Surprise!



39 weeks

Desmond eating breakfast

We have had a busy week. I went into my doctor for an ultra sound to check the baby's weight and size before delivery. They called me in for an early appointment, and by the end of the day T.J. and I were heading to the hospital to start the induction process. My doctor gave me a choice of a week on bedrest or getting induced. Funny how labor is a better choice then bedrest with a toddler.

It was overall a good delivery.  I was contracting on my own when we arrived to the hospital so I didn't start my pitosin drip until 4am.  My doctor came in the morning and broke my water and then contractions really started to pick up so I got my epidural. The first dose didn't take so I got a very nice second dose and then was really happy.  At 1:15 my nurse checked me and I was dilated to a five. 15 minutes later I was worried that my epidural was wearing off. The nurse rushed in and said we were ready to have a baby! We had to wait for my doctor to arrive. She walked in the room, shoved her arms into a rob and caught Holden just in time. It was amazing! I only had to push one time and he came out with the most amazing head of dark hair.

He has been a quiet baby so far, but I am sure that will change soon. I think he looks like a Eudy, but I do see some of Desmond and the Wolfe side in him too. I forgot how small and precious newborns are. Holden was born at 1:50 on May 24th. He was 7lbs 10oz and 19 1/2 inches. Amost exactly the same stats as his older brother.



The brothers first meeting