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So, this little dude decided to make his debut…right on his due date! Hot diggity dog!
His timing was impeccable, to say the least.
Without going into too much detail, I started having contractions Sunday evening but they kept coming and going like they had been for the last week and things really weren’t progressing. Then at around 9:30pm they started to pick up and not stop. By 10:30, I had called the doctor and was ready to head to the hospital.
Got to the hospital at 11pm, got admitted by 11:30 because I was dilated to a 4 and then things started getting painful. From 11:30 until 12:30 {when I got my epidural}, my water broke and I went from a 4 to a 7! My contractions were coming fast and furious. I’d like to point out that epidurals are a miracle.
I was pretty comfortable until 3:15 am when I was finally completely dilated and ready to push. My epidural seemed to be wearing off, so I kept clicking that little button to make the drugs work faster! Anyways, I pushed my little heart out through the pain {which PS was really really painful} and delivered our little Blake at 3:53 Monday morning. All 8 pounds and 2 ounces of him.
The umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck 4 times and he came out bluish purple, so they pressed a button and a bunch of nurses came rushing in. I never saw him/held him until after I heard him cough, sneeze and then finally cry. It seemed like forever, but it was only about one minute that they were working on him. My poor husband was a little freaked by the whole experience, but was grateful Blake started to breathe almost immediately. I was really glad at that point that I was a little out of it.
After he was breathing on his own, we were both able to hold him and cuddle him. What a sweet boy he is!!
He has a calm demeanor and is a champion eater! We all love his to pieces!
Especially his big sister.
Oh and a fun little side note: turns out the epidural fell out of my back while I was pushing, so I felt every part of his 14 inch head come out of me. OUCH.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need a nap.
108 Comments
Jess
May 1, 2013 at 9:57 pmNap away, Lauren – you deserve it! He is absolutely adorable – love that blond hair. Congratulations to your entire family!
Christina @ The Pastry Posts
May 1, 2013 at 10:26 pmCongrats, Lauren!!!!
Rebecca
May 1, 2013 at 10:38 pmHe is so cute! Congratulations
Pat
May 1, 2013 at 10:40 pmAn adorable baby Blake. So happy for your Family; many Blessings and Prayers!
Kim
May 1, 2013 at 10:43 pmCongrats!!
Madhu
May 1, 2013 at 10:47 pmCongratulations!!!!!!!
Tsofiya
May 1, 2013 at 11:10 pmYou are SO beautiful!!!!! Congratulations!!!! A gorgeous family!!!!!!!!
Sandra
May 1, 2013 at 11:10 pmMy most sincere CONGRATULATIONS from Spain (Barcelona) where I read and enjoy all of your posts!
Lisa
May 1, 2013 at 11:16 pmCongratulations to your family! He is absolutely precious!
Kathryn
May 2, 2013 at 12:33 amCongratulations Lauren! What a handsome chap.
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious
May 2, 2013 at 12:54 amCongrats! Baby Blake is gorgeous!
Lucy
May 2, 2013 at 2:02 amCongratulations!!! Beautiful children!
Lucy
Kelly @ Life made Sweeter
May 2, 2013 at 2:19 amCongratulations to you and your family Lauren! Baby Blake is absolutely adorable!
Karen
May 2, 2013 at 2:53 amCongratulations. So grateful everyone is well and that Blake is well. He has a great big sister too! Beautiful family!
Stacey I
May 2, 2013 at 3:39 amHe is precious!! He has such full lips [jealous, my husband and I both have tiny lips, so our little girl never had a chance :)]. Epidurals sure are a miracle worker!
Sean
May 2, 2013 at 3:49 amCongratulations!
Alina
May 2, 2013 at 3:50 amSimply DARLING!!!!!!!!!
Trish
May 2, 2013 at 4:28 amCongrats Lauren!! He’s beautiful!
Nancy
May 2, 2013 at 4:36 amCongratulations!
Shaina
May 2, 2013 at 4:44 amCongratulations, Lauren!!!!! Blake is a beautiful name and he is precious!
Cassie | Bake Your Day
May 2, 2013 at 4:47 amBrooke looks totally in love with him. Congratulations!!
Tieghan
May 2, 2013 at 4:54 amCongrats! Both you and baby Blake are gorgeous!
Leah | So, How's It Taste?
