The Adventures of Cat & Jack: First Impressions

First Impressions

We've been eagerly anticipating this little guy's birth for over a week, and today was finally the day! Mema and Papa are in town for Ben's graduation, and they have been good enough to take care of the older kids while Ben and I have been in the hospital. I'm pretty sure the older kids have loved it!

I was induced this morning and after laboring for a few hours, the contractions were really intense and I wasn't dilated very much, so I decided to go ahead and get an epidural. The epidural didn't kick in very well - it worked on just one side - but it did have the desirable effect of speeding up labor, so within 45 minutes of getting the epidural I was ready to push. Yeah! I was numb for a few hours after, but that's okay, because little man arrived quickly and safely and I was just glad to have it all over with.

He's been eating well and sleeping well and seems to be quite healthy and happy. We are in love with him and all of his cuteness. Now he just needs a name!

5 comments:

SusannahApril 24, 2013 at 7:14 AM
Wow, that was fast! I think it's funny that I wrote pages detailing every minute of my labor and you have one concise paragraph that really does say it all :) I love all of the pictures you added, but I wish I could be there to hold that little guy! Can't get over his hair! So so so glad things went well and were quick!
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Keturah MillerApril 24, 2013 at 7:18 AM
Congratulations! I love the last picture. Everything from Jack's boots and the pacifier suckers and even the baby having his eyes cracked where it looks like he is trying to be alert for the picture. So happy you all had a healthy delivery and are getting started as a family of 6!
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MandyApril 24, 2013 at 1:42 PM
Congrats! That did happen fast! I'm so glad everyone is healthy and happy. Hugs to Ben and congrats on his graduation!
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MApril 24, 2013 at 4:44 PM
Ugh.

I just want to hug you and smother that baby in smooches and then breathe in the top of his head...

I'm so happy for you! And YAY for getting it done FAST. You really were ready to have that baby out, huh?
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UnknownApril 25, 2013 at 12:15 PM
Congrats on the new little guy! Keep us posted on his name....you guys make me laugh that it takes ya a little while to decide :)
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Quotable Cat

"Do you even know what LOL means?" (1/11/14)
"Tonight can I exercise on the elliptical? I want to gain a few pounds or lose a few pounds." (6/16/13)
(while "teaching" her friends about fencing) "I had 21 years of training. I trained until I was seven."(10/13/12)
"Mom, can you do the cream cheese? I'm better at eating than spreading." (Oct. 2012)
"I can still go pretty fast cause my mind's pretty big. It can fit a lot of stuff in it." (Sept. 2012)
(to Eliza) "Your breath smells like burned pickles but it's okay cause you were eating a lot of chips." (8/26/12)
"I want to clean my room so it can be fick and fan." (7/10/12)
(Cat asked me to be a wicked witch and I wondered what I should do in the role) "The wicked witch brushes our hair really hard." (7/10/12)
"You always make me cry! Every time I cry it's because of YOU!" (5/16/12)
"Mom, can you find me on Facebook?" (Jan. 2012)

Jackisms 2013

"Why can't we eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner at McDonald's?" (10/11/14)
"Guess what? I burped 4 times and farted 3 times. {BURP}. I burped 5 times and farted 3 times." (2/1/14)
"Grammy, how does your sister tickle YOU?" (1/11/14)
"If you're going to marry two boys first you kiss the first boy then you kiss the second a boy on the lips." (6/20/13)
"Pepperonis are the funnest!" (5/25/13)
"Did you know that cheetahs are the fastest tigers on land?" (5/22/13)
"First it was the dinosaurs, then Lehi, then Rescue Bots, then us." (5/8/13)
"Did you know champagne is another word for water?" (5/21/13)
"Prepare to BE a MAZE!" (5/20/13)
"If this bread goes in the trash, it can be recycled. And it turns into a toy!" (2/20/13)
"Mommy, look. My job is easier if I'm a crane. Rrrrrrrmmmm." (2/20/13)
"Does chocolate really MELT?" (2/11/13)
"Mommy. Are you LISTENING to me?" (2/11/13)
"Big bad wolves can't blow this house down cause it's made of bricks and yarn and a little bit of wood." (2/6/13)
(While working on a puzzle) "Ooh, I'm getting so clever at this." (1/24/13)
(While explaining hibernation to me) "Did you know bears celebrate all winter?" (Jan. 2013)

Eliza's Funnies

"Luke tried to eat my whole head, Mom." (6/27/14)
"Mommy, I like how Luke whacks you in the face, and whacks you and whacks you and whacks you." (3/25/14)
"Can I help Luke slobber on his hands because he likes to slobber. (I laugh) I'm serious! He likes slobbering!" (Feb. 2014)
(because I made her eat an egg she wanted me to cook for her) "I wish I didn't have a Mom like you!" (1/31/14)
"Grammy's gonna be late if she isn't on time." (1/3/14)
"I'm a superhero. I save people and I'm stylish and awesome." (12/29/13)
(about Luke) "His kisses are just like slobber." (11/17/13)
"My Daddy is the best daddy ever. He is stronger than ANYBODY." (11/8/13)
"I wish I had a bird on my finger I could keep." (10/25/13)
"Stop talking at me! I'm getting angry at you cause you're making me sad!" --buries head in hands to "cry" for 3 seconds -- (6/14/13)