Birth Story

We arrived at the hospital at 6:30 AM. The first couple hours at the hospital were peaceful. It was just Dan and I in the room while we waited for the induction to begin. Finally at 7:30 a nurse came in to check me before beginning the induction process. Over night, I had dilated a full centimeter on my own! I think if I wasn't induced, I would have gone into labor very soon!

Finally at 8:30 AM the process began! The nurse broke my water and began the Pitocin. Only 4 Hours later, Bryson Josiah entered the world!

Marquita, Dad, and Dan's parents all arrived before the birth. Marquita and Angela (Dan's mom) were there in the room the majority of the time.

Within the first hour of being induced, I went from a 3 to a 5! I decided to receive an epidural when I was at 5 cm. Although I've received epidurals in past deliveries, I had a different reaction to it this time. My blood pressure plummeted. I almost passed out due to my blood pressure and Bryson's heart beat dropped pretty drastically. I was put on oxygen and it slowly leveled everything back out. I remember feeling really nervous and scared during all this.

The next time the nurse checked my progress, I was a 7! And before I knew it, it was time to push! The pushing sensation came very quickly to me. When the sensation first came, my dad was in the room, and I remember feeling a bit embarrassed because "some things" were becoming uncontrollable. :/ Dan buzzed for the nurse and indeed it was time to push! After pushing for 3 MINS, and not giving the doctor enough time to even get his gloves on, Bryson was here!! He literally just slid out of me. The doctor and nurses were screaming for me to stop pushing, but I WASN'T pushing. He was just coming. QUICKLY! I guess this was a benefit from carrying him so low! ;) He was ready!

At 12:28 PM we finally got to meet our Bryson! Weighing at 7 pounds 4 ounces and 20 1/4 inches long, he is definitely our bundle of joy!

When Bryson was born, the cord was around his neck. I didn't know this until Dan told me about it on Friday. Bryson was very blue when he was first born. I thought it was because his body temp was low, but it was because of the cord. The doctor put him under some heat lamps and he got his color within a couple hours.

I only received one stitch during recovery. I think this has been my easiest delivery. I have been very blessed and I am very thankful that all my deliveries have been pretty quick and not very long.

During the hospital stay, we called the boys to let them know that mommy and Bryson were doing well. When we told Zachary that baby Bryson was here he said, "Awe. He made it! YAY!" It was so sweet and innocent. The night before he told me that he was scared that Bryson would go to heaven with Thomas. :(

We arrived home with Bryson on Friday and he was finally able to meet his two big brothers!

One last preggo pic

Coming home from the hospital

Meeting brothers for the first time!

The boys reaction to Bryson was incredible! They both are amazed by him. Nicholas went straight to the tiny hands and feet. Zachary loves holding and staring at Bryson. They will both be amazing big brothers!

Fun Fact: All three of our boys were born on Wednesdays!!