May 25, 2006

Early morning nausea, yuck! All i wanted was a cracker and the labor and delivery nurse wouldn't let me have one. So i sat there in the hospital bed so upset and sick.



I was admitted the night before with preeclampsia and a raging headache. No word on when our sweet boy would arrive so Jason headed home to gather things for our hospital camp out. After all, i was only 36 weeks and was pretty sure we'd be camping out there for a couple weeks!



My mom came by before she headed to work to say hi and see how i was doing. The doctor ended up coming in while she was there. She looked at me. I was so sick, swollen so huge, and my labs were looking pretty poor. She then said..."we're taking the baby today...actually now."



AHH!!!



Good thing my mom was there because i couldn't even ask any normal questions. The only thing i wanted was Jason, who i couldn't seem to get a hold of. She was asking all about the c-section, which at the time, i could have cared less.



I started asking about Judah and how he would be. If he would be ok at 36 weeks. would he have to be in the NICU? Would he need help breathing? So many questions were going through my head.



To say i was worried was a huge understatement.



Jason finally came. I was taken to the OR and Judah was born at 9:46am.



Perfect, chubby cheeked, 6 lbs 14 oz brown haired, sweet baby boy!



I remember hearing him cry and feeling a sense of great relief that he was going to be ok! And he was.



Dear Judah:

Your name was so easy for your daddy and I to come up with. we had it in our minds early on in our marriage. It means Praises Honoring God. We knew we wanted to give you a name which would speak about your life and lead you in the direction we believe God has for you. You fit the name perfectly. You have a tender heart toward others even at the age of 4. You seem to know just what to say, and I am certain the Holy spirit speaks through you even at this tender age. You are so innocent. You love to ask questions and love the long in depth answers. You are the perfect addition to our family. I can't imagine life without. We are so blessed that God saw fit to add you to our family. Love you Judah---You are my favorite little boy! Love mommy