Brendan Jack

My third pregnancy went pretty well. Besides the fact that i had unbearable back pain, could not sleep comfortable from 5 months on, Had to wear a full pregnancy brace for support and some weight gain, all was well. He is the most precious little blessing I could ever ask for. I was due on 9/2, but because of my pain and because of Annie being a 9 pounder then decided it was safe to induce me on 8/26/11. I went to the Doctor on

8/23/11 and was 4 centimeters. No contractions at this time but I was confident that since this was baby #3 and I was so dilated he would be coming soon, well i was wrong. Wednesday came and went, Thursday(8/25) came and Shane and I went out to dinner to my favorite restaurant that night, Kobe's with my family it was fun and delicious. We got home around 730pm and did our normal evening routine. I was so excited/ anxious/ nervous about the induction the next morning I didn't get to bed until about 1045 that night. I woke up at 1130 pm and lost my mucous plug, shortly after I started to have contractions 5-7 minutes apart. I called my midwives answering service and waited the 15 minutes they ask you to wait. so I called back, fast forward an HOUR later and my contractions now being every 3-4 minutes apart, my midwife finally called. She called perfect timing, I alright had the babysitter here ( 3 am) and called the birthing inn to tell them i was on my way. We were behind the SLOWEST car ever on the way to the hospital. But i took deep breaths and we finally made it around 330 am. I got the the hospital and was taken back almost immediately. I got into out room and changed into my gown. I then went and laid on the bed and my water broke. This is particularly special to me because it hadn't happen on its own before. the nurse then checked me and I was 7 centimeters. Then instructed me to get an epidural if I wanted because soon it would be to late. That was wonderful.. felt like forever waiting with my sisters, Shane, mom and mother in law in the room but really was super quick. I was 10 centimeters my 715am started pushing then, and with one quick look in the mirror he was born at 727 am. healthy and absolutely beautiful. He took on to nursing very well and is still going strong. Annie took some adjusting, Tucker was in love. And now we are a happy family of five, and just enjoying every moment :)