Tuesday, January 29, 2008

She's here!!


Miss Josie made it into the world at 1:16 pm today weighing 7 lb. 6 oz and was 20.5 inches long. She followed in maggie and Owen's footsteps with a head full of jet black hair....even more than either of them! Things went pretty well, not as fast and easy as Owen's birth, not as horrible as maggie's birth. But from the time my water was broken it was less than 3 hours so I guess I shouldn't complain but let me just say I will NEVER be induced again.....never ever. Letting them come on their own is way way better. Anyhow, here are just a few pics I am putting up now.
She came in one push which was great for me.....not so great for her. She has had some major decels in her oxygen level on and off so she is being kept in the level 2 nursery for the night to keep an eye on her. I just got back from rocking her for like 2 hours and she never once dropped her stats so I am pretty positive it is just from not being squeezed enough through childbirth so she is pretty gunky in her chest. (same thing happened with Owen) Anyhow....they are playing it safe though and have her hooked up to everything keeping an eye on her through the night. She beat Maggie and Owen in having antibiotics as they started her on those tonight in case she has an infection causing her breathing problems which I KNOW is not the case....but I went along with them tonight but if all comes clear with her labs in the AM I am telling them to stop them immedietly instead of the 48 hours they are planning on keeping her on them. So.......that is the update, since she's back in the nursery Maggie and Owen didn't get to see her yet :( But hopefully tommorow she'll be back in check and they can. Well, I am off to get a little sleep so I will put more pics up and update more later. Keep Josie in your prayers with me that her little lungs clear up tonight and she can hang out here in the room with me! Thanks

11 comments:

Amanda said...

She is in my prayers. Oh my goodness, she is cute. Look at that little belly! You look great to have just delivered a child. What in the world? Full makeup? I can't wait to meet her! I love the hair. Love you, sis.

valurena said...

i'll be praying for a quick recovery and clear lungs. you are such a good mom! congratulations!!!! i can't wait to hear how the kids will react to josie.

Mary said...

Meg,
She is just darling. Looks just like the other 2. What is her middle name?

Kendra White said...

What a precious princess... she is beautiful! She is in our prayers... keep us updated!

The Oakes said...

wow you look great and she is darling. i love all of that hair! keep us updated on Josie's lungs and until then we will be praying for a speedy recovery.

Anonymous said...

Meg she is adorable! I can't believe her hair!!! We love you all very much and can't wait to see Josie!
Love,
Lori

Anonymous said...

She is beautiful! We can't wait to get to meet her. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted on how she is doing. :) Tabitha

Anonymous said...

Congratulations to the ever growing Burke Bunch!
The Sharp's

Anonymous said...

Congratulations Meghan and Joe! We can't wait to meet her.
Wendy

Anonymous said...

Congratulations guys, she is just beautiful!!
-Jennifer Price

Anonymous said...

I'm so thankful all is well. Enjoy yourselves with this new little one. I'm so happy for you. Send all my love especially MIMI.