Yesterday (Tuesday) I was 3cm 50 percent effaced and Dr. Sandoval stripped my membranes at 1030. I was up all night having mild contractions. Apparently I have a very high pain tolerance. So Brian stayed home today and we came in just to be safe. I was about 4.5 cm so we stayed. We got here at 845am and started pitocin at 1130. Doc broke my water at 130 and from there I labored super hard till 430pm. I did not want an epidural this time because my last was not a good experience. But by 430 I was stuck at 8cm and baby was still pretty high. The pain was crazy! Brian said I handled it amazing and he could not believe it. I am glad he was not watching my crazy faces! I would turn away:)
Epidural went in and that was a major game changer. Glad I finally got to experience tough labor though. At 6pm she had me push a couple times, called my doctor, and Aaron came out in one minute or less! Such a long and amazing day!!!! Born at 614pm, 7lbs 12 ounces, 19 in long!
This week his name changed from Aaron Daniel to Aaron Barnabas. Brian wanted a Barnabas so bad. We plan on this being our last so he had to have the name. It's such an amazing strong biblical name!
I was super honored and blessed Dr. Steele who delivered my first two came in to see us. It was a huge blessing he remembers everything. We thought he was retiring as he did as well so we had to pick a new doctor. Dr. Sandoval was wonderful! She is probably under 5 feet tall and close to my age and so sweet. She happens to be leaving to a new practice in August. Love how God allowed her to be our doctor in time before she left.
The team here at Grossmont is amazing. We love everyone.
And oh my baby Aaron is seriously such a huge gift from God. He is gorgeous in every possible way and so peaceful. He just melts my heart in pieces! I am so thankful God allowed me this priveledge. What a joy! I am so undeserving of anything. Thank you Lord for salvation and all of your blessings.
We can not wait to introduce Aaron to the kids in the morning.
