From Alexis, our new mommy : Luciana “Lulu” was born on August 14, 2018 at 10:33 a.m. weighing 9 pounds and eleven ounces, and measuring 20 3/4 inches long. I was in labor for just over 24 hours before she was born. I went into labor on a Monday morning when I was 40 weeks and 4 days pregnant. My husband had just left for work when I realized the cramps I was feeling were actually coming in waves and getting stronger and stronger. I called him and told him it was time to go around 11:00 am. I still felt ok so I showered and labored at home for a little while, and we decided to head to the hospital when my contractions were about 3 minutes apart, around 4:00 pm. Once we got to the hospital I was 3 centimeters dilated and the contractions were getting stronger. I walked the labor and delivery floor halls with my husband and two aunts who were cheering me on. The contractions kind of stalled a bit and I hadn’t dilated any more after a couple hours so around 1:00 am the doctor suggested pitocin and I asked for an epidural. After that we all got some rest. The doctor came in to check me at 8:00 am and I was fully dilated and almost ready to push. She broke my water and at around 9:30 a.m. I started pushing. Pushing was the best part! I loved seeing the progress I was making and being able to feel the baby’s head was so encouraging! I will never forget the moment she came out and I got to hold her for the first time. I wish I could relive that moment over and over again. The first few weeks of being a mom have been so incredibly wonderful. I love everything about being a mom and I am so thankful to Tiffani for capturing the most special time in mine and my husband’s lives.

Our precious Kaden surprised us by coming into the world a week early from his due date. He was literally a surprise as I was having minimal signs of impending labor; in fact, I had a routine doctor’s appointment the day before I went into labor and was not even checked for dilation as I was feeling good and not in any pain. That night, I started having some mild contractions and went to the hospital the next morning to see if this was the real deal. I was checked for dilation and was already at 4 cm – the nurses were amazed I was still walking around and talking normally! However, after failing to progress, I was sent to labor at home. Later that evening, I finally started experiencing strong contractions that were 5-6 minutes apart. We returned to the hospital and when I was re-checked for dilation, I was at 8 cm. That immediately sent all the nurses into a panic as they rushed to set up the delivery room – it was like a scene right out of the movies! From there, I received an epidural, which slowed everything down as I then labored for another 12 hours. Finally, on March 17th at 12:03 PM, Kaden was born after an hour of pushing – he was our lucky St. Patrick’s Day baby!

I will never forget birthing my baby and having him placed on my chest right after he was born – it is such a surreal experience. From that moment on, life completely shifted in an instant and this little guy became our entire world. Taking him home was exciting as it was like experiencing the same world but through a different lens; I remember him scrunching his face in the sun as we left the hospital and got into our car, and realized that something like the sun that we are so used to was completely new to him. Kaden is settling in at home nicely; he’s such a good baby, only really crying when he’s hungry (although that is quite often!). I love watching him as he holds my hand as he nurses and Daddy enjoys rocking him to sleep by simulating a car ride. His furry big brother, Nico, is still getting used to his cries, but enjoys sunbathing with him by the window and looking at him over the couch. Nothing really prepares you for parenthood but in the few short weeks Kaden has been with us, it has been an amazing experience. We can’t wait to watch our son grow and embark on this new adventure in our lives with him!

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