Well, as you can see, my baby boy Gavin Lee has arrived. Tiffany was so kind to update everyone for me but I'm just now able to fill you all in on the most exciting day of our lives!
Here's how it went:
Tuesday I had my catheter put in and checked right into the hospital. While there, I had contractions but stayed at a 2 or 3 unti 5am Wednsday morning. At that time, my Dr. came in and broke my water & I was dilated to a 3. Being DUMB, I told them I would wait for my epidural until my contractions got painful. Within 5 min, they were in FULL force & I had to wait about an hour to get it. I'm not sure why it hurt me so bad, but it was NOT fun! I was put on an oxygen mask and labored for about 6 straight hours. I was "that girl" screaming. lol. The epidural did help but my body didn't take to it right away so I was really sick and swelled up like a balloon!
At about 10 am I started practicing pushing. At that time, Gavin showed signs of distress so of course I had to switch up positions. Eventually, by the time I was full-on pushing, I had been placed on a labor bar. I never imagined hanging from a monkey bar on a bed pushing! lol.
I did that for an hour & he was just not coming out. Finally my Dr. cut me. Yep...all the way!
And it was a painful yet blurry experience after that. I found out that Gavin had the cord around his neck 3 times and wasn't doing well. Luckily, everything turned out and he was born in perfect health at 12:46pm! 7 lbs, 6oz & 20in...and perfect!
Our time home had been very busy with all the visitors but he is such a precious boy and we love him to pieces. Derek is the greatest daddy on earth & has really stepped up while I've recovered.
I posted a bunch of pics in my previous post, but have a million more. Although, I probably won't have time to post again for a little while. It's pretty busy around here :)
Thank you all for the comments. I've read them all & hopefully will catch up with all of you soon!
XOXO
6 comments:
Glad for an update and so happy that your family of 3 is doing well!!!! Can't wait for more pictures! :)
Congrats again, Rosie! Gavin is adorable!!! Glad you are doing well and I hope you're getting some rest! So happy for you guys!!!
I just love him to pieces! He is too cute for words!!! So beyond happy for y'all!!!
xoxo
Oh my goodness, he is so precious!! I loved seeing all of the pictures of him and of your sweet family! I really loved seeing him in his onesies too! :) Congratulations!
Have been following your blog for awhile now and have never left a comment. Just wanted to say Congrats! So glad to hear that you are doing alright and that you are adjusting to your new schedule. Gavin is a cutie!! Take care and post again when you can.
Glad to hear from ya! Understand the craziness tho. Glad to hear he arrived safely for you both! He is just precious!
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