I figured it's about time I write sky's story! Most people know Zach and I had been trying for a really long time to get pregnant with our 4th. We tried about 13 months and gave up when he got orders to deploy. My period was supposed to start really soon after he left. when it was late, I ignored it. You can ask my friends. I did not want to know and deal with a pregnancy right after he left. I ordered tests online. When they came in, I found out the news. Now don't get me wrong, I was really excited. However, the thought of being pregnant with 3 boys and by myself really freaked me out. I got to message the news to Zach 2 weeks after he left. we announced it after my first appointment, when they confirmed it.
I was able to find a wonderful doula(Courtney) who helped me while he was gone. She went to ultrasounds, appointments, and was there for me when I needed a friend. I was also really blessed with support from other friends, the base, and my bible study. That was seriously my worst pregnancy (of course!) and I wouldn't have made it without the support.
Fast forward several months..Zach got back when I was around 31-32 weeks pregnant. I actually had my baby shower the day he came home!
We ended up moving from Texas to utah when I was around 34 weeks. I swore she'd be born on the road! Somehow we made it and I found a midwife, new doula, and birth photographer. Since it was supposedly my last pregnancy, I wanted to go all out and make sure it was great.
July 19, I started getting contractions but blew it off as nothing. I was scheduled to be induced the next morning (my due date) and thought it was just the jitters. I was still feeling crappy by noon and timing the contractions but they weren't consistent. I really thought it was all in my head. We went to zach's squadron picnic and they kind of went away. I had a few contractions but blew it off.
That night, I was laying in bed and felt a pop around midnight. Completely freaked me out, but I wasn't leaking. Got up to go to the bathroom and my water broke in the toilet. Funny story, my water has broken twice and it was always in a good spot - shower for Matteo and toilet for sky.
Anyway, I'm kind of freaky when I go into labor and was extremely calm at this point. I kind of woke up Zach and told him we needed to call Kendra (doula). He called her and she got there a little after 12. My contractions started coming on really strong so I decided we needed to go to the hospital. I wanted to wait, but with them coming so fast and strong, it really scared me.
Kendra took me to the hospital and Zach took the kids to Gina's. Not only did she say she'd be my photographer but she also volunteered to babysit! How lucky did we get?!
Anyway, Kendra and I get to the hospital and I swear it took them forever to get me checked in. When they finally checked (about 1) I was at 3 cm. while she was setting up everything, I started getting contractions really fasted and freaked out. Kendra started the bath, but I was spazzing out so badly that I asked for an epidural.
The guy got there at maybe 3 and he couldn't get the stupid thing in. Supposedly he did, but I never felt it.
My eyes were glued shut about this point on. The epidural was taking forever and I said I needed to push! Nurse checked and I was supposedly at a 7. I hated the nurse though so I didn't believe her. I may have mocked her a bit..oops..haha
I told Zach to get Gina there ASAP. I told them I wanted my dr now! Do you know how hard it is not to push when you've got a huge pushing sensation?! I don't even remember Gina walking in, but the second my dr walked in I asked her if she was going to help me. I was in so much pain and this moved so much faster then any of my other births. She said I could push and bam!! Sky was born at 4:14 am on July 20, 2013. Her due date and before her induction. 1 long push and she was out! First thing I did was check that she was a girl ;)
My midwife!
Kendra!
Gina!
7 pounds 3 ounces and 18 1/2 inches of pure sweetness!
We named her Skylar Elizabeth (my sister's middle name) Nicole (my middle name).
I was afraid I wouldn't know what to do with a girl or that the boys would think I loved them less. I couldn't have been more wrong. Each of my children are extremely unique and I can't even begin to explain how much love I have for them. This sweet girl has brought so much joy to this family and her big brothers adore her! We couldn't be more blessed. ❤️
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