Charlotte Belle Cannon (Charlie)
Born: July 10, 2025
Time: 5:51 pm
Weight: 7lbs 10oz
Length: 20 inches
Time in labor: 6 hours
Bailey had a heck of a pregnancy. She was really really sick through the beginning, and had a hard time keeping weight on. She had a small window of time where she felt a little bit better, and then the sickness came back. She found out she had gestational diabetes. That opened a whole new can of worms and challenges. She also had circulation issues since the baby was so low. Her hands and feet would always go numb, and she had major swelling. She was definitely ready to have this baby! I was hoping that since the pregnancy was rough, her labor and delivery would go smooth, and it did!
Bailey was a few days overdue, and at her appointment with her midwives, they were discussing ways to get her labor started. They checked her and realized she was already dilated to a 4, and the baby was as low as she could get. That was great news! Bailey called me on her way home and asked if I could come later that night. Lyssa could watch Nora, but had to work the following day, so they wanted me there just in case. She told me not to rush, so I was going to finish getting things situated on the farm and head out about 4:00. She called again about 15 minutes later and said she was pretty sure she was in labor, so I should maybe leave sooner. Then again shortly after that and said they were heading to the hospital. Holy crap, that happened fast! I didn't hear anything else until I stopped to get gas about half way there. I had a text from Mason saying she just left triage and went from a 5 to a 7 in 1 hour.
I pulled up to their house, unloaded my stuff, and talked to Lyssa for a few minutes. Taylor and Liv showed up, and the phone rang a few minutes later with a little crying baby in the back ground. So dang fast!
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Two days before Charlie was born. She was riding so low! |
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Since the baby had been so low the last trimester, the midwives kept telling Bailey and Mason not to wait to go to the hospital. As soon as Bailey was positive she was in labor, they were supposed to go. I think this had Mason a little nervous, because he packed the stuff up, called Lyssa to come over and was ready to get there. He definitely did not want to deliver a baby in the car. In his rush, he forgot to eat, so Bailey told him to go through the Chick-fil-a drive through on the way to the hospital. This picture is hilarious! He looks all calm and unconcerned, but they said he scarfed his food so fast. 😂 |
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A quick labor, a two push delivery, and Charlie made her arrival! |
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😍😍😍 |
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So sweet! |
Nora and I didn't get to meet Charlie until the next day, because by the time they got up to recovery, visiting hours were over.
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Here's Nora all ready to go to the hospital to meet her baby sister! |
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First picture as a family of four! |
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💗💗💗 |
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This Grams gig is the absolute best! |
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This picture makes me realize how blessed I am! |
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Cutest sisters! |
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Nora was so cute with her. It melted my heart. |
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My two favorite faces! |
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Pops arrived! |
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Ready to leave the hospital. |
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She's so tiny in the carseat! |
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Meeting Pops for the first time. |
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😍😍😍 |
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😘😘😘 |
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Grams and her girls. |
We were only there for a short time and then had to head back home. Mark got home in time to unpack his bag, repack, and then head to the airport for a business trip. We can't wait to see everyone when they come to visit in August.
Here are some pictures that Bailey has sent me of Charlie throughout the month.
Nora got to help give Charlie her first bath.
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So cute! |
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😂😂😂 |
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Nora helping with a big poop. 😆 |
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😊😊😊 |
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Nora's the best helper! 😄 |
I can't wait to hold this little squish in a couple weeks! It can't come soon enough!