Introducing...

Scarlett Marie Witte

Born March 6, 2009

at 11:20 am via C-Section

6 lbs 7 oz - 21 inches

The Birth Story:

Last day in Maternity Clothes!!!!

I had my 38 week check up on Friday 3-6-09 at 9:45am. I had mild contractions all night (what else is new) and at 3am woke up Nathan and told him I had a funny pain on my left side. He looked at it and said there was nothing there. I woke up at 6:50 and showered and the pain was worse. I thought that I should call the doctor to see if I could try and come in earlier but didn't have high hopes. I described everything to her and she told me to go straight to Labor and Delivery because she was already there. I got to L&D and she felt around and said she is in a funny position, lets check it out. Sure enough Scarlett was butt down hands and feet were up in the air together, I guess she thought she needed to be in position for her Daddy to catch her like Bridget! :)

They tried to turn her but no dice and at 8:15 they decided to do a C-section because I was so far along and could deliver any minute. My C-section was scheduled for 9 but was moved to 11:00am. I started to get a little anxiety because I left my hairbrush at home and was not ready to do all of this that quickly, but then at the same time excited to meet this baby even though I would have crazy hair. My in laws came to pick up the other two hoodlums, and then we waited in the room. I called some people to let them know and then it felt real.

I got into the Surgery Room and was ready for my spinal. I had to go alone because they don't let the Daddies in until you are ready to be cut. I was crying a little because the Anethesielogist looked like the uni bomber and I was all alone. Everything seemed fine until I laid down and started singing Rockstar by Pink. The nurses were laughing at me and all I could remember was asking if Nathan could come in or if he had to watch through glass.

Nathan walks in with scrubs on, so happy to feel like a Greys Anatomy cast member and peeks over the curtain ready to give me a play by play. I think that is when I told him that I was mad for shaving because I didn't even need to worry about anyone holding my legs. Hahaha.

They cut me open at 11:10 she was out by 11:20 and that is the end of the story. Sorry it is so long, but I had to put my little twist on it to seem more exciting. :)

She came out and has Bridget's face but Lucas's coloring for sure. She has red hair, HUGE feet, and is skinny and long like the other two. She is tiny but they assured me its because she is 2 weeks early. I had a ton of water this time and that is why I was measuring so big. I am sad a little I didn't get to push her out but I feel like a million bucks! I am walking just fine and have only had to take one Motrin so far and don't even feel like I have just had a baby. They told me if I wanted to go home tomorrow morning I could instead of Monday night so we will see.

Okay, Okay the moment you have all been waiting for... PICTURES!!!

Her feet are BIGGER than Bridget's!

She is Looooong and skinny!

I love this picture!
She is as red as Lucas!

Nathan always gets to pick the name after the baby comes out we usually have 2 choices and then he is the final say. He said "Oh yea, she is my Scarlett" She gave him a funny look after he said it so maybe that means she is going to give us a run for our money. Hahaha

I finally got to hold her around 2:30. I look so high on drugs but I was actually feeling great and not high at all! :)