Friday, January 09, 2009

The Grand Finale

...The Jacobs Caboose, The Cherry on Top of the Jacobs Family Sundae, our baby!

He's here and we are home! our family is complete. Everything went well with minor complications. I don't think he enjoyed being to close to the birth canal so he stayed head down just not "engaged." They were afraid to break my bag of water for fear that his umbilical cord would get pinched and it would end in an emergency c-section. Finally they let it be my choice if I wanted to take the risk. I did, I wanted to get the show on the road! I got the epidural, it worked wonders for most of the painful parts. There were two spots that it wasn't touching. The happy-dural lady tried to help even it out and she was able to take the edge off of the pain. In about 3 hours I went from 4 to pushing, 15 minuets later little dude was here. He was born January 8 (Elvis' birthday, we will allow you to call him "The King" if you want).at 5:50 pm. He weighed a mere 9lbs 2oz, and was 21 inches long. His head was 15" round. He looks a lot, well exactly like Logan did in his baby pictures. His name is Jackson Ralph Jacobs. Jackson after my Great Grandpa Jack (although his name was really John, I really don't get the nickname) and Ralph after Jeremy's Grandpa. Both men were remarkable.

We have all our kids at the same location and had mostly great experiences. This one was by far the best. My doctor actually delivered my baby which is unusual. It is usually whoever is on call. The nurses in Labor and Delivery were fabulous and the ones who were in Post-Partum were equally fabulous. It was good enough that I almost would do it again, but not really that good.

Both me and Jackson are doing well and healthy. Jackson is what they called tongue-tied. The little skin that attaches your tongue to the bottom of your mouth goes all the way to the end of his tongue. I guess it is really no big deal we can have it snipped if we want. We will see how breastfeeding goes and go from there.

Our favorite quote before Jackson was born Logan was telling Jeremy what Jackson would say when he was born:

In case you can't understand Logan says "Helllooo Lay-tees" (Hello Ladies!) We have a picture of Jackson with his hands in a similar position. He just had his Vitamin K drops in his eyes.


He is an awesome baby and is doing well all his siblings are excited to have him be a part of our family. Lauren took some time getting used to him. I realize now that she thinks he is her doll. She was extremely possessive of him and when she wanted his hat on or off him. She was also a little bossy about how his blanket would cover him. This is going to be fun! Logan can sit there and hold him or just look at him for hours. The other three girls adore him and will want to do everything they can to take care of him. This is going to be one loved little cutie!

16 comments:

Camelia Bradshaw said...

Congratulations. He is just beautiful. Babies are great. What a wonderful addition to your family.

Cory and Becca said...

YEAH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! HE is such a beautiful baby!! I am glad everything went well!!!
Happy Birthday King Jackson!!! :)

Taylors said...

Wow! Congrats!!! Glad that everything went well and that you guys are ok. He looks so cute!!

Laura said...

Congrats on your cute little cherry-on-top man!

Rebecca & Jeff said...

Congrats! I'm so glad little Jackson finally made to your arms! I am glad to hear that everything went well and cant wait to meet your little King! :)

Corrie said...

Congratulations to the Jacobs Family!! He's definatley a keeper!

Hayley said...

He is gorgeous. A great way to end your 8 years of pregnancy.

Handsfullmom said...

CONGRATS! I'm glad everything went so well. He's adorable.

The State of Our Family said...

YEAH!!! He's simply perfect! We're so excited for all of you. Hopefully get to see the little guy in June before we're off to Fiji!

Alice said...

HOoray! Congratulations:)

Angie Miller said...

What a gorgeous kid!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! So happy for your family. Our third came just a month before your sixth, and I thought our house was starting to feel a little full. But its nice having older ones who can help out.

Janelle said...

Congratulations. He is a cutie! I love the hey ladies picture.

April P. said...

Hurray! He is here! Darling little boy. He definitely looks like Logan to me too.

Jen said...

Congrats April and Jeremy! Logan told me about him on Friday when I was subbing and Miranda told me about him on Monday when I was subbing again. Those kids are excited and proud and that new little brother!

Katie said...

Congratulations! Jackson is darling, and "Hello, Ladies!" is super cute!

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