This month we added the newest member to our family. Our little baby boy, C. With this pregnancy I had lots of back and nerve pain, and generally couldn’t wait to have him in our arms. I chose to be induced on his due date…mostly due to the fact I couldn’t stand being pregnant anymore and partly because school was going to be starting soon for the two oldest kids. Here is a break down of the day:
*6:30 am: call in, L&D too busy call back at 7:30 am
*7:20 am: L&D calls saying they are ready for us.
*8:00 am: Drop kids off at grandparents, B is clinging and sad that we are leaving, makes me cry.
*8:20 am: Checked in, getting all the paperwork and everything ready.
*8:45 am: Nurse tries 2 times unsuccessfully to start IV, has charge nurse come do it…meanwhile I have oxygen and still head towards passing out.
*9:00 am: Dr. gives the thumbs up to start Pitocin.
*12:30 pm: Little progress, but Dr. breaks water.
*2:00 pm: Much more progress, call in Dr.
Lets just skip to the end. He was born about 1 1/2 hour later, with a beautiful full head of long dark hair and perfect. 
He was over 8lbs., and 21 inches. As for me, I met my goal of no epidural and was soooo grateful to be done! I had different nurses over the time in the hospital, when someone asked if this was my first, I would reply, “No, this is number 4.” But each time I was asked and gave my answer it was really setting in…I have 4 kids! Wow!! Love each of them and wouldn’t change a single thing.
The grandparents brought the other kids in to see their new brother. 
B did great, she was excited to see him, K just wanted to sit and hold him the entire time she was there and every time she visited. 
The kids spent some of the time with us at the hospital but mostly at their grandparents house…so thankful for all of their help! C is the perfect addition to our family and we are absolutely in love!!
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