Happy 3rd Birthday to Sean!!!

Right now I can't help but think how 3 years ago today, Jason and I were settled in at St. John's awaiting my induction the following morning. All night my hand ached from my IV and looking back I think how silly that was because the following day was excrutiating! September 12th, 2006 at approximately 9:20, my doctor broke my water and started the petocin drip. Not too long after, the contractions started - STRONG. She told me, don't try to be a hero, when you're ready, ask for your epidural. Around 11:00, I'd had enough of the piggy-backed contractions, so I ordered my epidural. Unfortunately, a few emergencies arose on the floor, so my epidural came about an hour later. I was terrified of the procedure, but done with the pain. The nurse who held my hands was very comforting & the epidural was a breeze. I was expecting total relief, but got numb legs below my contractions instead. They increased the numbing agent, hoping to alleviate my pain, but instead, my legs just became more numb. It was miserable. I felt the need to move my feet/legs, but couldn't and I was still feeling contractions. Around 4:00, the head anethisiologist (sp?) came in and did a spinal. Almost instant relief. I was able to relax. About 4:30, my "crew" (Daddy, Grandma, Puppa, Grandpa Jim, Grandpa Larry & Grandma Sue) left to get something to eat. Shortly after, my doctor came in, checked me & said, "we're ready to go!". I was EXHAUSTED!!! When Daddy and Grandma got in the room, the pushing started (I believe I started pushing on my own). It started at 5:21 and ended with a Sean at 7:51 pm. Our perfect baby was there. What an amazing blessing from God. How can we even try to make another kid because Sean is so perfect and how can you top perfection!?!?! Don't know why, but I'm super emotional this birthday. Good thing Sean & I have a deal though. He can turn 3 if he promises to continue to love, hug & cuddle me. :)