First things first. We checked into the hospital late on Monday night. Everything was very smooth. My water broke around 7:00 am Tuesday morning. They gave me an epidural not long after that. My labor was progressing beautifully. I was dilated to 10cm and 11:30am. My Dr. told the nurse to hold off on pushing until 12:30. I did just that and Maddie Claire was born at 1:11 pm on 1/11/11. A lot of people have asked if that was moved or if that was the real time. I promise that was the time. She was Perfect! She weighed 6.59 LBS and was 18 1/2 inches long. Adam was able to hold her why they were cleaning everything up.
As they were cleaning me up the Dr. started ask for different items. Nurses started to leave the room and a lot of people were coming in and out quickly. I heard her say to see if there was an Operating room open. She said if she could not get the rest of my placenta she may have to think about a hysterectomy. I was a little out of it but was a little shocked since I thought everything had gone smoothly. I suddenly felt a rush of blood coming out of my body. I got very queasy and very light headed. I heard her tell them to call some Dr's and meet us in the OR. I looked up at Adam and his look said it all. I remember telling him "I don't think I am going to make it." That is when I blacked out. The next thing I remember was in the OR with A Dr. standing over me. All I told him was "Please don't let me die!" As I was going in and out I just remember praying to the Lord and asking him to Please allow me to live so that I can raise my little girl. I prayed this prayer over and over.
Little did I know that I had lost 8 units of blood. (One person has 10-12 units of blood in their entire body.) They had to make 3 runs to get more blood. They were able to implant a balloon into my uterus to save it. The nurse said that she had never seen a doctor try more than once or twice. My doctor did it 3 times. They also pumped me with 10 pounds of fluid. I am so thankful for all the doctors and nurses. I am especially thankful for those 8 people who made the decision to give blood! I do not know those eight people and they probably have no idea but they saved my life and forever, I will be grateful!
While I was in surgery my entire family both Adam's side and my side were there. They were praying a calling others and having them do the same. Prayer is such a powerful thing and Adam and I both believe this is why I am here today. I love and appreciate them so much!
The next time I opened my eyes I saw Adam. I knew I had made it so I knew that it must have meant that I had had to have a hysterectomy. He had huge tears in his eyes and smiled at me. My first question was," Are we not able to have anymore babies?" He told me that they were able to save everything! I just cried! The Lord had not only answered my prayers but he had answered everyone else prayers too!
The Lord has shown us so many miracles in these last few days. He gave me my little miracle and He miraculously saved my life. Today is my birthday and I have received the most precious gift of all! My baby girl and my life! The Lord is good all the time! I know there were so many prayer chains and circles going on all over the World from the US to Germany! Adam and I truly thank you for all of your prayers and concerns. The Dr. says this will not be an easy recovery but is already amazed at how I am doing! Thank you again!
Emily and Adam!
This is the first picture taken when I had just gotten out of surgery in the ICU!
This is my amazing Dr. with Adam after my surgery!
My first picture after surgery with Maddie Claire!
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