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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Our Labor and Delivery Story
Our first of many trips to the hospital :)
On Thurs. June 11th at around midnight I started having my first real contractions. They were coming sporadically every five to 10 minutes. By Friday morning the contractions were still coming. That evening the contractions still hadn't picked up speed, so Ernie and I went to the mall to walk around and try to speed things up, (to our chagrin) this only slowed things down.
By Saturday morning the contractions were even more intense and were starting to become more consistent, so I told my parents to hit the road. I couldn't believe I had been in pre-labor for over 24 hours. That night my mom, Ernie and I decided to make our way to the hospital. I had a feeling they might send me home, but it had been two days and I wanted to see how far along I was and make sure all was well with Jackson. When we got there I found out I was making progress, but I wasn't far enough along to stay. However Jackson was doing great.
Over the next two days we visited the hospital another two times only to be told that I was progressing, but not enough to stay at the hospital. When we were sent home for a third time Monday afternoon Ernie, my mom and I were exhausted and a little upset. I never imagined that I would be in labor for four days. Then we prayed and got our faith up and the three of us believed that my water would break that day.
That night my contractions were one right on top of another and they were almost unbearable, but I was determined not to go back to the hospital unless I knew it was for real. Then (Praise the Lord) my water broke and we were off to the hospital for the fourth (and final) time. This time when they checked me I was 4 to 5 centimeters dilated and Jackson was well on his way.
I was in the hospital for about seven hours and then it was time to push. The nurse told me that it would probably take 2 to 3 hours because it was my first time. I knew better. I was one determine Momma at that point and I can't tell you how badly I wanted to see my son. Forty minutes later I gave everything I had on that final push and little Jackson Alexander came into the world.
I was so overwhelmed I was crying but no sound was coming out. When they placed my little son on my chest I thought I might pass out from sheer emotion and Joy. He was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. The first thing I told Ernie was, "Can we have four more." He was crying himself and he just laughed. He was the best labor partner I could have asked for and I looked at him and said, "We did it" It was one of the best moments in my life.
We have been blessed beyond measure. Our son is healthy in every way and more than we could ask for. God gives good gifts to his children and he has given us the best gift. Our countdown to baby Jackson is complete and we are so excited to raise this little guy in the ways of the Lord. Thank you Jesus!
By Saturday morning the contractions were even more intense and were starting to become more consistent, so I told my parents to hit the road. I couldn't believe I had been in pre-labor for over 24 hours. That night my mom, Ernie and I decided to make our way to the hospital. I had a feeling they might send me home, but it had been two days and I wanted to see how far along I was and make sure all was well with Jackson. When we got there I found out I was making progress, but I wasn't far enough along to stay. However Jackson was doing great.
Over the next two days we visited the hospital another two times only to be told that I was progressing, but not enough to stay at the hospital. When we were sent home for a third time Monday afternoon Ernie, my mom and I were exhausted and a little upset. I never imagined that I would be in labor for four days. Then we prayed and got our faith up and the three of us believed that my water would break that day.
That night my contractions were one right on top of another and they were almost unbearable, but I was determined not to go back to the hospital unless I knew it was for real. Then (Praise the Lord) my water broke and we were off to the hospital for the fourth (and final) time. This time when they checked me I was 4 to 5 centimeters dilated and Jackson was well on his way.
I was in the hospital for about seven hours and then it was time to push. The nurse told me that it would probably take 2 to 3 hours because it was my first time. I knew better. I was one determine Momma at that point and I can't tell you how badly I wanted to see my son. Forty minutes later I gave everything I had on that final push and little Jackson Alexander came into the world.
I was so overwhelmed I was crying but no sound was coming out. When they placed my little son on my chest I thought I might pass out from sheer emotion and Joy. He was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. The first thing I told Ernie was, "Can we have four more." He was crying himself and he just laughed. He was the best labor partner I could have asked for and I looked at him and said, "We did it" It was one of the best moments in my life.
We have been blessed beyond measure. Our son is healthy in every way and more than we could ask for. God gives good gifts to his children and he has given us the best gift. Our countdown to baby Jackson is complete and we are so excited to raise this little guy in the ways of the Lord. Thank you Jesus!
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