caiden's arrival (part 3)

my labor progresses,

but much slower than i

or the doctor would like.

after my water had been broken

and several hours had gone by,

i'm only at 6 cm.

they begin the pitocin.

the contractions get stronger and a little more consistent.

this goes on for about 5 hours.

finally they are 2 minutes apart.
and right about now

that epidural starts to wear off.

can i just say

i have a whole new respect for women

 who do this without the use of any drugs?

time to push.

i ask,

"about how long is this part going to take?"

"could be up to 2 hours," she says.

oh, good grief.

but thankfully,

that was not the case with me.

after pushing through just 4 contractions

he was almost here.

then the nurse says,

"don't you laugh. don't you cough."
"we're waiting on the doctor to get here."

what?

i wasn't waiting on anyone.

another contraction on the way already and one final push...

and caiden was here.
(the doctor made it just in time.)

12:56am
july 25
7 lbs, 6.25 oz

welcome to our family sweet boy.