Not that very many people voted (not that many people probably read my blog anymore), but of those who did, we're all wrong! I was sure the baby would be late. Well, guess what? He was right on time! Even after I went into labor I was convinced it was false and that he was still coming next week. When I finally acknowledged maybe Heavenly Father wanted him to come now and things would work out even though I wasn't ready and my parents weren't here yet, labor progressed really quickly. We left the kids in the middle of the FHE activity at 7:15 and raced to the hospital, arriving at 7:30. We quickly checked in and walked down the hall to my room. I was greeted by cheerful nurses who told me to go in the bathroom and put on a gown. I took my pants off and, attempting to give a urine sample, pushed his head out instead. I yelled, "The head's out!" and the nurses yelled, "Get on the bed!" So I held his head and went over to the bed where my midwife delivered his shoulders at 7:38. It was awesome. Everyone was laughing and joking after that and I felt great. I was so happy that this pregnancy was over. It's been harder physically and emotionally on me but some of it was just other things that were going on. The last few months since Nathan quit his job were great.
Anyway, even though I had plans this week, I'm so glad he's here! I had the best hospital stay ever, the recovery has been great, and I just love this little guy. He's so beautiful.
Not a great smile, but here's the last pregnant photo of me. I was going to get another one next week--haha.
Welcome to the world!!
Samuel Brent Holladay
7lbs. 8 oz
19" long
7:38pm
Monday, October 28, 2013
Getting the hearing test.
I loved having everything done in my room and getting to watch--the bath, hearing test, pulse-ox, pku, etc. I had a wonderful stay.
Getting ready to go home 24 hours after birth.
A night discharge was fun.
Madalyn, Thomas, and Alexis had made signs for us and were outside to welcome us home. Kaitlyn was already in bed. Spencer and Kylie pulled up behind us with a friend who had given them a ride home from scouts and YW. It was a great homecoming and really sweet.
The sign says, "Welcome Home, Samuel And Mommy!"
7 comments:
Yay! So glad he's here! I love reading your birth stories. I can only imagine DeEtte's reaction when she heard you yell out. Congrats to Spencer on his new buddy.
As always, those pictures are so adorable! He looks so much like your other boys! Yay for Spencer to get his buddy in October!
He definitely looks like a Holladay! Congrats on the new little one. He's precious.
Congratulations!! He's adorable!
Congratulations on your newest addition! It's provably fun to be in the "boy" mode again :) It's been fun catching up with your family on your blog. I need to get back to writing on my blog again!
*probably :)
Congrats Marcie! So happy for your family!
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