The Long Awaited Birth

As the weeks and months passed, our miracle baby was growing perfectly.  No concerns...which was a relief because the process of getting him was one big concern after another.  It was so nice to finally be happy and excited.  I loved every moment of the preparing for his arrival.  From filling his closet with cute clothes to decorating his room, I was FINALLY enjoying what I had longed for for years.

On Thursday, November 8, I was admitted into the hospital for high blood pressure.  It was decided that I would be induced on Monday.  They monitored me all weekend, and it was a funny feeling knowing that when I left the hospital this time, I would be a mommy - at long last!  After about 24 hours of labor, a near C-section,  two epidurals (the first one did not work at all), and my "brave" husband stealing my oxygen mask from me to keep from fainting,  Harrison Scott Pierce was born...November 12, 2007 at 5:29 P.M.  He weighed 7 lbs 4 oz and was 20 inches long.  He was absolutely perfect, and it was love at first sight.  When they put that baby in my arms for the first time, EVERY shot, tear shed, depressing times, and money spent was worth it.  I could not have been happier and praise God for the gift He gave me that day.  He had to be put into the warmer for about an hour after he was born to get his body temperature up.  As he lay there across the room, I'm pretty sure I never took my eyes off of him.  Jason got to go hold his hand as he lay there, and I have to admit a little jealousy ran through me during that hour.  They finally brought the warmer close to me, so I could get my hands on him!

My dream finally came true and I would do it all over again....

Nine Months Pregnant and Waiting Patiently

Waiting for Harrison's Arrival

Harrison's First Moments

7 Lbs 4 Ozs

FINALLY moved the warmer so I could get my hands on him...

PURE joy

With Daddy

Going HOME

HAPPY mommy

Cuddling

Yes...Wonderfully Made

Sunbathing to get rid of my jaundice

 

 

Priceless...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Psalm 139:13-14

¹³ For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
¹⁴ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.