Our Birth Story

It's hard to believe it's been a week since I went into labor and what a week it's been... Happy One Week Birthday Greyson!

We were expecting our little guy to arrive Monday morning bright and early at 8:30 am and had planned to get all the last minute details complete Sunday - laundry, hanging decorations, cleaning, grocery shopping, taxes, etc - but this little guy had a different plan and decided he couldn't wait another minute.  Saturday night we had a fun time with family and friends celebrating my mom's birthday which even included Orange Leaf... it's up for debate if that's what put me in labor ;)

Stephen and I climbed into bed and shared how happy we were to have one last Sunday to sleep in and a full night's sleep but about 1:30 in the morning I started having cramps.  With the first one I go up to use the bathroom thinking it was just odd and no big deal.  On the second one I reached over to Stephen and told him I had cramping.  It only took a few minutes of timing to realize I was in labor having contractions lasting 1 minute - 5 minutes apart.  We threw things together quickly and left for the hospital now having contractions every 3 minutes.  I did really well getting through the contractions by walking... rather pacing but it was much better than laying down.

We arrived at the hospital around 2:30 and after checking me out I was already dilated to a 5 to which the nurse told me "Well you won't be pregnant much longer".  From there it was sure a whirlwind of events that are scattered in my mind.  In just a few minutes I had an IV started and they were rolling me out of the room.  I asked, "Where are we going?" to which they replied the c-section room.

My doctor was called in - I've really come to like her and as I was laying there being prepped I realized we hadn't discussed the option of a vaginal birth after cesarian so I made sure to have the conversation right there, haha! She told me if everything went as planned with the incision we would be able to do that next time if the baby was positioned correctly.  Anyway,  I received the spinal block, Stephen came in and within what seemed like 5 minutes we heard his first cry.  What an emotional moment, we lost it.  Everything became so real in that moment and I fell in love instantly.  My doctor placed him in my arms and I couldn't have been happier.  Stephen went with him to be examined.  He had a little trouble with fluid in his lungs due to the c-section and they had spend some time with him.  I was praying everything would be ok and it was.  He's a perfect little baby boy.

He weighed in at 6 lbs, 1 ounce and 19.25 inches long.  Just a little guy!

Holding him for the first time back in the room.   I had a reaction to the anesthesia resulting in horrible itching on my face and body which explains the puffy state of my face.  

Our sweet little family :)

We stayed in the hospital until Wednesday.  It was great to have the nurses, doctors, and lactation consultants there to help.  We're glad to be home.  We are tired but so in love it doesn't matter.  Here are a few more pictures from our time in the hospital.  

Friday we went out for the first time to the doctor to follow up since his bilirubin levels were a little high in the hospital.  The doctor was really happy with how he's doing and had no concerns.  He weighed 5 lbs 13 ounces so he'd gained a few ounces since leaving the hospital.  I felt so bad for Stephen, he spent more time at the visit unchanging, changing, and re-dressing Greyson after a blowout than the doctor spent with him.  We're getting faster but it just so tricky!  Anyway, we're looking forward to a relaxing and restful (hopefully) week but enjoying every moment!