Monday, February 9, 2009

He's Here...

On Thursday night, February 5th we were in Levan and I started having contractions. They were about 5 minutes apart. By the time we got home they had slowed way down and I decided it was probably false labor and I went to bed. Friday morning around 4:30 I woke up with contractions again, but they were really strong and they were about 4 minutes apart. I didn't want to get my hopes up so I got up and took a shower and got the girls up and ready for the day. Around 6:30 the contractions hadn't slowed down so we decided we would go to the hospital and get everything checked out. We took the girls to my friend Dani's house and we went over to the hospital. They got me hooked up to the monitors and then the nurse came in a talked to me. She said my dr. was out of town on a skiing trip and that the on call dr. would probably want then to stop my contractions and send me home. Then I could visit with my dr. this week.

Well, that is the last thing I wanted to hear, but I did want my own dr. to deliver the baby so I agreed that they could stop my labor and send me home again. I said a little prayer and then about 8:30 my dr. came in. I was suprised, shocked, excited. I knew he was supposed to be out of town. He said that technically he wasn't supposed to be there, but he wasn't leaving to go skiing until the afternoon and he said "let's go ahead and get this baby delivered." I was so excited and nervous.

They got me already and into the operating room. The baby was born via Cesarian.

Lucas Jared Mangelson was born on 02/06/2009 at 9:47 am. He was 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 21 1/2" long.

Everyone was shocked to see how big he was. He is so sweet and a handsome boy and we are so happy that he has finally joined our family.

Lucas before his bath
Jared and baby Lucas
Our first family picture with Lucas

Lucas enjoying some tummy time at home.
We were able to come home on Sunday. The dr. said that normally after a cesarian that women stay 3-4 days, but I was ready to come and we were both doing so well. It was nice to come home a little early.

20 comments:

Kelly Krew said...

He is Absolutely adorable! Looks just like you guys! Congrats I am glad everything went good! Very Cute Name! We can not wait to see him!!

Tessa said...

Oooh he is SO cute!! Congrats!! =)

collinanddani said...

He is perfect! I had a dream the other night that you came back to work and I was trying to get you to go home, but then you stood on a chair to show me that you were fine. Thanks again for letting me play with your kids and see you beautiful baby! Take it easy and hopefully I won't be calling you too much asking how to do everything at work:)

Amanda said...

Congrats! He is a cutie! I'm so jealeous though!!

Tricia Harnish said...

what a precious little boy you got there!!! your family is just amazing cousin!!!!

Celeste said...

Yeah! Congratulations guys! He's adorable and I can't believe that big. Were did you keep him!

Naomi said...

YAY! He is adorable! Congratulations!!

The Nielsens said...

Oh, I love his hair! I will always have bald babies. He's so cute, and big! Congrats, we are very excited for you!!

CP-HENRIE said...

Way to go!
I like the name you chose for him. He is so cute!

Angie Cazier said...

He is so beautiful and perfect. Congrats, I hope you heal fast and are feeling back to normal soon. Take care.

Peacock Family said...

DONNA!!! CONGRATS!! He is sooo cute!! I love the family pic! I'm glad to hear that everything went well.. I hope you have a quick recovery!

Phil and Sami Carter said...

Oh he is so cute!!! I am so glad that he made it here, and that your doctor got to deliver him! How fun, I can't wait to meet hime tonight! BTW me and Jenny are bringing you dinner...

Mary & Trin said...

I love it. My sweet new little nephew. He is sooooo cute . Good job my Donna. I love you

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new addition! He sure is a cutie and I love the name you chose. Love, Cousin Nadalee

Rubyjuice said...

Congrats! He is gorgeaous!

The Williams Family said...

Congrats. He is really cute. Enjoy him while he is little.
Check out my blog to see what I mean.

Woodlands said...

Congratulations!! He is so cute. All that dark hair where did that come from:) I am glad everything is going well. Keep us updated.

Lori and kids said...

ooohhhhh He is so cute! Congrats! You finally are not pregnant! Atlease that is how I felt after having a baby. ENjoy they grow to fast!

Cram Family said...

e is so cute!! Congrats look at that dark hair. I bet the girls are just loving him to death. Hope you are doing well

The Ramsay's said...

Now all you have to do is put the cute pics we took on here:)