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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
Leann
May 2, 2013 at 8:03 amI have watched this pregnancy progress over the months and now your precious baby is here! Thank you for sharing your experience with us all. Congratulations to the three of you on the addition of Blake, now bringing your family to four! God bless.
Grace
May 2, 2013 at 8:06 amCongratulations .. what a beautiful boy! Glad everything went well and you look great too .. God bless your growing family and will give you rest and plenty of energy for the little guy when you are home 🙂
Carla
May 2, 2013 at 8:39 amCongratulations Lauren and family. He is an adorable little dude. Yes, epidurals are indeed a miracle. Took them three tries to get mine started when my daughter was born but once they did I could have delivered an elephant. Go take your nap. You deserve it and you must surely need it.
Catherine
May 2, 2013 at 8:42 amCongrats!
Lynn
May 2, 2013 at 8:53 amCongratulations!! He is a beautiful baby boy! Prayers for your whole family!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt
May 2, 2013 at 8:57 amCongratulations! He’s just beautiful, and might I add, you look phenomenal!
Marcia
May 2, 2013 at 9:07 amCongrats on your handsomel baby boy!
Lourdes
May 2, 2013 at 10:29 amHe is such a handsome little man. God Bless
Caroline @ chocolate & carrots
May 2, 2013 at 10:30 amWhat a beautiful story! And that photo of Brooke and Blake just melts me. So so sweet!
HeatherZ
May 2, 2013 at 10:34 amHe looks perfect!!! 18 months ago I too had a baby with the cord wrapped 3 times around her neck. Mine was a c-section. but she is perfect now. Congratulations.
Roberta Collins
May 2, 2013 at 10:51 amCongratulations Lauren! Nice work…beautiful baby/
Pam Parson
May 2, 2013 at 11:04 amSo happy for you ! My babies are 24 and 35 now, treasure every moment 🙂
PreK Teacher
May 2, 2013 at 11:21 amCongratulations! We had an 8lb 5oz baby Blake 11 years ago!
Ana
May 2, 2013 at 11:53 amCongratulations to all your family. It’s a beautiful baby.
Rachel
May 2, 2013 at 12:59 pmCongratulations Lauren!! He is gorgeous! I am so happy for you 🙂 And yes, epidurals for life!
Dana
May 2, 2013 at 1:15 pmCongrats!! He’s beautiful!!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
May 2, 2013 at 1:24 pmCongratulations! He’s gorgeous! Sorry the delivery was difficult. Glad baby and mom are doing well. I’ll look forward to more updates.
Jenn
May 2, 2013 at 2:39 pmCongrats!
Nicole
May 2, 2013 at 3:03 pmCONGRATULATIONS!! Welcome to the world Blake!
Valerie @ From Valerie's Kitchen
May 2, 2013 at 3:04 pmHe’s absolutely perfect and let me tell you, you are a beautiful new Mommy 🙂 As the mother of 4, I’m amazed at how quickly the pain fades and the love grows. So fast and big that we actually decide to do it all over again! Congratulations Lauren 🙂
k
May 2, 2013 at 4:58 pmoh, he’s just perfect! congratulations! seriously, what a gorgeous baby. goodness. i’m so happy for you!
Mimi @ Culinary Couture
May 2, 2013 at 5:22 pmI am so so so happy for you Lauren! He is beautiful!
Grace
May 2, 2013 at 9:23 pmSo happy for you, congratulations from the bottom of my heart! God bless you ! Tia little angel is so beautiful
katie
May 3, 2013 at 4:54 amCongrats on the new baby boy! The umbilical cord was wrapped around my neck too when I was born. Glad all is well!
Peggy
May 3, 2013 at 5:15 amcongratulations!! he is such a sweetie! and am so glad that big sister loves him so much!
Gwyn
May 3, 2013 at 6:19 amHe is beautiful!!! I am glad to hear everything went well. Congrats!!!
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel
May 3, 2013 at 6:33 amCongrats!! He’s so precious. Now go snuggle that cutie and get some rest! 🙂
Cheri
May 3, 2013 at 7:11 amBeautiful, congratulations!!
Michelle from Baby Bump Bundle, LLC
May 3, 2013 at 12:15 pmCongrats ! such great pics ! thanks for sharing 🙂
Tammy
May 3, 2013 at 4:48 pmABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Jennifer @ Mother Thyme
May 3, 2013 at 6:20 pmCongratulations! He is precious! Enjoy your new bundle of joy. 🙂
Schweet Life
May 3, 2013 at 6:57 pmCongrats!!!!
Natalie J Vandenberghe
May 3, 2013 at 9:14 pmBaby Blake is beautiful–congratulations!
Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.
May 3, 2013 at 9:25 pmCongrats! He is just perfect! How crazy that the epidural needle came out!
Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective
May 4, 2013 at 6:12 amCongratulations, Lauren! He is a beautiful baby! So glad you are both healthy and happy! 🙂
Debbie A-H (editdebs)
May 4, 2013 at 7:45 amWelcome, Blake! He’s adorable. Congratulations to the whole family.
Nancy @ CouponClippingCook.com
May 4, 2013 at 9:33 amSuch a beautiful baby. Congratulations!
Sandra H @ scrumptilicious4you
May 4, 2013 at 11:25 amHe is beautiful!
Nutmeg Nanny
May 5, 2013 at 12:37 pmCongratulations! He just looks absolutely perfect 🙂
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca)
May 5, 2013 at 8:45 pmAwwwwwwwe – congratulations to you and your beautiful family! He is precious!
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