Ok, so I am the slackest person ever when it comes to posting but I am down at the beach and have finally found time to sit down and write.
I plan on posting several short Blogs to catch this up to date rather than one lengthy one.
Zackery "Owen" Atkinson Jr. was born Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 1:54pm. He weighed 7lbs 6oz and was 19 inches long. I was induced that morning and before they even started the potocin I was 3cm and 70% or so efaced. Once I was 10cm he came and came fast, so fast that Dr. Salley didn't quite make it back to the room. But, in his defense I was so numb from the epidural (Awesome) that from his experience he thought he would have plenty time to go and check on another patient and come back. I too had no clue that it would be so fast. Owen was ready to make his debut and reveal to us that he was a beautiful baby BOY! 17 minutes and 7 pushes and he was here. I do have to say that Dr. Salley coached me on exactly how to push and what to do and I would not have known what to do had he not been there for that first push...I was so completely numb and had no sensation whatsoever...I thought the nurses, my mom, and Zack were just being nice when they were telling me how good I was doing just to keep my spirits up I was shocked by my delivery experience and hope that it will be that easy with future babies.
I want to thank my wonderful husband and my sweet mom who were by my side the whole time, I couldn't have done it with out yall and I love you soooo much! Also, my nurses Winter and Lisa were the best, and ended up doing a little more than usual. And of course a big thanks again to Dr. Salley he is the best!
And thanks to my daddy, Neal, Mamie and our sisters along with all my grandparents and the rest of our sweet family and friends who were there waiting patiently for Baby Owen's Arrival, we love you all very much!
