8 years ago today...

8 years ago today I had been on bedrest for over 3 weeks. I had been staving off an over anxious labor! Finally the bedrest and Tributilene quit working. I had been told by my doctor if I went into labor and they could not stop it my baby would be transferred to Phoenix Children's Hospital right after birth and I would remain at Mesa Lutheran Hospital until I was released. I couldn't stand the thought of my baby and I being separated after birth!

Kyle and his Spiderman, cupcake cake.

I was so worried not only about the separation but of my baby boy's well-being after delivery. Thankfully I had gotten a steroid shot the week before to help develop his lungs. But, the doctor wanted me to be prepared and told me that boys tend to do worse, breathing wise, when they are born early compared to girls.

Kyle as we're about to sing him Happy Birthday on Friday.

I had called Laren home from work around 6pm. He got home and we threw some last minute things together and went to the hospital, arriving around 6:50pm. I was dilated to a 5 and 60% effaced and contracting ever 2-3 minutes. I had already lost most of my mucous plug. Dr. Tutt was my doctor, but Dr. Beck was on call.

Kyle opening his gifts.

Kyle leading the pack, getting ready to hit the pinata.

He got called away from his daughter's Sweet Sixteen party to do the delivery. After checking me out and the baby-- he made the difficult decision to deliver the baby there, at Mesa Lutheran.



About an hour later our little Kyle was born weighing in at 6 lbs. 1.5 oz. and 21 inches long. He was born at 34 weeks old and was miraculously super healthy! He didn't even need any oxygen! That was a Friday night and Kyle and I both left the hospital together the following Monday morning! We stayed an extra day just as a precautionary measure due to his preterm birth.

I can't believe I hosted this party with 12 party boys and 5 of my own kids by myself! Laren had to go out of town last minute for his G'ma's funeral, so that left me to do the party solo! It was a lot of fun and a lot of work! But my Boy is well worth it!! :)

It has been a great 8 years so far! Kyle is a very intelligent and conscientious boy. He is friendly and happy! He is a good brother and obedient. We feel so blessed to have him in our family!!

Happy Birthday Kyle!

I feel so blessed to be your Mom!