Welcome to the World

Continued from previous post...I sort of thought something would start in the middle of the night like it did with Hannah and Jack, but was very happy to wake Friday morning with a full night sleep. We knew Friday, March 10th was the day. Hannah stayed home from school and Tim called into work. It was actually a relaxing typical family morning. Breakfast, cartoons, playing outside. I felt good. Contractions were mild the whole time, but by about 11am Hannah couldn't take waiting one more second. She was just so excited to meet her brother. So we got in the car and met Granny, Grandpa, Nana and Gramps at Hoag by noon. When I checked in they actually asked what I was checking in for because I looked so good. Then they made me wait in the waiting room for 45 minutes. No joke. When they finally took me back, I was dilated to 7 and basically fully effaced. The nurse laughed and admitted that she thought they would be sending me home. She was completed shocked I was ready to have a baby and still not in pain. To be honest I have been more then blessed with three easy pregnancies, labors, and births. So it was go time. We were ready to be a family of five. Hannah has been asking for a long time to be in the room when her brother was born. My decision was not made lightly, but I ultimately told her she could. She sat in a chair with Granny towards the back and Tim was up in the action with me. It was actually Grannys first time seeing a baby born as well. At 4:53pm the most perfect baby boy was born...Collin James Tatum! He weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz and 20 in. long. My tiniest little so far, but also the earliest 14 days early. I love him so much I can't stand it. I just want to hold him and never let go. When the doctor lifted him up Hannah started crying happy tears. She said it was one of the best moments of her life. I am so grateful for my third miracle and feel so much joy being Collin's mommy. I love the feeling knowing I was chosen to be his and him mine. We stayed 2 nights in the hospital and Collin was by far the easiest baby in the hospital. He barely cried and we truthfully got rest. Our other two were not like that. We had so many visitors and Collin is lucky to be loved by so many people. I am happy he has a tribe to love him, support him, pray for him and show up for him! Thank you all! Welcome to the World Collin and thank you for letting me be your mommy.

On our way


Almost time


COLLIN!


Dr. Flora


We love you!


Going home with my "little cub"