I know many of you are wondering how labor went....considering it was labor, it went fairly well. Shawn and I checked into the hospital at 11:00am and I was started on Pitocin to increase contractions. I got an epidural around 4:00pm and Riley was born at 6:14pm. There was no tearing or cutting and Riley came with about 6 good contractions. I did have an abundant amount of amniotic fluid that was nicely released when Riley came out and soaked the midwife and nurse as well as showering the wall behind them...and as soon as Riley was born they placed him up on my chest where he decided to pee all over me. Caleb came out pooping and Riley came out peeing.It was a great experience. I couldn't have done it without Shawn. He was the best labor coach ever!! He kept me breathing when I didn't think I could and kept me laughing when I just wanted to cry.
Caleb stayed with a friend the night we were in the hospital, but then came and stayed with us the whole next day. We were released 26 hours after Riley's birth. It was nice to come home.
Caleb has taken to being a big brother very well. He loves his baby. He likes to help out with diaper changes and helping get Riley dressed, but he doesn't like when Riley cries, especailly if he's holding Riley. Caleb also likes showing off his baby brother to anyone who wants to look.
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Yeah!!! I was so excited to hear about the baby. If only things had been so easy for me.....How are you doing? Is he a good eater? Nursing going ok? I found it much easier the second and third time around. Hope it goes well.
Riley is a cutie and I am so thrilled for you guys. Glad Caleb is doing well.
Keep the pics and stories coming. Love hearing about life!! Well, we do understand that you have a great lack of sleep as well. So when you can manage some posts we all love it!!
Wendi
Glad to see that you got your m emory card working with you! And I second Wendi-keep the stories coming!
By the way, guess what I found the other day? Our FONZ membership card! It was in the exact place that i had looked countless times. Apparently, I didn't dig deep enough. And of course I find it with a good 16 days before it expires!
You did have a pretty easy go of it or at least that's the way you made it sound. Congratulations to you and your family. He is BEAUTIFUL!!! I am so glad that Shawn was able to be there. God is good! (Steve's sister)
good job guys!! He is so beautiful. I can not believe how much he looks like Caleb already. They will be good buddies! I cant wait to meet him. How many more months do I have to wait?????... Keep the pics coming. i printed the ones of Riley in his "BOOTS" for g-ma. Love to you all and a big smoocher for my Caleb.
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