Baby Luke

Our sweet baby boy arrived on Friday night and we are so happy that he is healthy and perfect! The night before he was born was a full moon and also a crazy thunderstorm here. I was having pretty heavy (but irregular) contractions all night long. I was feeling good about going into my appointment on Friday morning. After they took my blood pressure, I was relieved that it was low. The OB came in with a disappointed look on her face and I could tell she had some bad news. The protein and urine in my blood had only gotten worse with every test they took. She explained to me that my kidneys and liver were not functioning as they should and I could be putting my body at risk for septic shock. She asked me if I felt any signs of labor, and I told her about my contractions so she proceeded to check my cervix. Of course my cervix was completely closed. She then told me she had a feeling I would not be going into labor anytime soon and I had a very good chance of still being pregnant for another 2 -3 weeks. Especially since I was having contractions, but had nothing to show for it. If I had at least been dialated she could have stripped my membranes or let me go home for the weekend to try to naturally induce labor. She said given my condition, they couldn't afford to have me wait even another week. She recommended we deliver the baby on Friday. I was really upset and she was trying to be very understanding because she had been such a strong advocate of me having a VBAC. She called the doctor on call to give her my situation and they both recommended I go home to pack my bags to go to the hospital. The doctor on call was my favorite doctor, so I did take some comfort in knowing she was going to be the one to deliver our baby. We were so lucky that Jeff's parents happened to fly in the day before to visit for Memorial Day weekend. I went home to pack our stuff and get everything situated, and off we went to the hospital. The surgery was very routine, but I was reminded of why I didn't want to give birth that way. The OB was fantastic and I couldn't have asked for a better surgeon. Luke and I are very healthy so we will count our blessings! Everything has gone very smoothly since the delivery and they let us go home a day early. Here are some pictures of the last few days:

It did take us another day to decide on his name. When he first came out Jeff and I didn't think he looked like us at all. He had lighter skin and lighter hair. He also looked nothing like Addy!

Here is a picture of Addy showing Luke his new room:

I had to post the gorgeous ring that Luke and his daddy bought for me!!

Luke with his big sister and Mimi

Only a few hours old:

The morning of his birthday, last belly shot.