Friday, April 23, 2010

Our Baby Story

Due to medical reasons I was scheduled for an induction on Friday March 5th. I have known that I would be induced my whole pregnancy and was always a little bummed that I would never get the experience of going into labor on my own. However, even though I wanted to go into labor naturally, I had no intention of birthing naturally. I had always planned on an epidural.

The week of my induction had finally arrived. I was nesting away by mopping and cleaning the baseboards. I had put the important things off; like setting up the nursery and packing the hospital bag. Afterall, I had until Friday. (Fact about me: For much anticipated events, I put preparation off until last minute so I think about it less; the more I think about it, the more anxious I get.)


Tuesday night we were getting ready for bed and I was looking forward to a day at the salon for a new haircut. I was crawling into bed and reminding my husband that we only had three days left as a childless couple. As I was just about to drift off to sleep I had to get up to use the bathroom, of course.

While on the toilet, my water broke. It scared me. I let out a gasp and Anthony said, "What's wrong?!"

"I think I felt my water break." I explain rather calmly. I definitely heard a pop, and I definitely felt the baby drop.

Anthony and I just stared at each other for the next couple of minutes thinking, "This is scary. Let's just go back to bed and pretend it never happened." Finally Anthony broke the silence..."Are you sure it was your water breaking?"

Climing back into bed, "I'm pretty sure, but I'm not having contractions. I guess we will find out in the morning."


Silence... This is when I thought about the fact that I had not prepared for going into labor naturally. There was no way that this could be happening!

I tried my hardest to fall back asleep.

Minutes later...

"Yeah it was my water. You pack the bag, I'm taking a shower."

Half-way through my shower the contractions started. I finished the shower, cut my toenails, put on some lotion, and spent 10 minutes trying to decide what in the world you wear to the birth of your baby.

Anthony had finished packing the bag and was now loading the car. I was cleaning the kitchen. I wanted everything to be perfect when we returned home. At this point the contractions were getting intense, and I finally realized that this was the real deal. I was in labor and the sooner we got to the hospital, the sooner I'd get an epidural. I was planning on a long night and day before I was able to hold my baby boy, so I made sure to have books and crossword puzzles to keep me occupied. We finally took off in the car around 1:30 am. I threaten Anthony with his life if he hit a bump or pothole.

We got to the hospital, checked in, etc. By 2:30 am I had dialated to 4cm. The nurse explained that the anesthesiologist was on his way and that there should be no problem getting an epidural even though my last Lovenox shot was given at 8:30 pm. The Anesthesiologist finally showed up around 4:00am. I was ecstatic. He took one look at my file and abrubtly said, "You can't have an epidural."

"WHAT???!!!"

"We have to wait at least 12 hours from you last shot of Lovenox. I can't give you an epidural until 8:00 am."

Drama ensues and around 4:30 am; I'm 6cm. Forty-five minutes later I'm at 8cm and they're setting the room up for delivery. I couldn't believe this was all happening! Around 6:00 am my body started pushing and I couldn't help it. Luckily, my doctor walked in. She had me pushing before she even took her coat or sunglasses off. Twenty-five minutes later, this beautiful blue being was crying on my stomach. Anthony had scissors shoved into his hand and cut the cord. I was so glad that it was over. Anthony did the fun stuff like putting a diaper on Liam and watching Liam get weighed and measured. I did my thing which included delivering the placenta and having stiches put in my who-ha.

Next my doctor picked up the yucky stuff in the plastic bag. It ripped and everything
went all over the floor. Awesome.

Liam was wrapped and put into my arms. His eyes were wide open and his lips were permanently pursed into a little cheerio as he tried to make sense of what was going on in his world. It was 7 am. At this point no one except me, Anthony, and the hospital staff knew that Liam had arrived and was nestled in my arms. It was so surreal and we wanted it to stay this way for a little while. Just our little perfect family. We let a couple hours pass and decided to let our family know. It took a while to convince my mother that her grandson was already here. From beginning to end labor and delivery was a little over six hours.

Those first few hours it seemed as though Liam was growing and changing right before my eyes! I kept saying every couple minutes that it was impossible for him to look any cuter, but alas. This growth trend continues. At 6 weeks he fit comfortably into 3 month clothes. And now, at 8 weeks, I will occasionally wake him up from a nap and be completely blown away by how totally different he looks!

I love being a mom. I could never have imagined that I would have such a perfect child. Anthony was made to be a father. From the very first second of Liam's life I have witnessed a special father-son bond. I love my boys!













