Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Special Delivery

He has arrived! Yes, Nathan Andrew Moore arrived March 26, 2010. It was a Friday morning- I woke up at about 3:30 AM and discovered that my water broke. I shook Andrew awake and told him I think my water broke. He sleepily got up turned on some lights, grabbed some towels for me, turned the lights off, and crawled back in bed. He then turned to me and said, "Oh, would you like the lights on still?"

And so the adventure of Andrew and Shantel becoming parents began.

I proceeded to calmly explain to Andrew that I think we need to call the doctor and that I'm pretty sure we're going to have to go to the hospital ASAP. He then realized that he wasn't dreaming and that I really was having our baby. Sure enough, the doctor told us to come to the hospital. So we packed our hospital bag, grabbed some more towels, and made our way to Rex Hospital.

We arrived around 6:30 AM (it took us so long because I insisted on taking a shower). I wasn't having any contractions, so the doctor started me on pitocin. I started getting contractions every couple of minutes and the contractions stayed at this rate throughout the day until I was 10 cm dialated. I did get an epidural when I reached about 6 cm. Boy am I grateful for anestesia! At about 4:15 PM, the nurse told me I'm ready to start pushing. That was such a workout- Andrew was such a great help. In between pushes, Andrew would provide me with some water through a straw and some oxygen through a mask. I felt like I was in a boxing ring and Andrew was coaching me through each round.

At 5:06 PM, little Nathan Andrew Moore made his way into the world at 8 lbs. 9 oz. and 22 1/4 inches long. I couldn't help but smile when the nurse place Nathan on my chest- he was beautiful! Our little boy has a full head of dark hair. The doctor and nurse were quite surprised by this since when they felt Nathan's head earlier, they both said he was bald. I'm so proud of my beautiful boy!

As things calm down around here, it's beginning to set in that I'm a mom. I feel so lucky to have two wonderful men in my life now. I'm grateful we are all healthly and doing well. Thanks everyone for thinking about us and praying for us! I've attached videos and pictures below. Enjoy

"A little advice from Grandma and Grandpa"


"The Big Toe"

"It's Over!"

"Lookin' Around"

My cutie's first moments

First Moments with Daddy

Before the big push

Nap time at Grandma's
Nathan's cradle

Like daddy like son- go Wolfpack!
First Family Photo