Remembering April 4, 2009

I truly cannot believe my little sweetheart is three years old today. All last night I was remembering going into labor with him and being so anxious to see his face for the first time.

I had been in and out of labor for 8 days by that point and was so exhausted. Friday April 3rd my contractions had stopped and I was resigned to being induced on the Tuesday the 7th. I think that by finally just accepting the induction date and relaxing a bit I was able to have him sooner.

We went to  Craig's parent's house that evening to chat and pick up a jersey Nancy had made Keegan. I was sitting on the couch with her talking while Craig was talking to Dale or something. I remember my eyes got wide and I said: "I feel funny!" I went bolting down the stairs to the bathroom. Nancy later said she never saw me move so fast. I got there just in time for my water to break.

I walked back up the stairs and told Craig that this time we really needed to go to the hospital...it was finally time!

Dale looked up worriedly and said: "It didn't break on my new couch did it?" To this day that always makes me laugh.

We ran back to our condo, picked up my Mom and headed to St. Luke's. We got there and they admitted me but made me walk and walk because I was not contracting. The labor rooms have private whirlpools and after being in one for awhile I felt a pop (Keegan was breech and had flipped into the proper position) and the contractions came on in full force.

There were three other girls in labor at the same time and I was begging for the anesthesiologist. Getting the epidural was such relief. This was about midnight or so.

I fell asleep for a bit and was watching re-runs of Friends when the nurse came in just after 6:00 AM and told me it was time to start pushing. At 7:22 AM our precious Keegan Spencer Lane was born. 7lbs 15 oz, 20.25 inches long. Blonde hair, blue eyes, absolutely perfect!

It was so amazing having Keegan placed on my stomach and getting to see and hold him the first time. Craig and I were both crying and filled with such joy. Keegan has been a blessing and the source of so much happiness in our lives.

The three of us have had so much fun together. We are lucky to have a home filled with love, laughter, and a genuine desire to spend time together.

Keegan is so smart, sweet, and thoughtful. I am so proud of our little boy. Any day now he is going to become the best big brother in the whole world. I am so excited to continue our journey as a happy and growing family.

3 Months!

6 Months

1 year

18 months

2 years

2.5 yearss

THREE!!!!!