Logan Thomas Jackson finally entered the world on Wednesday, September 22nd at 3:31am. He weighed 9.6 lbs at birth and looked just perfect from the moment we saw him.Logan was 10 days overdue when I was induced in hospital. My labour was long... so I chose to have an epidural half way through. The pain I experienced once my contractions fully set in was not something I could imagine enduring for any serious length of time. And things were moving along slowly. Having the intense pain taken away made my labour a much more enjoyable and positive experience. Once the epidural was given- I laboured for 7 more hours.
In the end, Logan entered the world in grand-finale style. After 2 full hours of pushing and lack of progress, the doctor & the forceps appeared. Things got a little too dramatic for my liking at this stage. Giving birth was a horrific, beautiful & amazing experience. I can't really explain how something can fall under all of those descriptive words... but it did.
Once the doctor set Logan on my chest and he began to cry- any pain and confusion that was involved in my labour ended. Everything made sense again. And my heart swelled 10 times bigger than I feel it has ever been. I fell in love with my son at that moment.
I could finally see his face. And let his tiny fingers curl around one of mine. I could see him moving and hear his little noises. I could witness him hiccuping- not just feel it in my belly.
Logan is nearly 2 weeks old now. He is becoming more alert and loveable each day. Chris and I are learning how to be parents- a lesson that will go on for years and years to come. It is still early days- but things are good.
Part of me doesn't want Logan to grow or change- not even an inch. And part of me can't help but wonder what is in store for him in the future. What will he look like as a toddler? When will he smile? Will he be a good runner? Where will his dreams take him one day?
And how did we ever exist without him?
Thanks to the powers above for our little blessing.
xoxo
2 comments:
Oh Jen! I know exactly what you mean...you don't want them to change, but you can't wait to watch them grow up. Eric very literally amazes me every day. I want so much to enjoy each "stage" for a little longer, and it seems to go by in the blink of an eye...and then you realize the next stage is even more amazing. I'm SO happy it's your turn to experience all the wonder that is a little boy!
Lots of love, hugs and kisses.
Shelley :)
Thanks Shell!
It's so great to hear that every stage gets better! You're not the first Mom to tell me this! I can't even imagine a stage better than this- but I already see this stage slipping on by. So I'm relieved to hear that the next one will be just as good.
Much love to you, Trev and Eric from Sydney!
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