Justin and I welcomed Carter William Christensen on June 12, 2014 at 2:50 pm. He was 20 inches long and weighed 7.7 pounds. He was 13 days early and we were shocked at how big he was! I got induced due to preeclampsia, which I was ok with being induced early! In Florida they start you on cervidil before they actually start the induction. That stays in you for 12 hours, so we started that on June 11 at 5:30 pm. They made me stay in the hospital, and of course they had me hooked up to monitors and were coking in my room about every hour, so no sleep for me! I also was so nervous to be induced, just to actually have a baby, I didn't sleep much the nights before. I was so exhausted that by the time I got the epidural I was able to fall asleep for 2 hours! That all started at 10 am and Carter came at 2:50.
Our first family photo ❤️
I was a little confused what was going in when they placed Carter on me, I wasn't really sure he was mine. It was weird to all of a sudden have a baby on me that was mine! But I instantly fell in love with him the moment I saw him! I now know what love at first sight is. The best part about the birth of Carter was watching Justin after he was born. He had tears in his eyes and was so happy. He really has been the best dad/husband. I was a little sad when he had to go back to school June 30, he was a greasy help.
I am so in love with these too and just can't seem to get enough of them.
Here are some photos that my friend came and took at the hospital and we did a quick newborn session before we moved
Motherhood so far has been great! I love it. Hopefully it will stay that way 😉
