So, here's the story. I woke up around 1:30 Friday night and realized that I was having contractions. They were pretty regular already, but I was sure they would eventually go away. Finally, at 5:00am, I got up to take a shower and see if that would help. Nope ... they just kept coming. So, I woke Jon up and asked him to call his dad and see if he would come just in case we were having the baby that day. He was our on-call babysitter and had even stayed home from an out-of-town wedding this weekend just in case the baby came. Grandpa Hall made his way here and my mom hitched a ride with him so she could be in on the action, too!
Finally, around noon, I was ready to call the doctor and head to the hospital ... just to see what my status was. I prodded Jon to take a shower and PLEASE just get in the car and take me. Believe me, he was in no hurry after our experience with Tanner and even laughed at me on the way there, betting that we would be back home in just a few hours.
HA! By 1:00, we were in a hospital room and the nurse was hooking me up to an IV. I was only 3cm, but I was completely effaced and my water bag was bulging so much they couldn't believe it hadn't broken yet. As soon as possible, I got my epidural and the doctor broke my water. Jon headed out to get something to eat and about a half hour later I had to call him and tell him to hurry back -- I was 9cm already! The whole delivery was truly a breeze and I can't believe everything seemed to happen so fast once we got to the hospital. Jon and I just kept commenting to each other about how perfect everything went.
One of the best parts was when our nurse walked in the room. With Tanner, the nurse that delivered him was actually with us for the next two days in the mother-baby unit also. Guess what ... we had the SAME nurse again! She delivered Landon and then was with us the next day as well in mother-baby. It was so great! I know lots of new mothers are ready to leave the hospital as soon as possible, but I loved my stay and would've stayed a whole week in there, snuggled up in my own little world with my brand new baby if they would've let me. Jon went out and bought the second season of The Office and we watched that the whole time. (I think it was supposed to be my "push present." HA HA!!) On our way home Jon said he felt like he'd been on vacation and that he hadn't felt that relaxed since we went to Sea Island in October. We figured out that the common denominator for both experiences was No Tanner. :)
Speaking of the Big Brother. It's a miracle how he grew into such a GIANT overnight after Landon was born. My goodness, he is HEAVY and his little hands and feet suddenly got HUGE!! He really likes having a baby around, but I can see already it's going to be a challenge keeping him out of the baby swing! He may be disguised to look like my side of the family, but that boy is ALL HALL and has the energy of a tornado. You should have seen him when he came to visit us in the hospital room ... launching himself repeatedly over the foot of my hospital bed. Then some genius (Jon) decided to show him how to push all the buttons on my bed -- that was awesome. Jon is home this week with us and has made it his mission to keep Tanner busy and I am so so thankful.
Well, that's it for now! I'll post more later, but I better get some rest ... I've got a long night ahead of me! Enjoy the pics! :)
Welcome to the world little Landon!
A little Blondie. I am in love with his hair ... I've never felt anything so soft!
Proud Mama ...
... and Papa
Brothers!
Just let me hold him all by myself, Poppy!!
We're gonna have our hands full!
And this one, too! This is what we were greeted with when we pulled in the driveway. Can it GET any better?
14 comments:
Oh, Rachel, he is perfect! I am so incredibly happy for you...what two amazing sons you have! You look great too, I am so glad you had such an easy time! Can't wait to meet Landon! Love ya!
Rachel, this was such a beautiful post to read. God Bless you, Jon, Tanner and Landon. You guys have a beautiful family! You all look well and happy! God Bless your exciting future!
Love the pics! They are awesome. Everyone looks great- Landon is a big guy- gorgeous too!
You are awesome. Thanks for your updates- xo Annie
Oh my! I've been checking your blog feverishly waiting for these photos! He's adorable Rachel! I'm loving his hair too! Oh, so sweet to have a little snuggli again. Enjoy! Love to you all!
So precious! I was laughing at the part about Tanner suddenly seeming so big - I totally felt the same way! The first time I changed Brady's diaper after I came home, I felt like I was changing an adult's diaper! Enjoy your new little gift from God and give him lots of kisses from us! Love you!
hi rachel - i love this story! so happy you had such a great experience! congrats again on baby landon, you're family is so beautiful and it's great that tanner is already being such a good big brother. can't wait to meet landon!
Congrats Rachel! He is beautiful! SO glad everything went smoothly for you! What a blessing!
Thanks so much for posting the pics...I know that you are really busy right now and appreciate you taking the time to share your new joy! Looking forward to hearing about life as a family of 4!
He is gorgeous! What a beautiful family. I'm so glad everything was easier this time and everyone is healthy.
What joy to read the story of L's birth and revel in his precious life. He is adorable and already so handsome! I had tears looking through the pics of your new family and the boys as brothers. You look amazing and I'm so proud to call you and Jon friends. xoxo
Congratulations on such an easy deliver and a beautiful miracle! He looks so much like Tanner I can't believe it. It would be hard not to fall in love with him- I am all the way from St. Louis. I'm glad to hear that you are transistioning into having two babies to love. You and Jon will do great. It is enjoyable to see their separate personalities and to enjoy the different places that they are at age wise. Enjoy and get some rest- ha ha! Love and hugs from all of the Bradleys!
Congratulations, he's adorable! Glad you had an easy labor and good luck with the "home life" as a family of four!
Congratulations, Rachel! Landon is beautiful! You have such a beautiful family. I love the pictures of the proud big brother :) Your post was a joy to read--thank you for sharing. Have fun with your little guys!
(It IS amazing how much bigger the older child seems once baby arrives!)
Congrats Rachel!! What a beautiful baby boy and beautiful family!! And btw...you look GREAT! So happy for you all :)
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