You all know by now that we had a scheduled induction on Monday, April 9th (38 weeks) due to kidney stones. Even though things were planned out much more than spontaneously going into labor, they didn't really turn out the way we expected!
Nathan dropped off Jacob at school and we arrived at Presby Plano around 7:45. We realized soon after our arrival that directly across the hall were Tony Romo and his wife having their baby boy. We didn't dare stare or say anything, but it was certainly interesting to know we were among celebrities!
The nurses at Presby Plano were fantastic. I got pitocin and my epidural a little after nine o'clock and my obgyn came to break my water at around 10am. When I came into the hospital that morning, I was dilated 2cm and about 75% effaced. I was really encouraged that this was going to go quickly, but the Lord had different plans! Nathan and I enjoyed a quiet day in L&D, just resting, watching TV, and talking. Things were moving VERY slowly and by 5pm or so I was discouraged. My progress was very slow and in fact, I was only 6cm dilated the last time they checked me, probably around 6pm.
My night nurse arrived at 7pm and we noticed that with each and every contraction, Jonah's heart rate was dropping. This also happened with Jacob, so at first, I wasn't too worried. Then I began to see how severely his heart rate actually dropped. I tried to really breath through the contractions (even though I couldn't feel them) to help him out, but it didn't seem to work. I also started to run a bit of a fever, which was a concern because at that point, my water had been broken for quite a long time. The nurse and my obgyn really felt like there was something else going on, a reason why Jonah wasn't descending into the birth canal. After a brief conversation, we decided to do a c-section to get that baby out!
As soon as we called my parents, my mom headed up to the hospital while my dad stayed home with Jacob (who was already in bed). She made it just in time to see me wheeled out of the OR. I really wasn't scared at all and knew that God had a perfect plan. Again, the nurses and doctors were fantastic and made me feel well at ease. Nathan arrived and the doctors began!
Jonah made his arrival at 8:54 pm and he was just the tiniest little thing! The first time I saw him, he was peeing everywhere (such a typical Cox man!!). It was amazing to hear him crying and screaming while they worked on him and I couldn't believe my precious little boy was here! I am so deeply thankful for modern medicine and how healing it can be! Jonah did have the cord wrapped around his neck, which was not allowing him to get through the contractions and come naturally. I am so thankful that we were able to get him here safe and sound.
Jonah and Nathan headed back to the room while I was taken care of. That night was overwhelming and beautiful. I couldn't believe Jonah was here and just couldn't wrap my mind around the course of the day.
Now we're home and recovering nicely. Jonah is a great sleeper and is truly an easy, sweet baby boy! I am in quite a bit of pain, but I'm really trying to stay on top of my pain medications and get plenty of rest. Nathan will take Monday off from work (we have Jonah's follow up with our pedi that morning) but will be back at work the remainder of the week. Please pray for all of us, that we will have the energy to enjoy one another and that I will continue to heal and love this time with my boys!!
Jonah is his adorable coming home outfit from Tiny Sprouts!
Snug as a bug in a rug and ready for his first ride in the car!
Jacob was so excited to have Jonah sitting in the backseat with him!
We were greeted with a sweet sign made by Jacob, Mim and Poppa! What a wonderful surprise to come home to!!
