May 11, 2010
9:17 pm
4 lbs 14 oz
16 1/2 inches
On May 11th I went to my weekly doctor's appointment thinking that the doctor would schedule for me to get induced soon because of my high blood pressure. Well, when the nurse checked my blood pressure it was through the roof!! The doctor came in and told us that we were going to have a baby TODAY. I was not prepared for that news at all!!! We checked into the hospital @ 12 and once we were in our room I started to freak out. I told Bryce I wasn't ready to have a baby! I should still have 3 more weeks to prepare myself!
At 1 pm the doctor came in and broke my water (not fun!). Then they started the IV's to start inducing me. And around 2:30 I got the epidural. I didn't need it yet at that point, but let's face it, I didn't want to get to the point I needed it. Then @ 8 they checked and I was ready to deliver.
Because Stockton was 3 weeks early, they had a special team there for him. Which I was so happy they were there. Once he was born they rushed him over and started working to get him to breathe. That felt like the longest minute ever!!! Bryce and I just watched waiting to see his little chest moving. Then they cleaned him up, let me hold him for 30 seconds and took him to the NICU. Where he spent the next 6 days to make sure he could nurse and gain weight.
At 1 pm the doctor came in and broke my water (not fun!). Then they started the IV's to start inducing me. And around 2:30 I got the epidural. I didn't need it yet at that point, but let's face it, I didn't want to get to the point I needed it. Then @ 8 they checked and I was ready to deliver.
Because Stockton was 3 weeks early, they had a special team there for him. Which I was so happy they were there. Once he was born they rushed him over and started working to get him to breathe. That felt like the longest minute ever!!! Bryce and I just watched waiting to see his little chest moving. Then they cleaned him up, let me hold him for 30 seconds and took him to the NICU. Where he spent the next 6 days to make sure he could nurse and gain weight.
(After delivering. And WOW, I look tired)For the most part, things have been so much easier than I thought they would be. Labor and recovery was much less painful than I imagined. True he was less than 5 lbs, but my body still went through the process. :) And Stockton is so easy going! I was afraid I was going to have a screaming baby. All in all this has been such a great experience.
The day Stockton finally came home from the hospital
He hates to have his arms tucked into the blanket. Somehow, he always gets his arms out.
The day he came home. (sorry I can't seem to turn the picture) 
Our little family.I've never been happier!! Even Bryce has mentioned that I have a different attitude and that I seem happier. I told him it's because all of my dreams have finally come true!! I love this little guy so much!!!
13 comments:
JAMIE!!!! Stockton is so precious!!!! I am so happy to hear that everything went well with the Delivery! I am so Happy for you and want to visit soon!! Enjoy every minute, which I'm sure you are, cause before you know it, he'll be all grown up!! Makes me want another one!!!!
Jamie he is precious! What an ordeal to have to go through, especially with your first baby...but isn't he So worth it! You look Fabulous too! Congratulations:)
Oh my goodness. He is stinking adorable! I can't wait to hold him! I'm am so glad everything is going so well! And I can't believe he is already one month old! Wow! Time flies! We can't wait to hang out with you guys when we get back!
Awww. I'm so glad you posted an update! I couldn't help but get teary-eyed when I read this.
I feel similar, that my whole life has been build up for this next chapter of life - having children.
So glad that everything is going way better than expected.
Hope to see you soon!
Oh my gooness I am ACHING to hold him!!! Can't wait for Peyton to meet him too!! Love it!!!
that picture of Bryce holding him is so cute! He looks so tiny all snuggled up with his daddy!
Oh my goodness. Jamie- I just can't get over how cute and sweet he is. He is absolutely beautiful! Sorry that it was kind of a hard delivery, but isn't it so worth it? I'm so happy for you guys and wish I could be there to hold that sweet boy! Love you!
SO glad you posted!! What a darling beautiful baby boy! Congratulations!! I hope to meet the little guy soon :)
congrats you guys he is so cute and so small. Im so glad that everything turned out good for you guys. Im so happy for you both and hopefully our babies will meet each other before we leave. If not good luck and have fun.
Congrats with everything. He is beautiful!!!
He is so cute! I love your little family and I am so happy for you guys!!!
I love to hear that you are so happy! Hope everything keeps going so great and i can't wait to meet the little guy!
CONGRATS!! He is such a cute boy..he's so little I love it!! So happy for you guys I know that babe will get plenty of love you both look so happy!! AH. I want a boy!!!
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