Love is really Patient

After my little emotional episode on Friday night, God granted me my wish. I woke up about 1am, went to the bathroom and felt a little "pop". Without feeling any contractions, my water broke and Joel and I were on the way to the hospital by 1:30. When we checked in, my contractions were right on top of each other and very strong. I was dilated to 3. So they moved me into a room and soon I had my epidural (I totally recommend them). I feel asleep and the next thing I knew the doctor was checking me and I was ready to push. 1 1/2 hours later at 8:40 am, Jake William Smith came into the world weighing 8 lbs 14 1/4 oz and measuring 22 inches long. (I knew he was going to be long when I heard them say the head had crowned and I could still feel his feet in my ribs.) We are all doing quite well and at home now!