Augustus Ted Jennings

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.