A Smiling Experience

We welcomed Spencer Elaine to our family the morning of September 19th. Since around 20 weeks in my pregnancy I had been obsessing over Tuesday September 20th because that was my scheduled Repeat C-Section. I even almost ordered wall decor with September 20th on it, insane I know. We had been counting down until that Tuesday. The countdown was everywhere - phones, wall calendar, chalkboard, etc.

                                

The weekend leading up my nesting went through the roof. Ryan was on board because what else do you say to your pregnant wife when she gives you a list to do. You just don't say no to the hormones. We finally finished up the nursery, I washed the last load of baby items, and Ryan cut the grass. My mom was going to come in town on Monday the 19th, but last minute decided to come the day before on that Sunday. Sunday night we went to bed like usual. Hospital bags waiting to be filled the next day, Ryan had his work alarm set, and I was ready to go into the doctor early for pre-op blood work.

At 4:25 am on September 19th, Spencer decided it was time to come. My water broke, we shoved last minute things into our hospital bags, and headed to the hospital. We sat in triage for 3 hours waiting on blood work, prepping for surgery, watching Ryan chug Starbucks (I was so jealous), and me repeatedly saying "I can't believe we are having a baby TODAY and not TOMORROW!" Longest three hours ever. I mostly wondered what Clari was doing and how she would handle it all. And I must say I'm proud of that little girl.

When it was time to walk to the OR, our nurse couldn't believe we were cracking jokes and laughing our way there. No nerves or anxiety for us. This time was different. My mindset was different. Clari's pregnancy was hard and the labor, delivery, and afterwards were traumatic. We had an emergency c-section that could've been planned and less chaotic. I was rushed into emergency surgery immediately afterwards. Ryan was left standing there with a newborn having no idea what was going on. I swore off ever having more children after the whole experience. This time around I vowed to stay positive and live in the moment with it all. My pregnancy was smooth and even though she came a day before we expected, the delivery couldn't have gone better. We were smiling so much as we walked into the operating room because we had faith that this time would be different and it was.

Now that all the grandparents have gone back home, it's time for the Capps Party of 4 to really begin.

                                           

Taylor