Everett Jack

 

Super Bowl Sunday will never be the same.  As we were sitting at our friends Rick and Chrissey’s house watching the big game…a big thing happened.  My water broke!

Luckily we had our hospital bag packed and after a few “Are you sure?” questions, we headed to Winnie Palmer!  Talk about a roller coaster of emotions!

 

The last belly pic – 38 weeks

 

After being admitted around 10 pm, it was a long night of waiting to see if I could progress on my own.  After a sleepless night, the docs decided to start Pitocin around 6:30 am to “officially” start labor.  I was scared, nervous and excited all at the same time…oh, and did I mention hungry???

 

Ice chips, IVs, handholding.  This was much of our day!

 

 

Around 5ish (I don’t really remember when) I got the nod that it was getting close to “go time”.  I was dilated and ready to start pushing – the only problem was so was another mom in a different room.  We were both ready to have a baby with only 1 doctor!

I did some practice pushing and then we were in a holding pattern, while Dr. Merritt delivered baby #1 in a different room.  Once she made it into our room, it took only about 10 more minutes and we had a son!

Everett Jack Alexander was born at 6:47pm on February 4, 2013 and weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and was 20 inches long.  He took our breath away – love at first sight.

 

First family picture.

 

My two boys – love.

Mike documenting all of the events.

 

Sweet boy!

 

 

My mom was there for the whole thing and even cut the cord – she was a proud Gransy!

 

After delivery I was SOOO hungry!  The first meal although decent – tasted like gold.  It was amazing!

 

 

 

Wavy hair – I wonder where he got that .

 

Mr. Alert.

 

Teamwork.

 

 

We had an excellent stay at Winnie Palmer, but I must say, I was so excited to go home.  Although scared to death at what being a parent on your own means, we were ready.

 

Waiting for transport.

 

After 2 days in the hospital we were cleared to go and home we went.

 

This little guy means the world to us and we’re so happy to share him with all of you.  Thanks for all of the well wishes.  We are slowly getting the hang of things but know that together anything is possible. 

More updates to come!