No need to be jealous that your baby doesn't have a natural mohawk. Not everyone can be that lucky, ok?

I am so sad because my mom has been helping me for two weeks straight with the baby and it has been priceless. Next week I am on my own and I am petrified. I am thoroughly spoiled by having her here. She takes such wonderful care of him and loves him so much. It's also nice to not be alone all day! I ask you; How does one take a shower when you have a newborn who doesn't like to be put down and no more mom? Just wondering...

The Saga

Ok, it was 36 hours of induced labor, the last of which was 14 hours of excruciating back labor without the much desired epidural.

Yes, the hospital and doctors make you think that if the pain is too much they will sweep in with an epidural and all will be well. This is not true however, and once you are in that much pain you are at the mercy of these people who can choose when you can have said epidural. In my case that was just two hours before pushing after 2 nights without sleep, the second of which was so painful I thought I would die. They were holding off for a little more dilation- something that didn't come until after they finally caved and gave me the epidural. All this and no doctor ever checked me! As soon as I had the relief of the epidural I dilated 10 in less than two hours. Also, since they didn't want to give me the epidural they decided to pump me full of narcotics instead so that I wasn't able to function for two days. It was awful, the care was substandard and I am so glad it is over. Now I have a healthy baby who I still worry about 24/7. My hospital story could go on forever but I don't want to dwell on it. I will save that for the lawsuit (just kidding).

He's Here!

All 7 lbs. 10 oz. of soft cuddles arrived one week ago today- this would explain the lack of posts. He's lovely and beautiful and I'm typing with one hand because he doesn't like his people to put him down.

More to come when my hands are free!