Born at 8:01am 8lbs 1oz 20.5in
God was so kind through this entire process. I was actually very anxious about a lot during the last few weeks of being pregnant and had no idea what the end result would look like. I was scheduled to have a c-section Oct 26th (today) and the possibility of still going in to labor at home on my own before that day got here.
A week before my scheduled date I started getting extremely uncomfortable and kept saying, I can't imagine going another full week being pregnant. Monday (Oct 22) I woke up having minor contractions and thought I would wait it out and see what happens throughout the day and by 6pm that night I called up my family Dr. Aimee Merritt and asked her what she thinks I should do. Should I call the Dr or just go in to the hospital and get checked out, just to be safe.
Around 7pm we got to the hospital and I was hooked up for about an hour and my contractions were every 3 minutes but not too strong and after another hour they were every 2-4 minutes apart but not dilated at all. They still were unsure what was going to happen as far as me staying or just going home.
So now it was a waiting game....
*By the way...does anyone look good in these things*
Turns out they kept me and planned on me getting a c-section in the morning at 7:30 am. By this time my anxiety was a tad higher. However, I was thankful I no longer had a week to think about 'what if's' and how is it all going to happen, I only had a few hours.
Dev & I didn't get any sleep that night as we were both excited and (I was) nervous
Well 7am came around and by this poinst my contractions were a lot stronger but I was still ready to run home, jump in to bed and go to sleep. I was up for 24 hours and had no food in me since lunch the day before. All I could do right now is pray and ask God to calm my heart and my mind and just trust him. I knew I was in this situation again for a reason and God knows what's best for me and the baby. A big concern of mine was getting sick during and after the surgery and thinking about it was making me ill. God was so gracious and allowed me to have nurses and Dr.'s who were so kind and gentle and there by my side the entire time. After surgery I did get sick a few+ times and believe it or not, everything was O.K. God allowed my pain level to be hardly any this entire time. There is pain, but not nearly as much as what I remember with Ireland.
Dublin was born and tears flowed heavily.....Dublin was crying too
He is just perfect. Devan & I still can't believe we have our boy AND another boy added to our CBC clan of babies.
Not long after Dub was born and Mommy & Daddy got some rest, the family showed up to say hello.
Even a few friends made their way in . . .
Ireland is already in love with her baby brother. Before she walks in the room, I can hear her down the hall saying "BABY". I don't think there will be a problem with her accepting him in to our family.
We are so thankful for Gods kindness & love for us through all of this & for two amazing, beautiful kids. Excited for the adventures to come and praying for strength through them.
Also want to add that this man has been amazing through all of this and I couldn't say 'Thank You' enough!!
