Hinckley Victoria

Hinckley Victoria Wastlund

Born Thursday, September 26, 2012

2:09 a.m.

7 lbs 14 oz.

20 inches long

I was induced a week early because Doctor Lunt was leaving town.  We waited all day long Wednesday  to be called to go in to labor and delivery, but kept getting pushed back further and further.  I was to the point of calling and saying forget it because I had not slept the entire night before in anticipation and was already very exhausted when Dr. Lunt called and asked me to come in.  I was finally admitted and started on the pitocin at 7:15 p.m..  I was dilated to a 3+ when I got there and Dr. Lunt about killed me trying to break my water (which apparently did not want to be broken) to get the contractions going. In 4 hours I only dilated another 1 cm. and I was getting very discouraged.  I have had all of my babies naturally and without an epidural and I did not want to ruin it on this last one. I was very emotional about not having my mother with me at the birth (although Garrett did a fantastic job).  Just then my Angel nurse (in the first picture) came in and said "I wish I had known you were doing a natural birth, we have these awesome birthing tubs."  And then she said "grab your stuff we are moving!"  They brought me to a beautiful room, got me in the tub with a fan blowing on my face and peaceful music playing. I was dilated to a 10 in 3 hours and ready to push. I didn't even throw up this time like I have with all my others.  Where have those tubs been for my other hospital births?! I pushed for 5 minutes and Hinckley came in to this world screaming. We named her after president Hinckley and her grandma Woodstock.

 Kimball wanted to be there for the birth.  She loved it!  Dr. Lunt even showed her the sac and placenta and explained all about them.  She did a great job taking pictures and helping where needed.

 The girls came to visit at the hospital, but the boys had to wait until that night to see Hinckley because of school field trips. They love their little sister. Especially Grace who is constantly by her side!

 Grandma Wastlund was a life saver before, during and after the birth! She took care of the kids, cleaned cooked and made the first few sleepless nights with a baby bearable!

 Coming home from the hospital!

 Finally getting to meet her brothers!

Our family is finally complete!