3 weeks old

It is hard to believe that 3 weeks has already passed since Logan entered the world. It has definitely been an adjustment period for our family. I am still tired quite a bit and I feel very stretched with three little guys all wanting my attention. Thankfully our Father has provided support for us via our friends here on campus and from our Sunday group. We miss our families terribly and wish we could share in this joyous event with them. For now here are a few pictures of how Logan is growing and changing each day.

First day back to school

Today we began our final year of training! The boys were so excited to be going to class. Logan came with us to class as he will continue to do for a few more weeks. The boys both had excellent reports when we picked them up. Carsten is in the toddler class and Rylan is in the preschool class. We were glad to hear that they did well and both had a good time! It is hard to believe that Logan is already 2 weeks old. Time really goes by fast, especially when you have 3 kids, ages 3 and under! We are doing well and getting adjusted to our new family.

First day of toddlers

First day of preschool

Playing at the park

How Logan spends his time at the park!

Photo session for Logan

A friend of mine from our Sunday group came over yesterday to take pictures of Logan. She has been doing photography professionally for about a year now. She wanted the chance to practice on a newborn, so she did them for free! She has posted a few of them on her blog. You can check them out here: http://www.lilypondphotography.com/

When she gives me the pictures I will definitely post them here on the blog. I think the ones she posted so far turned out super cute!

Logan 1 week old

Here are some new pictures of Logan, taken in the last few days. We are doing well as a family and getting adjusted to being a family of 5. Logan is sleeping well at night only waking a couple of times to eat. I am feeling great, just a little tired still. We have been well taken care of here. The staff here decorated our front door for our homecoming and have provided meals for us every night since we have been home! We were not expecting this, but we have sure appreciated it!

Taken today at 1 week old

Big brother loving on the baby!

A half smile!

Carsten getting up close and personal

Daddy keeping baby happy

Showing off his chicken legs

Pictures of the boys meeting Logan

It was fun to see the look of pure delight on both of the boys when they met their new brother. They both love him so much! The battle now is over who gets to hold him!

Logan's Birth Story

On Wednesday evening around 9:30 p.m. I started having some decent contractions. They were roughly 10 minutes apart, but they were starting to come consistently. At around 11 they started coming every 6-7 minutes. Still not very close, but staying consistent. Jeff and I decided to try to go to bed around midnight since they had not really increased in their frequency. I tossed and turned in bed and realized at about 1:30 that they were starting to come every 3-4 minutes apart. I decided to take a bath to relax a little. After a short bath I woke Jeff up to tell him we needed to call the midwife since the contraction were consistently coming every 3-4 minutes. After speaking with my midwife she said lets head to the hospital. We had about a 45 minute drive and my midwife said it would take her about an hour.

We called our friend who we had lined up to watch the boys, got her settled and headed to the hospital. We arrived at the hospital around 3:30 and the 2 midwives (one that was assigned to me and an extra one to take care of the baby) arrived about 10 minutes later. They checked me and said I was 4-5 centimeters dialated and fully efaced. They recommended that we walk around while they got things set up.

We began walking and came back at 15 minute intervals to listen to the babies' heartbeat. After our second time coming back they decided to check me again. I was at 6, so they broke my water and almost instantly I was at 7. Things were moving much faster than they ever have before. Another 45 minutes went by and I said I needed to push. 4 minutes after that Logan entered the world at 5:29 a.m.. Everything had gone very smooth and it was by far my easiest labor out of the 3. What happened next was unexpected.

After 30 minutes went by I still was unable to deliver the placenta. The midwives decided to give me a shot of oxytocin which is routinely given right after the baby is delivered. Another 15 minutes went by before I delivered the placenta. Then I began to bleed more than they like to see. After it went on for a little while Jeff looked at me and asked me if I was okay. I apparently did not look right to him. I looked over at him and felt like I could barely lift my head. I felt nauseous and things were beginning to turn black. I told the midwife I did not feel good. She took my blood pressure which was 50 over 33. Not good. They laid my down and started doing more aggressive treatment. I was given another shot and more medication to help my uterus contract to stop the bleeding. They also put in an IV to get fluids going in me. In total I lost over a liter of blood. Just as they were about to call in reinforcement the bleeding stopped! It could have been so much worse. The midwives were great and I am thankful for their care of me.

Once things were under control, they weighed and measured Logan. He is little only weighing 6 lbs. 2 oz. He is 20 inches long which makes for a super skinny baby! We spent two nights in the hospital which gave me time for some much needed rest. Besides feeling tired and weak, I am doing great now! I am taking iron to help replenish my blood supply. Overall it was a great experience, but not one I plan to ever repeat again!

Introducing Logan Solomon!