Pierce Olsen Romney
September, 24th 7:10 pm
7 pounds 11.5 ounces
Practically perfect in every way!
As you can tell, we are all completely in love with this little guy. It's such a relief to have him here, to know he is safe and healthy. What a blessing!
For those of you interested in the whole story:
Saturday morning I woke up feeling a little sick and off and wanted to just stay in bed, but we had games to get to...we headed out to soccer, Mike at Parker's and I went to James'. I sat through the game timing my contractions, every 5-7 minutes. Mike and Parker were supposed to go to the Michigan football game, but when he picked us up, I told him it might not be a good idea. We dropped our kids off with the Dowdles who were amazing, then headed to the hospital with a camera only (I don't know why I refused to pack a hospital bag). When we got there, the contractions were hard and coming one right after the other...I was freaking out. I'd had Parker without an epidural since things were too fast, and I had no desire to do that again. Props to those who can go naturally and love it. They rushed me through triage (I was dilated to a 3.5) and got me to labor and delivery right away. I got hooked up to an IV for group B step antibiotics and got all the monitors on and then, everything slowed down. I started to relax and my contractions slowed. When my doctor came in a few hours later, he said today might not be the day since my cervix had not changed much. I knew he was wrong...I could feel it just like last time. I finished the antibiotics, got up and walked around for awhile with super hard contractions again. When they checked me at 5pm, I was dilated to a 5 and starving since I hadn't eaten the entire day, but my labor was real and it was a go! My contractions sped up and stayed consistent. By 6:00 they were unbearable and I knew the baby would be here soon. My epidural came at 6:30, sweet relief and just in the nick of time! My doctor broke my water at about 6:45, my contractions got extrememly hard and fast and all of a sudden I felt like I needed to push. They told me to wait and called the doctor back in and then he was here! It was all so slow then so fast and exciting.
When he came out, he had a fantastically healthy scream and I just cried and cried like I don't remember doing before. I felt so much love and so much emotion to be blessed to be a mother again and possibly for my last time. He was beautiful and healthy and it was such a relief. I immediately thought how much he looked like my dad's side of the family, so his name was perfect.
Only Mike was in the delivery room with me (that's always how it has been) and we cherish those sacred moments so much of meeting our child for the first time. Amidst all the chaos, there is something so intimate and spiritual in that moment between the two of us. This time it felt extra special. Such a miracle. I have always been so grateful that it is Mike who is by my side through this life and the next. He is the greatest for me and for our boys.
Mike brought the boys back to meet their brother, and it was love at first sight. They have been so excited to meet him and hold him and they couldn't get enough. It was such a joy to watch them love him and welcome him to our crazy family. He's in the right place and I can't wait to watch their relationships grow.
My mom arrived the next day and it was such a relief to have her here. Honestly, I don't know how anyone has a baby without their mom coming to take care of them. I couldn't do it without her.
As funny as it sounds, I enjoyed those 48 hours in the hospital so much...just a little time to be with my baby and get to know him. He's a delight. So sweet and strong with a little feistiness that you have to have to be the 4th brother. I'm always shocked at how quickly and fiercely I love my kids...like I've known them forever. My recovery is going well, no tearing or stiches and only one small dose of epidural, so I'm feeling well and it was nice to get home.
The boys love having us back. I love feeling like a family again and we're ready for this new adventure.
28 comments:
Congratulations! He is a beautiful baby. So happy for you!
Congratulations Romney family. He is very handsome and your family looks so happy. He is a perfect addition. Enjoy all the little moments & remember sleep will come, just enjoy the middle of the night cuddles as long as you can, especially if it may be your last.
Absolutely adorable! Such a perfect name! Love it! So glad to hear you had such a great experience and mostly that you had a chance to get your epidural. :)
Congratulations! He's so sweet! I love the pictures of your boys holding him...how perfect!
Hooray for another little cutie! Congratulations to you and all your boys! Sounds like everything went great - I'm so glad.
