Madison Lea Tinsley

Madison Lea Tinsley

Born: December 15, 2008 at 11:45 pm

7 lbs 13 oz  and 21 inches

Bringing our little princess into this world turned out to be quite the adventure.  We arrived at the hospital at 7 am, by 10 they broke my water.  Contractions were pretty regular, the doctor and we were hopeful our baby would be here by late that afternoon.  My contractions slowed, and by 3 I had an epidural.  Madison's heart rate continued to rise and the doctors began to watch a bit more closely.  They had me on oxytocin--hopeful that labor would progress more rapidly, the contractions got closer and then her heart rate would rise, they would turn off the oxytocin and it would go back down.  It was a constant battle.  At 11 my doctor came in to see us about having a c-section.  In her best interest hat is what we decided to do.  She needed a rest, and so did I.  At 11:20 I was wheeled in for surgery.  Sheramie dressed and joined us 10 min later.  When he came I was already in surgery and they were just about ready to take her out, (I am glad they had that sheet up so I couldn't see) He watched her come, and she very quickly was rushed away.  I heard her cry, but didn't see her til later that morning,

About the time she left I had an allergic reaction to the medication they gave me--it cut off my airway, and I couldn't breathe.  Sheramie was quickly escorted to the nursery where Madison was.  I don't remember a lot after that.  When I woke up I was in recovery.  I kept asking to see my baby--I was there 2 hours before Sheramie could bring her in to see me.

We spent 1 more night in the hospital and then my dr said I was healing better than expected--we came home Wednesday night.

Today both Madison and I had our check ups.  We are doing great.  I am still very sore and was told I need to stay n bed more to recover.  It'll be another 3-4 weeks of recovery.  My mom and sister were here through everything.  They are headed home tomorrow.  They have been such a blessing.  Thank you to everyone for your prayers and support.  Madison and I are healthy and home.  Sheramie continues to be a great husband and father.  He takes good care of his girls.