Jack's due date was July 11, 2011. Shannon was scheduled to be induced on Sunday evening the 10th, with hopes of Jack arriving on the 11th. Jack had his own plans. We went to the hospital Sunday evening at 8pm. They started the induction with a medicine called cervidil, which was given over a 12 hour period. At 9 am Monday morning there wasn't any progress made. Shannon was started on a medication called pitocin. She was on this til Tuesday morning at 6am. She had dilated to 5 cm, but unfortunately developed a fever, and Jack's heartrate was in the 170's. Shannon's doctor recommended a c-section because of the risk of infection. The c-section went great and Jack arrived at 9am.
Jack had a wonderful report from the pediatrician and was healthy as can be. Shannon tolerated the c-section well. We spent 4 days at the hospital- Missouri Baptist- and had wonderful care by the amazing nurses and doctors.
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| grandma and grandpa schaefer |
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| grandma and grandpa krus |
We had lots of visitors at the hospital with family and friends who came to meet Jack. It was a very exciting first few days.
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| aunt kk, uncle shawn and aunt kelly with jack |
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| great grandma and grandpa sullivan |
We left the hospital Saturday and came home around 2pm. Jack is settling in great. He is a wonderful eater and is a very content baby. We are looking forward to all of the incredible moments that are happening as we speak. Thank you for all of your love and support.
