Meeting Jacob

Some pics of our family and friends meeting Jacob for the first time in the hospital. Thanks everyone for coming to see us!

Jacob Lee Hanna is Here!!

After the last couple of miserable, uncomfortable months, our baby finally decided to make his debut. Early in the morning of August 18, my water broke, although I wasn't exactly sure that's what was going on. I thought I had peed my pants. Lovely. I informed Lee of what had happened, and he was all gung-ho about leaving right that second. For once, I kept my sanity and called the hospital to find out the correct procedure. They told me to lie down for a while, and if it happened again, to give them another call. So, after about 5 or 10 minutes, it happened again. Another call, and this time they gave us the go-ahead to come to Fargo. I called my Mom to come out and stay with Sofia, and when she got here, out the door we went. I started having some mild contractions on the way to Fargo, but nothing too painful. After we arrived, and they confirmed that my water had indeed broke, they got us into a delivery room, got all the bells and whistles hooked up, and waited for me to dilate. Since my water had broke and I was 3 centimeters, they told me I could have my epidural at any time. No need to ask me twice. And, right away, it was pure bliss...until the epidural started wearing off. The nurse had forgotten to connect the happy drugs to my IV. So, for what seemed like eternity (but was actually only about a half hour), I was in contraction hell which was not helped by the fact that they hooked me up to pitocin at the same time the epidural started wearing off. Yes, timing really is everything. The anesthesiologist was kind enough to come back my room and give me another bolus. Ahhh, back on cloud nine. From then on, I dilated pretty rapidly. Soon, it was time to push. And after only a few pushes, Jacob Lee came into our lives at 10:46 am. And...I was shocked our baby was a boy. I guess I had it in my head that we'd have another girl. No matter, though, because it was love at first sight. Seriously, when they laid him on my chest, it was like he'd always been a part of our lives. So natural. My parents and Sofia stopped into the delivery room to see Jacob, and let's just say that Sofia wasn't all that impressed by getting a brother. She'd had her heart set on a sister since she'd found out. Then the nurse came in to weigh him, measure him and take his vital signs. He weighed in at 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. Perfect. Pretty soon, they had me up and to the bathroom and on my way to our actual room. We were all wheeled down together. And, I was so happy because Jacob would finally get to meet all the people who loved him before they even knew him. We are absolutely, over the moon, in love with our little boy!

Stationery card

Jacob's Birth Announcement - One of these days I'll update with the details of his arrival and our time at home. Been a little busy. :)

Happy Baby Boy Birth Announcement

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Baby Hanna

Ok, I've FINALLY caught up on all of my pictures. I will have to go back to edit them to explain what's going on, but loading the pictures took a huge amount of time, and time is of the essence right now. We are (mostly me) anxiously and impatiently waiting for the baby's (in the pics below) arrival. My due date was yesterday, so I'm trying to not let frustration get the better of me. However, I have never been more uncomfortable in my life. I don't remember ever feeling this way with Sofia. And, it didn't help that this past July was the hottest on record since the beginning of time, or something close to that. So, I am more than ready to hold this baby in my arms instead of in my midsection. This pregnancy I didn't take any sideways maternity poses just because I've felt so crappy and in no mood to pose for the camera. But, I wanted to get these pictures on here because if this baby doesn't come on its own (and it's looking like it won't), my doctor has scheduled an induction for Sunday, so I do have an end date. The reason for the induction is because Sofia starts Kindergarten next Wenesday. And, I didn't want to take the chance of being in labor or in the hospital and missing her first day of school. Nothing like cutting it close and making it interesting. Story of my life. Anyhow, next time I post, hopefully I will have a baby at home and a little girl in school. I don't think it will be sooner. :) Wish me luck!

A Night at the Races

Belated 4th of July