Here Comes Baby!

I made a call to the hospital to report that the baby wasn't moving as much as he normally did, and I hadn't felt him kick. The Dr. told me to go in just to check up on him and make sure everything was okay. When we got there, he checked on him, leaned in, and said…

"Looks like we're going to have a baby today!"

And all of a sudden, it was the scariest day of my life!!! I had so many feelings! Anticipation, fear, nausea! haha There were lots of people there to support me! All my family was there! Poor Micah had no clue what to do, He could only hold my hand and play in my hair (which was absolutely annoying at the time, but comforting because I could feel how much he cared.) We got to the hospital at 7:30 AM, started the process by 8:00 AM, and then WAITED! Daddy got nervous and couldn't sit in the room anymore... He went to buy gifts... and food that I couldn't eat... haha Did I mention how much I love this man?

It was the longest day of my life! I had nothing to eat all day and was so hungry. I had just bought a new phone and was posting the updates of the labor to Facebook! There was nothing else to do! Then the pain kicked in :o I was surrounded by people and trying to hide it the best I could! There was a point when I was alone in the room (everyone had gone smoke) and I said out loud... "Come on, Gabe. Come on, Gabe."

and he heard me...
He was obviously way too big and the Dr. had to use the vacuum to help with the labor. He whispered the words "we probably should have done a C section." or something like that. My epidural was given too early and was wearing off by this time. Needless to say, I was terrified and trying to look down. I had at least 3 sets of hands holding me back from leaning forward. Micah was playing in my hair, trying to calm me down... it wasn't working haha! After pushing for a few minutes, my body was literally exhausted. I was saying  couldn't do it... Thank God I had so much support!  And finally…

He was born at 11:21 P.M.

SIXTEEN HOURS LATER!

I remember asking why he wasn't crying and then hearing him! It was amazing! When I looked down, I was totally shocked! He was HUGE! 8 pounds 9 ounces... 21.5 inches long! He had a full head of black hair, little chubby fat rolls, and the cutest little flawless face. His eyes were wide open and looking around already! He had a hernia on his umbilical track from the stress of the labor, and a small cut (well, scratch) on the side of his head from the suction... but he was absolutely perfect.

See, perfect!

Daddy held him first... my favorite sight in the world. He looked so happy holding him, I believe at that moment, he actually became a Father!! I've never seen this man so happy. I'm very proud of him!

Then it was my turn. My baby boy... I couldn't believe it! He was a million times cuter than I was imagining him to be. I was a mother. The most surreal moment ever. He was already "smiling."

Talia (his little cousin) was waiting outside the room and had fallen asleep, so when he was born, they let her come in to see him and she was amazed that he wasn't in my belly anymore! The moments after his birth are a vague memory... I was falling asleep between glimpses of him. I actually fell asleep while the Dr. was stitching me up... I just could not go anymore. I have pictures of myself feeding him and don't even really remember doing it! It was surreal, totally surreal.Our angel was finally with us...

He spent the first night in the nursery, against what I wanted. Everyone was saying I should let him sleep in the nursery and he would be taken care of in there and I needed to rest. So I did, and I'm happy I did, because that was probably the last time I got to sleep a whole night, haha! I can't wait to take you home and get to know you little guy!

in the nursery

Bonding time… already stealing Mama's bed

Gabriel's first outfit. Thanks MawMaw

Daddy's first diaper change… EVER

FINALLY
On the day you were born, you blessed my soul.
You were the last puzzle piece. You made my life whole.
Those big, blue eyes were staring up at me.
You were just as cute as I knew you would be.
I was finally holding my bundle of joy.
My angel, my prince, MY BABY BOY.
© Janee' Nicole Comeaux

I love you more than anything already.