Family Daze: September 2008

Hyrum- Hebrew- form of Hiram. Meaning: noblest; exalted.

Hyrum James: Born 12 September 2008 @ 3:06 pm

7lbs 7oz

20 1/4 in

This past week has been filled with much joy for our family. It started on 10 September with the arrival of Nana (Mom W). We were all so excited about her arrival, but I think the kids were more excited than anyone else. We spent most of the evening catching up on events. We all hoped that Hyrum would make his appearance, but alas no baby that night. On Thursday, 11 September Nana got to put Faith on the school bus. Faith loved it. She loved showing Nana what a big girl she was.

The night before delivery.

Finally Friday 12 September arrived, today was the day they were going to break my water. I was really nervous. We woke up very early (4:45 am) to get ready to go to the hospital. We got the kids where they needed to go and off we went. We were supposed to arrive at the hospital at 6 am to check in and all that stuff. They didn't actually get around to breaking my water till 9 am. I was hoping that my labor would be as fast as Emma's (they broke my water that time too), but it wasn't. My labor (from the time they broke my water till delivery) was 6 hours. My contractions weren't that bad for most of my labor. The nurse said I had a high pain tollerance, but I still think they just weren't that strong. For the most part we just sat around and talked while my labor progressed (Jason, Nana and Laurie were all there), and no I didn't have an epidural. This time I had no problem asking for something to take the edge off the pain (it's amazing how your prospective changes by your fourth baby). They gave me something that wasn't supposed to be as strong as morphine (which is what they gave me with Charlie), but it sure felt stronger. I have to include the picture of me all drugged up. Everyone got a good laugh out of me. I guess I was pretty funny. I don't really remember much except that I knew my mouth wasn't quite working in conjuction with my brain.

No, I'm not smiling for the camera. I had no idea they were even taking my picture. I must have been feeling pretty good at this point. Unfortunately, the drugs had to wear off sometime. This is when the real pain began. On the bright side I was at 9 cm by this point. Right before it was time to push I began begging for more pain meds. I they kept telling me I couldn't have anymore, so I turned to my wonderful husband and said, "Please, please Jason make them give me some more medicine". I thought he could get them to do it. It broke his heart to not be able to help me and it broke mine to see him in pain as well. Luckily by this point it was time to push. Once again my doctor almost didn't make it (this happened with all the kids except Faith). The nurse was holding Hyrum's head back and telling the doctor he'd better hurry. Hyrum was out in two pushes.

It was an amazing experience. It was so wonderful to be surrounded by people who I loved and who loved me. The birth of Hyrum brought all of us closer, especially Jason and I. It is so amazing what our love for each other has helped to create. We are very blessed to have fourth healthy and beautiful children. It has been pretty easy so far to intergrate Hyrum into the family. He already a great baby. I think he might be the mellowest of all our children. We can't wait to see how he will change as he grows. The kids all love him. The girls are especially attentive. Charlie just likes to pet him every now and then. He is very gentle with Hyrum (which is great, because he's not gentle with anyone else). I am including some pictures from the past week and I hope you all enjoy. I want to thank Mom W. for being such a blessing to us. She helped us so much and of course she spoiled us rotten, especially the grandbabies. I'm so happy she was there to witness our little miracle. We love you Nana. I also want to thank Laurie. You have become another mother to us. Thank you for being there. You will always be a part of our family. We love you and Rick very much. Last, but most certainly not least, my husband. I couldn't imagine how different my life would be without you in it. Together we have overcome much and become closer and stronger because of it. I thank you for being there for me. I know you felt like you couldn't help me, but just being there was all I needed. Thank you for giving me four beautiful children. I love you with all my heart.