So I was almost positive my due date was Dec 15th, but the ultrasound showed it at Dec 1st, so my doctor had me go on Tuesday and Friday this week to do nonstress tests to just make sure everything was alright. We were very surprised when on Friday after school we went and his amniotic fluid was pretty low, so they decided to induce me. They gave me some prostin gel at 10:30 that night to get me a little readier, and told us they might need to do it three or four times every six hours. But we came back at 6:00 am yesterday morning and the doctor said I had changed enough to start me on Pitocin. The labor went great, the contractions weren't too bad until my water broke, and the nurse gave me the epidural right after. And can I just say that epidurals are fabulous! I was able to sleep for an hour or so which helped me feel energized to push. I pushed for an hour and the baby's heartrate was dipping a little, so the doctor gave me an episiotomy and used the foreceps to help me get him out a little faster.
All in all, the whole labor experience was not as bad as I thought it would be. I feel a little spoiled because my pregnancy is over now and I really can't complain about any part of it! I'll post some more pictures when he's awake enough to get some better ones. He weighed in at 8 pounds 8 ounces (maybe they were right about my due date!) and has a pretty good headful of dark hair. We just can't believe he's really here, and that he's ours, he's pretty stinkin cute!
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CONGRATULATIONS, Kelly and Josh! I seriously had tears in my eyes as I read your blog and looked at the pictures. You are in for a world of smiles, joy, and abundant LOVE. Shane is adorable, and I see Kelly in his lips and the little area between his nose and mouth.
I'm glad to hear that your labor and delivery went smoothly, and I wish you all the best in these next few days and weeks. I CAN'T wait to see more pictures.
Love you ALL!
Congrats! That is so exciting. I am glad that you are both doing well. I can't believe you have already posted if he was just born last night.
He is so cute! I hope you have as much fun with him as we have with our little one.
Yeah! Congratulations! We are so excited for you guys. He just looks super precious. Good luck with everything!
Laura and Dave
Yay Kelly! Way to go! I got tears in my eyes too as I read and looked at your sweet baby boy. He looks pretty perfect to me, and I have to say from just these pictures, I see some Kelly! Of course it's early, but some features, especially the lips screamed Kelly in my opinion. You two look like proud parents, and you should be- You made one cute boy! Can't wait to meet him- Landon is already thrilled to have a friend about his same age... They sort of look alike to me, as far as size and the hair! Can't wait for more pics and details.
Congratulations!!! I can't believe that my baby niece just had a baby. We are so excited to meet Shane at the beach.
Love, Aunt Pat
Congrats to both of you. He looks sooooo cute. I hope all is well with you guys!!!!!
WOW!!! That is so exciting. I bet it is nice too to be done a week or more early!! I really didn't expect to see this post when i open your blog. Keep posting pictures of your cute little boy! (you will find you have a lot more to post about now)
Congratulations!!! I am so excited for the two of you, I can't believe he's here aleady. He is beautiful and has so much hair! How cute :) Let me know if you guys need anything, I'm glad the delivery went so well!!
I'm so happy for you Josh and Kelly! Welcome to the world, Shane! Thanks for sharing the story and pictures...can't wait for more! Love ya!
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