It's about time I officially announce the arrival of our sweet baby boy!
To start things off, I'll give a quick synopsis of my labor (this is solely for the enjoyment of my fellow L&D nurses...I understand if the rest of you skip over this):
Well, I went a full week overdue (I know, I couldn't believe it either!). I think little Abram was just trying to gain every ounce possible to survive our Minnesota winter. Anyway, I was 1cm/70%/-2, so my OB decided to start me on Cervidil the night before, which ended up putting me into labor...Of course as soon as I fell asleep that night after the Cervidil was placed, I woke up with cramps, which lasted several hours and progressed into full-blown contractions. Needless to say, I didn't get a wink of sleep. In the morning, I was 3cm/80%/-2, after which my water broke, and an hour later I was at a 5 when I decided it was time for my epidural. My epidural was absolutely perfect--I could roll myself all around in bed without feeling any pain! Anyway, a few hours later I went complete, pushed for 45 minutes, and delivered a perfect baby boy!
Now for a few pictures...
To start things off, I'll give a quick synopsis of my labor (this is solely for the enjoyment of my fellow L&D nurses...I understand if the rest of you skip over this):
Well, I went a full week overdue (I know, I couldn't believe it either!). I think little Abram was just trying to gain every ounce possible to survive our Minnesota winter. Anyway, I was 1cm/70%/-2, so my OB decided to start me on Cervidil the night before, which ended up putting me into labor...Of course as soon as I fell asleep that night after the Cervidil was placed, I woke up with cramps, which lasted several hours and progressed into full-blown contractions. Needless to say, I didn't get a wink of sleep. In the morning, I was 3cm/80%/-2, after which my water broke, and an hour later I was at a 5 when I decided it was time for my epidural. My epidural was absolutely perfect--I could roll myself all around in bed without feeling any pain! Anyway, a few hours later I went complete, pushed for 45 minutes, and delivered a perfect baby boy!
Now for a few pictures...
(this is Kristin with zero sleep--don't judge!)
7 lb 4 oz and 21 inches
and lots of beautiful dark hair
24 hours old
I love his cute little nose!
He looks so tiny in his carseat
A few days after he was born, my mom flew out--she was such a huge lifesaver for a new, overwhelmed mother!
Ben is such a natural father.He's so good at getting Abram to sleep!
First sponge bath at home by Grandma!
Abram is so sweet. I just stare at him all day and can't believe he's my baby.
Ben and I feel so blessed that he has been sent to us!
