Thursday, October 23, 2008

The Little Prince is here!

The little prince was born on October 22, 2008 at 4:19 am! He weighed in at 6 pounds 2 ounces and is 21 inches in length. And he has strong little muscles! He is long and lean! B and I are SO in love with this little boo. He is sleeping as I type this. He's such a cutey! My birth was fast, I had less than 2 hours of active labor. After my midwife came over when we established I was in labor for real, she checked me and to the surprise of all of us, I was already FULLY dilated and ready to push. I was like "WTH???" I couldn't believe it! I pushed for about 29 minutes and then the baby arrived! I had the baby a little less than an hour after the midwife arrived. Usually first time mothers jump the gun with labor because they do not know the signs of imminent birth. I guess I was the opposite. My midwife thinks I was probably walking around partially dilated for days, maybe even weeks! I plan on posting an official birth story soon. Right now I need to take advantage of the little prince's slumber and just relax! :)

4 comments:

The Original Wombman said...

Oh congratulations!!!! This news has made my whole day!

You know, when you are determined to do things naturally, most times, it happens naturally. That's why you didn't jump the gun! Totally prepared, you were! I'm so proud of you! Congrats on such a beautiful, quick birth!

I can't wait to read the birth story!

The Original Wombman said...

Oh congratulations!!!! This news has made my whole day!

You know, when you are determined to do things naturally, most times, it happens naturally. That's why you didn't jump the gun! Totally prepared, you were! I'm so proud of you! Congrats on such a beautiful, quick birth!

I can't wait to read the birth story!

Jill said...

Congratulations!!! Welcome to the world baby...umm, does he have a name? Lol. Anyway, enjoy your little one and I'm so happy things went smoothly for you.

Lynnette said...

CONGRATS DARLING!!!! I'm SOOOOOO happy for you both! AND SO proud of you! Little boo is in good company- because some wonderful people in my life were born on the same day! I love you and can't wait to hear the birth story myself. I love you both and will check in soon- oooh- I"M SO EXCITED!!! oxoxoxoxo