Kallen's Birth Story

I never imagined that I would be posting a blog post on one of my child's birth stories. I have been asked by a few mothers to share Kallen's story and I couldn't be more excited and willing to do it!

As I have previously stated, I loved being pregnant. My pregnancy was super easy and I did not take anything for granted. Therefore, when the time came where Kallen would make his appearance into the world I was not trying to rush him. He not only made it to his due date he was over by three days. Kallen's birth began on the end of day two. Nate and I just settled ourselves into bed at 10:20 PM and that is when I felt a major kick throughout my entire stomach. About two seconds later my water broke. I looked at Nate, told him and ran into the bathroom. We then called my mother who returned home that afternoon since I had not one contraction. While Nate loaded our bags, continued to get things ready and wait for my mom, I began having contractions. At about 11:10, we timed them, one minute durations every three minutes apart. We then knew we really needed to go. We checked in at the hospital at 11:58 PM. When we got into our room they checked me at being a four to five. Kallen's heart beat was low so they wanted me to remain on the bed for monitoring. They then checked me again about 30 minutes and I was at a six. My midwife said I was able to go relax in the bath at this time. I was in for about an hour and my contractions were very intense. Nate actually said he saw Kallen move down in my stomach. My midwife checked me again, I was now at a ten and ready to push. Thanks to my amazing husband, midwife and nurse, I pushed for just under an hour. I clearly remember Nate looking at me and telling me I was so close and just one more. I opened my eyes to see our son's face appearing from below. He was perfect! After Kallen's head and shoulders were successfully out, Nate finished pulling him out and placing him on my chest. I just remember crying tears of joys. I was very blessed to have a quick, successful and memorable labor. I give all the praise to God who has had this planned from day one.

Today Kallen turned one week old. I can not believe I gave birth a week ago and that my baby boy is already a week old. I am so thankful for the last nine months and just like I did with my other precious babies, I am treasuring every minute with Kallen.