Wow. I can’t believe I’m actually a mom. I never thought that I would see this day!
Labor started late Monday morning with a contractions really far apart. At about 11:00 p.m. they were 5 min. apart so we headed to the hospital only to get there and they slowed down and I wasn’t dilated far enough so I was sent home. Contractions continued through the night sporadically and got stronger on Tuesday, which we again headed to the hospital at around 6:30 p.m. and this time I was ready to go. My epidural was started around 8:00 p.m. and before we knew it was time to push and Noah was there at 12:01 Wednesday morning. The only complication I had was when I delivered the placenta I also delivered my uterus, which is not supposed to happen! It’s called an inverted uterus where the placenta doesn’t detach and the uterus turns inside out and comes out too. Anyway, the doctor was able to “shove” it back in, which as horribly painful even with anesthesia. Noah was also having trouble breathing so he was taken away to the NICU for a couple hours. Nate was able to go to the NICU and take some photos of Noah. The nurse brought Noah to me after I was settled into another hospital room and he was breathing just fine.
My last diary entry was one of a frustrated overdue pregnant lady. This one is one of an elated proud parent. Noah is such a blessing. Yes, even at 3 a.m. when he decides to keep us awake I’m still happy to have him. I may be looking at this pretty one sided but he really is a beautiful baby. He loves to cuddle and doesn’t like to have his diaper changed.
No one is sure who he looks like. I think he may be a good mixture of both Nate and I. He has the cutest face and he looks like a little elf when he has a hat on. His feet are HUGE for a baby’s feet. He must have our families’ big feet syndrome!
Nate has been a wonderful father and partner through all this. He was wonderful during my labor and he’s always doing something for the baby or holding him. God blessed me with a wonderful husband and best friend.
Well, that’s the update on my experience so far. Hope to hear from you soon!
Officially,
Noah’s mom