He's Here!

Well, he's finally here!  Cole Bryant Bailey made his debut at 4:36 pm on November 10th.  It was a very long night (and day), but it was all worth it! 

Photos by Brandi with Bella Baby Photography



 We arrived at the hospital around 9:30 pm on Tuesday, November 9th. I was leaking amniotic fluid and it took me an hour to convince the nurses that I had not peed on myself.  Finally around 1:00 am I was settled into a labor and delivery room, the grandparents and aunt were on their way, and Jeremy was right by my side. 

When we got there at 9:30 I was having contractions that were 4-5 minutes apart, but I was in no pain at all.  By 6:00 am my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart, and still no pain!  So, the doctor on call came in and broke my water (which by the way, was not the "little gush" that you read about... it would have been a large puddle!) and they "augmented" my labor - so we were finally, officially on our way!  

 
My first epidural came out around 11:00 - I was dilated 6cm....  Thank goodness that I don't really remember the extent of my pain.  I remember that I was in pain, that my mom was upset about my pain, and that Jeremy was ready to chase down the anesthesiologist that said he would "be right back."  An hour and a half after the first epidural came out, I was receiving #2!  This one just got me through labor - had I had to push any longer, it would not have been good!  ...as a side note, I do remember telling Jeremy - after #2 kicked in - that women who CHOOSE to have a natural birth are crazy!  I don't need hate mail or negative comments for saying this - if you choose this, then great, but I WILL NOT EVER CHOOSE to forgo drugs!

So, I pushed for an hour and at 4:36 pm Cole Bryant made his entrance into this world and into my heart and arms!  He was perfect!

Cole Bryant Bailey
8 lbs. 1/2 oz
21 inches long

Just after delivery

Daddy time