I can't even begin to tell you...

These past couple of weeks have been like a whirlwind. From our ever-changing dues date to going into what I thought was active labor and then finally having to have a c-section - It's been enough to make all of us a little crazy. But he's finally here and it's been one of the most amazing experiences of our lifetime!

I went into labor early tuesday morning around 4 a.m. Later that day we had a pre c-section appt. at 11:30. I wasn't sure if I'd make it or not but we did. Contractions in my mind were pretty hard and coming every 3-5 minutes at that point. Our OB gave us the choice of going home or straight to labor and delivery. We chose to go home and try and stick it out as long as possible. I made it to about midnight when the contractions became a little too hard for me to handle. Our midwife suggested that we go and be given some pain medication so at least I could sleep. I hadn't slept since before 4 am early that day. I think they should've given Pat some pain meds too since the chair they provided him with was awful.

Midwife came in at about 6:30 am wednesday morning to check me. After about 24 hours of what I thought was pretty intense labor, Aedan actually decided to move North instead of South! Still no progression. They said this could go on for about 2-3 days since it was still very early labor. No thank you! C-section is still scheduled!

They came in to prep me at about 2 pm for the c-section. I don't think I've ever been so scared about anything in my life. I'm so thankful to have had Pat with me - his humor and sarcasm are traits of his personality that really helped me make it through coupled with the faith, love and security that I always feel from him. My mom and mother-in law were also with us which certainly gave us both a feeling of peace.

I was brought into the to the room where the surgery would take place. Again, I was scared out of my mind and my legs were shaking nervously. The hospital staff were all wonderful and reassuring that everything would be OK. Music was playing on the sound system - I think I remember it being a Billy Joel song and some other classic rock favorites - the perfect soundtrack for Aedan to have come into this world by in our opinion.

At about 3:11 pm I saw the Dr. pull Aedan out of my belly. It was a surreal experience. I don't think I said anything but a swell of new mommy emotion swept over me. He was beautiful even with all of the stomach gunk on him. His feet are ginormous (thanks Pat) and his fingers are really long. He's either going to be made for speed or become one of the great piano players of our time!

They did all of the medical checks on him and cleaned him up. Pat was able to hold him right away. I was still spread out on the table so it would be a few minutes before I could hold him.

He's more than we ever imagined. This was definitly worth all of the impatient waiting and frustrating moments Pat and I have gone through to finally have this handsome boy with us. He is an amazing gift from God and we are so blessed to have him in our lives.