Simon's Birth Story

My dearest Simon,

How I love that God so perfectly knows exactly what our family needs, as we are so grateful that we have been blessed with you as a part of our family!  We were all going about the craziness of winter and unfortunately we all got hit with pretty bad illnesses.  Thankfully I was starting to feel better when contractions started.  Having had multiple children before you it was pretty easy to know that the time was getting closer.  I went to my 38 week doctor visit on Thursday February 8th and I was already 4cm dilated.  He told me that because I was not regularly contracting that I could go home and just come in whenever I felt ready.  The following day February 9th after I was helping your brothers eat lunch I had a contraction around 1pm.  It was decently strong but another one didn't come for about 20 minutes.  Finally around 3pm and I had a few more contractions I called your dad and told him that we would probably be going to the hospital.  

We went to the hospital around 5:30pm and got checked in.  At that time I was 5-6 cm dilated so they admitted me and we were there to stay!  The Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics was the evening you were born and it was also snowing pretty heavily.  Your dad and I walked around the hallways of the hospital and then watched some of the Olympics as we waited for your arrival.  When I was about 7cm at 8:30pm I decided to get an epidural so I could rest a bit.  The broke my water and the contractions picked quite a bit.  My doctor was helping with another delivery so the resident kept coming in to ask if I wanted to be checked or how I was doing.  I kept saying that I was getting closer but I would wait for my doctor.  

My doctor came in the room around 11:20pm to check on me and we started pushing shortly after.  You were born at 11:37pm and were simply perfect!  You weighed 6lbs 13.8oz and were 20 inches long.  You started breastfeeding like a champ right away and we tried to settle down for a short nap before the next day began.

Unfortunately, since most of our family was sick prior to your birthday, most of your brothers were still sick.  We did not want to risk spreading any germs when you were so little so only your big brother Connor was able to come visit you at the hospital the next day.  Your grandparents and Aunt Jodi also came to visit and were so excited to meet you.

Thankfully, we were able to go home early the next morning where your brothers were overjoyed of your arrival to our family.  You were met with lots of love and cuddles and instantaneously were a perfect addition to our family.   We are so excited to see what your little personality will be like and so thankful for the gift of you!

Love,

Mommy