We were scheduled to be induced on December 3rd at 7:00am. I was up and ready to go when the phone rang and it was the hospital. They were calling to tell me that two ladies had shown up with their water broken, so I was going to have to be bumped. I was feeling disappointed, but understood how that goes since my water had broken twice before. I began to worry that I might have to wait a long time and hoped that I wouldn't have to wait until tomorrow to get in. I didn't end up having to wait too long and they called to see if I could come in between 8:00 and 8:30am. I didn't have a problem with that. My mom came over to get the girls off to school and she took Easton home with her after that. I'm so grateful that she was able to help us out. Math and I headed off to the hospital for an exciting day. I had Math take one last picture of me pregnant. I didn't feel like I was all that big, but this picture brought me back to reality when I saw my huge old belly!
Easton came by to visit while we were sitting around waiting for Tyce to arrive. He was so cute and excited to have a new baby brother.
When I go to the hospital they started getting the monitors on and got my antibiotic started. I tested positive for Strep B again, so to be on the safe side they like to get as much antibiotic in as possible. I knew that I was in for a long day of waiting while I got a few rounds of antibiotic, but it is worth it to ensure a healthy baby. Math and I both brought books with us to read, so we were able to enjoy some quiet time while reading. We also enjoyed just being together and talking without interruption.
I finally got my epidural and when I had enough antibiotic, they broke my water. I was excited at this point, because I knew that we were truly on our way to meeting Tyce. Things went pretty fast after this. I was already progressing before my water was broken, so this just sped it up that much faster. I didn't have to push for very long. It was probably for only about 20 minutes. It was a very painless and easy delivery. I am so glad that I have an amazing and supportive husband who has always been the greatest helper and friend during all of my deliveries. He is an amazing man and I don't know what I would do without him.
When Tyce was born, Dr. Aagard was impressed by what a big boy he was. He said that he could hardly wait for the nurses to get him on the scale so that he could see how much he weighed. I figured that he might end up being my smallest baby because I actually had a TON of amniotic fluid and was thinking that maybe that was what was taking up all the space inside of me. Dr. Aagard was shocked by the amount of fluid that I had. He said that he had never delivered anyone that had as much as I did, so I wasn't sure what to think about the size of Tyce. I was guessing, in the beginning, that Tyce would be at least 8 lbs. like the other kids, but I was not expecting him to weigh 9 lbs. 14 oz!! I was shocked when they told us that was what he weighed. He was also 21 inches long. He was a big baby! Dr. Aagard and the nurses told me that I have the right to say that I had a 10 lb. baby. Pretty crazy! It's a good thing that I was induced 1 week early. Tyce was born at American Fork Hospital at 4:39pm. We were so excited to see him and hold him in our arms.
Tyce needed a little extra TLC after he was born. He wasn't reacting to life in the big world the way that they wanted him to, so they had me snuggle him a little extra before deciding if they would need to take him to the nursery to take care of him right away. They laid him on my chest, close to my heart and right up next to my skin. He seemed to respond the way that they wanted him to, so lucky for us he didn't have to be taken to the nursery right away.
Our baby boy was perfect in every way.
The kids could hardly wait to come in and see their new brother. They all thought he was so cute and tiny. I know that they will all be great helpers and take good care of their baby brother.
Big Brother Easton
Big Sister Sydnee
Big Sister Sage
Some of our family members were there to meet Tyce right away. I'm glad that he is already loved by so many people.
Papa Bob
Grandma Cheryl
Grandma Patty
The kids had a good time watching Tyce through the window of the nursery. They were able to see Tyce have his bath. I actually got to sit in a wheelchair and peek at my baby in the nursery too. Luckily I got into the hospital when I did this morning, because not too long after I got there Labor and Delivery got really busy with ladies having babies. It was tough for the nurses to find me a room that was ready, but I didn't mind, because this was the first time that I have gotten to see my sweet newborn being taken care of in the nursery. I didn't actually get to see him have his bath because they had a room ready for me, but luckily Math is good at taking pictures and videoing so that I can enjoy those first sweet moments of life.
I always just expect our babies to have hair and I absolutely love that they do. It is just so cute! Tyce got all cleaned up and looked even more handsome when they came to find me in our room.
Cute, clean baby boy! Look at those tiny feet and big boy hands. I just can't get enough.
I am always overcome with emotion when I see my baby for the first time. As soon as the doctor holds them up and lays them on my chest the tears begin to flow. It is such a special experience and one that will never be forgotten by me. Math and I are so happy to have Tyce in our family. We are so grateful that he is healthy and doing well. What a blessing it is to have 4 healthy and beautiful children. Today has been such a happy and amazing day!
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