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I remember Bricey's birth day really well. On the way to the hospital (at like 6:00 a.m.) I was nervous and excited at the same time. The little squirrel was dancing in my belly. I couldn't wait to see him.
When I got to the hospital, the nurses made me sit in a bed. Then they put two IVs in my arm. I can't stand needles! It hurt a little bit, too. Now all I could do was wait. Time was just dragging on. When Seth got there it made things better, though.
In the early afternoon, the first contractions started. I was uneasy and scared, but they didn't hurt too bad. But it wasn't long until they really started to hurt. I was in agony for what seemed like days. It actually wasn't more than two hours, but I eventually had to ask the nurse to go ahead with an epidural. While the doctor was taking care of the process, I could've cared less about what he was sticking in me. The contractions hurt too bad.
I hadn't gotten to eat the whole day, but I wasn't that tired or weak. I just wanted to see my little boy! After a while, it was time for the delivery. I got very excited. I was so happy this moment finally came. But after a half hour of pushing and not making a whole lot of progress, I got very anxious and tired. I was scared when Brice's heart rate was abnormal. His umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck a little. The doctor and nurses were talking about a c-section if he didn't come soon. But I pushed as hard as I could and after the doctor gave me an episiotomy, out he came. I started crying. I was so relieved. I only got to see Brice for a second until they had to take him away to take care of him. I didn't even feel getting stitched up-probably because I was too excited about my little squirrel.
I can't imagine what life would be like without my little honey pot. He has given me responsibility, selflessness, and a kind of happiness I've never experienced. It's amazing to watch how fast he learns and grows. I just can't wait to see the next thing that he will learn to do.
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