Baby Coker's Journey: November 2011

Thursday night, the 10th we went to eat at Provino's for my birthday. After our dinner we called the hospital at 7:00 to find out what time we needed to go to Northside to be induced. We were told that they were at capacity and couldn't take us yet. They said they would call if anything opened up, and if they did not to call at 7 a.m. Zach and I were both very disappointed, we were so ready to get things started and meet our little guy. We went to bed around 10:00 convinced that we would have to wait until the morning. At 11:30 they called and said to be there my 1 a.m., so we got up, got everything ready and loved on Millie for a while.

We arrived at Northside and were admitted shortly after. Then around 3:00 a.m. I was given medicine to help dilate my cervix and start labor. With this medicine I was not able to go to the restroom for 2 hours!!!!! For those of you who know me....that was a big problem. That was the ONLY thing I wanted to do. About an hour after I had been given the medicine I was having extreme back pain and did absolutely no sleeping, Zach on the other hand was passed out. Around 6:30 a.m they took the medicine away because labor was progressing a little too fast on its own. I finally asked for an epidural around noon, it was AWESOME! I should have asked for it sooner! HAHA.

At this point baby Chad's heart rate was all over the place. It would stay steady for a little while and then all of a sudden it would spike or drop. The doctor seemed to think there was some kind of cord compression and told me there was a possibility I might have to have a c-section. I was mentally preparing myself for a c-section. I didn't really want to have one, but would do whatever it took to get Chad here safely. Then labor started progressing quickly. I could feel strong pressure but no pain. I hadn't really realized that I was getting closer to delivering until the doctor came in at 3:15 p.m. and said that it was time!!! The nurses got everything ready and we started pushing!

And then......after 20 minutes of pushing.......

Zachary Chad Coker II was born on November 11, 2011 at 3:54 p.m.. He weighed 6 pounds even and was 21 inches long. His birthday is the day after mine. I am very glad that he got his own day! I think I got the best birthday present in the entire world. He has a head full of blonde hair and long skinny legs! He loves to have his hands by his face and tries to eat his fingers.

Since delivery things have been busy but wonderful all at the same time.

We came home from the hospital late Sunday evening. Then Monday morning we had a newborn picture session. I can't wait to see the pictures. I don't know how we are going to narrow down which ones we want. Today, we had Chad's first doctor's appointment with his pediatrician. He has gained all of his birth weight back and is doing fantastic. The doctor fell in love with him. He got an A+ on his report card. We have his 2 week check up next Wednesday.

We have awesome friends and family!!! We have had family over almost everyday to love on him and help us do things that we need to do. Zach's mom and grandmother cleaned our house before we came home from the hospital!!! It is awesome not to think about all the things that need to be done. We can just love on Chad and give him all kinds of love and attention. Yesterday, I had to get out of the house to buy a few necessities that we needed so my mother took me out for awhile. It was great. We also decided to get a new Christmas Tree. This year we just didn't want to put in the time or effort to put up our gigantic 9 foot tree that takes about a day and a half to get done completely. We would rather spend time with our little man. It was nice to get out since I'm not much of a home body.

Thank you so much to our families and friends for bringing us meals and offering to do simple things for us. We truly appreciate the love you all have shown us. It is definitely nice not to have to think about what is for dinner and have to cook. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

This little boy has truly stolen both of our hearts. He is the best baby. He hardly ever cries unless he is completely naked. He doesn't even wake up to eat. I have to wake him up to feed him. I can't believe it. We keep wondering when things are going to change...HAHA! But he sure does love to eat! I love watching Zach with him. He is completely in love with him and he is so good with him. Millie on the other hand is not so in love with Chad. Her world has completely been rocked. Everyday she gets better and better. Today was the fist day she didn't hiss at him. I think she will slowly come around, she just has to realize that he is not a dog and that he is staying for good!

Here are a few pictures that have been taken. Feel free to share this blog with friends and family that have asked how we are doing. Sorry it took so long to update.