Mason David Gregory Kaye is here!

Friends & Family,

First of all, thank you for all of your prayers, well wishes, and support the last week. We are proud to announce that Mason David Gregory Kaye joined us on Tuesday, July10, 2007, at 1:03 pm. He weighed 8lbs 10oz and measured 20.5 inches long.

We checked into the hospital Monday evening and I received the Cervidil to help open my cervix. They gave me some Ambien to help me sleep and relax through the night. It worked, but I was up bright and early and ready to get the ball rolling. Around 6am, the nurse started the Poticin. I was having regular contractions, but nothing too strong yet. Dr. Friedman came in around 8am and broke my water. Once that happened, things started to progress quickly.

At 9am I was already 4 cm dilated and I was starting to feel the contractions become more intense. At 10am, I finally received my epidural. I was really nervous, considering I don't like needles, but it was fairly painless. I didn't even feel the needle go in my back. After receiving the epidural, I felt GREAT! I didn't feel any pain, whatsoever. I did feel a little pressure, but it was just Mason moving down the birth canal.

My nurse came into check me at 12:30pm and she told me that she could see his head and that it was baby time. I had no idea, because like I said, I couldn't feel anything. She brought Adam back in the room and we called my mom. Mom & Dad had gone to lunch and I wanted mom to be in the room when Mason arrived. They were still in Katy but on the way back up to the hospital.

Dr. Friedman came in and things happened so quickly. I started to push. They told me I was doing a great job, but I couldn't tell. Finally Mama walked in the room, and I was about to push for the last time. I only pushed 4 times and Mason arrived. Adam was very emotional and it was a beautiful moment. Nothing could have prepared me for the emotions and love I was feeling at that very moment.

My recovery went very well. I'm a little sore, but nothing too painful. Mason is doing fantastic. He passed all of his tests with flying colors and is feeding very well. We couldn't be prouder parents. We made it home today around 5:30pm and finally started to get settled.