It's been a busy day...just about 12 hours ago exactly, the newest members of the Eddins family finally arrived! Preston Myers Eddins, weighing 8lbs, 5 oz and 20.25 inches long, decided he just couldn't wait until his scheduled arrival on Wednesday. And although he took Mom and Dad a little off guard, we're so glad he decided to come early!
About 12:45 Sunday afternoon, I was just finishing up some work when I felt Baby Preston kick. Turns out it wasn't just any old kick. He broke my water! Looking back, I had been a little more uncomfortable than usual for about an hour before this all happened, but I didn't think too much of it. Now I know I was having contractions.
About 12:45 Sunday afternoon, I was just finishing up some work when I felt Baby Preston kick. Turns out it wasn't just any old kick. He broke my water! Looking back, I had been a little more uncomfortable than usual for about an hour before this all happened, but I didn't think too much of it. Now I know I was having contractions.
I yelled for John and I've got to tell you, I've never seen him move so fast! While he threw everything remotely baby related into the car (even packing the stroller), I took a shower. Yes, a shower. I wasn't prepared to have our baby looking the way I did. You see, we were planning on going to the pool so a shower wouldn't come until later. And now I'll pat myself on the back for getting ready faster than I ever have before!
We flew to the hospital-- John may have a back-up career as a Nascar driver-- were quickly admitted and the rest is history. Our determined little boy was born shortly after at 2:51pm. Even though we haven't slept much (or maybe any) and have had an incredibly hectic day, we can't quite seem to put him down long enough to get some much needed sleep. He's without a doubt, the best surprise either of us have ever received.
