Monday, April 12, 2010

Owen Reuben Cook

DISCLAIMER: I'm going to just tell it like it is...
Prior to April 6th, my doctor was sassy and continued to tell me that I was dilated to a 0-1 and would probably deliver a week late on the 15th. When I went in on April 6th, he asked if I wanted to have a baby the next day. I thought, "well of course." What he didn't tell me is that he stripped my membranes. I decided to be induced the next day at 5am, but it didn't work out like that. Later that night I started having contractions about 3 minutes apart and decided we should probably head down to Orem. I got checked in at about 12:30am and the contractions moved to about 1 minute apart and I thought I would probably die. They hooked me up to pitosin after a little while because my contractions slowed WAY down. I told the nurse I would hold off on the epidural for a little (dumb). I let myself go another 5 minutes and thought, "I'm dying, I'm really dying." So I got the epidural. The IV hurt worse than the epidural.

(Here I am thinking, "I'm hot, I feel like I can't breath when these contractions come, I feel exposed and really really don't want that epidural to wear off.")
Around 2am I dosed off, they did however have to put oxygen on me because my contractions were so intense that they were pinching off Owen's oxygen. I on the other hand just watched the monitor because I didn't feel a thing. Around 7am I was dilated to a 5, when they broke my water. Ummm that was gross, there was a TON. They quickly saw that Owen couldn't wait to use the bathroom like a gentleman and that they would need to be super careful as he came out, so as not to swallow the meconium . From there I went from a 5 to a 10 in about 30 minutes. At 8:00am, the doctor told me to start pushing. Then in a rush to get Owen out he, ever so lovingly made things a little "bigger" down there, and Owen came at 8:09am. So I pushed for 9 minutes and slept through most of the labor. Maybe that is why I now have stitches up to my eyeballs.

(He really hates being cold)
(Owen and I just hanging out, getting to know each other)

(Don't know why I chose to look at the camera on this one, I look as though I've been through some major trauma)

( The nurse wrapped him up like this when she gave him back to us)

(He's a boy so we can't call him a "Polly Pocket" but he is a small one, weighing 6LBS and 11 ounces)



(Owen and Grandma Dora)

(After his bath)

(He's such a cute baby)


(Daddy and Owen)
Well those are the pictures for this week. Owen eats ALL the time and is gaining weight. He makes the funniest faces and is such a good sleeper. He has his days and nights mixed up but he is so nice to me and only wakes up twice during the night. He eats and then he cuddles in next to me. I'll put him in his crib soon, I just need to be able to reach over and put the binki in his mouth, until he learns it's not okay to be eating all day long. We love him and are so excited that he's finally here.

24 comments:

  1. He is too cute for words Kira. Good job on the delivery!! The busy life of a momma begins. :) Congrats again!!

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  2. Awe he is adorable!!! I LOVE this webpage. I love seeing your posts and pics. I miss you kira. You are a MOM!!! Enjoy it.

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  3. Felicidades! Fun pictures of all the Cook family! I am so happy for you and Reuben. Owen is a handsome little boy. Emma needs a boyfriend so we'll have to come visit when you're up for it. Take care, Mama Kira :)

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  4. He's ADORABLE!!! And you look great. Can't wait to meet him!

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  5. KIRA!!! Congratulations!! He's adorable. So glad you're a fast blogger!!
    Much love,
    irene

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  6. Such a handsome little guy, congrats!

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  7. Such precious photos! Now your reminding me of my first labor. Not a fun memory but look, I still had 3 more.

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  8. You make me want my baby to come right now! I am so happy for you guys! Get as much sleep as you can!

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  9. Our biggest love and congratulations! Glad you survived labor and delivery and brought such an adorable little guy into the world!

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  10. He really is a cute lil' stinker! Don't worry... it gets easier every day. Remember how I told you to get some sleep while you still could? :)

    We love our biological alarm clock, we just haven't figured out how to work the sleep button on him or how to program the morning alarm to a more appropriate time.

    Can't wait to meet lil' Owen. CONGRATS!

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  11. He is so cute!!!! He looks so healthy and I love all his hair! Congrats!!

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  12. Congratulations! I'm so glad he's here and healthy (and adorable!). Don't worry about doing anything but staring at and snuggling that little baby for as long as you want. You won't regret it. :)
    -Lisa

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  13. He is darling! I love his hair, what a cute little boy. Thanks for sharing your birth story, I loved reading it. I'm sorry you have so many stitches, that's NO FUN! I think I was addicted to that numbing spray they gave me in the hospital with my first :)

    PS That first picture is totally signature Kira stance, I can totally picture you with your hands clasped together in my head

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  14. Kira, I'm so excited for you, fun to read your story. Glad every thing is fine. If you need anything, please call.

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  15. what a great story. Hooray for no longer being pregnant, right? Congrats to you both; he really is an adorable baby!!

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  16. He is so precious! Great job, Kira!

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  17. He looks a little bigger already! We can't wait to see him again.

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  18. Congratulations! He is so darling, really, really cute. I love the hair :)

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  19. Yahoo! Owen is such a great name. He is handsome and knows how to work the camera already. Can't wait to meet him someday soon! Todd and Rosie:)

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  20. so so cute! He is so a dorable Kira! I just want to kiss his face. I'm glad mommy and baby are ok. Isn't it the best????

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  21. Congrats!! He is such a cutie and you look hot, as always! ;)

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  22. He is adorable! We are glad he is out of the hospital! We can't wait to meet him in June!

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