We are excited to announce the arrival of
Andrew "Drew" Jud Settlemeyer
born on 8/17 at 10:05am. He weighed 8lb. 3oz and was 21 inches long. Our littlest baby yet!
On Monday morning around 1:30am, I started having cramps, but didn't think much of it. Then by 5:30am I started having contractions, but still didn't think they were strong enough to make a trip to the hospital. At 6:30am I got in the shower and decided to get ready for my 9:30 doctor's appointment. At this time my contractions were happening about every 5 minutes and I was doing the whole "shh, shh, shh" breathing through each one. By around 7:30 I decided to go onto the hospital and see what they said. I washed and dried my hair but didn't think I had time to apply makeup. We left the house around 8:00am, getting us to the hospital around 8:20. We checked in, but before they could admit me, they had to confirm that I was in active labor. Now my contractions were 3 minutes apart and very strong. The on-call doctor checked me and I was dilated to a 6. She said the head was very low and that I'd be having this baby within the next hour or two. So yes active labor was determined and I was admitted to a room. I kept asking (begging) for an epidural but because I still hadn't filled out any paperwork and I wasn't yet in the system, they could not call for one. I was in a great deal of pain and they called to tell my doctor to come on! Finally one of the nurses called the anesthesiologist and asked to bump me to next in line because I couldn't wait any longer. The on-call doctor at the hospital came in case my own doctor didn't make it in time, as the baby was ready!! She checked me and I was at a 9! Then the anesthesiologist came and worked his magic, unfortunately a bit too late. I felt the urge to push and I overheard one of the nurses say "Get Berryhill (my doctor) here NOW!" In comes Dr. B running, sweating ready to help me have this baby. I began to push, still having no medications! OUCH!!!! I was progressing, but the baby's shoulder was stuck. Finally out came a crying baby and I was able to tell it was a BOY even before Josh announced it. There were tears of pain and exhaustion but mostly of pure joy!!
Here are all the first day pictures.
Proud Parents
Dr. Berryhill
My 3 Sons
Mimi and Papa Jud showing off #3
We were SO glad Paw Paw was at the house to keep the boys, otherwise they would have had to come with us!
Great Aunt Cindy
Big feet!
Drew looks so much like his daddy!!
This picture makes me laugh.
I am enjoying lots of cuddle time with my Drew bug!!
My nurse was a girl I grew up with!! I was so glad to see her when I walked into the hospital!
It was a hard first day of life!!
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. We are so blessed to add sweet little Drew to our family and look forward to life with all boys!!
*If anyone would like to see video and pictures the hospital photographer took, send me an email and I'll give you the link!
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