It's a Boy

Today I was induced, I was really scared as I have heard horror stories about pitocin (sp ?) and how hard and fast it makes your contractions. I arrived at the hospital around 7 AM, we registered and were in our room by 7:30 AM. The first thing they did was hook me up to an IV and pumped a bag of fluid in me. Then the doctor came in and checked my dilation, I was 3 cm. They broke my water at 10:00 AM, and then I began walking the hallways. I walked for 45 minutes, then the contractions started to come. They were definately getting stronger, but I was glad I did not need any pitocin, the labor came on naturally after they broke my water. I took a luke warm bath (I was disappointed - no hot water) It helped with my back somewhat. Then I could not take the pain anymore I needed my epidural. The doc came in and I was 4 cm. I could get my epidural. I waited about 10 minutes for my epidural and the epidural process took 30 minutes to complete, but once it was in, I was a much different person. Bill was glad for the epidural also. The doc came in later and I was 6 cm, they could not believe how fast I was progressing. I was glad for that also. Then around 5:30 I felt some pressure like things were getting closer. I waited a little while then called the nurse. The doc came and checked for dilation and I was 10 cm. They started rolling carts in and said this baby is coming now. I felt relieved. Sure enough after only 10 minutes of pushing, our baby boy was here. He arrived at exactly 6:00 PM and was 7 lbs 9.6 ounces, 20 1/2 inches long, with a head of 35 cm. He was perfect in everyway. The doc said what is his name, and I looked at my husband (since we still were undecided up to the birth) and he said, Isaiah. I smiled big. This was the name I wanted from the day I found out I was pregnant, it was the boy name I liked and felt was for this little one. His full name is Isaiah John Arthur Rahn. We named him John, after my Dad, and Arthur, after Bill's Dad. We are so happy and kids love their new little brother.