Author Archives: mckaylapoe

It was a Wednesday when I woke up uncomfortable and slightly wet. We like to joke that our little girl broke my water because she was so big, born at 37 weeks and 12 lb 13 oz. She, just like my other two, was whisked away to the NICU pretty quick. That was expected atContinue reading “The Little Warrior Lady”

I had our first baby on a weekend in June. I work as a CNA in labor and delivery and delivered at the hospital I work with, surrounded by family and friends. Such a great delivery experience. When my son was two days old, our night shift nurse (who happened to be a traveler nurseContinue reading “Jack’s NICU Experience”

Tuesday night I went in to be induced. All throughout the night our baby wasn’t tolerating my contractions, so at 5:15 the next morning they took me back for a C-section. Of course I was nervous and shaking like crazy. Once I was all set up and really numb they began my C-section. At 6:25Continue reading “The Story of Wes and his Mommy”