My labor was soooo easy this time. It was only 7 hours. Usually I am stuck at a 9and3/4 for 3 or 4 hours. This time I went from a 4 to a 10 in about an hour. At 5:10 I sent a message to all my sisters saying that I was almost 5 cenimeters and that I just got my epidural so it was probably still going to be awhile. I had been stuck at almost a 4 for 5 hours so I didn't think that I was going to go so fast. All my sisters but Natalie were at lunch/dinner. I sent them a text saying to hurry up because I was having the baby soon. I had the River at 5:38. Luckily everyone got there in time (except Natalie).
It was really nice having everyone there for the first moments of River's life. I love to share that with my family right off then have the whole rest of the night with just Curtis, I, and the baby. That way all of the visiting is done all in the first hour. I know a lot of people like this long period right after the baby is born with just them and the baby but that's not for me. I get why people do it though.
Curtis and I are trying to decide whether or not to be finished having kids. Apparently we have some messed up genes and make kids with health issues. Ivy has celiac disease and is hypoglycemic and Cove has IGA defficency and some other health problems. We are pretty sure he has celiac disease too. I am not complaining. It's just now we have to make one of the bigger choices in life. Should we keep making kids that might have health problems or let little Riv be our forever baby. I sure wish God would just send us a letter.
A letter would be easier :)... but more than the state of their little bodies, I think the love and stability in your home is the precious gift that those unborn spirits long for. Good luck in making your decision.
ReplyDeleteBut mostly CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I'm so excited for you!! River looks so sweet and everyone looks so happy. I wish you all the best Katy!
He's so precious, I am glad everything went smoothly. I hear ya on the health problems thing -- I only have one child and I'm already having that conversation in my head "Can I do this again, can my child do this again, what if the next one has health issues?" Ahh, the joys of parenthood. Do either you or Curtis have celiac? I know a handful of people who have it and all of their parents do too -- darn genetics. :)
ReplyDeleteI am touched by your sweet post. I remember doing the new mom thing. Enjoying all the feelings of complete and genuine love that fill your heart so full it felt as if it might burst. The instant wave of love when you have a baby, is my favorite part of the birthing process. Might seem weird, but that's why I have always loved the labor part of becoming a mother.
ReplyDeleteI felt the same way about feeling like a real family after Lesley was born. There is something about having three that just makes it feel more familyish. Of course number three was when my mind and body took a nose dive:)....I ask myself daily now "Was is worth it?" I am pretty sure that it was and is worth it....most of the time.
I love and admire your strength Katy. Thanks for being strong enough to bring your special spirited children into this world. You and your husband are pretty amazing. Love You!