09/01/11 ~ Mylitta ~ has birthed her beautiful Apple Blossom

It's with the greatest honour that I announce the birth of

Shayla Eden

Precious Daughter to Krystie and Bobby, and a little sister for big brother Kyson, and step sister to proud brothers Jesse and James

Shayla joined us earthside today (09/01/11) at 2:13pm weighing in at 8pds 4oz - not a bad size considering she was 16 days early - eager to meet her gorgeous Mummy is my bet :)

:loveshower: Krystie and Bobby are completely in love :loveshower:

Congratulations to your beautiful family Krystie - enjoy those newborn cuddles and your babymoon

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

Lots of Love from Naomi, Sean and Bailey x x x

Congratulations!!! Welcome Shayla Eden.

Congratulations!!! Welcome earthside little Shayla!

Congrats krystie!!! :cheer:

Yay! Awesome news. Congratulations Mylitta and welcome precious Shayla.

Woo hoo hun thats awesome cant wait to hear your birth story and meet her!!

Welcome to the world Shayla Eden!!

xoxo

:loveshower:

Congratulations Krystie & Bobby. Can't wait to see some photos. Enjoy your babymoon.

Congratulations! Gorgeous name :-)

:hooray: :cheer: :hooray:

And welcome to Shayla. (sorry, I got caught up in the excitement)

Congratulations!!! :loveshower:

Love the name :D

Yaaaaaaaayyy! Congrats Beautiful Krystie, Bobby and Kyson. Welcome little Apple Blossom Shayla. So very very happy you're here. You scored a wonderful Mummy baby girl!

What a gorgeous name! Congratulations on the arrival of your Little Miss :cheer:

Congrats! Beautiful name :D

Congratulations on your baby girl Shayla Eden!!!

Congratulations Krystie and family, and welcome Shayla!

Congrats Krystie, Bobby and Kyson! It's so wonderful to hear about the safe arrival of Shayla!
Have a wonderful first few days with your precious new daughter! I can't wait to hear all about it!
Congrats again!

N, A, L & A
xxoo

Congratulations! Welcome to the world Shayla!

Congratulations and welcome Shayla.

Congratulations on the arrival of your little princess, enjoy your babymoon with your beautiful family.

Congratulations on the arrival of your sweet princess!

Woo Hoo...welcome to the world sweet baby girl!!
Congrats Krystie, Bobby and family :cheer: :cheer:
xx

Congratulations hun, and welcome to the world beautiful girl with a beautiful name :cheer:

Congratulations! :cheer:

woo hoo congrats wat was it u said the other day kyson was born by now lol wat an awesome name especially the middle one ;)

Congratulations Krystie, Bobby & Kyson! Welcome little Shayla!

Congratulations Mylitta!! Welcome little Shayla :loveshower:
Enjoy your new addition.
:leap:

Congratulations Krystie - what wonderful news! Welcome to the world little Shayla!

Huge congrats Mylitta!!! Welcome to your beautiful princess, she will be spoiled rotten by all your boys :D

Enjoy this special time!

Big huge congratulations! welcome to the world, princess!

xox

Huge congrats huni on the birth of Shaylaxxx

ooh congrats hun!
and you were only saying the other day on facebook that you didnt think this one would be early like Kyson!
love the name- its my nieces name as well
enjoy your babymoon and new born cuddles!!

Congratulations Krystie - wonderful news!!! Welcome to the world Shayla - gorgeous name! Enjoy your babymoon :).

Congratulations :leap: x

Big congrats on the birth of Shayla....i cant wait to see pictures.

Congratulations and welcome Shayla!

Huge congratulations Krystie... I hope it all went smoothly and you are basking in the love of little Shayla...
Have a wonderful time with your gorgeous little bub.

Thank you all for the beautiful words of welcome for Shayla, and especially to Naomi for her amazing birth announcement :)

The last couple of days have been a whirlwind or emotions that I will have to start putting down into words so I can post it all in a birth story. But I will give a quick run down on the birth and what followed...

Little Shayla decided to be extremely kind and come after a good nights rest which was extremely appreciated. Unlike Kyson's birth which started with my waters breaking, Shayla's birth began with my waters intact and contractions beginning. With Kyson's birth we arrived at the hospital to find out I was 8cm dilated already, so I was surprised that after being at the hospital a couple of hours I was checked by my Ob and was only 3cm dilated. He broke my waters in the hopes of speeding things along. Well it worked... Half hour later I was pushing her out! I still can't believe how fast I went from 3cm to birthing her.

Official records state length of birth 3hrs 19 mins
2nd stage 7 mins
3rd stage 7 mins.

I gave birth to her on my knees on the bed touching her head the whole time and pulled her out into my arms myself. It was absolutely amazing. Also, no tearing or even grazing.

Next morning we were all set to go home and was just waiting on the Paed to come give the all clear. Unfortunately our plans were dashed when he heard a heart murmur. Luckily the cardiologist was in the hospital and able to do an ultrasound and echo straight away. He found a few things with her heart that concerned him. Shayla was admitted into the SCN for monitoring. I was shattered and was a blubbering mess all day and night.

As of this morning Shayla has had another ultrasound and things are looking more promising at this stage. We're basically faced with 3 scenarios, with two of them leading to surgery (one fairly mild, the other more major). Shayla is still doing amazingly well though, and with great observations all last night and today's better news they have let me bring her back to my room with the monitoring still running, and she is currently snuggled in my arms having a feed. She's a great little breastfeeder like her brother :)

Fingers crossed that things continue to look good and that we can avoid any surgery!

Wow 3 hours 19min....you’re a star!! and how truly amazing be able to bring Shayla into this world...must have been such an amazing experience!!

So sorry to hear that you’re going home plans were dashed :(
I am hoping and praying that your sweet baby girl won't need surgery and that you both will be able to go home very soon.
:hug: Nic xx

Krystie - it was a complete honour to annouce Shayla's arrival :)

I am so sorry to hear you little girl may need surgery, hopefully this need doesn't arise, but either way she has two amazing parents who will shower her with love and care through whatever needs to happen, I have everything crossed that things will be ok

I know how emotional it is with a bubba in the SCN babe, its very frightening when things are uncertain but she will be in the best of care - just get as many skin to skin cuddles as you can, I swear these are better than any medical intervention :) I wish I could give you a massive big hug!! Keep us posted when you can

Much love to you sweet girl x x x

Nay x

big hugs hun hope shes ok and its the best case scenario xoxoxox