at 7:29 am. i went to the hospital late thurs. evening to be induced since my doctor didn't want me to go past my due date. although there was no guarantee the induction would work, we were hoping and praying it would since our parents coming from CA were already on their way!
about 1.5 hours into the process, my water broke on it's
own (that was a shocking and strange experience...i heard a "pop" and felt like someone had punched me from the inside!) and from there, i dilated from 0-10 cm in about 3.5 hours. needless to say, my contractions became very intense and were coming every minute or faster. shortly thereafter,
i had had my fill and asked for the epidural...what a lifesaver!
at around 6:20 am on friday, christy, the nurse assigned to me since the night before (what a wonderful nurse!) asked me if i'd like to start to push...so i said "OK." while it felt like i was making no progress whatsoever, apparently, i was and by the time the nurses shifts change at 7:00am, we were almost ready to call for the doctor. i had the pleasure of getting my favorite nurse, pam to finish the job, which made me very happy and comforted.
by 7:29, our baby boy, ryan jaxon pacifico was crying in my arms. he was quite a sight to see and hear and i was completely overcome with emotion as i met our son for the first time. i think it's safe to say, dennis and i both fell instantly in love with this little person. actually, ryan wasn't so little at birth...he weighed 8lbs. 10 oz. and was 21.5" long. how this baby fit inside of me is a mystery and one only god can arrange.
just moments after ryan was born
dennis surprised and impressed me when he decided to cutthe umbilical cord. he described it as cutting a large, wet noodle
with left-handed scissors...too funny!
our family
little angel
daddy and ryan
our favorite nurse, pam.
papa and nana
grandma dar
grandpa, dave; grandpops and daddy
first car ride...leaving the hospital
ryan meeting his canine brother, sherman.
home sweet home...we've been waiting for you, baby ryan.ryan is perfect in every way and since he's been with us (a week at a day), we can't stop looking at him...he's truly amazing.
we feel so blessed to have this little boy in our lives.
we feel so blessed to have this little boy in our lives.
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He is just beautiful! I've been waiting for updates - I'm so glad things are going so well. You guys look so happy. Congrats!
GRANDMA DAR & GRANDPA DAVE ARE SO ECSTATIC TO HAVE RYAN JAXON IN OUR LIVES ALSO--TO SEE YOU KARYN & DENNIS SO HAPPY--IT MAKES US SO HAPPY ALSO--YOU MAKE GREAT PARENTS-ALL THE FAMILIES HAVE SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE THIS PRECIOUS BABY BOY!! HE IS TRULY A PERFECT BLESSING TO US--
WE LOVE YOU RYAN JAXON ---GRANDMA DAR & GRANDPA DAVE XOXOXOX
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