Baby Alex will be 3 weeks old on Monday! We love our sweet boy and are enjoying cuddling with him.
Here's a quick recap of Alex's entry into the world!
My water broke on Sunday, August 22nd at 8:30pm and we headed to the hospital since I was strep B positive. I was admitted when at 2cm; 5 hours later I was 4cm dilated and decided to get an epidural. Then we turned off the lights and tried to get some sleep before the big event. An hour later I was feeling a lot of pressure so my nurse checked me and I was already at 9cm, we were so excited! Things slowed down and I was still at 9cm a few hours later so they gave me some pitocin to finish things off. At 7am I was 10 cm! Yay, finally time to meet baby! My doctor wasn't there but the nurse wanted me to do a test push and when I did she saw head. Since our baby was so close we decided to wait for my doc to arrive before I did any more pushing. (Ok-I'm going to brag a little now :) Dr. Summers arrived and 5 pushes later baby Alex was here!
Wow, what an overwhelming miracle to experience. I'll never forget the way I felt when they put baby A on my chest and I held him for the first time; I loved him instantly. It has been so much fun to see him grow already. I love his sleep smiles and think he is going to have dimples! It has been a tiresome first few weeks but has also been magical. It's just starting to sink in that I have a baby, I am so blessed.
Alexander David Mann
8/23/2010, 7:54am
6lbs. 11oz., 19"
12 comments:
Hooray!!! He is beautiful! I am so happy for you guys!
I am so glad you had such a great labor! That is wonderful. You are a beautiful family. Keep enjoying every moment! Congratulations
So happy for you guys! I'm glad labor went so well and that he's here safe and sound. Enjoy every moment!
Wahoo! Congratulations! He is absolutely adorable!
Oh I just adore his little face. So glad he's here. I need to see him again soon! Love you all!
woohoooo!!! congrats, can't wait to meet him! Please say you're coming out to visit soon??
Congratulations!! Being a mom is wonderful. I am so happy for you.
Congrats you two! He is so beautiful! I can't wait to meet him:)
What a handsome little boy! Way to go Janie (and Dave). Good work!
Congratulations!! You are going to be such an awesome mom! I'm sure you are already.
That's such a special story! Love it. You did a great job! It's great that he came out after 5 pushes! I don't even remember how many times I had to push Adeline out... Anyways, congrats! I can't wait to see him!
congrats you two!!!!
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