Jones Family: Ethan Alexander Jones

Born on Sept. 24th, 2009 at 5:45pm
Weight: 7 lbs. 4 oz
Height: 20.5 Inch. Long

We are pleased to announce Mr. Ethan Alexander as the newest member of our family. He was so excited about making his debut, he decided to throw his Mom off, and come 3 weeks early! On Sept. 24th I woke up and felt "different" than I had in a LONG time. I got in the shower hoping to kick the feeling, but it didn't happen.

Grandpa and Polly came down to watch Zach while I had an 11:20am Dr's appt. to go to. I was having pain on and off all morning, but really didn't say anything to anyone about it. I just tried to understand that the "contractions" could last all the way up until I delivered. So, I was on my way to my appt. and all of the sudden I started having hard contractions while I was driving. I made it to the Dr. and was able to check in and be seen by my Dr.

I explained that I had felt wierd all day, and that I was having contractions that were 3-4 minutes apart I thought. Sometimes even feeling like they were one right after another. I didnt know how common that was, but they knew something was up because my Blood Pressure was 140/100. I was not showing signs of pre-eclampsia or anything at that time. I was checked into Banner Gateway at 12:30pm for monitoring of the BP, contractions, and just overall health of me and the baby. I was beginning to swell, which was totally not fun!!!

Here I am, in what was to be one of the only photos I allowed my husband to take of me, between contractions, and full on active labor. I was so HUGE!!! Gotta love the classy gowns, huh!?

My Doctor came to the hospital, saw me for about 5 minutes and said he would be back in a bit to make a decision what we were going to do. They hooked me up to an IV to see if they could slow the contractions down, however that didn't work. Every 3 minutes, like clockwork, I watched in amazement,......... and pain. LOL. Dr. L came back and said- "Well Maggie, lets get ya all ready, we are going to take you back and deliver him! " --- I started freakin out~~ I barely had packed a bag me that day, let along getting ready to go into surgery. So, wasn't expecting that.

I was taken back, the spinal was started, and I never had an expierence like this before. I felt the spinal with Ethan, where as I didn't with Zach. I guess I had more time to prepare with Ethan, and with Zach I had 15 minutes to prepare, and people didn't give me a chance to freak out that much. So, with Ethan I was waiting in anticipation for everything, which caused me to jump when the 1st need to numb my back was inserted. I was told I needed to hold VERY still, which after jumping the 1st time, I was scared to do so again and concentrated on doing just that.

So, Dr. Wong my anestisiologist <---Spelling---) was amazing at trying to keep me calm and laughing. He was just a funny guy. He knew when to talk to me, and ask me questions to keep me from passing out, etc. From the moment I was laid down, to the moment my body from my finger tips down went numb, I was in an almost automatic "panic mode." My heartrate was racing so badly that I could feel my pulse in my face at 130+. I was quickly told to close my eyes, and put myself "somewhere nice" and take nice long deep breaths. I tried, and was fighting back panic, when Josh entered and sat next to me. He gently squeezed my hand, and off we had already went at starting the surgery. The whole thing took 8 minutes,... which laying on the table, felt like a LIFETIME!!! I heard them say that my water had broken, and that we were going to have a birthday soon. I started getting excited with anticipation I was going to meet my little boy, I fought so hard for! Next thing i know, I hear him cry for the first time. I was so excited to hear " Here he is -- Born at 5:45pm!!!" I hear "Welcome Little One!!" and he is gently crying out his 1st breaths. It was amazing. I then had to worry about keeping calm as Dad left me to keep the video on our new boy, and his happenings. So, I was by myself, and had finally had enough of the sick feeling, and clausterphobia. My Anestisiologist gave me some versaid, or whatever that stuff is to calm me down. My heart rate had still not slowed down. I was stitched up quickly, Dad and Baby went to the recovery room before me, and I followed shortly after. I was never so relieved to get out of the O.R. --- In recovery, Ethan was given oxygen, because they believed he had swallowed amniotic fluid on his way out. He passed his Agpar score with a 9, which was awesome. It was the little info. I could get, in and out of conscience, and the beginning of the "shakes." My nurses kept telling me to "calm down" and to not fight the shaking. I started clattering my teeth, my jaw was going, and soon, my full body was in full convulsions. Josh was sitting at our feet, and I was barely able to lift my head, and open my eyes for only a few seconds in between shaking. He was very worried -- you could tell by the poor guys face. He told me it looked like i was having seizures. ( I felt like I was having seizures!!)

We got taken to our room after I was able to stop shaking awhile later. Ethan and I were united, and it has been true love ever since!! He is one amazing boy--- and I can't wait to take him home to introduce him to his big brother. I love my little family, and cant wait to show him the world. Even if these are the only 2 kids I get in my life, (which I am hoping for one more down the road) then I am so blessed and happy with what I have. That baby girl would complete even more of a part of me, and I would be truely thrilled if I got my blessing one day. If not, I am completely ok with my boys!!

Check out all the photos now, of our little peanut. I will post more info later....

THIS PHOTO I HAVE AT HOME WITH HIS BROTHER IN THIS POSITION, AND HE LOOKS IDENTICAL TO THE TEE TO ETHAN. I CAN NOT BELIEVE HOW CLOSE IN RESEMBLANCE THESE 2 ARE.

THIS IS US IN THE RECOVERY ROOM AFTER SURGERY BEFORE WE WERE MOVED TO OUR ROOM. I WAS IN VERY BAD SHAPE AT THIS TIME. I WAS FINALLY STARTING TO STOP SHAKE, AND THEY WERE GOING TO MOVE US TO OUR ROOM. DADDY WANTED TO GET ONE OF OUR 1ST PHOTOS TOGETHER. I WAS UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF SOME SEDATIONS~!~

ONE OF MY 1ST TIMES HOLDING HIM-- I REALLY WAS THRILLED, I JUST WAS NOT IN THE MOOD FOR PHOTOS, AND I KNEW I LOOKED LIKE HECK. BUT WHO LOOKS FANTASTIC AFTER JUST GIVING BIRTH, AND GOING THROUGH MAJOR ABDOMINAL SURGERY!?? I LOVE YOU ETHAN ALEXANDER!!