Andrea Frank: Introducing Arden Leigh Frank

On February 9th at 1:59pm, Arden Leigh came into the world at 4lbs. and 10oz. She was a little over 3 weeks early but very healthy!

Here is her birth story...

After finding out that I had severe preeclampsia, my doctor decided that I would be induced the following morning, February 9^th. We showed up at the hospital a little nervous but excited to finally meet her. I was given magnesium sulfate for my high blood pressure and Pitocin to start my contractions around 10:30am. The magnesium sulfate made me feel terrible! Before I knew it they were ready to give me an epidural. My labor was progressing really quickly and my doctor said she should be here by 3:00pm. Around 1:30pm I told Ryan that I didn’t think that my epidural was working because I was in a lot of pain. He called for the nurse and when she checked me out, she told me that the baby was right there and on its way out! She frantically called my doctor and all the other nurses and told me not to push. Everyone ran into my room and rushed to deliver. After pushing a short time, Arden was born and directly placed on my chest. It was love at first sight. I was in awe….