Lincoln Bud Turner
June 14, 2011
10:36 pm
7 lbs 3 oz
20 inches
We are so excited to have our new little bundle of joy!
We came in the 14th at 11:30 am to be induced, and weren't quite sure how long of a labor to expect this time, but got started on the Pitocin pretty quickly. I was at a 5 around 8 or 8:30 pm, so we weren't sure if we'd have this little guy on the 14th or the 15th. Then they broke my water and I got the blessed epidural.
About half an hour later, I started feeling like I should push, but thought, "I was just a 5 only half an hour ago, there's no way I could be ready to push already!" So I waited a little, but there was no doubt about it. I told the nurse, and she came to check me. As she did, she said "Well, you're about a 7...no wait...an 8, a 9...uh...I think I need to go call your Dr!"
So the nurse called the Dr, but it would take about 45 minutes for her to get to the hospital. So, I waited for an hour, trying not to push...finally, my Dr. arrived, I pushed through four contractions, and at 10:36 he was here!
Lincoln and I are doing fabulous. We truly could not have had a better labor and delivery. I (surprisingly) feel fantastic. Brian's dad joked that I have good pioneer blood, and should be out plowing fields. I don't know about that, but I am doing well so far.
Lincoln has great color, and is eating and sleeping like a champ. They are doing a few extra blood tests right now to confirm the antibodies haven't affected him, and will repeat them in the morning, just to compare and make sure the levels don't increase. Hopefully he can be released tomorrow evening.
Jayden was so excited to see and hold the baby. He is going to be such a good big brother.
Here he had to grab Lincoln's cheek and turn his face so he could give him a proper kiss.
Giving little brother a hug...
Pointing out Lincoln's nose...
Another kiss...
I love this picture, it just looks like he's giving Lincoln a gentle bear hug. He's such a sweetheart.
Thanks for all the well wishes, prayers, and congratulations! We feel incredibly blessed, and are so excited for our little family!
2 comments:
so happy for you and that he's doing well! LINCOLN! the kim's son named their baby boy that too! (don't worry i don't think it will be as common as jayden!) we had a friend in high school and called him link.
jayden looks so sweet and gentle with him, just be careful they get very comfortable with them then you leave the room and they carry the baby around!!:)
congratulations!!
Isn't it amazing how much better the recovery is on the second - when you know what to expect? You and Lincoln look amazing! Hope you are doing well!
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