Cayla Becca Ann

Cayla Becca Ann was born on April 4 at 11:27 a.m., weighing 8 lb., 8 oz. and was 20.5 inches long.

There was a little scare early on about her not being able to breathe and eat at the same time and also a place on her skull that they thought had not developed properly, but the doctors gave her a clean bill of health and everything is fine now. Both baby and mama are at home trying to get into a routine.

Aunt Sissa was there for the labor, which got really intense when the Pitosin kicked in. It was fine for Sissa until they brought the epidural and for some reason it just did not agree with her and she almost fainted. John came about 15 minutes after the epidural, so he stayed for the delivery while Aunt Sissa stayed in the waiting room with Grampy (Becky thought it would be better for me). Cayla got stuck while being pushed (broad shoulders), so another nurse had to come in and push on Becky's stomach to help push the baby out. She had the umbilical cord wrapped around her body and she had to have oxygen, but she was given to Becky after she was born. They took her away to clean her up a little and do vitals, and then brought back to Becky. She breast fed a little and then they took her away again. That's when they discovered her breathing while eating troubles and they kept her in the intensive care nursery for the rest of the time she was there until yesterday morning.

That's all Aunt Sissa can report at the moment. I'll write more later when there's more time. There should be pictures attached to this blog! Keep your fingers crossed!

Please keep Cayla in your prayers as well as mom, dad, Amanda, Zane, Grampy and the rest of the family.