Sophia Adel Ham was born on April 14th at 7:31 pm weighing 8lbs 8ozs and 21 and 3/4 inches long.

I went into the St. Vincents 5:40 am on the 13th. I was diagnosed with Preeclampsia, a fatal complication in pregnancies if it progresses to Eclampsia. Lucky for me I was diagnosed in time, and was induced. My blood pressure was 150/90, normally 120/70. I had gained 50 pounds of water in a month, my body was swollen to a painful degree. If my labor wasn't induced I wouldve started having seizures, and Sophie's health wouldv'e been in trouble.

My labor lasted for 22 hours after nearly a day of pushing my body into starting the process. After a hour and a half of pushing my lovely daughter was born. She was healthy as could be. It was the most beautiful moment of my life.

Shortly after she was born I started to hemorage. I lost a little over a third of my blood, and needed two blood transfusions. I was shaking heavily, my lips were grey, and starving after not eating for three days.

We were at the hospital for nearly a week. It was a wonderful feeling to be able to come home, feeling moderatly well.

Sophie is three weeks old now. It doesnt't feel like I'm a mother yet. I love my little girl, and she is pure joy. She sleeps well through the night, doesn't fuss or cry much at all. She is very healthy aside from a little newborn jaundice. I couldn't have gotten more lucky, and am extremely thankful to have her here and in such good health. Even with all the complications I had during the end of the process I would gladly do it again. It's such a thrill to watch and see how she grows even a little bit every day.

In the past few weeks I've regained much of my strength back, even though I still have a low blood count. I have also lost 50 pounds, mostly water weight. Slowly I am getting my health back, and am enjoying the time I have with my beautiful little girl.