The plan was for me to go in on Tuesday morning to be induced by Susan; of course I had to call in the morning to make sure they still had a spot for me. Unexpectedly, I was awaken at 5:55 by the phone ringing. It was the hospital calling to say they couldn't take me, no nurses available. I was CRUSHED. I managed to keep my composure, even after the nurse said to me, Well I guess now you can sleep in!! Really, you think I could after that news?? Instead I laid in bed and cried. :) For 10 min.....until they called back to say they had an extra nurse come in! And the nurse I talked to before said, IF you still want to come. Really, you think I don't want to anymore? Oh people... :)
So in we went! Susan was surprised to see us as they had been telling her all the night before that we wouldn't be able to come. We started my pitocin at 9:00 am, walked the halls in absolutely NO pain for almost 2 1/2 hours. Nothing... Finally around Noon things started getting stronger. Susan broke my water at 1:15...then things started cracking!! When she broke my water, I was still only dialated to a 3.5. Things started getting much stronger, and much more painful (I guess that's the point, right!). I tried the birthing ball, the tub, and various other positions for the next 3 hours until I couldn't take it anymore...time for the epidural! I was pain free by 4:20 when she checked me again and I was at a 9.5! They got everything ready and by 4:35 I was ready to push! Because everything was going so well, Susan let Ryan help deliver. He was thrilled!!
Isn't the look on his face priceless? Aidan was born at 5:05 pm. Happy and healthy! Delivery went so wonderful. I couldn't have asked for anything more. Susan was amazing--I know I don't have to tell all of you who have had her!! She totally redeemed my faith in pregnancy and childbirth...I might be able to do it again. :) Not that we're making any decisions...
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Beautiful! Tom got to help deliver Shelby too, he looked so ecstatic, especially when he said, "It's a girl!" I am so happy for you guys!
Umm, yeah! I would love to get together...when? You are the boss on this one, you have the newborn!
Oh, what a great story! I'm glad that everything went so well, and that they were able to get you in!! I can't believe Aidan is already a week old.
Oh that photo is seriously a-ma-zing! Congrats again guys!
Ehlan and Ryan,
We are so excited for you guys and Aidan is beautiful. Thanks for the wonderful story of his birth. Now rest Ehlan and get strong again, you will need all the energy you can for the days ahead! Give both your little ones kisses and hugs from us all. Congrats again.
Love Uncle Paul and Aunt Nic and Matt too.
Beautiful birth story! This gives me hope that not all pregnancies/births are traumatic.. I love the look on Ryan's face...such a proud, happy papa!! Thanks so much for sharing...xoxox
Certainly a beautiful boy! Another "toe-head Thompson boy"... Hopefully he won't need to be tied to a tree like his daddy. Obviously the handiwork of Our Master was totally involved! Take care! Doyle
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