Well, here I am composing my first blog entry! This is all new to me so not quite sure how it will turn out but I'm certain (I hope?) that as time goes on, I will get better. It is actually from Sydneys Mom, Sari, that I have found this website to get started as just last week she shared her blog with me.
Well, where do I start? First off, Shane turns 8 months old today!! So very, very hard to wrap my mind around how quickly they grow. 8 months ago today at this time, Johnathon, Sydney and I were in the hospital and I was being induced. Nothing happened initially so they sent us home and we were back a couple hours later for another induction. Hours passed with only minor labour pains....and before I knew it, they were already asking if I wanted an epidural! I thought...WOW!....you are kidding me...already?? But apparently I was further along than I felt and it was time so I jumped at the offer and thought out loud to Johnathon, Sydney and my parents how easy this time around in comparison to my labour with Nicholas. Well, I spoke too soon....the epidural lasted oh, about 20 minutes and for hours, we tried to push Shane out but he just would not budge AT ALL. I looked to Johnathon and my Mom in desperation and as strong as they tried to be for me, all I could see is how helpless they felt. FINALLY, as I had asked many times why nothing was happening, our one nurse (and I truly regret forgetting her name) insisted that I receive another epidural. Shortly after, Dr Singh, came in to check on our progress and determined that Shane was in distress and an emergency c-section quickly was advised. It felt like seconds later that I was in the OR quietly sobbing and waiting....thankfully, the very kind anaesthetist was speaking kind, gentle words to me while waiting for the staff to allow Johnathon in. Finally, there he was and we held on tight awaiting the birth of our baby boy. I'm in tears now thinking about it...and how when he was out that he did not initially cry and I know my heart stopped in those eerily quiet seconds. For what seemed an eternity, he finally let out a wail and we could all breathe easily again. Our precious baby boy, Shane, arrived...and in a big way....9 1/2 lbs and 23" long!!
My very worried parents and Sydney were so very relieved to hear the baby crying from the hall....and shortly after, they were allowed in to meet their 3rd grandchild for my parents and another baby brother (her third) for Sydney!
I am going to end this for now as I'm very curious to see how it looks. I am quite excited about this blog...what a great way to post thoughts and happenings with our family and be able to share that with all of you....and to save and be able to look back at.
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