May 2, 2013 at 4:55 amAw, he is so sweet! Congratulations on your baby boy!
Jennifer
May 2, 2013 at 4:55 amCongratulations to your whole family Lauren…. he is perfect!!
Yashica
May 2, 2013 at 5:07 amCongratulations!!!
Ellen @ The Baking Bluenoser
May 2, 2013 at 5:08 amHe’s adorable! Congratulations to you! Your children are beautiful.
Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector)
May 2, 2013 at 5:10 amCongratulations! That picture with BIG SISTER is just beautiful! Frame that!
Heidi @foodiecrush
May 2, 2013 at 5:55 amHe certainly chose a big day to debut. I didn’t know that was your actual due date! You are a brave one. So glad you pushed through with no epidural in the end. And that bottom pic with Brooke is a memory maker. wow.
Bev @ Bev Cooks
May 2, 2013 at 5:56 amCongraaaats!! He’s too too cute.
Lauren
May 2, 2013 at 6:14 amCongrats!!! 🙂
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
May 2, 2013 at 6:22 amCongratulations again he is absolutely precious! Epidurals are amazing when they work the correct way!
Rebekah
May 2, 2013 at 6:43 amBeautiful babe!!! CONGRATS!!! Your family is adorable. So complete!
Cookin' Canuck
May 2, 2013 at 6:47 amWhat a beautiful little boy! I can’t believe that your epidural fell out partway through. I can picture you pushing that button, wondering why the heck the pain wasn’t subsiding! I can’t wait to meet your little guy.
Dianna
May 2, 2013 at 6:49 amCongratulations. My Son who is now 5 months had his cord wrapped three times as well. The doctors indicated they don’t normally see that. My epidural didn’t work – but my labor happened really really quick and I pushed through the pain…. so I hear you! What an amazing time for your family.
COCO ROB
May 2, 2013 at 6:51 amAWWWW HOW CUTE AND AMAZING, CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY LAUREN….GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!
Stephanie Hanson
May 2, 2013 at 6:51 amHe is adorable!! Congratulations and get some rest 🙂
Eileen
May 2, 2013 at 6:54 amCongratulations!! <3 epidurals are amazing, i'm sorry that you had to feel any part of him. Wish they would have checked you to make sure everything ok when you couldn't feel the medication.
Tina | My Life as a Mrs
May 2, 2013 at 6:54 amSO happy for you girl!! And that last pic of Brooke & Blake melts my heart! So sweet!!! 🙂
Tara @ Chip Chip Hooray
May 2, 2013 at 6:56 amAaah, is he not the cutest?! Congratulations to your whole family. 🙂 And gosh, please nap extra. You totally deserve it.
Rust
May 2, 2013 at 6:57 amHe is gorgeous! Congratulations!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
May 2, 2013 at 6:57 amHe is just adorable!! So glad to hear everything went fairly well, and you are doing well and home safe!
Julie
May 2, 2013 at 6:57 amSo adorable! Glad to hear everything went well. Hope you get lots of rest!
Kristen G. Johnson
May 2, 2013 at 7:02 amCuteness!! Congrats on your new addition to an already beautiful family!!
hannah
May 2, 2013 at 7:07 amYOU look so beautiful! Congrats on your growing baby
Carla @ Carlas Confections
May 2, 2013 at 7:28 amYAY! He is so beautiful!!!! Im so glad he is ok and that picture of him and Brooke is just too perfect! Congrats to you and your beautiful family!! Xo
SandyB
May 2, 2013 at 7:33 amOh my goodness, such a little cutie. Congratulations!!!!
My daughter was stubborn and didn’t want anything but finally gave in for an epidural at about 34 hours and it didn’t work for only a little bit and stopped when she was pushing for a long, long, long time. Our sunny disposition, sweet little grandson was sunny side up and didn’t want to come out just like his momma:) Now you can’t slow him down at 2 1/2:)
You have a beautiful family!!!
Claire
May 2, 2013 at 7:35 amOh Lauren he is absolutely adorable!!! Also what’s your secret to looking so good after just giving birth? 😛
Michelle
May 2, 2013 at 7:46 amCongratulations! He is beautiful!!!
Stacy
May 2, 2013 at 7:50 amHe is just so precious! I’m so glad you both are doing well.
Kathy
May 2, 2013 at 7:56 amCongratulations! Enjoy your time!