We are now "a 6 family" according to Cloudburst! This morning was my scheduled induction. I was 3 days overdue, and even though I really wanted to go into labor on my own, I really didn't want to wait any more! We came into the hospital around 7:15 this morning and something about the hospital put my body into gear- I started contracting before I was even hooked up to anything! The Doctor broke my water (I was 4 cm dilated) around 8:30 and the pitocin was started. By 9 AM the contractions were 2-5 minutes apart and starting to hurt a lot. I asked for an epidural.... but the anesthesiologist was busy with a C-section, and then another patient had asked for an epidural ahead of me, meaning it would probably be an hour before I could get mine. The nurse turned down the pitocin drip... but by then my body was in full labor. I ain't gonna lie... it was horrible. I could barely breathe, started crying and was shaking from the pain. I have never felt pain like that before and wasn't prepared to handle it. Thunder tried many things to help, but man, that hurt bad. He kept telling me to just get mad at the pain, and actually got me to laugh a few times, don't ask me how. Props to the ladies who do natural births out there!! Around 10 AM, the angel, er, anesthesiologist came in and I got the blessed relief of modern medicine. Ahhhhhh, that's some good stuff. I was dilated to 6-7 cm at that point, and a little over an hour later I was ready to push. I couldn't feel too much at that point, but with 3 pushes he was born! He was born at 11:20 AM and is 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20.5 inches tall. What a cutie! He looks so much like his older brothers, and his hair even has a slight reddish tint to it. He's so cute and mellow! He had apgar scores of 9 and 9, and he's a good eater. At one point the baby was a little fussy... at least until Thunder started to hold him and talk to him. The baby definitely recognizes his daddy's voice and calmed right down. They hung out for a long time and the baby just looked up adoringly at daddy's face and listed to his voice. Too bad I couldn't reach the camera. Yeah, he definitely has dad's long feet.
Now, Grandma, why are you steeling my chocolate covered almonds? You think I didn't see you? The other kids have all been running fevers earlier this week, so we had them wear masks and not hold the baby. They were good sports. Speaking of the baby... we're still searching for a good blog name, so we'll keep ya posted. We're all doing well!
WOW! girl way to go. your baby looks beautiful. i'm so glad the epidural came at last. we were definately not meant to be pioneers eh? family of 6 now! so amazing.
CONGRATS!!! He is soooo cute! I've been on that epidural waiting list before and I've come to the conclusion that they need more anestisiologists on board! Way to go, you look great, and he's beautiful!!
We are so excited for you guys! Your baby is so chubby and darling. He looks like a sweetheart! I am so happy that everything went so well with your delivery and that he is here safely. Congratulations!
Happy Day, I came over to your blog this morning thinking I might see this post! First, you look beautiful!! You just had a baby??? lol Second, so glad you got that Epidural!! Enjoy your baby!
Congratulations!!! I hear you on the pain medicine...my epidural didn't work for some reason with Brynlee and it was HORRIBLE! I screamed, yelled, and cried! I'm glad you got your relief!
The Doctor broke my water (I was 4 cm dilated) around 8:30 and the pitocin was started. By 9 AM the contractions were 2-5 minutes apart and starting to hurt a lot. I asked for an epidural.... but the anesthesiologist was busy with a C-section, and then another patient had asked for an epidural ahead of me, meaning it would probably be an hour before I could get mine. The nurse turned down the pitocin drip... but by then my body was in full labor. I ain't gonna lie... it was horrible. I could barely breathe, started crying and was shaking from the pain. I have never felt pain like that before and wasn't prepared to handle it. Thunder tried many things to help, but man, that hurt bad. He kept telling me to just get mad at the pain, and actually got me to laugh a few times, don't ask me how. Props to the ladies who do natural births out there!!
Around 10 AM, the angel, er, anesthesiologist came in and I got the blessed relief of modern medicine. Ahhhhhh, that's some good stuff. I was dilated to 6-7 cm at that point, and a little over an hour later I was ready to push. I couldn't feel too much at that point, but with 3 pushes he was born! He was born at 11:20 AM and is 8 lbs. 3 oz. and 20.5 inches tall. What a cutie! He looks so much like his older brothers, and his hair even has a slight reddish tint to it.
He's so cute and mellow! He had apgar scores of 9 and 9, and he's a good eater.
At one point the baby was a little fussy... at least until Thunder started to hold him and talk to him. The baby definitely recognizes his daddy's voice and calmed right down. They hung out for a long time and the baby just looked up adoringly at daddy's face and listed to his voice. Too bad I couldn't reach the camera.
Yeah, he definitely has dad's long feet.
Now, Grandma, why are you steeling my chocolate covered almonds? You think I didn't see you?
The other kids have all been running fevers earlier this week, so we had them wear masks and not hold the baby. They were good sports. Speaking of the baby... we're still searching for a good blog name, so we'll keep ya posted. We're all doing well!
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Congratulations!!! So excited for you!
WOW! girl way to go. your baby looks beautiful. i'm so glad the epidural came at last. we were definately not meant to be pioneers eh? family of 6 now! so amazing.
CONGRATS!!! He is soooo cute! I've been on that epidural waiting list before and I've come to the conclusion that they need more anestisiologists on board! Way to go, you look great, and he's beautiful!!
What a Cutie, He is adorable!! Can't wait to see him in person!! Glad it all went well!!
We are so excited for you guys! Your baby is so chubby and darling. He looks like a sweetheart! I am so happy that everything went so well with your delivery and that he is here safely. Congratulations!
he is So cute, and no suprise that you look beautiful as always!
BUT you are making me very baby hungry!
Oh, my!
See you soon!!
He is beautiful and so are you! So happy to hear everything went well!!!!
Happy Day, I came over to your blog this morning thinking I might see this post! First, you look beautiful!! You just had a baby??? lol Second, so glad you got that Epidural!! Enjoy your baby!
Congratulations!!! Yea, four is a busy number!
He is so beautiful! And he's 2 pounds bigger than my biggest baby. So chubby.
Congratulations!!! I hear you on the pain medicine...my epidural didn't work for some reason with Brynlee and it was HORRIBLE! I screamed, yelled, and cried! I'm glad you got your relief!
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