On June 30th, Lori and I checked into the hospital to start the process. The week prior our doctor decided to set the date because of continued concerns with the growth of the baby. The overnight stay was to prep Lori for the induction in the morning. We watched a lot of TV and just tried to sleep (Ryan slept really well, and Lori was crampy all night).
In the morning we openned the shades and took a few photos of our great view. Ryan went for a run before the doctor came in to start the induction drugs. For the first few hours Lori didn't notice anything. Around 11 am, she noticed small contractions every 3 min, but they was not thatsevere. Ryan headed out for lunch (which took longer than Ryan thought it would), and when he got back there were doctors and nurses surrounding Lori. Evidently, things had really got started, and the doctors were concerned with the drop of the babies heartrate during the contractions. They broke her water and started to monitor the baby and Lori's contractions internally (and the nurse was there the whole time after that).
Lori was a real trooper for the next 3 hrs, with significant contractions every 2-3 mins. This photo was after Lori received a little bit of narcotic. After a whirlwind of events - really a blur, they decided they needed to take the baby out by c-section since the baby's heartrate continued to drop too much during contractions. It was a good thing, since they figured out the cord was wrapped around her neck 2x ..... too many acrobatics in utero!
Although c sections are not fun, they are quick! In less than 5 min Jaden Hope Cooper was born, and 30 min later, Lori was being wheeled out with her new baby girl!
Mom, Dad and baby Jaden are doing just fine - learning about life together. (What changing diapers means, getting a 1st bath, and yes - how to eat Mom's food!)
We are just going to hang out at the hospital for a few days, it is actually very nice, the nurses change diapers, teach you things, answer questions, and basically make sure you are doing well. (Can I take one home with us??)
Lori was a real trooper for the next 3 hrs, with significant contractions every 2-3 mins. This photo was after Lori received a little bit of narcotic. After a whirlwind of events - really a blur, they decided they needed to take the baby out by c-section since the baby's heartrate continued to drop too much during contractions. It was a good thing, since they figured out the cord was wrapped around her neck 2x ..... too many acrobatics in utero! 
