Owen arrives!

I was due on August 5th, and starting having contractions around 3 AM on August 6th. We went to the hospital around 7 AM or so, and had Owen later that afternoon after 2 PM. I received an epidural fairly early on, and didn't really experience much pain at all. I look back on the day as relaxing and enjoyable. One of our nurses spent much of the morning asking Jamie for financial advice which made me laugh. I don't think Jamie or I were that nervous since we had done this before. We were just excited to meet the little guy, and so curious about what he would look like. You spend over 9 months imagining this little person in your head, and when they finally arrive, it's just amazing. We had a wonderful midwife and nurse, and the birth was great experience. I really can't complain. Both of my labors were fairly easy, and I consider myself very lucky. We stayed in the hospital for 2 nights, while Isabella was being watched by Grandma Patty and Aunt Megan. One of my favorite moments was when Isabella first met Owen at the hospital. Witnessing their instant love and instant bond was what I had been looking forward to most. Once we went home, a little bit of chaos set in. For the first 4 weeks, Owen wanted to nurse constantly, and he wasn't a fan of his swing, bouncer, or being put down in general. He always wanted me to hold him, and if I even tried to put him down for a minute, he would wake up and cry. It was hard to get much done around the house! He also wouldn't sleep in his bassinet, and spent the first few weeks sleeping on my lap in bed. It wasn't exactly comfortable, and didn't allow for me to get any good sleep. Sleep deprivation can do crazy things to a person! Eventually as time went on, he began sleeping in his bassinet and cradle swing at night, and started to enjoy his bouncer which was a lifesaver. Now he's a great sleeper, a perfectly content baby, and not really fussy at all---thank goodness! I can't believe he will be 3 months already on November 6th. When I think about the day we brought him home from the hospital, it feels like years ago. Having him has made me think that I could easily do this again....but I'm not sure 3 kids are in the cards for us! To see the full album of Owen's arrival, click the link below:
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