He's here! And what can I say? Our lives are so different today than the first post. We laugh more, we (I) probably cry more, and we have never had so much love for one tiny, little person. And... we are rejoicing heavily in God's goodness to us!
Samuel Ray Howard was born at 6:45 am on March 9, 2011- Ash Wednesday. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces. He was two weeks early, and boy did he come as a surprise to his mama and papa.
So here's my labor story:
I had a five hour labor from start to finish. My water broke while I was sleeping at 1:40 and the contractions came afterwards. The contractions started up pretty quickly and were very strong. I had to call my midwives a couple of times because they were pretty intense, but they kept assuring me that I was still in the first stages of labor, and that I needed to go to bed. I kept telling Tony that I felt I wasn't in first stages of labor, but even farther. But by the time 5:00 am rolled around, my contractions were 2 to 1.5 min apart. Once we got to the car, I felt the urge to push. When we got the birthing center at 6:00 am, I was dilated to a 9.5. I got in the tub for the last 30 min and he was born at 6:45 am.
It was a whirlwind of an experience, but am so thankful for it. I learned the importance of listening to your body and letting it do what it wants to do.
It's funny how it seems so long ago. Everyone says it, but it's true. It goes by so fast. I've spent the last four months soaking up this sweet baby boy. More to come later. And... I will get better at posting more often. :)
Love,
The Meltons
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