Welcome Our Sweet Boy

Well, my due date of June 8th came and went and Cole decided that he wanted to stay a little while longer in his cozy home. My doctor scheduled an induction for Friday the 12th if I went that long, but I didn't think he would wait an extra four days. With my mother in law here and my family calling every few hours to see if "anything is happening" I definitely felt like a watched pot. Days came and went and before I knew it it was Friday. I was OK with not having to guess when I should head to the hospital and if they were going to send me back home or not. I was induced about 6pm on Friday and had my baby boy at 12:13 on Saturday morning. He came quickly once he was forced to. I was able to push him out in three contractions once I was fully dilated. He was a big boy, 9lb 13 oz and 22 1/2'' long. He looks so much like his big brother when he was born. We are so thankful to have had a healthy, adorable little man!

Colton Thomas Houben

A Mommy's first touch

A Daddy's first thoughts

A Big Brother's long awaited wish!

Cute tootsies and my first owie

I'm a big boy!

Cole and I had a wonderful doctor, Dr. Brodsky. She was great throughout my pregnancy and turned out to be a great catcher as well. I'm glad that she was able to make the delivery at all considering he was born so quickly.

Tyler got the movie Bolt from Grandma to watch while we were waiting for Colton. I think that was all he did the entire time.

Steve and I had my Mom, Sister and Grandma in the delivery room when Cole was born.

Shell was behind the camera the entire time.

My Grandma had never seen a birth in all her 88 years and I was happy to have her experience her first with Cole. They will always have that special bond between them now.

Grammy Jackie was supposed to be in the room for the delivery, but because Colton decided to come so quickly my Dad was not able to get to the hospital in time to watch Tyler. Grammy volunteered to take him out and I felt so bad that she did not get to see Cole's delivery.

Thank you Grammy!

I know that this is a silly picture of me and I usually wouldn't put it in but this was a priceless moment. Everyone was at the hospital until 3pm and the Big Brother just couldn't take the excitement anymore. And for me, yes I got a hogendaz ice cream bar to eat and it was delicious.