He's Finally Here!!!!

The Teet Family

Hello all! Well, our little man has finally arrived! We got to the hospital early Thursday morning and got settled in our room. They started my pitocin at 6:30 and then the contractions began. They weren't too bad but definitely more than the ones I had been feeling in the previous weeks. I was waiting in the doctor to come in and break my water, but Tristan had different plans. My water broke on its own a little before 8 and the contractions got a LOT stronger. It didn't take much longer for me to get some pain medicine and an epidural! I could still feel the contractions after that but it was tightness, no pain. My legs were a little numb though. The doctor came in a few minutes later and checked me and I was 4 cm. A few hours later, the nurse checked me again and I was 6 cm. Around noon, the contractons were closer and stronger and I was starting to feel some pressure. My nurse checked me and I was 9 cm already! She came back around 1 and I was fully dilated so we started doing some practice pushes. It didn't take long and it was time to call the doctor. Tristan's heart rate kept dropping and staying down, which was a little scary. He was also still face up, which was making it a little hard for him to get past my pubic bone. Dr. Cunningham decided to use a vacum and after another push or two, out he popped. His cord was wrapped around his neck twice, which was causing the heart rate drops. Once he was out, he pinked up nice and quick, and looked great. He was born at 1:42 pm, weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces, and was 20.5 inches long. Overall, I had an absolutely wonderful experience, and my nurse was great. Justin was a big help too!!!

Welcome to the world!

Sweet Boy

Isn't he cute!

Mommy and Tristan

Headed Home!

The first two nights in the hospital went pretty well, although there were a few moments during the second night that I wondered if I could really do this. We got to go home on Saturday, and boy did it feel good to be home! So far everything has been going pretty well. I am getting around a lot better and we are getting settled in. Tristan is a great baby. He sleeps really well, and doesn't cry unless he has a reason too. He is a good eater as well! he has a headfull of hair-perfect for mohawks! The past two nights have had a few rough patches, but overall I can't really complain. Justin is doing really great as a new daddy-a little nervous at times, but he's catching on. He hasn't gotten peed on yet, but I'm sure his time is coming! We go to the doctor on Wednesday for Tristan's first checkup. It has actually been a little weird not having my own doctor's appointments twice a week. Well, I better go-someone needs a diaper change!!!

First bath at home

All clean!

Just chillin'