Congratulations! He is adorable!
Congrats! He's precious. i love the pics of him with his big brothers!
Congratulations! I've been meaning to call or text and just haven't had a moment or keep forgetting. He is so cute and looks just like one of your babies! Love the name too. Glad everything went well and that you are back at home and doing well. Can't wait to see more pics of him and see him in person in a few months!
Congratulations! I've been thinking about you guys this week, wondering if the little guy was here! So glad everything went well- enjoy those newborn snuggles! Tell your boys 'hi' from Hailey and Auston. HUGS to you!!!
Wow!! What a cutie :) Call me if you need anything. Congratulations.
He is beautiful! Enjoy Boy #4 (they can be a handful!!!) Wish we could be there to hold him! And by the way... you look WAY too good in those pictures to have just had a baby!
Miss you!
Congrats Romneys! He is beautiful and definitely fits the Romney boy mold. Soak up those newborn snuggles!! Love you all.
Yay! I'm so glad he's here and all went well. Thanks for the whole story too. Glad you were able to get that much needed epidural -but not nearly soon enough it seems. You're amazing! He's a doll and looks just like James to me. So happy for you guys!
Congratulations Romney family!! Another handsome little guy to add to your brood. Much love to your beautiful family.
Pierce is perfect in every way, I loved getting to hold him tonight. I was wondering how your labor went, thanks for the story. You seriously, don't look like you just had a baby!
Why do I cry when I read or hear a good labor story? Your story was sweet, Brooke! Yep, the 4th is pretty magical. :)
Congrats! You're the best mom!
SOOOO happy for your family! I'm so lucky our internet was fixed today since I have been dying to hear if that little guy had arrived. Of course he is perfect and darling just like the other three. You and Mike are a perfect team. I'm so happy your mom is there. You are right, there is nothing like having your mom by your side. Congrats Brookie! Love you guys!
p.s. LOVE the name!!
Congratulations!!
He's so sweet!
I love the hospital too. You kind of know that it just gets crazy after that. Glad you could enjoy it.
I'm going to go combat my baby hunger by potty training Faith!
Brooke- I'm so happy for you guys. What a sweet sweet little boy. THank you for sharing his birth story-- I couldn't help but tear up at your words-- such a special event as you said. We are thrilled for you and hope to meet Pierce in person on your next trip out to San Diego. Love you guys!
Steph
Wonderful news and I love his name! He shares the same birthday as our Jacob - such a great birth day! Enjoy the precious moments of having a newborn!
He is so cute and you look beautiful. You are amazing! I can't believe you went that long without the epidural. I wish I could hold him. Congratulations!
Yea yea yea. I am so glad he is here safe and sound. And sooo adorable. Knowing he might be your last snuggle every extra second you can b/c with the business of the other kids it just disappears so fast. :). Loves to all of you!
aahh-where have I been?! Congratulations Romney family!! He is beautiful and fits the Romney boy mold! I loved hearing about the birth and that you are recovering well. Enjoy those sweet newborn snuggles!
I love hospital family photos. Your boys look like proud older brothers. And Pierce already looks just like all of them: brown hair, brown eyes. (I'm sad that I'll never have a brown-eyed baby.) I hope you're enjoying the cooler weather indoors snuggling that new little boy. Congrats!
Oh my cutest little guy ever!!! Love the name too: ) you guys sure know how to turn out some cute ones! Hoping you can get some rest... Congrats again!!!!!
Congratulations, Brooke! He is beautiful! I loved reading about your experience with delivery. I loved both of my deliveries SO much. It's just such a special moment. I'm really happy for you and your cute family!
Congrats to your sweet famlee! Birth stories never get old to me and I LOVE those sacred moments right after birth. The veil is so thin! Enjoy every moment! ♥ ♥ ♥
Yay! Congratulations! Love the name and he has the cutest little face. I'm glad it all went well for you! And I so agree - I don't know how people can recover without someone there to help them. I'm glad your mom was able to come help you! Congrats again!
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