My water broke at 2:30am while laughing at Gavin being unintentionally funny. He was up late working in bed and I could no longer enjoy a good night’s sleep because I was huge and uncomfortable. We were 4 days away from Conlan's due date and very excited, but I had given up hope on having him early. I was sure I was destined to go beyond my due date and grow so large that Gavin would have to load me into a wheel barrow in order to roll me to the bathroom. Luckily for both of us, that didn't happen!
I was laughing and I felt a pop. It was subtle, but I was concerned that I pulled a muscle in my tummy while giggling at my husband. I asked Gavin to help me out of bed, so I could investigate. As I made my way to the bathroom, it happened. I knew right away and sounded the alarm for Gavin to get us ready. After taking a shower, making sure my bags were collected, and sending off a couple of emails to customers and colleagues, I was out the door. We arrived at the hospital at 4:30am and the event we had been waiting for kicked off.
I wasn't dilated at all, so my doctor wanted to start Pitocin in order to get my contractions going. I requested that I receive an epidural first and they complied. The epidural was glorious. I thought it just numbed you, but it made me giggly, then sleepy. I was the most relaxed I have ever been and given the circumstances, that was a miracle. Gavin and I happily watched comedy specials on Netflix (we brought a computer with us) on and off for 16 hours as my fabulously pain free labor progressed. At 6:40pm Conlan was born after 15 minutes of pushing.
Conlan's first picture! This was taken seconds after entering the world.
Conlan shaking daddy's hand to introduce himself, because he is a gentleman.
First Family Portrait
First Mom and Son Snuggle Session
First Bath
Baby Conlan at 1 day old
Conlan's first visitors were Grandma Becky and Grandpa Dave. They drove down while we were still in the hospital for a visit, which was wonderful because someone needed to give Gavin a break from me! They brought me flowers and Conlan presents which included a fabulous little baseball jersey and baseball book. I think Grandpa might be grooming him for a baseball scholorship. You can never start too early!
Pictures of their visit to come.
Momma Erin and Baby Conlan
April 9, 2013
5 Days Old!
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