It's a BOY!
Luke Robert Lodde
July 23rd @ 5:36 am
7 lb 3 oz
20 inches
We are so thrilled and blessed to welcome Luke Robert into our little family! He made a speedy entrance into the world very early on Monday morning, July 23rd!
John and I checked into the hospital on Sunday night around 7:00. Dr. Levin had planned on starting a light dose of Pitocin at midnight since I was already dilated 3 cm, then increasing the dosage at 5:00 am. She was going to come in and break my water at 6:00 or 7:00, then we would have a baby by 9:00! Haha...isn't it funny how we think we can plan these things?!
What actually happened is...they started a light dose of Pitocin at midnight, then contractions were painful by 3:00 am, so I requested an epidural. They had to give me fluids, so by the time the anesthesiologist arrived, it was about 4:30 am. Meanwhile, John is sleeping this whole time...while I breath through painful contractions alone. Haha! To his defense, I didn't think we were this close or else I would have woken him up! The nurse did not check my progress at any point until after the epidural was in around 5:20 am. Before she could check me, my water burst. Sure enough I was already 10 cm, and it was time to push! I was slightly panicking...my doctor was not there, I could still feel pain because the epidural wasn't strong and/or hadn't had time to fully kick in, and my family wasn't there! I immediately told John to call my mom. He called her and said "Allison's water just burst, we're going to have a baby soon!". They were still at home. Our sweet nurse, Gabby, was shocked that this was happening, and she immediately called Dr. Levin, who was on-call that night. She said "I'll be there in 5 minutes!", but Gabby said that wasn't quick enough and grabbed another doctor that was thankfully in the right place at the right time. All of a sudden, there were about 6 nurses and a doctor in the room, and I was pushing! It was a little chaotic, and the doctor kept asking "Is Dr. Levin coming?". I was thinking, "Lady, my baby is coming NOW, get it together!". Haha!
I only pushed a few minutes before our sweet little angel arrived! I remember saying "We don't know who it is - is it a boy or girl?!", and someone said "It's a boy!". I KNEW it was Luke, but it was still shocking and so exciting to hear that. John said he was really shocked and thought it was a girl. But God knows exactly what each family needs, and we needed little Lukey. :) Dr. Levin showed up about a minute later.
Luke is the perfect addition to our family. He is an angel baby so far! Very chill, sleepy, and snuggly. Big sister Perry did remarkably well meeting him! I have the sweetest video of her meeting her baby brother. She LOVES him! She is constantly giving him hugs and kisses and talking to him in a baby voice. She calls him "Baby Luke" every time. I'm ecstatic with how she has reacted so far! We've had TONS of help with Perry, so it might be a different story when I'm home alone with both kids for a whole day. ;)
Here are some pictures from our time in the hospital.
First moments...
Meeting some of his family for the first time...
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Luke Robert's namesake, Robert Wayne "Popsie". :) |
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| This picture makes me laugh - football hold! |
First bath and other random moments...
Meeting his sister for the first time...
Heading home! Mumsie made his special "going home" gown, cap, and blanket.
We love you SO MUCH, baby Luke!!! We are so happy to have you home!!!
