On December 2, after being stumped by the little man as to when he was coming....we opted for an induction at Maple Grove Hospital. I was more than ready!!!
The last time with the belly.....
We went in at 7:30 and the process started around 8:00. Once again my veins proved difficult and we didn't actually start IV's and pitocin until 9:00. After that point, it really didn't take much to get this baby on his way out. We had to take a short break mid morning because both the baby and I had a drop in blood pressure. It started with him and then I started dropping. They gave me oxygen and held off on increasing the meds. Once we both stabilized we started up again. At around 1:05, I made the comment to Patrick that I thought this baby would be coming within the hour and I was I was very close on my estimate! The next hour was a whirlwind.....I started progressing so fast Dr. Rice almost didn't make the delivery and after 1 push I was told to stop in order to wait for her. The most scary part was when the nurse came in around 1:40 and started being concerned about the baby's blood pressure. It was getting low again - to the point they called in the special care team. As Dr. Rice came running in, I pushed 2 times and out came Landon Russell Vigneron! The reason for the drop in blood pressure?! His cord was wrapped around his ankle a couple times, but luckily it was not around his neck! There was a huge sigh of relief from everyone in the delivery room when that was realized. He came out quite purple, but after the cord was unwrapped, Landon turned nice and pink! The time he was born? 2:00.
Landon right after he was born....still kind of purple.
Landon weighed in at 7 lbs 13 oz - the biggest of our babies. His height was 19 3/4 in
Our boy, our 3rd child - Landon. We have had his name picked out since I was pregnant with Amelia. It was our boy name and then we had 2 girls.....so we held off on telling anyone the name and surprise surprise.....we get to use it after all!
Our boy all cleaned up! A couple features everyone noticed was his big hands and feet! He also has lots of black hair, so we will see if he keeps it or not
Mommy and Landon
Proud Daddy and Landon
Dr. Rice and Landon. I have been so lucky, Dr. Rice has delivered all 3 of our children.
Landon came with gifts for the girls....books and animals. Amelia got a giraffe
and Isabelle got an elephant
Amelia holding her brother or the first time in the 'hostible'
Gramma has been with us to watch the girls and we have been so grateful!
Gramma holding Landon for the first time
Isabelle was very curious and loving and I am almost sure Isabelle thinks Landon is hers
Isabelle holding her brother for the first time!
Mommy reading books to the girls. Amelia was very concerned for me the whole time I was in the 'hostible'. She wanted to make sure I was ok and told me how much she loved me over and over. What a sweet girl.
Isabelle was all over the room! The chair was one of them!
The first Vigneron family picture!
Big hugs between sisters
The little man loves his fingers!
Stretch!!!
Landon's birth label
What a sweet little man.
Landon left the hospital with jaundice; however, we went to the doctor the next day and his level lowered and he no longer was at risk! Thank you Lord.
The first big snow happened the day Landon was born and continued until we left the hospital. The drive home was a long one!
Daddy and Landon
Landon in his car seat!
As you can see....our little man is already a Bears fan!
After a very long ride home, we arrived to very excited girls! Amelia even traced a sign for us, welcoming all of us home! I was so proud of her!
Isabelle evidently doesn't really realize how big she is....but she did try to get into the car seat
Amelia holding Landon
Isabelle, Landon and Daddy
Landon getting some tummy time and Amelia plopped down beside him and started talking to him
Isabelle also wanted to try out the bassinet, yep she is too big!
Our rambunctious little girl! Over the last couple weeks, she has really been trying to talk more. While you definitely need the context to understand it, but she is still getting pretty close.
Here is a view of the dark hair
Amelia keeping Landon company
Isabelle wanted to give Landon a hug and a keep him company too
Downward dog!
Nana and Papa came up to meet Landon and to help out!
Nana holding Landon for the first time! (The first grandson on this side!)
Papa holding Landon!
Isabelle needed her turn too!
Isabelle pointing out Landon's eyes.
Snuggle time
Nana reading to the girls
Our 3 children!
A new life begins!
1 comment:
So sweet! I love the mischief in Isabelle's eyes! She is definitely related to her cousin Alaina! Thanks for all the pics!
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