Jack Michael

Long time.. no see!!  Now I know why people don't have any pictures after two kids - no time :)  I have A LOT of things to post, but the most important is the arrival of our baby boy so I am going to begin there!

We went to the hospital very early in the morning on November 21st.  I have to say that for some reason I was more scared this time than with Sam and Ava - you would think that the third would be easier (not for me)!!  It took a while to get my IV in and to get things starting.  James was definitely very supportive.  As scared as I was - James was excited.  Once things started they went really fast.  They induced me around 9:00, broke my water at 9:30, and I was in intense pain pretty soon after this.   James was watching the monitor telling me how strong my contractions were - "here is a big one."  Ha - yeah thanks :)  Erica, my mom and my dad got to be there through most of it -  I was thankful for that. 

I was dilated to 3 when I got to the hospital, so I didn't have to progress very far to get my epidural - thank goodness!  It was such a relief from that point, and it really went fast after that!  At about 11:00 it looked like my contractions had just stopped, and because I had my epidural at that point of course I couldn't feel them.  But I did feel some pressure.  We waited for a couple minutes and Erica couldn't wait any longer so she went to ask the nurse why my contractions had stopped.  The nurse came in to check and Jack was READY.  At this point I was still scared - I just wanted him to be safe in my arms!! 

Our doctor was there before I knew it, and it was time to bring Jack into the world.  It took two pushes and about a minute and a half and he was here.  He was (and still is) perfect!  I think no matter how many times you give birth it is such a miracle and the instant love is just overwhelming.

Jack Michael Piraino

6 pounds 15 ounces (exact same as Sam)

20 1/2 inches long

perfect in every way :)

Love at first sight

 Proud Daddy

I can't wait to write all about our adventures since we have been home.  There is never a dull moment in this house!!