Our precious baby, due June 13, finally arrived on June 26, 2009 at 12:17 pm weighing in at 8lbs 6oz, 21.5 in. long. The doctors let me go as long as possible, but after my visit on the 25th, I was instructed to make the trip to the hospital straight from the doctor’s office because my amniotic fluid level was low. So… I was induced even though I didn’t want to be. It wasn’t as bad as I anticipated; I did hate being hooked to machines for 23 hrs which is what I was wanting to avoid in the first place. The doctors, bless them, were willing to let me labor as natural as possible and so kept the pitocin at a low dose for me. For those not familiar with pitocin, it is the medicine that brings on contractions when you are induced. Needless to say, after laboring for 23 hrs, I made it with no epidural. Just a personal accomplishment; nothing against those who opt for it. The doctors and nurses were AMAZING!!!! Here’s to the Life Circle Women’s Health crew and SkyRidge Medical Center in Cleveland, TN.
Here are a few photos I have snapped so far. I have soooo many ideas for more formal “portraits” which are to come later! Stay tuned.
Hooray!!!! I'm so proud of you Char! Lots of love and hugs to little man–xoxo! lapo