Thursday, October 9, 2008

He Is Finally Here!!!




I know it is a week later, but I haven't been able to sit at the computer. So, even though you probably already know his information, here goes. Benjamin Paul Oakley was born on 10/2/08 at 11:04 pm. He weighed 7lbs 10.8oz. He was 20 3/4" long. He is gorgeous and I love his face.




The Story:


My water broke while I was sleeping at about 11:45 on Wed. night. So, Steve and I took our time and got ready. We made it to the hospital around 1 am. By the time we got there, my contractractions were about 2 minutes apart and very strong. They took me right in. I had an epidural by 3 am and was feeling much better. Everything was going fine. But, the baby never came down all the way. So, they finally decided to do a C-Section. Everything went very well and he was out at 11:04 pm. Steve was with me until they took the baby to the nursery. He went with them while the doctor finished with me. He got to show the baby off to my mom, dad and brother who were waiting all night for the baby's arrival. He came and met me in recovery a while later. He walked and said, "He's a Benny!!" As you probably know, we didn't know what we wanted to name him. We were hoping that we would know when we saw him. I had only seen him for a second, but Steve was very sure of his name, so Benny it is. I think he was right. He is a Benny!!!


So, now he is home and he is doing wonderfully. I couldn't have asked for a better baby. I am fighting myself so that I don't hold him all the time. It is hard to do. Grandma Paula is here with us and she is just as wonderful. I would not have made it through this week without her. She is waiting on us hand and foot. She is taking such good care of us. We owe her BIG.


Benny hasn't gotten to meet his brother and sister yet. They are coming this weekend. I can't wait. I am dying to know what they think of him. I will have more pictures up after that!!!


8 comments:

Emily said...

Thank you Judi for sharing! We've been dying to see more pictures! He's just gorgeous!! At first, I thought he looked exactly like Steve, but now I can see some of you in him--that's a good thing:) I'm so glad your mom is there to help. What a blessing! The kids are so anxious to see you and the baby this weekend (and their Dad too:). I hope you are recovering and feeling better. Take care!

Anonymous said...

i can't wait to meet him! i'm so glad that you're home and feeling better...does that mean i can hop on a plane and come visit? i told my mom i was gonna hold a sign in front of your house that says, "will work for baby holding time!" let me know a good time to come and i'd love to come out!maybe next week?

Anonymous said...

OH YEAH! it cracks me up that benny is one week old and his official countdown is still counting down to his arrival!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! He is beautiful! You guys are truly blessed (and I LOVE his hair)! I hope you're feeling better soon, take care!
-TRISHA-

Ken-Ken said...

I love him so much! i am so excited to meet him!!! I love you!

Anonymous said...

~~~Congratulations~~~
He is so Cute! I'm so happy for all of you! Keep posting pictures of him (they grow up so fast) Enjoy every second of him & get rest when you can! Take care :)

Lots of Love
Kim & Family

Anonymous said...

Ok Judi, I was just reading your blog and for some reason I started crying. I can't wait to meet Benny, he is so precious. I miss you. Talk to you soon.
Love, Jamie

Unknown said...

Congrats! I was thinking that you were probably pretty close to hatching so I decided to check here and... surprise! I am so excited for you guys! He is absolutely beautiful and I cant wait to meet him!

Leah