The Brush Family: The Big Day

Jackson has been such a blessing ever since he made his arrival on March 31, 2009. Labor and surgery weren't fun, but it was definitely worth it. Here are some pictures that will give you an idea of how things went that incredible day!

We arrived at the hospital a little after 10:00 a.m. and soon after I was admitted. It was the real thing! Unfortunately the smiles didn't last too long...

Our room was actually quite comfy and even came with a nice panda picture.

We were lucky enough to have a room with a partial view of the Lake and an inviting bathroom.

Good thing for me, I wasn't alone. My support crew was great and I couldn't have done it without them! Both Bobby and Kaydi did everything they could to make sure Jackson and I were going to come out okay.

Bobby was even cogniscent enough to wear appropriate attire!

As the day progressed, so did the pain!

Thank goodness for the drugs!

As my contractions became stronger and closer, Jackson's heart rate began to dip so the doctors put me on some oxygen. It wasn't fun trying to deep breathe through that mask.

After some intense pain, an epidural, severe back labor, a little bit of throw-up, more drugs, and close to 14 hours I wasn't doing so hot. We arrived at the hospital at 10 a.m. and by midnight I had dialated to 9cm but was still not ready to push. Talk about frustrating!

When my doctor finally made it back to check my progress he had decided that a cesarean section was the safest route for Jackson's arrival. Although I wasn't too excited, I was definitely ready to meet my little guy:)

So that was it!! I was off to surgery at 1:20 a.m.. Meanwhile...Bobby was getting scrubbed down in preparation for the operating room. Despite being a bit fatigued he was also ready to meet Jackson.

Thanks to the anesthesiologist, surgery wasn't bad at all. I couldn't feel a thing and before you knew it I heard what we had been waiting for...Jackson's first cry was the best sound in the whole world. What I heard next was the big surprise..."he's a red head!" I could hardly wait to see him. It felt like an eternity before he was actually brought over. His full head of hair and precious little face were priceless.

Bobby's smile said it all, our little guy was finally here!!! His official birthweight was 7lbs 14oz. He was 21 inches long and born at 1:50am on March 31st!