Our little son Harry was born on Thursday night, August 2 at 7:30 PM. He weighs 7 lbs 5 oz and is 21 inches long and he's the greatest thing that has ever happened to me. I love him so much and I can't even describe it.
I went in to the hospital at 8 AM on Thursday morning. I was dilated 4 cm and well on my way to having my baby in an easy, non-complicated manner... well, things changed a bit. My water was broken by Dr. Bowman around 8:30. By noon I hadn't progressed so he decided to induce my labor with IV meds. I opted for the epidural at this point (even though I had convinced myself that I could go natural... which maybe I could, but in hindsight this was the best decision I made). So, from 1:30 PM (induced) til around 5 PM I had dilated to the full 10 cm and was ready to push! I was so excited and ready (we really got to relax all afternoon since I felt no pain at all). When it came time to push, however, the doctor realized that he was positioned "sunny side up" and when coming through my pelvis he got stuck! I continued to try to push for over an hour but nothing was working to get him out. It was very very scary. The dr. tried to vacuum him out, use forceps, everything... no budging. So, around 6:30 PM I had to have an emergency c-section and Harry was born at 7:30. It was very traumatic for me, as most of you know my extreme phobia of hospitals, needles, etc. My labor went pretty much 180 degrees from how I imagined it. As I sit here typing this in my hospital bed, in lots of pain and trouble just sitting up, I look over at our son and I can't ever imagine not going through all of this for him. He is the most perfect and beautiful creation. I would do it all over in a heartbeat for him. In fact, even though it was scary and crazy, it really wasn't all that bad. I had the epidural so there was no pain. The pain came after the meds wore off.
He's doing great and is very alert and strong. He seems to recognize our voices and loves to just stare at us like he is trying to figure out what we are saying. He looks just like Steve. He has wide blue eyes and light blond hair. I can't believe how much he has stolen my heart already.
Here are a bunch of pictures. Sorry the email that got sent the other day was screwed up. Blame it on Hotmail :)
7 Comments:
OMG. SOOOOOOOO cute! 2nd cutest baby EVER (sorry, as a Mom I gotta be partial to our Logan first... hehe).
Really, he's adorable!! Thanks for all the great pictures. Yea! The picture with Steve and Harry at the window is awesome. Looking forward to so many more pix of your little boy.
CONGRATULATIONS to both of you!!!!
PS: Logan can't wait to meet you, Harry.
PPS: Not sure how much help I'll be, but Jill call me ANYTIME with ANY questions about your new role of Motherhood. I'll be happy to pass along any tips or hints we've learned since Logan was born.
:-)
-Denise, Todd, Logan and Zoe
MEMO!!! We are so happy to be your Auntie and Uncle!! :) You are the most precious thing ever!
Super Congrats, glad to hear everyone is home. Enjoy every minute of him, they grow fast. Pictures are too cute. Rest up Jill & Steve you got your mini-me he does look like you.
All the best,
Dave & Cathy & Lil' Davey & Maxine
Our little grandson is absolutely adorable! Can't wait till October when we can cuddle & smooch him! So sweet! Love .. Grandma & Grandpa Brader
Congratulations Jill and Steve! I'm so very happy for the both of you. I know every parent thinks their baby is cute... your's really is! So when are you back east so all your family / friends can corrupt... err I mean "help" with the little one? :)
-Peter.
though it was so long time didnt visit your blog..
CONGRATS, Jill & Steve! my second baby was born in end november also same year with Harry.
Harry is so adorable!!!! kiss for him!
btw, love the picture of he and you!
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