Alma's Birth Story

 As most of you know, Alma was born on a Monday night, March 21st to be exact. However there is so much more to the story. We thought you all might like to hear more details of how our baby came into the world. Below we have included Alma's birth story as written by our beloved Doula, Dayna O'Gorman.

The Birth Story of Alma Schmidt

Carla and Matt Schmidt were very excited when they discovered they were expecting their first child.  They had waited a long time to start their family and were looking forward to the day they got to meet their baby.  After a change in cities, doctors and lots of preparation, that day finally arrived. 

Before: The Schmidt family arrives at the hospital anxious and hopeful.

Carla had been dilated to 3 cm for a few weeks when her doctor, Dr Eric Peck, decided to break her water a few days prior to her due date.  The couple arrived at Olathe Medical Center at 10:00 am on Monday, March 21^st 2011.  Dr Peck informed them he had an emergency dental appointment and wouldn’t be able to break her water till around noon.  After eating some lunch and walking a bit,  Dr Peck returned and broke Carla’s water.  Carla, Matt and their doula, Dayna, walked the halls.  Carla started to contract quickly with regularity.  Her nurse, Heather, would occasionally check in on the couple but for the most part let them enjoy the calm and undisturbed labor they wanted.  Using walking, the birth ball, the whirlpool tub and the rocking chair, Carla progressed from 3 cm dilated to 9 cm dilated by 6:50 pm.  Withing the next 45 mins, she was ready to begin pushing.  Their new nurse, Monica, was helpful with the many pushing positions used and Carla was very strong, giving each push her all.  Matt was by her side the entire time, encouraging Carla to keep going.  Finally after 2 ½ hours of pushing, Carla and Matt’s daughter Alma was born.

After: 10 hours later, little miss Alma arrives to happy, but tired parents

Hello world. I think I'll sleep now. KTHX BYE.

Alma Schmidt was born at 9:54 pm on Monday, March 21^st 2011.  She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19” long.  Attending the delivery were her parents, Dr Eric Peck, nurses Monica, Wanda and Brianna, and doula Dayna O’Gorman.  It was a beautiful birth, full of love, excitement and the beginning of a great family.  

Alma Schmidt: 7lbs, 2oz, 19 inches, 100% awesome

The Schmidts, party of three.

 By the way we couldn't complete Alma's birth story without mentioning her first visitor. Aunt Amanda was anxiously awaiting the call at our house in Overland Park. She was at the hospital within the hour to meet Ms. Alma. 

Aunt Amanda gets in on some Alma lovin' at the hospital.