“I started feeling contractions around 8 p.m.,” says Jannelle…
Here’s her story:
Two hours later, the contractions are coming fast and furiously. We call my mom to drive over quickly to stay with our older kids, and my husband Max and I jump into our car.
On our way to the hospital, however, my water breaks. I realize we might not make it time. As we speed up to the hospital entrance, Max runs in to find help and a wheelchair. But by the time he returns, I can’t wait any longer. ‘I NEED TO PUSH!!!’ I shout to him. I’m still wearing my pants but I feel her head coming out!
Max pulls down my pants and says, ‘Oh my god, she’s here! You’re doing a great job!’ And with another push, Evelynn Angelica Sanchez is born at 11:54 p.m in the front seat OF OUR CAR.
‘You did it!’ Max tells me, ‘You did it!’ The baby starts crying right away, which is a huge relief because we have no idea what we’re supposed to do. Security guards come running out, and two nurses who are getting off their shift hurry over, and everyone’s like, ‘Good job, Mama, you’re amazing, she’s beautiful!’ Then labor and delivery nurses pour out of the hospital; they wrap her in a blanket, give her a hat, and place her on my chest.
This itty, bitty girl has only been on this earth for a couple weeks, and she’s already given Max and me one of the wildest experience of our lives. Thankfully, everyone is healthy and safe, and now we’re all home and head-over-heels in love with her. Welcome to our family, Evelynn, we’re so excited to spend this life with you.
How amazing is that? You can follow Jannelle on Instagram while she’s on maternity leave, if you’d like. What a warrior she is!!!!!!
P.S. 10 ways to help a new mom, and did you name your baby before birth, or wait to meet them?
