On June 6th, 2012, Josh and I went I to to the hospital to be induced at 39 weeks (which ended up not happening). I was given Cytotec at 1:30 am. They divide one dose into 4 so they can space it out. I should have gotten the next part at 5:30 but woke up with contractions. At 6:30 the doctor came in and broke my water. I got an epidural soon after and at 11:37 (after 3 pushes) Easton was here. The cord was wrapped around his neck twice, which was never picked up on the sonograms. He didn't breathe right away so I couldn't hold him. They took him over to the side to clean out his lungs. What was probably 30 seconds seemed like 5 minutes but when he took his first breath and started screaming my heart just exploded. It was the most wonderful moment of my life. The pregnancy and delivery were just so easy I was just so thankful to have a healthy baby boy! I lost a lot of blood though and it took the doctor forever to finish her job. My mom was in the delivery room and was so worried about me while I was so worried about my baby. It's crazy that I know the kind of worry she has known for so long. Finally the time came when I got to hold to my baby. The joy I felt in that moment was incomparable to anything that has ever happened to me. Marrying Josh was incredible and a huge blessing...but knowing that we had created this perfect little person was so humbling, so rewarding, so emotional, and a million other emotions.
For his first birthday we woke him up with a cinnamon roll. This boy LOVES food so we knew he would enjoy some sweet breakfast! Then we packed and headed out to visit my in-laws in Nacogdoches. We celebrated his 1st birthday and my niece, Audrey's, 2nd birthday. We had such a wonderful time with them. I can't wait til he is able to really enjoy their place. They live on about 30 acres, part of which is a Christmas tree farm. It's so gorgeous out there and I know he will have a great time exploring with his cousins.
Josh and my brother-in-law, Ryan, made this cake! Pretty awesome for 2 guys that don't bake! :)
The following weekend we had his 1st birthday party. We did a pool party and had a great time. Easton LOVES the water. He will sit in the pool, splash around, and squeal in pure joy. It is so fun to watch. We had friends and family come celebrate with us...he is a blessed little boy to be surrounded by so much love.
Happy Birthday to the sweetest, happiest, silliest, and cutest baby ever. I love you, Booger Bear!
