I woke up last Thursday morning-- um, how do I put this delicately-- I thought that the term "stress incontinence" that they talk about in pregnancy books had happened to me (and then some!). It turned out that my water had broken! I called the doctor's office (I had an appointment at 10:45, but they told me to come in early to check me out). I was already 4 cm dilated and was told to get myself to the hospital because I was in active labor!
Well, after chitchatting with the nurses for a few hours and having myself a wonderful time in the delivery room, they put me on Pitocin because I was "way too happy to be having real contractions". What did they know? They didn't even check me! (Of course, they did later on and I was still only 4 cm dilated... so maybe they did know what they were talking about!) Apparently I'd been in (wussy) labor for the past few days and didn't even know it. Whoops.
About 8 hours later at 11:38 pm, Ian came into the world. It was kind of a rough delivery and he came out with a conehead because he was face up and they had to vacuum him out-- the midwife even called him Dan Akroyd. But he was already alert and adorable!
Anyway, being that this is the first spare second I've had, I just wanted to let everyone know that I appreciate all the love and congrats that have come my way even though I've barely had time to talk to anyone. Bryan and I are totally thrilled and madly in love with this little guy!
Now to the important part-- pictures! There will be more to come as I get myself somewhat
back together!!! :)
Our last picture as a (childless) couple!
Eww what's this junk on my toes?
This is Ian's Popeye face. It's the cutest thing! It's the exact same expression that he had when they pulled him out and placed him on my belly. If he wasn't a newborn baby I'd be afraid of him. LOL. :)
Ian makes kissy faces for Grandmommy.
Ian chills out with Granddaddy.
Ian's tired after being in that crazy hospital!
