Happy Birthday Jack William Jones 06.06.09

He is here!

The post just under this one is the blog that sent me into labor! Well, not exactly... but essentially it was the blog that got things happening. I was up unable to sleep about 3:35 on Saturday, June 6th morning. I decided to update the ol' blog. By the end of my typing, my left hand was numb, my speech was slurred, mind was spinning, etc. etc. I woke Brett up, and obviously he was pretty freaked out and I was unable to communicate. (Brett says God doesn't want me blogging.) He called labor and delivery, and they were troubled and informed Brett those were not "normal" labor symptoms (really?). They sent us to the ER where they monitored me for stroke-like symptoms. (Yes, Goldie...this is EXACTLY what you went through). They did a CT Scan, put me on an IV, and kept me for observation for a bit. I was feeling ok at this point, Brett was starting to calm down as well. My mom got to the hospital about 9:30 and shortly after my symptoms returned. The doctors evaluated me (and the drooping left-side of my face) and were very concerned. I have had these symptoms before migraines before, but not for years. They did an MRI (worst 30 minutes of my life), and were able to conclude that I was not hemorrhaging or having a stroke, and attributed my symptoms to a "complicated migraine." Because of all of this, they decided that since it was my due date, taking the baby was the best decision. The rest is history. Here's our timeline: 11:15 am: Sent to Labor & Delivery

1:00 pm: Dilated to 3, Given Pitocin to Start Labor

3:30 pm: Given Epidural, SWEET! Sailed through contractions, kept company by sweet Brett and our families. (I'm looking into having an epidural everyday...)

3:45 pm: Water Broke- Dilated to 5

5:30 pm: Heavy Contractions Started (news to me!), Dilated to 9.5 Nurses Called for Dr. to Come (My doc was not on-call this day...or any of the days I was in the hospital. However, the on-call Dr. was AWESOME!)

7:15 pm: STARTED PUSHING

8:15 pm: Time they claim he should have been here... STILL PUSHING

8:45 pm: STILL PUSHING

9:00 pm: STILL PUSHING (I might have died for a few minutes here)

9:15 pm: STILL PUSHING & baby just moved under pelvic bone...HALLELUJAH!

9:30 pm: 900th promised time that he'd be here and wasn't... still pushing...

9:45 pm: Dr. uses forceps to help the little guy AND HIS MAMA

9:53 pm: JACK WILLIAM ARRIVES!!!

7 lbs. 10 oz. 19 inches

Yes, it may have been the longest 3 hours of pushing I could have ever imagined, but I did it! Brett was so amazing, the doctors/nurses were incredible, our family support was something to behold, and this little guy is absolutely PERFECT. He had some issues with his lungs right out of the shoot and spent some time on an IV in the Level 2 nursery getting better, but all is well now. We came home Tuesday morning and we absolutely cannot get enough of this little guy. He continues to make us laugh, cry, wonder, laugh, cry, wonder....

Bottom line, he followed his mommy's orders, came when he was due, is a healthy, adorable, and very loved little boy. Thank you so much to everyone who has been so supportive the past couple of days/10 months. Thank you to our amazing families and for so many hospital visits, phone calls, gifts, flowers, meals, etc. Jack is so lucky to come into his life with so much support already. It has been an amazing experience, and one I could have never prepared myself for. I'm sure the days that lie ahead will be filled with all sorts of blog-worthy adventures....I'm sure you're on the edge of your seat.....

Brand New (A little pale due to his low blood-oxygen levels...right before his IV)

Me and My Mommy

The New Dad

Feeling a bit better. I'll take credit for the cheeks.

Monet & Jack Meet

Grandma and Jack

I'm in love.

My Little Monkey

These 2 are destined to be best friends. (Max was more interested in the Nerf Gun)

Future Babysitter Lucy

Future Talent Coach Isabel

Aunt Michelle

Aunt Annie

Aunt Kate (All I can say is thank goodness for this little boy's amazing aunts. These ladies are just the support any new mom needs. Love you!)

Jack Discussing Hunting Plans with Grandpa Curt

A Visit From Our Good Friends Greg & Bianca

We love you so much Jack. Thank you for coming to us!