We welcomed you into the world on Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 2:56am. The beginning of my labor started on Saturday around 4pm. I woke your daddy from an afternoon nap and told him to start the stop watch because I'd had a few contractions. We timed them for about an hour and made the decision to finish packing bags, take showers, and make preparations for your big sister. I took my time getting out the door which made your daddy very nervous. We made it to the hospital around 7pm. It was quiet a shock to find out I was already 5cm dilated, 80% effaced, and ready to have you at "any time".
After a dose of antibiotics and more contractions, we took to the halls to try and progress labor and motivate you to make your entrance. The doctor also broke my water shortly after 9pm. You were content staying warm in the womb and giving me a run for my money. I say a "run for my money" because I thought I would give au natural, no epidural a try. After 5 hours of labor, little progression, and contraction pain that lead me to say, "I can't do this anymore", (your dad later told me that was the first time he had ever heard me say "can't")
the doctor showed up with the best medicine you can order. I was 8cm dilated at that point. An hour and a half later we were blessed with our little baby blue!
Grayson Walker Sims, baby handsome, weighed in at 8lbs, 1oz and 20 1/2 inches long.
I know you can see me but can you hear me!
On the way to the hospital. Last look at Grayson in my belly.
Getting settled into the labor/delivery room. Still smiling and thinking the delivery was going to be a breeze. Who was I kidding?
Anxious daddy!
Getting to know one another in person.
Proud Daddy!
Very nice!!!
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