Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas! I hope everyone had a fun filled day with all your families!! So much has gone on the last couple weeks. Lucas Michael was born on December 15th at 10:22 am. The birth didn't go as I had hoped but he was born healthy and happy and that is really what was important. I went into the hospital the night of the 14th due to a really bad headache and high blood pressure. They decided to keep me overnight and gave me some medicene to help me sleep. They started the pitocin about 7 am and by 8 am I had already had my water broke and an epidural. Things were going fast and smooth, except that Luke's heart rate was falling with each contraction. I kept changing positions and eventually I found a position he liked and his heart rate went back to normal. Around 10 am my nurse decided to check me and I was at 9-10 centimeters and ready to push, except that she also felt the cord at the same time. Things went really fast after that. My doctor and a team of nurses were at my side in seconds and rushed me to OR. The umbilical cord had come down first and Luke's head was putting pressure against it. If pushed too hard it could cut off his oxygen supply. The doctor had me push with two contractions in the OR but that didn't work. Within minutes Luke was born via c-section. It all happened so fast so I didn't really get too scared till it was all over. I was lucky that Brian was able to come in right before he was born. He was 9 lbs and 21 inches long. Other than a case of jaundice, which he spent a day in the pedatric wing under lights for, he is a healthy little man. Abby was so excited for Luke to be here and Nate really doesn't have any idea whats going on =). I am tired and sore but getting better every day. I just feel so blessed to see all three of my babies in a room together. I have had such a hard time keeping up with all my pictures so I am going to add some slide shows....Thank you for all your prayers and support!!