Well, just the day after I posted my last blog, I went into labor. The contraction started about 4:30 in the morning, but I pretty much dismissed them because I had had contractions all the time. However, as the day progressed, they continued despite my best efforts to get them to stop. When Craig came home for lunch, I decided I needed to call my OB and get his take on things. His take was to come in and if I was truly in labor, have a baby. I think with all the things going on in the pregnancy, he was looking for any reason to go ahead and deliver me. So, I went to the hospital, but not before a quick shower, packing of the bags, a quick trip to Craig's temporary work (all while contracting mind you), to Abby's school to pick her up and then finally to the hospital. By the time I arrived, the contractions were getting a little more intense.
I was hooked up to monitors and such as soon as we got there at about 3:00pm but because I had had a couple of bites to eat about 1000, they decided to wait to do the c-section until 6pm. The nurse was convinced that if I just got hydrated, the contractions would stop and I could not have the baby today if I so chose. I about laughed at her since I had done everything I knew to do as a nurse to stop the contraction with no avail. I was almost three weeks early. After four sticks, an IV was placed and I was hydrated which only made my contractions stronger. By the time they wheeled me back for the c-section, I was asking for the epidural. I think it's not totally fair that if I have to be a repeat c-section, that I should have to be in labor too. Well, at 6:30pm our little man was born.
So I would like to introduce you to
Carter Russell Hogan
Born September 15, 2001 6:30pm
7lbs 13oz 20.5 inches and 100% cute
He has been the new love of my life since the moment I saw him. I am so glad he got here safe and sound and I can no longer remember what my life was like without him.
5 comments:
He is such a cute boy.
By the way, you look stunning in these photo's, was that while still in the hospital?
He is beautiful! Love this photos. They are lovely!
He's darling. Congratulations. I hope you are on the mend! Your girls are getting so big. Miss you.
Since I haven't looked at my blog in forever I just saw your comment and thanks. these were taken in the hospital two days after Carter was born.
Since I haven't looked at my blog in forever I just saw your comment and thanks. these were taken in the hospital two days after Carter was born.
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