Birth of Jude William

The week before Jude was born, I felt he was coming early. Even though the other boys came on due date or a day early, I felt this way. I thought he'd come on Sept 11(due to the significant date) or on the 12th when my dr was out of town.

At 3:00 am in morning of Sept. 11, I woke up w contractions. I stayed in bed until 4 trying rest, but I was going stir crazy!

I did what any normal preggo last would do, scrub bathrooms! Did this until 5 & finally woke up J. I had started packing my bag the night  before. While in shower, Jas packed the rest of it(he's a better packer.) we called his parents when they were. 5 min apart. They showed up at 6:30--just as the contractions slowed down....:(

We finally sent them back home. Feeling A bit disappointed, but relieved icould see my boys that morning. & work on the freezer meals.

I still continued to have contractions, but not as often. Jas & I were able to put the crib together (such procrastinators!) & catch up on laundry. I got to cuddle W T while he watched a show. 

I made a decision, I was too antsy do I left w Jas to hit the case lot sale. Now, contractions were more often! I had two while at store! We got back & my mom & I got to work. Contractions got closer & intensified, but I found walking was more helpful than sitting. 

Knew it was finally time to get going. So w 3 lasagna to freeze (& one for that night) Jas & I took off.babe fore leaving, I had a beautiful heart wrenching moment w Thaddeus. I was able to hold & hug him, knowing he wasn't going to be the littlest anymore  Déjà Vu to 3 Years earlier, we took this same route for Thad-worth the $1 to go through Adams Parkway.

Upon arriving, started the paperwork.cintravtions getting intense & closer together. There was a short time while I thought I might go natural-but I Changed my mind (; Jason was such a support & held my hand while I got my epideral (that's the scariest part). After a few more painful contractions, it became more & more pleasant to be in labor! 

I became dilated very quickly.my water hadn't broke, so soon enough Dr. Bierer came to break my water. I was already to a 10, so he stayed. I pushed & pushed during contractions. Jude came fairly quickly--only about 5/10 min of pushing. I had to keep having them adjust the mirror--my injured leg was straight & a bit crazy! 

It was a bit surreal & we almost