Pics of Trystan July 28th

Daddy getting ready to go in!!!
6lbs 8oz

In recovery

Mommy & Trystan

The Birth Day of Trystan Elle Harris

I know!!! Its 5 months later.....but here it is :) Trystan was a stubborn little girl that broke her Mommy's water around 1pm on Monday July 27th in CHARLOTTE!!! So Daddy quickly and safely brought us to High Point to prepare for Trystan's birth. Of course we went in with a birth plan. All natural might I add!!! But Trystan had another idea! I refused the Pitocin for as long as the doctor would let me! 12 hrs or so. Once they began the Pitocin and cranked it up to the max---my contractions were strong, but too far apart. I dilated to a 3 and 70% effaced, but on the last exam 24 hrs after my water had broken Miss Trystan Elle had moved back up and she was no longer engaged. I could have waited 4 more hours with contractions, no drugs, and a narrow pelvis as my doctor called it :-O and hoped that she moved back down, but by that point I was exhausted and didn't want to take the chance. So ta--da-- she was born via Csection the very thing I absolutely did NOT want. The doctors took great care of me so it was a pleasant experience. Daddy was able to capture it all on video as you can see to the left. He was able to go with Trystan directly from the OR to oversee her APGAR and first bath! She was brought in to the recovery room where I was able to snuggle and breast feed. We were able to head home the Saturday following. Did I mention Daddy's lease in Charlotte ended on the 29th of July...yes the day after Trystan was born!! He was able to put it off until Friday, but he had to pull an all nighter moving his things to High Point directly after Trystan was born!! So needless to say her birth and his move were nothing short of eventful! We are so blessed to have this precious little girl in our lives. She surprises us each and everyday with new things. I'll be sure to post some past and present pics!!! And hopefully more video eventually!!

With Love,
Kristen