Liam Grant Rodebush
Born March 3, 2010 6:37 am
8 pounds 5 ounces 21 inches

10 comments:

JoshandMegs said...

AWESOME!!! I'll admit, having given birth naturally, I get pretty excited when someone else does as well! So i'm pretty ecstatic for you! Although I am sorry you didn't get the shot you wanted, ha. Way to go though! Do you think you'll try it naturally next time now? I know my sister said "No" after just giving birth to her girl naturally, which wasn't planned. ha.
Congratuations girl!! Welcome welcome welcome to glorious motherhood!
And a 6 hour labor is fabulous!

Jenna said...

I LOVE those pictures!!! It was nice to see you and meet little Liam a few weeks ago. We'll repay the favor and come up your way sometime soon. Enjoy these moments with him...they go by fast. You are AMAZING for going through that and having the unexpected happen!!! If anyone could handle it you could! Love ya and really hope to see you again soon!

SKH said...

I loved reading the story! You are amazing! You will be a great mom!

KRIS said...

Thanks for bringing Liam in the other day. He is a DOLL!!!!

The Cunninghams said...

How sweet, and impressive! I love reading baby stories. He's looks so handsome!

Bekah Parker said...

Thank you for this much anticipated update! Quite the ordeal but so happy to hear you and baby are safe and well. He really is so cute!! And I really like the name. I don't know anyone by the name of Liam until now!

shelviy story's said...

cute

Sac Prada said...

Tapez lv sortie formateur Louis Vuitton météore dans votre moteur de recherche Internet préféré et vos résultats de recherche vont même aller audelà de l'enquête de la Louis Vuitton, la terre lv magasiner. C'est dire combien la marque est devenue par conséquent Lv étroitement liée à la culture bien connu gho6ss8. Le Lv se met dans les rangs des plus grands jamais réalisés baskets. Pour être en mesure de prouver sa réputation, Louis Vuitton baskets ont été en fait voté quand le champion de la challenger chaussures ESPN et les baskets Louis Vuitton a été la gagnante la plus évidente de la situation du tournoi. Chaussures former l'élément le plus important qui doit être pris soin. Toujours porter une chaussure correspondance courir avec votre tenue. Sneakers ira en combinaison avec un pantalon et des hauts. C'est souvent la meilleure solution pour à la fois pour localiser et dames et est également relaing car il donne tout confort pour les jambes en couvrant tous les complètement. Il eiste de nombreuses chaussures de sport les entreprises de fabrication et aussi parmi eu il ya de nombreu top classé les entreprises fortement epensive. Baskets BT sont courantes dans le marché et tout ce qui baskets de marque sont confortables. Les gens qui sont vraiment préoccupés par l'aide que usures marque aura une connaissance complète de l'émergence de chaussures à bas pri Louis Vuitton. Ce sont vraiment des epensive et, en réalité, il est difficile pour l'homme généralisée à payer. Solutions où chaque être humain peut essayer de choisir une paire de baskets BT. Il ya certaines saisons où l'entreprise sera offrant des escomptes et offres ecessive pour la vente de ces chaussures de qualité supérieure dans laquelle il sera facile pour toute personne de se permettre. Parfois, la réduction des droits viendra jusqu'à 50% de votre pri réel. Vous pouvez trouver différents baskets Lv hommes vendus sur le marché et vous devriez faire attention dans le cadre de l'originalité de la marque. Or, dans la boutique en ligne ont offrir à tous les nouveau chaussures de style Lv pour les hommes et n'ont toujours faire un grand pri réduit, nous offrons toutes sortes de styles seulement pour vous à choisir, vous pouvez acheter Louis Vuitton à partir d'ici, comme Louis Vuitton haut sommet, Louis Vuitton météore ainsi que Louis Vuitton Kanye baskets ici, choisissez un match pour cette période du sport. mens Louis Vuitton baskets Louis Vuitton mocassins pour les hommes de Louis Vuitton hommes flâneurs Louis Vuitton hommes chaussures Louis Vuitton 2010 baskets Louis Vuitton chaussures femmes Louis Vuitton hommes baskets Louis Vuitton hommes baskets articles pertinents Louis Vuitton, fainéant, le Message de cette article à un copain! recevoir des articles tout comme il directement à votre bo message! Abonnezvous gratuitement dès aujourd'hui!

Unknown said...

I'm so happy for you, your baby is adorable

FoodResearch said...

Thanks for writing this blog .We also help with a cost analysis of food product development companies and food service consulting companies for your specification and certification process of your product.