniocentesis that morning, and all signs pointed to GO. Mark quickly perused the airline options and found a flight leaving Lubbock that afternoon. However, given the time to drive to Lubbock, the time difference, and the one hour early airline policy, that meant Mark would have to leave in two hours.
Thus, he rushed to get his leave paperwork signed. Then, he returned to book a flight. Three options were available. When Mark tried to book the first option, "this flight is no longer available." Second option -- "this flight is no longer available." Same for option number three. Now what? Option 4 -- another city! Fortunately, a later flight was available. And, when Mark went to the book the flight -- "system is currently down. Try again later" Ugh! So, Mark called the airline and booked the flight that way.
Then, he rushed home, packed, and headed out the door. He arrived in Orlando at 11:30 p.m. When he arrived, he found out the amnio test had not come back yet, but they expected to know by 4:00 a.m. A pillow was found by 1:00 a.m. When Courtney called at 4:00, the results were in, but the doctor had not seen them yet. However, the nurses did not expect the c-section to happen. Then, the hospital called and said "go time." So, up at 4:00 and out the door.
Prep time happened from 5:30 to 7:30, and all were in the Operating Room by 7:30. Three wonderful mentors/friends of Courtney arrived and were there to cheer on the arrival of Tennyson. They all got to watch the delivery through a window. Mark got to watch the baby be pulled from the belly, and Tennyson entered the world looking like a plump purple skittle. She was immediately whisked away to the NICU, and she was put on a c-pap machine. Other than a little extra help breathing, she seems to be doing great.
The tale of the tape:
Tennyson Hope Taylor
5 pounds, .5 oz.
18 3/4 inches
Born at 7:58 a.m.
Mom and baby are both doing well. Courtney has already heaved herself out of bed, ventured to the NICU to visit Tennyson (she would have crawled if necessary), pumped, eaten some food, and sneaked in a nap.
We look forward to adding to our picture collection, and you can get a sneak peak from the pics below. Thanks for all the well wishes and support.
3 comments:
Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you, and little (actually she looks huge for a 5 pounder) Tennyson.
What wonderful news! Glad to hear everyone's doing well, and I agree- she looks great and bigger than just 5 lbs.! (Always a good thing.)
Yayyyy! Congratulations! I'm glad everyone seems to be doing well and SO glad you made it in time Mark!!
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