He is finally here and he was definitely ready!
Jeff and I went to the hospital yesterday for my induction, which was originally scheduled for 730 in the morning, but we got pushed back to 11 instead. It actually worked out great because we got to spend some extra time with Jackson. We took him to the driving range and to breakfast. I was really sad to leave him yesterday and I was really emotional. Didn't think it was going to be that hard, but I tried not to show it because he was getting upset that we were leaving him.
Back to where I was going with this! So we got checked in and settled. I was hooked up to my antibiotic for the strep b at 1250 and had until 450 for the 1st 4 hr dosage. So after I got hooked up to that the nurse checked me and I was still dilated at a 4 cm, so she started the patosin and my contractions started. They were 3-5 minutes apart and a little uncomfortable, but nothing I couldn't handle! So Jeff and I played on the computer, texted friends and talked. We had a good time giving the nurse a hard time and she was so funny and so nice. My doctor wasn't due back until she was done at work and when she came back it was 430. Pretty close to my 4 hour mark for antibiotics. She checked me and I was at a 6 cm, so she broke my water and said it should be an hour or so until we will be ready! Well, right after she broke my water the party was definitely starting! I instantly felt like I had to go to the bathroom and so the nurse and I headed over there. When we came back to my bed my contractions were pretty much right on top of each other so I requested an epidural. Well, just my luck the guy had just gone in to another room so now I was going to have to wait 10 to 15 minutes for him to finish up with that lady! So after that information my nurse got me prepped for the epidural and all of a sudden I was on fire and this time I either had to poop or push, I couldn't tell. So the nurse checked me again and said, "it doesn't look like your getting that epidural!" Well, I figured that! I was ready to push and after a handful of pushing his beautiful body came out at 452 pm! Now that I am done with all the labor stuff I am really glad I had him naturally. I was able to focus on the push and I knew what I was doing this time compared to Jackson's delivery!
So here is our family of 4! Sounds so weird to say that, but I wouldn't have it any other way!
Tanner Jeffrey, 7lbs 13oz 19 inches long and was born at 452 pm
This one is from today! Jackson wanted to sit by me and hold Tanner! They are so cute together!
I will post more when I get home from the hospital and can take some good pictures of us settling in!
3 comments:
I can see what you mean, in the last picture I can see a little bit of Jeff in Tanner. For the most part I still say he looks like you. Congratulations! I can't wait to meet my new nephew!!! He is so precious.
He is absolutly beautiful Cindy! Congrats on going all natural! I'm so happy for y'all and a little sad we aren't living closer. We'll have to plan a visit out to Cali sometime so we can meet the little guy! Give Jackson and Tanner squeezes from us!
What a cute little boy. Very excited for you!
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