CHRISTIAN TYLER PILLOW HAS ARRIVED!!

We are so blessed to announce the arrival of our little man, Christian. He was born July 3rd at 8:06 pm. He weighed 8 lbs. 3.5 ounces, and was 21.5 inches long. The labor process was somewhat long. Jason and I arrived at the hospital that morning at 8:30 after I experienced no sleep the night before due to mild contractions every 5-10 minutes. The next morning at 7 am I woke Jason up and said let's go for a walk around the block....I wanted my contractions to speed up!! Well it worked, one time around and they were 3-4 minutes apart. However, I was still only 1 1/2 centimeters dialated and 75% ephased when we arrived that morning. The doctor determined though because my contractions were then 6 minutes apart and lasting 2 minutes each that I was in early labor and they admitted me!! Thank goodness, I was so afraid they would send us home! So, the contractions grew stronger and my labor nurse Angela suggested I go ahead and get the epidural....I was fine with is as long as it would last all day and especially through the LABOR! Anyhow, my epidural went in around 11am and every hour I dialated more and more, with also the help of patoson (not sure how you spell that word!) SO, at 8:06 pm Christian arrived. I only ended up having to push for about 15-20 minutes, but there was one problem that occured. Christian had what was called Shoulder Displasia, which basically means his shoulders were stuck because of the way he was turned. That is the main reason why his head looks so blue. It is much better now. It was a bit of a scare for everyone, except me, because I had no idea there was anything wrong. Even after the 2 nurses jumped on the bed and started pushing him out of my stomach....that was crazy!!! But for a rookie you just kind of think it's normal I guess. Anyway's, long story short, he is here and completely healthy! He is gorgeous, very tall and thin...long toes and fingers. Big feet and hands. Blue eyes. He is amazing and we are so thrilled. Check out all the pics of Christian with his new family and check back for updates. Love you all and thank you so much for all the prayers and encouragement!!!