Elias Carter Hoezee

With Mother's Day only a week away, I thought I would blog about being a new mom and the joy Elias has brought into our lives.

Our little boy, Elias Carter, was born on Wednesday, April 18th. I went to my doctor's appointment a week past my due date, at around 2:00, to find nothing much was happening. So, they scheduled an induction for that night at 8pm. I went home and started cleaning our apartment and packing all the stuff we would need for the hospital. I then went to go visit Blair at our house he is building to let him know the exciting news (while shaking at the fear of labor)! After visiting Blair, I started to cook supper at around 5:00 and my water broke! This was totally unexpected and I hardly knew what to do! After freaking out for a couple minutes, I called Blair to tell him to come home and then called the doctor who told me to come in right away. So, Blair came home and took a very quick shower and we heading out right away after pulling supper out of the oven and placing it in the fridge. We made a couple stops on the way....dropped Blair's truck off for a brake repair and went to Wendy's for Blair's. By then, my contractions have just begun. We got to the hospital and were placed in the labor room. I was thinking, wow...this is a breeze. Well, was not thinking that a couple hours later when the contractions were really kicking in...and were all in my back, ouch! Not a fun experience, haha! I think I was begging for an epidural 2 hours later and they gave me one 4 hours later, being dilated at almost 4. Thank goodness for epidurals and a forgiving husband (yes, probably was not so kind to him that whole time)! I do not know how people go without, bravo to all of you! So, time went on....and on...and on, still not much progression and they were getting worried that I was swelling up to much and since my water broke early, they didn't want to wait to much longer. Plus, they could tell he was a big baby and was not wanting to come out. So, they told me the news...I would need a C-section. And, I cried, not expecting I  would need one but yet ready to meet our boy after being there for 18 hours and not eating anything for 24 hours. Yes, hungry, exhausted, and ready for something amazing to happen!

And, that something amazing happened about 20 minutes after they rolled me into the operating room...our son, Elias Carter, was delivered and it was the most amazing experience ever. A baby is such a miracle from God and it is unreal to think that little life was just inside of me. It was so awesome to see our son in Blair's arms and see Blair's face and how proud of a dad he was. Instant tears rolled down my eyes as I got to see our son for the first time, knowing our life would dramatically change with him in our lives.

And, that it did. The past 2.5 weeks have flown by and have been a whole new lifestyle. I have pretty much been a zombie, trying to sneak in every nap I can get while he is sleeping. I am also trying to get as much cuddle time as I can get, for I know he won't want to cuddle forever. Being a mom is such a gift and so rewarding. To think that I am in charge of this little person who relies on me for everything is so scary, but yet a joy at the same time. I love his little grins, his many noises, when he stares into my eyes knowing his mama is right there, and yes...even his cry at times. He is such a blessing to us and I never knew I could love someone so much. God has given us this blessing and I hope we can be the best parents we can be, raising him to be a child of God. We love you Elias!
 

9 lb 6 oz

22 inches

Proud Daddy

Blair showing me our new son

Love at first sight ;)