Sunday, January 23, 2011

Gavin's Arrival

As I look back three years on Gavin's arrival Jan. 22, there are only three things I'd change:

1. I'd ask my doctor to look at his schedule before booking me for an induction. He should probably be working that day.

2. I'd remember to tell my nurse that I'm sort of a freak of nature when it comes to epidurals. Instead of slowing down my labor, they speed it up. By hours. It's good to have the doctor (in this case, any doctor) on hand once it's in.

3. I'd wish away all of the RSV cases that winter that forced the hospital to limit visitors. The restrictions made it impossible for Natalie to meet her new baby brother until we got home. This one still breaks my heart a little.

Thankfully, Natalie didn't seem to mind:



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