Baby Elias

6 lbs 10 oz. 21 1/4" long.

We had our little guy a week early. He has been different from day 1, I was so much sicker, for longer, and his was so different from my other births! He made me wait in suspense all night. We went to the hospital when I had consistent contractions, I was dilated to a 4 for the past couple of weeks and 90% effaced. Once we got there around 9:30 things slowed and mostly stopped. They decided to watch me for a couple hours before admitting me. At 11:20 my water broke as I was lying in bed. This has never happened before pushing! I was excited thinking things would finally get going now. They admitted me and started my antibiotic for group b strep. No contractions except for one here and there all night until around 7. I had a fit around 2 and called the midwives in and said I wanted to go home. They kindly told me that wasn't an option since I was group b positive and my water had broken. I was so worried and stressed that I was going to have to have pitocin to get things going and I absolutely didn't want any interventions! They calmed me down and I grudgingly decided to stay as long as they gave me something to eat! I was starving and they wouldn't let me eat before. My midwife made up a plate  of snacks herself! I feel bad for being so demanding now, but at the time I had had it!! I slept off and on till 6, and after walking and bouncing didn't do anything I woke mike up and threw another fit. I was so emotional and frustrated! He gave me a blessing and we prayed together. I felt much more calm and things started up. Really strong, short contractions slowly turned into full force!! I got into the jacuzzi and after about 6 minutes got out and climbed onto the bed. The nurses came in, I think mike called them? And checked me. It was time to push! I really felt so tired and I just didn't want to push! They had to talk me into it. I was emotional and kept saying I couldn't do it. I finally felt ready and he came right away. He was born at 8:51. I could tell he was a small guy, and my guess was right on with his weight! When I first saw  him I was amazed by how much he looked like mike. He had the longest cord ever- (my midwife said) and everything afterwards went great. I had awesome nurses that just took care of me as I enjoyed baby. He hardly even cried, all our other babies just cried and cried! He made a little peep and just looked around. He latched on and ate within minutes. We sure love our little Man!! 

He has been a fussy baby, not sleeping very well. Hopefully we can figure that out soon. ;) my recovery has been the easiest so far and besides the exhaustion I am doing great! We are so blessed and I am grateful things turned out so well. 

A

Grandma came and stayed a week with us. She spoiled us with yummy

Food and the kids with park time and attention. The kids all adore him and still ask to hold him daily. Phwew! Q gets this cute smile every time he holds him. I am so grateful!