Poor Buffy. I think the wait for Baby was harder on her than it was on me!
All is well. Labor was long, about 20 hours, total. The last few hours were rough and at the very end, I was definately thinking the women who choose epidurals had the right idea. As soon as the doctor told me I was complete and could start pushing, I delivered him 20 seconds later. The doctors didn't get a chance to put their gowns on or get the bed ready, one of the doctors was struggling to put gloves on. The nursing students missed it completely. I was just ready to be done with those contractions and as soon as I heard that I was ready to go, I wasn't waiting for anyone. I asked my husband which of my doctors caught the baby. He said, "The bed."
Here's a picture of my new little man. (Buff, he'll look even cuter in a few weeks, all newborns sort of look like gremlins)
Jacob Alexander
12/2/10 1:30pm
6lbs, 15oz
20" long
The kids haven't seen him yet. Since we were both up all night, DH needed to go home and sleep yesterday evening. I'm looking forward to see them. I feel excellent, just like I said I would. I don't feel any pain at all. The baby is very healthy. He's eating well and doing great!
Thanks for all your good thoughts and prayers.