Monday, November 21, 2011

Welcome to the World!

Here I am at 39 weeks, 2 days, thinking that my body just doesn't know how to go into labor on its own.
And here I am at 39 weeks, 5 days in the middle of a contraction. Somehow, my body did it! I meant to get a  picture of the natural birth suite at the hospital to show how nice and wonderful it was, but it just didn't happen.
Jackson (Jack) David Stine was born Friday November 18 at 9:45 in the morning. At 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 1/2 inches long, I wish my body could have done it a little earlier, but everything turned out fine and we are just so happy to have Jack with us now! Everything about this pregnancy was different than my pregnancy with Skye so it makes sense that this labor and delivery was different, too. With Skye, Lance or my mom were by my side pretty much every second, holding my hand, coaching and reminding me of my breathing and relaxing. This time, it was a pretty casual event. Lance and I walked around, he napped in the chair of the hospital room while I soaked in the tub and half the time barely noticed my contractions that were pretty easy and painless--that is until my midwife finally broke my water. For about ten hours, my contractions were totally inconsistent and not really going anywhere so she broke my water and then things got pretty rough. There's a big difference between pushing out a 7 1/2 pound baby and this big guy when you're doing it all natural! One thing is for sure, I wouldn't have been able to do it without my wonderful husband there. It's an amazing experience to go through with him! I was also happy my mom was able to make it just in time as well. After about 45 minutes of hard pushing, Jack came into the world!
Isn't he beautiful? I know you're probably not supposed to say boys are beautiful, but I think he is a beautiful baby! 
Skye loves her new little brother. She was really sad she couldn't stay with him at the hospital Friday night.

Cookie (grandma) with Jack.
Uncle Trav holding Jack.
Here he is just before we came home from the hospital. He is a really good baby. He's really mellow and good-natured. At the hospital, we weren't even sure he knew how to cry. He slept through his heel getting poked and squeezed for blood and the pediatrician who performed his circumcision said he barely noticed; that he was a tough little guy. Since getting home, we've discovered he does have a set of lungs, but he's still mellow and likes to sleep a lot!
So far, Skye loves to kiss Jack, rub his head, sing and read to him. She is a really great helper.
A cute little guy!

9 comments:

Corine said...

What a darling little guy! Yes, you can say that boy's are beautiful! Hope he continues to sleep a lot for you! Way to go with the natural child birth! I had that with Cami and it was pretty rough! (Would never have done it again...I'm an epidural girl all the way! LOL) Have to admire anyone who goes natural!

Mike and Tia Fam said...

Congratulations Stine family! Tacy, you are tough to deliver him all natural. Way to go :) He sure is a cute, and man those cheeks! I just want to kiss them. I'm glad he is so mellow. And I love the name!

LindaDC said...

He's adorable. I can't wait to see him. I've just been giving you a few days to get on your feet, but we'll be up that way on Thanks Giving Day. I'll call you to see what time is good.
Love ya!

Jess said...

Congratulations! Just based off of pictures, I think there is definitely some sibling resemblance between him and Skye. That means you now have two very adorable kids. Can't wait to see him in person!

Jenn said...

He is beautiful! And I agree with Jessica - he looks like Skye! Congratulations!!!

Alexis said...

congratulations Tacy. He is precious. I'm still amazed that you do it natural, especially with a 8 lb 12 oz baby. WOW!! You amaze me. I hope that the adjustment goes well.

Curtis & Elise said...

He is beautiful, just like you said. Congrats!! And I totally feel for you - Davis finally came at 39 weeks 6 days, I thought he had decided against coming at all.

Cookie said...

Welcome to the World indeed, our precious Jackson! I love the pictures (except the one of Cookie--rather ghastly). They just don't come much cuter than your kids! We sure love them!

Unknown said...

Oh Cookie. You look like such a beautiful and proud grandma!
Tacy, he is beautiful and I agree that he looks like Skye. I'm glad everything went well! Congratulations!