We have been so blessed to have this new baby in our home. I absolutely love to hold me newborns and love the warm spirit that comes with them. Nathan has been a wonderful baby. I have been so blessed! He is very happy and sleeps so well. The last two nights he has slept five-hour stretches, only waking once to eat. Never have I had a baby do that for me so early on. I really feel that Havenly Father knows my situation and is watching over me and helping me with this new baby.
Nathan's birth went so well. I showed up at the hospital Saturday morning. They were a little busy so I had to wait for the operating room to become available, just in case the version did not go well. Around noon they were finally able to come in and turn the baby. It was so weird. The doctor and the midwife both worked together and put oils on my belly and turned Nathan around like you would turn the hands on a clock. Yah, it hurt, but they were successful and it was fairly quick. No need to use the operating room! Yay! The doctor left and my midwife stayed with me until the birth. Because of the version, I had to be induced, but because of that, Evan was able to be there for the birth. Funny how things work out. If the baby hadn't been breech, I would have gone into labor on my own (which I was set on doing) and Evan would have missed the birth. Because of the complications, he was able to be there, which was wonderful. I couldn't have imagined having one of our babies without Evan being there.
Around 1pm they started the pitocin. The labor got intense, but the midwife was there rubbing my back, helping me through the contractions with breathing and using a birthing ball. It was amazing. I know you quickly forget things after labor, but only about an hour was intense. Only about 15 minutes was I rethinking natural labor. I think I asked for an epidural about the time I was fully dilated, and the midwife was so nice and didn't tell me "no" even though it was too late. But I was so set on not having one that I asked and then said I didn't want one. Five minutes later Nathan was born. It was amazing. He was so beautiful. He was so sweet. And he was finally here, perfect. And Evan was able to help deliver Nathan. Welcome, Nathan! We are so glad you are here and that everything went so well.
4 comments:
He is a doll, and I can't wait to meet him! Glad to hear that everything went well for you, and that Evan was able to be there. Let me know if you need ANYTHING!
He's absolutely beautiful. Wish I was close enough to love on him and soak up some of that sweet new born-ness. Congratulations!
i'm so glad evan could be there. he is such a cute little baby. newborns are so sweet! please let me know if you need anything!
Steph! Your little one is so handsome! I have to tell you that you guys inspire us. When we look at how your little family is turning out it makes us feel like maybe things will work out for us after all. You guys are amazing. Thanks for keeping your blog! We can't wait to meet Nathan! Love you and miss you!
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