We got to the hospital around 2:45am and I was dilated to a 3. It stayed that way for a few hours. Then they started pitocin. I got the epidural a few hours after we got to the hospital. I think it was around 10am. It took Dr. Johnson 3 TIMES to get it somewhat right with the epidural! So I was in the uncomfortable position for like 2 hours waiting for him to get it right! My neck hurt soooo bad! Plus, having contractions while he was trying to make it work, not a whole lot of fun! He said it was the hardest one he's had to do it 20 years! I was SOO glad to be the lucky one to have to endure that=)
Then when they checked me at 2pm I was dilated to a 4. Then at 4pm I was dilated to a 10! I was shocked but happy! I pushed for about 1&1/2 hours with the nurse and James and then Dr. England came in and about 20 minutes later he was here! I was shocked! I thought the head had just come out so I was ready to push again and then Dr. England just set him on my chest! I was shocked, then cried! It was awesome!
Both our parents were in the waiting room so after about 45 minutes of just "us" time, James went out and was crying I guess. So cute! I love that man!
So, after the hospital we came home and WHAM, you are parents! Good luck! The first couple days were great! My only issue really was we had to put him on formula until I got the breastfeeding thing figured out. Best decision! I was an emotional wreck cuz I was worried he wasn't getting enough to eat, but once we changed to formula, a weight lifted off my shoulders and I could focus on other things. Then I saw a lactation specialist and she helped me with the pumping, etc. So, I am feeling a lot more confident now=)
Well, now that you have the whole story, whether you wanted to hear it or not, here are some of my favorite pics.
Here is a pic oof Tucker after his first bath at home! HE loves just hanging out under the running water!
CUTEST PIC of James cuddling with his son
James caught this cute pic of him smiling while he was sleeping. ADORAbLE!
At the hospital with the little man
Me and my boy!
At the hospital with the little man
Me and my boy!
I will have to post after Christmas and show some cute pics of his first Christmas. Have a good holiday, I know we will!
Oh he is so sweet! I love that picture of him smiling in his sleep. That's really sad the epidermal to so long, but I am glad everything else went ok.
ReplyDeleteso fun to hear how it all went! He could not be any cuter! We are so happy for you guys...what a lucky little boy to come down to such prepared and loving parents!
ReplyDeletelove you guys! Merry Christmas!!