Sunday night, April 11th I went into labor. It started suddenly, at 11:40 pm, but I still wanted to have a few contractions before going to the hospital to make sure it was the real thing. Time flew quickly and after a half hour I told Warren I thought it was time to go to the hospital. I had him call my Dr.'s office and even though we hadn't waited the "prescribed" hour of contractions and I couldn't even answer the question: "How far apart are her contractions?" I said to him, "I don't know, but it's time to go."
Warren woke my mom up and after observing me she was worried I had waited too long and we were going to have a repeat of Joseph's emergency home birth. I told her I thought we were still okay and off we went. It was pouring rain outside and so we had to drive slowly. We saw the remains of an accident on the way to the hospital. Warren dropped me off, I walked myself to the labor and delivery floor while he parked. (Looking back I should have gotten a wheelchair, but c'est la vie, I made it.)
Ironically on my way there I was still worried "what if the contractions stop, what if this is a false start" but the nurses around me weren't acting that way. The head nurse showed us (after it was all over) that it was a mere twenty minutes after being hooked up to the monitor that our little boy was born. She said: "You're not the record, but you're close." I told her I hadn't intended on it being a record. My goal, however, was to make it to the hospital.
It was an intense, but beautiful experience.
Theodore Alton Luschin Williams
April 12, 2010
1:14 a.m
8 lbs 9 oz (3883 grams)
20 inches (50.8 cm)
8 lbs 9 oz (3883 grams)
20 inches (50.8 cm)
First family picture
Rebecca and Joseph were so excited to meet their little brother. They wore the t-shirts we had made: "I'm a big brother/sister!" The morning we called and told Rebecca she had a little brother she kept saying: "Are you kidding?" When we told Joseph on the phone he answered: "I'm so excited!"
Life is sweet.
Talking to mommy
Meeting Theo for the first time
Joseph was fascinated with Theo's toes.
Arriving at home
Proud big sister
The April boys (all three born in April).
Home with our sweet little one.
12 comments:
What a beautiful baby! Congratulations to all (especially Dorothea, for making it through all of it!)
Congrats to you all! I'm glad you are all safe and happy at home, I loved your explanation of his name btw.
Congratulations! Good job getting to the hospital this time:) I have to tell you that looking at those pictures and remembering bringing babies home from the hospital bring back so many of some of my favorite memories. There is something about a newborn . . . caress his soft cheeks for me. I would love to hold him. Take care.
Just so precious!
He is beautiful!!! Good job Mommy Cooker!!! They are precious! Love you guys!!
He's beautiful Dorthea! Congratulations! And hello to Grandma Julie!
Congrats again! What cute pictures! What a wonderful family you guys have! Enjoy all the moments you share!
Congratulations! He's such a cute big boy. He reminds me of Joseph. Hope the recovery is going well for you!
Congratulations! He is a handsome boy! I love his name too! A great heritage.
Yay!! You made it to the hospital. I can't believe how close you cut things though. Yikes!!
I love the pictures of the kids together. How precious!! He is a sweet little baby. We are so happy for you. Just enjoy every moment. (Emmy is already 6 months old!! How did that happen?)
You look great, so peaceful and serene. Hope things are well for you guys. Beautiful family.
COngratulations!!! He's darling. he looks just like joseph to me. i am going to remember the t-shirts you made; i love that idea!
so glad he's here!
What a doll!! Congratulations to the whole family.
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