The Stephens family
Grandmother and Baby Fox
Granddaddy ohhrahh and Foxy
Mommy and Daddy with Foxy man
Sweet baby Fox
Dr. Glassburg and I
The latest big thing to happen in our lives is the birth of our adorable son Fox Connor. He was born on July 19th weighing in at 6lbs. 14oz and 19 in. long. It was a wonderful and rewarding experience.
It started on the morning of the 18th. I had a check up with Dr. Glassburg (the most amazing OBGYN EVER) she was Leary of inducing me because Fox had his arm wrapped around his head. The position he was in prevented me from progressing on my own. So I went to my appointment with the intent of not coming home until I had a baby, and begging until she would induce me. Lucky for me he had moved his little arm, and Dr. Glassburg was willing to induce me at that point
She told Kyle and I to go watch a movie and at 7 pm come check into the Labor and Delivery hall. Well my very good friend Angelene was on her way up to her in laws house to drop off their kids (so she could hang out with me in the labor room). They lived about 15 min. from my hospital, Angelene invited us to come eat dinner and waste time there instead of sitting through a movie. We both gladly accepted the invite, and headed on our way.
We had a wonderful time visiting with the kids and her in-laws, they did a very good job keeping my mind occupied. Before I knew it we were late to get to the hospital! So we left their house right at 7 o'clock, and were walking up to the labor and delivery floor right around 7:20 pm. It was a surreal moment knowing that the next time I was in my car, I would be taking home a sweet baby!
Everything seems to move pretty quickly from there. I was in my room and on a labor medication before 9 pm. I spent the night laughing and visiting with my Husband, mom, dad, and Angelene. I also got to watch my tv shows and eat all the crushed ice my heart desired. I wasn't in any pain, and after everyone left Kyle and I got some sleep.
I was woken up at about 7 am by my nurse, who told me that I had dilated to a 4 cm. She then asked if I still wanted my epidural before Dr. Glassburg broke my water. I was confused "was it already time to break my water, and get and epidural?". But I wasn't in any pain. So I asked her if it was already time to do that, she said yes and laughed. I said sure why not get my epidural and break my water. I knew that once that happened everything would go way faster.
So at about 8 am my epidural was done, and then at about 8:45 am my water was broken. I also was given a little bit of pitocin into my IV. That was like the triple dipper, by 11:55 am I had a baby boy! It was so easy, and so fast, and so peaceful!
I am so grateful for all that was done for my family, and all the people who came to his blessing! It was a wonderful week, and the very best part was my perfect baby boy! I have truly been blessed beyond words.
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