Jack, you arrived into our lives at 3:58pm. You were beautiful. You took our breaths away. We have never know such love was possible and all in an instant. There really is such a thing as love at first sight.
The day before you were born, I went for a drive and just enjoyed the last day before your big arrival with much anticipation. The fall leaves were gorgeous and the weather was beautiful. We listened to Christmas songs and I sang to you.
That night, after one last visit to Kickin' Chicken for cheese fries (our favorite food during pregnancy) daddy and I visited with Mima and Grandpa. They made you a beautiful craddle with rope detail that Aunt Kate and Uncle John helped build and stain. It was such a nice visit and everyone was so excited.
Around 10pm, daddy and I went to bed but we couldn't fall asleep. We were so excited to meet you. We spent a long time talking about what life would be like with you and all the things we hoped for you. After only four short hours of sleep, the alarm went off, telling us it was your birthday. Time to meet you.
We got to the hospital at 6:30. By 7:00, I was in my room, and by 7:30, we started induction with pitocin and Dr. Stickler broke my water. Labor was in full swing. The weather had changed, it was raining. A soft, calming rain. Daddy and I really enjoyed how nice and soothing the rain was.
You were such a good baby and handled everything so well. By 10:00, I was 6 cm dilated and full effaced. Time for the epidural. :) By 1pm we transitioned and by 3:00 we were ready to push. Mima and Granna had gone to let Sadie and Kramer out and I had to promise to wait until they got back to have you (not that I had any control over that) but you were such an angel, you waited so Mima could be there.
At 3:58 you took your first breath. It was so precious to hear that first cry. You were the most beautiful thing daddy or I've ever laid eyes on. After daddy cut your umbilical cord and I held you for a moment, they whisked you to the warmer. Mima was taking pictures the entire time.
You were big and healthy, 8# 4 oz and 22 1/4" long. I had worried you would be a little shrimp of a baby since I don't eat meat but apparently I had nothing to worry about. You were strong and healthy.
There is nothing more beautiful or important that I could do with my life than to be your momma. It is the greatest thing I've ever known and I am so thankful that God trusted us enough to give us such a precious gift. I don't think I could ever take another day of life for granted. I look forward to spending my entire life watching you grow and become the person you are supposed to be. You and daddy are the loves of my life.
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