Jack Michael McCoy - born Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 10:35 pm
What a doll!! That's really all we've been saying since he was born! What an interesting day. Let me tell you about it:
We went for a non-stress test for the baby Thursday morning just to see what the baby was doing (as per doc's request). We "failed" the test, so we did a sonogram, which also ended up being a "failure." So, they called my doctor and she said since it's the official due date anyway, why not induce and get the baby out. When Matt and I heard that, we were so excited (and nervous)! So we got in the car and drove to Sister's Hospital. Luckily I've had all my bags packed and in the car since March 1st, so we were ready!!
Once we got to the hospital, it was a blur of a day. We got there around 10 am and by 10:30, I was "in labor" - induced on pitocin. I remember telling Matt a few months back how I wanted the labor and delivery to go . . . and this day was the total opposite of that! I ended up getting the epidural around 4:30pm, which is probably the best thing I could have done. And then around 5pm, everyone in the waiting room (15 people total) came in and visited for about an hour. Then the "fun" began around 7:30pm when the doctor came and it was time to get Jack out. Three hours later, he was born!! It was the greatest feeling in the world. And Matt was awesome the whole time. He even cut the umbilical cord!! And as if that wasn't enough to do in one day, around 11pm, the family and friends in the waiting room (12 people, I think) came in and got to hold Jack and visit with us for about an hour.
It was a very long day, but it was well worth it because Jack is better than Matt or I could have expected. He actually sleeps for about 3 hours at a time (not always at night, but that's okay). He doesn't cry unless he's getting changed - he's very modest! Speaking of changing - I have been initiated to the "changing of the boy" 3 times since we brought him home on Saturday. He's got some distance!!
Well, I think that's long enough for now, but I will get back with more exciting news and stories shortly.
Love,
Nicki
4 comments:
Congrats! He is sooo cute. We can't wait to see him. We haven't called and such because we wanted to give you time to rest and adjust and such. Just let me know when you would like a visit!
We are so happy for you guys and you are right, he is a doll:)
I'm posting to your blog instead of working, like I'm supposed to be doing right now. Jack is wonderful, and he has two great parents. He's a very lucky little guy...
Oh, by the way, danmc52 is Dan McCoy...
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