Itās Friday the 13th, the day we had scheduled for Pressā induction. Instead, weāre spending our second full day at home together, snuggling and getting to know each other. ā¢
My water broke at 3:00 AM Monday morning. Iād tried every wives tale under the sun to kick-start labor, but in the end, Press came on his own schedule. ā¢
I was able to take a shower and organize a few things around the house, but contractions were quick and painful. By the time Bryan and I pulled up to the hospital at 7:40, I was unable to walk or talk through them. We were admitted right away and set up with my midwife in a delivery room. ā¢
About 5-6 hours in, I requested an epidural. My birth plan had always been to deliver medication free, but in the end, pain relief was exactly what I needed. My mom arrived from Michigan, and my labor kept progressing. 15 hours after my water broke, it was time to start pushing. ā¢
I pushed for 3 hours. Iād never felt more strong or determined. Finally, at 9:35 pm, after about 18 hours of labor and with the support of my husband, my mom, and my midwife, 9 lb. Pressler was born into the world. ā¢
Right away, the doctors were concerned about his lungs because of the amount of meconium in the amniotic fluid. They immediately whisked him away to the nursery for care, and Bryan went with him. ā¢
I didnāt get to hold my baby boy or even really see him for the first time until he was 2 hours old, but it was love at first sight for the both of us. Thankfully, heās in perfect health, and heās turning into a mommaās boy, just the way I always wanted. ā¢
Now, we spend our days and nights cuddling Press and caring for him. When heās in my arms, I put my nose to his full head of hair and take in his scent. I look into his face, which looks so much like Bryanās, and Iām overwhelmed with gratitude that I get to live this life with these boys. āØ #birthstory #babyboy #birthday #presslerwyatt
I can’t wait to see your new house!!
So excited for you and Coleman!
wow! congratulations!