Beginnings

So, I've decided to start my own blog. We still have Malone Central. But, I wanted to start a blog that I could call my own as, sort of, a scrapbook for me and my family. And, speaking of family, the first pictures I'm posting on here will introduce our newest little addition to the Malone family. After 9 long months of waiting, preparing, working, OB appointments, and getting little Lauren somewhat prepped for what was coming our way, the new Malone made her grand entrance into our world. Lauren was told throughout the pregnancy that the baby would come out when she was bigger. On the morning of April 26, 2010, we made our way in to Banner Good Samaritan hospital at 7:30 a.m. for a scheduled c-section at 9:30 a.m. We were accompanied by our beautiful 2 (nearly 3) year old, and my wonderful parents. I was in OB triage for 2 hours for IV fluids, paperwork, and an ultrasound. Lauren got to come in and see me when I was back there, which, I'm sure, was pretty scary for her. But, we explained to her that the baby was now big enough to come out, and in just a few short hours, she would be meeting her new baby sister! She kind of understood. I was wheeled back to the OR with Dennis by my side. I was nervous and excited at the same time. I just couldn't wait to meet our baby girl. After a pretty painless spinal (thanks to my 2 wonderful anesthesiologists), and being prepped and draped, the OB was scrubbed in and ready to work her magic. Dennis was let in to the OR and by my side again. Along with having my wonderful husband there for support, I had my best friend, Gina there to take beautiful pictures of the event. I also had my friends Lori and Kim there for moral support. Okay, they were really more there for the baby as a respiratory therapist and neonatal nurse practitioner. And, along with them, one of our fantastic neonatologists came for the fun! It was the most crowded OR I've ever seen for a low-risk, repeat c-section. I felt very blessed to have them all there.

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