Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Finally!!

The wait is over! We finally welcomed Caleb James Lott into our family this afternoon at 4:30. Initially we were worried that he wouldn't come until next Monday because our doctor said the hospital wouldn't schedule a medical induction until one week past the due date. However, we could put ourselves on a list of elective inductions that might or might not get called to come in. Our doctor's office put us on the list and said we were third in line. We were informed that if a room was available the hospital would contact us sometime after midnight. We got the call at 12:10. Around 1 a.m. we rolled into the hospital and by 2:30 Jessie was on a pitocin drip. Our night began in a triage room and at 5:30 we were moved into a delivery room. Jessie made the call for the epidural at 9. Around 3:30 p.m. she was fully dialated and effaced. She started pushing at 4 and by 4:30 he was here. His APGAR score was very good he got 9/10 for both his initial and five minutes after birth. He got his first bath after switching to a different room and as soon as he was dry he zonked!


Waiting sweetheart....just waiting



Caleb James Lott
7 pounds 11 ounces
21.5 inches

His first bath



Post-bath slumber

10 comments:

Stacie Aho said...

CONGRATS!!!! I am so happy for you guys. He's beautiful. I hope the labor went well- can't wait to hear more.
Enjoy every minute of that sweet newborn!

Jeri said...

Uncle Matt and Grandma Jeri are so excited, we can hardly stand it! Caleb is beautiful! He has hair! Congratulations! Jessie, hope you will heal and get your strength back quickly. July won't come soon enough! Can't wait to see you all. We love you!

p.s. Matt says, "For an extra grand, I'll let you take me out to dinner."

Becky said...

Congrats Chris and Jesse! Caleb is beautiful and I love that name! What a cute family you are!

Jill said...

Congratulations! Now the real fun begins.

nateandmaryannmendenhall said...

Congratulations! He is so darling. I am so happy for you guys. Good luck with everything. It will be fun to see pictures.

Erica said...

Congratulations you guys! I'm so excited for you both. He's got hair and beautiful skin! What more could you ask for?! Can't wait to see more pics. Hope you can get some sleep!

Melissa Mae said...

I can't believe you are guys are a mommy and daddy now! It's about time! ;) I am so happy for you both! I love the name! He is so sweet! Jessie you did a good job! 30 minutes pushing is really good! Take care of each other! I can't wait till we can come down and meet that little guy! Love you guys!

Jody said...

Congrats you guys!! He is so beautiful...in a very manly way, of course. :) He really is a cutie and we're glad he's here safe and sound. Take care and try to get some sleep! (who am I kidding? That's not going to happen anytime soon :)

Natalie said...

Chris...Congratulations! They don't get any cuter that Caleb! The fun has just begun...soak up every moment, it's simply the best! Love your long lost Washington cousins! Natalie & Family

Tay and Teigan said...

Congrats again, what a perfect little boy. Hope you are settling in and getting some sleep! Can't wait to see more pictures. I am so excited for y'all!