Ari Kyle Thorn has Arrived!!!

As many of you already know after my Dr's visit this morning I was quite upset that he didn't strip my membranes and Nana and I decided to take matters into our own hands. We went to the Y and Ari and I read a magazine by the pool. After that we headed to the nearest Mexican food restaurant where I could stuff everything spicy in my face. After which I had horrible heart burn. Not cool. Mom said I was squirming to much and came up with the word, "Popcorn" to say if I was in real pain. We met up with Pop at his Dr's appt and watched Maury on tv then headed to Target to "walk Ari out." Buddy came by Target after work to pick me up and we headed home. Due to the traffic on 45 we took a detour through Clear Lake ending at Buddy's parents house. I had put some stuff in his truck the night before to go to there house so it seemed as good a time as any to drop it off. We chatted with them for a while then headed to the house to eat Mexican food leftovers. Not much later I started feeling immense pressure in my belly. Buddy had been writing down a log of my contractions so we would know when they were 5-6 minutes apart and lasting 30-45 seconds for an hour.

At about 20 minutes I couldn't take it anymore and asked (okay maybe demanded) Buddy to call Dr. Baden. He advised us to head to the hospital which was what I was planning on. :) When we arrived they took us into a room to check us out. (I guess to see how serious my yelps really were) Upon first check I was 6 cm dilated which was a huge difference from the 3 cm I've been for the past week and a half. I asked for an epidural but was told they would have to do blood work and check me in first. (It's 9:40pm at this time) Nana shows up and her and Buddy do there best to keep me calm. My nurse puts in my IV and rolls me on my side to slow the contractions down to wait for Dr. Baden. But you know this little boy wasn't going to be stopped. On the next contraction my water burst (loudly, I might add) and I was ready for labor - NO EPIDURAL LATER!!!

They rushed us down to a birthing room where as soon as the door shut I was being told to push. At 10:17 pm and 1 1/2 pushes later Ari was here!!!!! I was in utter shock along with pretty much everyone else in the room. I guess it's safe to say he's as stubborn as his mom and was going to come when he was ready.

He weighed in at 6 lbs 4 oz and is 18 in long. We are all doing great and can't wait for this new journey!!!! We are currently at Memorial Hermann Southeast, room 402 and our phone number in the room is 281-669-8402. Thanks to all who have checked up on us and constantly kept us in your minds. We can't wait for you all to meet him!!!!


Ari's 1st cry. So sad and sweet at the same time!

Nana had us all beat she went out and bought a black and white stripped shirt since that's all babies can see. Tricky Nana!

Nana being formally introduced to Ari Kyle Thorn. (Kyle is after Nana's late brother)

The very 1st kiss was reserved for Mommy. Yipee!!!!

Nanga & Pappy were so cute and showed up only minutes after Ari's arrival.

Ari in the nursery getting all checked out.