Isaac's Birth Story

We arrived the day before Isaac's birth.  The day of the anticipated induction (July 12), H had another OB appointment.  I went with her and I was glad I did!  The OB said she didn't need to check her - meaning her cervix hadn't been checked in 2 weeks - and she would induce her in 2 more days.  I stepped in and asked  if there was any way she could be induced that day...after all, we were there and H and arranged her work schedule and child care so she could be induced that day.  We were both relieved when the OB returned with, "Get across the street right now."  We walked together and she got settled in.  Isaac's birth father and family were also there so I left to get Mark and the boys from the hotel.

When the OB got there, she checked H and she was at a 7!  She broke her water and we waited.  Four hours later (and no pittocin), H was ready to push.  I was completely shocked and overwhelmed when H & F invited me into the delivery room.  Mark and the boys were on the other side of the curtain and were able to hear everything happening.  All I have to say, is H is a champ!  Literally 4 pushes and less than 5 mins later, Isaac Matthew took his first breath!  The OB started to hand F the scissors to cut the cord.  He said, "Let his Mom do it." and looked at me.  That meant so much to me and always will.

Welcome into our crazy Cahalan family Isaac Matthew.  He was born on July 12 at 2:14pm.  He weighed 7lbs 6 oz!  He is a beautiful, perfect baby boy.  We are blessed to have him in our lives and family.