Well, Thursday morning at about 430 I got woken up by a few contractions. I went back to bed and eventually got up around 6 or so. The contractions continued through the morning mildly, which was happening every once in awhile. They always went away as I was up for awhile or if I got on the treadmill. We sat around for awhile and I decided to go down and walk on the treadmill. I figured they would go away. They didn't, but they also weren't an issue, so I didn't say anything and went about my business. We headed over for Thanksgiving lunch at around noon to David and Lanas. I was still having contractions that were somewhat painful at times, but not bad. Around 330 I was having trouble hiding it, so I decided to come home and maybe try and lay down. When I got here I realized that wasn't going to happen, so I watched some TV. Around 530 I called Dr Morris to see what she wanted me to do. It was really hurting quite a lot but they were still about 10 minutes apart. I wasn't sure if she would rather I go in early or in the middle of the night. She told me to stay home and walk instead of walking the halls at the hospital, so back down to the treadmill I went. I walked for another 2.5 miles. I was SO. TIRED. I decided I had to try and lay down, that lasted 2 contractions and there was no way I could do that. By this time it was about 9 or so and it was kicking my butt. I called Brooks and told him we probably needed to just go cause I couldn't handle it anymore. I called Dr. Morris and she said it was fine. They were about every 6 minutes now.
We got to the hospital at a little after 10. Got checked in and all. I was shivering uncontrollably and not dealing all that well with the pain at this point. I knew I wasn't close to delivery, but I was done. They got my IV and gave me some fluid. Right when we got there H dropped his heart rate dramatically and they had me on all 4's with oxygen. I was crazy freaked out for the rest of the delivery. He recovered and we never had another issue.
I got my epidural at around 1130 I think and after I was relaxed Dr M broke my water and I started dilating at about a cm every 15 minutes. He was born at 219 am! I can't believe it was only about 4 short hours after we arrived!! It was a really amazing birth for me. I always dreamed of going into natural labor by myself and not having my water break. Well, it happened! I remember saying to someone at about 8 pm, "Only an idiot wishes this on themselves." HA.
Our smallest munchkin by 1 oz. 6 lbs 3 oz and 18.5 inches. He had some meconium in his fluid which was a new experience for me. He did just fine.
It's been the easiest physical recovery to date. The epidural was fantastic. I could move and feel but not hurt. Awesome. Today at 12 days post partum I went on my first treadmill run. Nice.
So he was born on his big sissy's birthday. She was thrilled.
Our complete family.
4 kids. They love him.
One very proud big bro.
Sully really couldn't care less about him most of the time. It's ok. He's been sick.
He actually likes his pacifier which is also a first for us! We love him so much. He's such a sweet boy and looooves his mama.
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