Lil' Carl decided that he wanted to be a little Irish boy and made his way into this world today, March 17. I started having contractions March 16, but they weren't coming consistent enough or strong enough for me to be too worried. So I went to work and worked a night shift. No biggy eh?
Well, throughout the shift, the contractions started getting closer together and harder and I began to realize that this little guy was going to be showing up soon.
By the end of the shift, the contractions were coming about every 5-7 minutes, but I wanted to get some sleep so I thought I'd go home and try to sleep through them. Nope...not going to happen. They were so strong and hard that I began to cry with each contraction and I think I was scaring Preston...who was wide awake now.
So we went right back to the hospital around 9:00am and they put us in triage. The scariest part of the whole day. I was dilated to a 3, 90% effaced and cringing at all ends with each contraction. An hour later, only a 3+. Oh boy. Well, our nurse pulled through for us and the doctor admitted us and said, if he didn't progress, we'd induce!
Ten minutes later, epidural.
Twenty minutes later, doctor broke my water.
An hour and a half later...dilated to 6.
Two hours later...complete and ready to rumble.
The only problem was that he was posterior and that could lengthen the amount of pushing and the damage to me!
However, we rested and descended for a bit waiting for the doctor and pushed for an hour...and he was here!
Our perfect little boy with a goose-egg.
Well, throughout the shift, the contractions started getting closer together and harder and I began to realize that this little guy was going to be showing up soon.
By the end of the shift, the contractions were coming about every 5-7 minutes, but I wanted to get some sleep so I thought I'd go home and try to sleep through them. Nope...not going to happen. They were so strong and hard that I began to cry with each contraction and I think I was scaring Preston...who was wide awake now.
So we went right back to the hospital around 9:00am and they put us in triage. The scariest part of the whole day. I was dilated to a 3, 90% effaced and cringing at all ends with each contraction. An hour later, only a 3+. Oh boy. Well, our nurse pulled through for us and the doctor admitted us and said, if he didn't progress, we'd induce!
Ten minutes later, epidural.
Twenty minutes later, doctor broke my water.
An hour and a half later...dilated to 6.
Two hours later...complete and ready to rumble.
The only problem was that he was posterior and that could lengthen the amount of pushing and the damage to me!
However, we rested and descended for a bit waiting for the doctor and pushed for an hour...and he was here!
Our perfect little boy with a goose-egg.
He was 7 lb 5 oz, 20.5 inches long and born at 4:36pm.
Our first family picture. The doctor and nurses were WONDERFUL! They took such great care of us and we felt like a million bucks...even though they were crazy busy.
This little boy has long fingers and big eyes. Right from the beginning, he goes straight to his hands and sucks on his fingers. He prefers that to me right now. Hopefully he'll realize that his fingers won't give him any food!
My little boy!
Already a Cougar at heart. Just like his father!I'm so fortunate to have such a wonderful, perfect little boy. It has been an incredible day and even though I have now been awake for 31 hours straight, it's been completely worth it. I love you Carl. Welcome to this world.
25 comments:
Yay!!! I'm so excited for you guys. Carl is so dang cute. I'm so excited to meet him! Congrats!
Congrats!
Congrats! He is beautiful.
Good Job Caytee! You did AWESOME! That is a long delivery process, but it was all worth it!! WAY TO GO!! Oh and how cute is he!! Welcome to the world little Carl!
Caytee - he's beautiful!! I'm so glad you posted pictures so quickly. I really want to feel better so I can come meet this adorable nephew! Hopefully by this weekend! Brady is begging to come see him. You look so happy and beautiful too! Congrats!!! We love you!
He is a handsome guy just like his father!! We are so glad he is here and that everything is OK. Caytee, you are awesome!
Congrats Wankiers!!! He's a cutie! Carl and Trey can be best friends :)
congrats you two!
aww sweetie!! you're a mommy now! Congratulations!! I am so glad that he is here and that all is well with both of you.
Congratulations!! You guys have such an adorable little family. I'm so glad you posted pics. Now, you need to get some sleep while you can:)
Congratulations! We are so excited for your little family! Caytee, you are a true blogger...I can't believe how quickly you posted after his arrival, it took me over a week with Esther. I hope your recovery is fast and that you get some rest soon. Congrats again.
Wow ... we are so happy for you! There's nothing like welcoming a baby to the world and knowing he/she is completely yours!
woohoo!! He is adorable! So glad that everything went good. Can't believe you worked a night shift in labor woman! You're crazy, and so stinking brave!
and to post so quickly, way to go woman! you have a beautiful little family.
what a cutie! congrats! he looks like his parents! love the name too!
Yeah!! I'm so happy for you. You look amazing in the pictures and Carl is a cutie pie. Congrats and I can't wait to see you. I don't want to bother you too soon but of course i'd love to visit when you are up for it. Take care!!!
Congrats!! He is adorable, and you look great!
Congrats you guys! He is so cute! I love the pics. I cant believe you worked through your contractions-you are a trooper. Get some sleep Caytee!
Hooray! I am so happy for you. I love the memories of delivery! You look great in the photos and so does your new little guy, Carl! Annie can't wait to meet him.
STILL doing cartwheels! So glad he's here, happy, and healthy! LOVE him already! :-)
#1: This post is amazingly coherent after all you'd been through in the last 31 hours!
#2: You look beautiful!!
#3: Carl is so cute!!
Enjoy your sweet little angel!
Congratulations, he is a beautiful baby and Caytee, you are looking good, too.
Hey! It's me - Chandi. :) Congratulations! He's beautiful. :)
Hey!!! I found your blog and found out out just had a baby!!!! YAY! That's so exciting!! You'll be such a good mom! Keep in touch - miss you!!
Erica Bybee
p.s. I have a private blog but if you email me at ericabybee@gmail.com with your email I can add you :)
Yay he is here congrats!! You look great and he is absolutely perfect. Good luck with everything I can't wait to come meet him.
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