Thanksgiving Day was the start of a exciting weekend. Matt and I were with my family getting ready to sit down to a wonderful feast when my contractions started to become more severe. I really wanted to eat and then go but decided it would be better just to go.
After I was examined in labor and delivery I was afraid they would send me home because I hadn't really dilated any more then I was at my appointment on Tuesday; but since the baby seemed to be on the bigger side and this was my 3rd visit into Labor & Delivery they decided to keep me. :) I was very relieved.
They started me on medicine to get things moving along faster. It did help speed up the contractions but that is about it. Next they brought in a doctor to break my water. That was an interesting experience. Anyway this helped move things along a little. My contractions started to become very painful; sad to say but I yielded and got an epidural. This allowed me to relax and that's when things really got going and I was fully dilated and effaced.
Pushing for about 2 hours followed. I was so tired by the end I didn't know if I was going to make it. But after all that Zeke came into the world at a whopping 9lbs 1oz. The look on the doctors face was unforgettable. With wide eyes he said, "I knew he was a big baby but not that big." It is true he looked huge! He measured 20 1/2 in long oh and did I mention that it was 1:11 AM on Friday the 28.
He is a healthy big boy and we feel so blessed to have him in our family. I am hoping to get some photos on here soon but we will see. He is keeping me pretty busy and tired.
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