Henry Duran Hooper arrived today (April 1st) at 2:59pm. He weighed 7 lbs. 4 oz. (not the moose we expected), and he is 20 inches long. He is our perfect gift sent from above.
Here is a brief rundown of the last 24 hours:
We checked in at 9:00pm Monday. Ali received a foley (a catheter inserted to dilate the cervix) at 10:30pm in addition to Pitocin. By 1am, the contractions were coming hard and fast. Shortly after 1am, Ali lost the foley (meaning she was dilated to 4cm). That 'release of pressure' helped Ali to relax making labor more tolerable. At that point they upped the Pitocin, and by 3:30 the doctor broke Ali's water. Unfortunately that caused Ali to experience very painful contractions, and she requested the epidural around 4am.
The epidural was a wonderful relief although it meant that Ali would have to stay in bed for the rest of labor (Ali's legs were completely numb). With the help of our amazing labor nurse, Ali was able to maximize the contractions (Ali was placed in various labor positions including one similar to the yoga pose Cat Flow) in the hopes that Henry would begin to drop into the birth canal.
By late morning, Henry had still not dropped. After further assessment, it was evident that stubborn Henry was not going to make it into the birth canal. At that point they decided to go with a c-section. Ali's surgery began shortly after 2pm, and the little guy entered the world just before 3pm. It was an absolutely beautiful and emotional moment for both Matt and Ali.
We've posted several pictures - a few of before and during the c-section and a few of our blessed little boy.
Thank you for all of your love, support and prayers. It is because of our amazing friends and family that we have had such a wonderful pregnancy, labor and delivery experience.
12 comments:
i love him!!!!!!
Ali, you are a trooper! Congratulations you guys, he's beautiful :)
Love you guys and love Henry!!!
I love you all!! Congrats.. He is adorable! ;)
Congrats guys! He is so beautiful. Enjoy every second until he's mobile! Keep the pictures coming!
Ali, UJ and I can't wait to see him! He is beautiful and such a perfect gift for you two, as well as the grandparents, cousins - everyone! It will be such fun to watch him grow. God's blessings on all of you!
AK
After reading your comments and looking at the pictures I had to sign up to send you a message. I guess I'm a "blogger" now! :) What a blessing. We are all sharing in your joy and excitement. Can't wait to see and hold little Henry. Love and kisses...
Congratulations to the new parents of my great grandson. He sure is a cutie . . . . looks just like his grandma kelley.
Wish I was closer so I could pay a visit to the nursery.
you both have been sooo amazing as parents!!!! you look like old pros! it has been very special getting to spend this time with the three of you! love you!!!!
What a good looking family in those photos! I can only echo the many congratulations being sent your way. Little Henry definitely looks like a most precious gift from above. Cover him with lots of kisses and hugs.
Love from cousin Tiff. :o)
Welcome Baby Henry. Congrats to you! Get your rest and get your new baby into his cute nursery. Keep us posted!!!
congratulations! you look amazing for just having a baby. hope you are able to sleep while henry is sleeping. enjoy your beautiful baby bay!
lindsey delucas
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