The story... my water broke at 2am on the 31st and because I was Beta strep positive, we headed to the hospital to start IV antibiotics. And when I say my water broke, my water gushed and then it continued to gush on and off for about 3 hours. I had no clue that could happen. They had me walk around to see if we could get contractions going but nothing was really happening so at 6am, they started the pitocin drip. That stuff is pure evil! The contractions came on quick and they came on hard. After about 2.5 hours, I was in desperate need of an epidural already. I felt a bit wimpy but I hurt. There was an issue with the epidural and after about an hour they had to re-do it. Not fun.
Pretty much at that point I was in la la land and stuck in bed. I was able to nap a lot which was nice. But my progress was slow - very slow. Finally at 8pm I started pushing. Well this little guy had no desire to be born vaginally. His poor head was quite large and my pelvis bones quite narrow. So at 9:30p, my doctor said lets just do a c-section. I was 100% fine with that decision at that point. It was time to get the baby out. I was done. And I really wanted a March baby.
I'm feeling fairly well. It will just be a process to recover. Baby Eli is doing great. He seems to have figured out breast feeding quite well so far which makes me happy. And Eric is ecstatic. This little guy looks just like him. Touch of red hair and everything!! Eric was the perfect support coach. He did everything that needed to be done. And when that baby finally was here we both just cried and cried. What a day! What an experience! What a new adventure!
22 comments:
You look great! I'm so impressed! What a story! He looks huge in that first picture for being a newborn!! I LOVE HIM already!! SOO wish we lived closer!
Wow, he is a SOLID mini-Eric. I might have cried a bit too - congrats again, friend. He could not be more fantastic.
I wish I was there right now so bad! He's so cute! I love his little legs
Awww. He is so cute! I am so happy for you! I think I will be visiting Denver sooner than later, I need to hold your cute little munchkin! I am so so happy for you guys!
Great story! He looks so big in the crib. Holy cow, he rivals Adelaide already in size. I'm sure he'll catch up to her fast. Let me know with the breastfeeding, I can come over sometime if you want. So excited for you guys.
I am so happy for you! I love his chubby cheeks! I can't wait for you to hug Eric for the first time it is soooo much better than hugging at an angle with a rather large basketball between you. Congratulations!
you. are. beautiful.
baby is beautiful.
eric is beautiful.
seriously...this whole thing just makes me oh so happy!
xoxo
I'm so so happy for you!
He is such a doll Erin. Congrats! I cannot believe he is so big! Claire was actually longer than him but she only weighed 7 11. I wish I could come cuddle your little butter ball!
Thank you, Erin and Eric, for adding such a beautiful child to this family.
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Wow! Look at that big baby!!! I'm so so so happy for you guys!!! Can't wait to meet him!!
Congrats!!! I'm so happy for you and Eli is so adorable! You look amazing as well- seriously, can't believe you just had a baby.
AAah this post makes me happy. He is here!! And you are done. Almost 10 lbs!! And he is Eli! And he has red hair! All these wonderful things. I can't wait to visit (you will have to let us know when you are up to see people, cause I would come today if you needed someone to tell the story over and over).
Congratulations to both of you. Eric is just beaming in these pictures! I love it! Eli is beautiful and I am so excited for you! Glad everyone is healthy and doing well. :)
He is soo cute! I love his cubby cheeks! You look awesome. What a long day for you, but I am so glad he is finally here! I want to come see him so bad. You guys are such a cute little family :)
He is so cute! He does look just like his daddy! What an adorable chubby guy. The best babies are chubby! Congratulations!
you are a rock star, Erin. That is some labor! your family is so beautiful!
Congratulations Erin and Eric!! What a cute baby. Boys are the bomb!! Camping, Baseball, burning stuff, makin' messes...
Super cool!!
I couldn't be happier for you. Baby Eli is beautiful and so are you. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations Erin! How wonderful for you and Eric. I'm expecting our first and I have a feeling its a boy. We'll see... so happy for you, he is darling.
Congrats!! He is such a cutie! I just want to squeeze his cute little chubby cheeks! Hope your recovering well!
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