Baby Story

These past two weeks have been a whirlwind! Eric and I knew this baby would come early, we just weren't expecting it to be so early! Technically, Clark was just 36 weeks when my water broke. They had to have a pediatrician there to check him right away when he was born. I had just packed the hospital bag the night before and was planning on washing all the baby clothes the next day. But when my water broke I knew right away what was happening and came and told Eric, who was getting ready for work. I think he thought I was kidding because I was so calm. I was just really matter of fact about it. That's how I get when I get nervous. I came down and told the kids I was going to have the baby today and that I would be fine. I called a neighbor to come over to stay with them and luckily she was able to come right away.

The weather was not snowy or icy, which was a blessing. The traffic wasn't bad. And I wasn't having any bad contractions. This may be TMI for some of you but I have to say that Depends really work! I put one on (we had some samples from Eric's couponing) instead of using a towel like I did with my last two babies. I didn't leak once, amazing. In fact I didn't want to take it off when I got to the hospital. So there's my Depends shout out.

They had us fill out a bunch of paperwork when we got there. I always think that's a strange time to do that. Like, can't you do it ahead of time, instead of when you are in labor! Then they got a monitor on me, I got my IV. I get nervous with needles and I know what I'm in for with the pregnancy but I still don't like it. I told the nurse this. She put the IV in my arm vs. my hand and it was awesome! It's so much nicer to have your hands free. She did a great job too bc somehow she took blood at the same time, out of my forearm, weird.

Then came the part I was dreading most, which went terribly. I have bad luck with epidurals. I wasn't in a ton of pain with my contractions yet. The anesthesiologist did his thing and I can't tell details cuz it gets me queasy. But him and the nurse assisting thought it didn't take, but then he was able to save it. Anyway, that was the worst part of the whole experience.

Then I went into the operating room, the Dr. got that babe out in like 10 minutes! I heard them all say he looks great and then they showed him to me. It was such a relief when they pulled him out. I was just hoping he would be OK since he was early. He had no health issues. Came out a champion feeder and has been home now for almost two weeks. I took him to his first Dr's appointment and the Dr. was surprised by his strength. He can almost roll over and has really strong muscle control in his head and neck. Eric and I thought, well he's gotta be strong, he has the name of a superhero and my favorite prophet, one of my spiritual hero's.

My recovery has been perfect! I didn't even have to take one pain pill. Just ibuprofen every 8 hours. I know how to take care of my incision since this is the third time and I haven't had any complications either.

The kids have been awesome. They love their brother, just wish he was awake more. I'm so glad they have each other. They've been keeping each other busy, playing. They are helpful. In the morning's Eric and I have been SOOO tired and they usually get up at 6:00. Well we told them that we needed them to read books in their room or play quietly before coming to wake us at 7:00. This morning Eric got up at 7:00 and went to find Wyatt in Bianca's bed and she was reading to him. Isn't that the sweetest thing! I love my kiddies and am SUPER grateful for the way everything has worked out.

We've had friends bring us meals. And offer to watch kids. And I want to thank my husband who has been Mr. Mom for the last two weeks, doing laundry, dishes, getting the kids to school and basically taking care of everything. Thank goodness for a helpful loving husband! And thank all my friends who are always so willing to help and share what they have. Thank you!