Luke came into the world rather quickly to say the least. I started going into labor somewhere between 8:30 and 9:00 in the morning on November 9. My only real clue was that the contractions were consistant. I had been having more sporatic ones for a couple weeks before that. I new Josh had a meeting at work at 11:00 that he was presenting at and I was worried about reaching him then so I called him and told him that "it might be a false alarm, but I think I'm in labor...if I call you at all during your meeting, it is an emergency and I need you to come home NOW." At 10:55 I hurried and called Josh and told him that he just needed to come home this was the real deal. Josh got home and I was having some pretty serious contractions. Isaac was down for a nap so we just waited around to let him sleep (not the wisest when you are about to have a baby!) Once he woke up we fed him and got him ready to go to the babysitters. By this point I was VERY ready to go to the hospital. Once we were almost to the hospital we were still a little bit afraid that they might turn us away so Josh and I were debating on whether or not we should go to his parents and do a little bit more of my labor somewhere other than the hospital.
At the last minute I said that I really just wanted to be checked. (Good call) When we got there they checked me and I was at a 6! Hurray! They weren't going to send me away and I could get an epidural! My next two contractions were the hardest I have ever felt. (I had been doing hypnobirthing so I could get through most of my labor, but these were pretty bad) I shot off the bed(about the most miserable place to have a contraction!) And was down on all fours when the nurse came in. She told me later that at that moment she new I was complete. She checked me again and I was at a 9 1/2. She yelled to the other nurses that they needed to get me a doctor, any doctor, immediately! She looked at me and said "we're canceling the epidural, you're having a baby." Fear. Moments later the doctor was there and I was pushing out Luke. Somewhere around 6 pushes later Luke had arrived! From the time we got to the hospital to the time Luke arrived was 30 minutes. A little bit too close for comfort. My beautiful baby Luke was 7lbs 15oz and 20.5 inches long. Leave it to a baby to make you fall in love again!
Because he was born so fast his face was really bruised and purple when he was born. You can kind of tell in this picture.
My three handsome boys! I am SO blessed! Isaac has been such a good big brother/senior helper. I have been so pleased watching him with Luke. I don't think Isaac could love him more.
Isaac loves feats(sp?) of strength...jumping off couches, running "fasth", showing off muscles, etc.
And just for kicks, this is Isaacs first picture he has ever taken on his own. Josh was trying to move into view and this is what we ended up with. I can't help myself every time I look at it. It is really quite artistic if you ask me. ;-)
6 comments:
Mary he's BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't believe you had him that quickly. But I'm glad that everything went well and you're all healthy and happy. Let me know if you need anything.
Wow Mary! Congratulations! Can I just say that I totally sympathize/relate/been-there-done-that? The only difference was I was induced then had him start to finish in about an hour. (So I was already at the hospital). But he came fast and I had no drugs, and yes, he was bruised. How funny. Hey, now you have great bragging rights! So, now that you've done it natural, would you do it again? Now that you know you can?
CONGRATS Mary! I am so happy for you guys! Way to be a super-mom with the labor and delivery! :) How exciting to have a new little guy, and for Isaac to have a brother! They will be so cute together. I love the name Luke, too!
Can I talk to you about hypno-birthing sometime? I've been thinking about doing it, and I'd love to hear about your experience. I had Eli natural except for the pushing (they gave me an epidural RIGHT before I pushed), so I think I can do it again. Especially if the second baby comes faster than the first, like they say usually happens! I still have your number, so I'll call you sometime, ok? :)
Congrats Mary!! What a cutie he is. And that is a great story! Go you for not having an epidural!! I'd love to do that. Maybe I will have to call you up when I am prego and find out more about hypnobirthing haha! I think he looks just like Isaac what a cutie! They will be best buds growing up how fun!
Yay! It was fun to hear the story of his birth. I'm so interested in birth stories these days. ;) He sure is a handsome little guy! Its times like this that make me especially miss being right next door... wish I could help out.
I'm so happy for you guys and happy that baby Luke came quickly and healthy. I'd love to talk to you sometime if you have the time to spare. :) I hope you guys are doing well and thoroughly enjoying your new little bundle. :)
Wow, that is so exciting! He is just as handsome as Issac and I love your name choices! Can't believe you were that far along and were debating on not heading to the hospital! Silly, silly girl! You're so tough though and brave! I hope you've healed quickly and will continue to love looking at pictures of your newest little guy!
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