Well you all asked for labor stories, and I am trying to forget it!!! But, here is the story. My water broke on Thursday morning at 4:15a.m. (we was exactly a week late!) We went to the hospital and a couple hours later, nothing changed. So, they started the pitocin and a couple hours after that when it started to work I got an epideral. It's a wonderful thing when it works!!!! When they put it in they hit a nerve and my leg and arm shot straight out. I almost clobbered Mike! It made the right side of my body go numb, but the left side didn't. I had to lay on my side and let it drain into that part of my body. Then about the time it was time to push the epideral stopped working all together. Yes, after this it was all natural. It can be done, I just don't recommend it! He had a hard time coming because his head is soo big. They tried to use a vacuum to get his out, but it didn't work-it popped right off. They ended up doing an episiotomy which tore as well (which means I am still really sore), and after 45 minutes, he was born! So that's the story. Mike was excellent throughout the whole thing! I couldn't ask for a better husband! He even used my own strategies against me to keep me going- I knew exactly what he was doing, and it worked!
Enjoy the pictures - they are the latest and greatest!
These pictures were just too cute not to share!
This is my favorite picture. Joel had his first bath, and boy was he mad about it. Through out the rest of the day when he was sleeping, he would get this look like he was going to cry- I think he was having nightmares about his bath!
We call this Joel's owl hat because we think he looks like and owl in it! A very good friend had these made in England when she went back for a visit and gave them to Joel. Isn't it cute!!!
Proof that his dad tortured Joel from his fist week of life!
Mike, Joel and I had our first family home evening on Monday. We set up our Christmas tree and decorated it. And, of course the camera came out!
Mike and Joel being cute
Angie and Joel watching and waiting for Mike to finish puting the ornaments on the tree.
5 comments:
This is so fun! Joel is so cute and he already looks so big! How are you doing?
I'm glad I see you getting lots of rest! (At least I hope you are!) Thanks for sharing the pictures--the tree is beautiful, but not as beautiful as Joel--oh, he's so precious...and tiny! It's going to be a fun christmas being parents huh?!
Yea!!! I love seeing pictures and hearing your stories! Joel is adorable! You guys look like naturals!
Angie,
I am so proud of you. You are the best wife a man could ever have.
Angie... See how many comments you have immediately after posting??!! This is proof that everyone stalks your blog and is waiting for more updates! Keep em coming! It was great to see you guys. Can't wait to do it again!
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