Wednesday morning I woke up around 3A.M having contractions, which was typical, only this time they were a lot stronger and didn't go away like they usually did. I was in and out of bed for about an hour before I decided to wake Adam up and start timing my contractions which were already five minutes apart. After about forty five minutes, Adam suggested that I hop in the shower while him and my sister started calling our families to let them know I was going into labor. Before I knew it, the bags were loaded in the car and we were on our way to the hospital! Now, anyone who has had to ride in a car while having contractions knows that there is no way you could possibly explain that kind of pain. I can honestly say that the car ride to the hospital was the longest car ride of my entire life!
In an odd way, I feel blessed that I went into labor naturally. As some of you may know, Adam and I found out about a week before that I was unable to have a vaginal birth due to my gestational diabetes and the baby's size. I was upset by this because I wanted to experience labor and the whole child birth experience. I feel blessed that I was able to experience labor as well as having a cesarean to deliver Jackson safely into the world. It is a life changing experience that I will never forget.
We finally arrived at the hospital about 5:30A.M. where I immediately was admitted and had about five nurses prepping me and getting me settled in. At that point my contractions were still about five minutes apart but felt a lot stronger. Thankfully my little man has perfect timing because I was already scheduled for a cesarean at 10:30 that morning. They gave me something for the pain and to try to slow down my contractions because I had two women in front of me for surgery. Unfortunately, the medicine that they gave me for the pain only lasted for about an hour before my contractions began to pick back up again. By about 8:30 my contractions were about a minute and a half to two minutes apart. Looking back I am so thankful that Adam was right by my side because he was the best support team I have ever had. He talked me through every contraction telling me when one would start and end and help me focus on my breathing which helped significantly! I could not have been more blessed to have him by my side!
A little after 9, my doctor finally came into my room and told me that everything was looking great and that baby was strong and healthy. Then she spoke those magical little words that I had been waiting for all morning...she asked if I wanted my epidural and of course I said yes! The anesthesiologist came into the room about 9:45 and as excited as I was to get the epidural, I was scared to death. The thought of someone putting a needle so close to my spine was a little intimidating. But it was quick and somewhat painless and thankfully he was cracking some jokes that made me relax more during the procedure. Within five minutes I began to feel the effects and man oh man, it was the greatest I have felt in 9 months! Adam said it looked like I had just taken about seven tequila shots in a row which I can honestly say is how I felt.
The next hour went relatively quick. The next thing I knew I was being wheeled into the delivery room and getting prepped for surgery. This is when I started to get a little scared and unfortunately Adam wasn't allowed in the room while they were getting me sterilized which is when anxiety began to sink in. I started getting upset on the exam table which is when the anesthesiologist asked if I was alright and I replied that I was used to surgery but the fact that I was awake kind of freaked me out. I was little apprehensive about feeling the actual surgery. The doctor then looked at me and said that she had already started which brought great relief!
Adam was in the room shortly after and before we knew it Jackson James Baird was born at 11:10A.M. weighed 7lbs 13.8 ounces and was 18 inches long! I can honestly say that this was the greatest moment in my entire life. It was a few minutes before I got to see him but the second I heard him cry, both Adam and I lost it completely. The nurses cleaned him up and then laid him on my chest.
I never knew what people meant by instant love until I had Jackson. He truly is the greatest thing that has ever happened to Adam and I. I had my concerns about being a new mom and having my motherly instincts kick in but after they laid him on my chest, it all just came together.
Adam, Jackson and I are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our lives. Thank you everyone for being such a great support team for me and my new family. I know Adam and I couldn't have done this alone. This last week and a half has gone by so fast and it is an amazing feeling to see how much Jackson has grown in such a short time. Here are a few photos of our little man! I hope everyone enjoys! I'll continue to upload photos and keep everyone posted on Jackson!
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