Kyle's Birthday!

Well, as I stated on Monday, the OB said I was 1 cm and 90% effaced. I could go at any moment, but the thought was that it would be at least a few more days. However at 11:45 PM on Monday night, I went into labor. When we got to the hospital at 2 AM, I was 3 cm. Around 3:30ish I was 4 cm and they decided to admit me. I progressed to 7 cm by about 5:30-6. Then my progress stopped. I was placed on pitocin and then we waited. Finally, around 1PM, I was about to start pushing. Kyle did not react well to the stronger contractions and the 2 hours of pushing. His heart rate kept dropping and taking too long to come back up. Additionally, he had gotten stuck, so my doctor decided that is was best to get Kyle out quickly before more complications came about. This lead to an emergency C-Section. April and David were very supportive and helpful during the delivery process. When I went to the OR, David was super encouraging. I was nervous because it was yet another surgery. Thank you both so much for your love and support. At 4:09 PM on Tuesday April 20, 2010 we welcomed Kyle David Winters into the world. He weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. We all cried with joy for his arrival!

Tuesday night, my dad (Poppy at least for the time being), David's mom (Nana), April, and Michelle (a co-worker) all visited with us. Wednesday night Poppy, Nana, Aunt Meredith, Stacy (my teammate at work), John (Stacy's husband), and Kelly came to visit. Kyle has done so well with all the visitors and sleeping through the sounds and lights! He is also doing great with his eating and sleeping. Last night he slept a little over 4 hours and we had to wake him to eat. His pediatrician is very pleased with how he holds his head, his leg/back/arm/grip strength as well. He also commented that we are lucky that Kyle really only truly cries when in need of a diaper change. Kyle will whimper when he is hungry or wants to be held; as soon as either one is done, he is very content. Again this is viewed as unusually good behavior...YAY!

Obviously I was not able to finish the week out at school, but things seem to be going nicely. I have also completed all my classwork for my masters class that ends this Friday. The class is officially over on Sunday, but I am done! This is great because now I get time with David, Kyle, and Bandit! My 3 boys!

David and I are both very excited to have Kyle here with us finally, and love him with all our hearts. Thank you to everyone for all their support and well wishes!