I really didn’t mean to write so much. Once I started, I wanted to get down as much detail as I could remember. So, here is little Jackson’s birth story…

I never wrote out an official birth plan. I thought that I would be disappointed if Jackson’s birth didn’t go the way I put it down on paper. All I knew was that I wanted: to go into labor on my own, a vaginal delivery, labor at home for a while, would probably want an epidural, and Tim by my side the whole way. I also had to have my sister with me. She is a labor and delivery nurse and I trust her completely – with everything. Seriously, I call her all the time for medical advice . I hoped that things would progress naturally. I thought I would figure out what I wanted with Tim, my sister, and my doctor at the hospital.

I did have some concerns and fears. I was terrified of being induced or needing a c-section. I have never had any surgery and my body freaks out when it comes to medical stuff. I was worried that I would pass out or need be put out during a c-section and miss everything. Looking back I wish I had just let all that go. However Jackson came would be ok. As long as he was healthy, it would all be fine!

I joked a lot that I would go way past my due date. I did want him to get all the time he needed in my womb. The last couple weeks I was ok with him still in my belly, that is until May 16th, the day before his due date. It was a Sunday and I remember laying in bed and having this very relaxed feeling come over. I was ready for my little boy. I just had to wait for it. I hoped and prayed that things would start to happen that night.

That night was uneventful. Monday came and I was excited and hoped something would happen. I had a few random contractions and my back was hurting. Tuesday came and I was a little bummed. We had our 40 week appointment and this is where I break down…

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So, it took a couple months, but we are ready to start posting!

Here we go…:)