Merry Christmas!

Completion of Nursing School

After Rebekah was born, I had 3 days of clinical left. Fortunately, my instructor was kind of enough to work around things. I went to clinical that Thursday, and then next Tuesday. My instructor had me make up the clinical days......which then I could complete nursing school this semester. Thank you, Mrs. Black!
Another key part to the story is Benjamin's mom. She came and stayed with us for 10 days. She also helped me complete nursing school. Barb watched Rebekah while I was in clinical, taking exams, and getting some sleep. Thank the Lord for Grandma's!
Our church brought over meals for a week. That was a HUGE blessing.....we didn't have to think about what's for dinner or the bother of preparing it. Thank you, Homewood Church!
I couldn't have gotten through the last 2 weeks without my family and these key people. I am glad that school is behind me. I can actually enjoy my family.....Benjamin AND Rebekah!

Debut

On December 1, 2008....Rebekah Marie Rasmussen made her appearance! It was a cold snowy night when I went into labor. The first snow of the season, actually. How ironic. :-) The maternity unit was busy that night, too. I think the drop in barometric pressure might have something to do with it.

I labored for 3.5 hours total. It started at 10pm with my water breaking in the rocking chair. (I was actually on Facebook when my water broke.) They say sometimes you hear a pop. Well, in my case....I did hear a pop. I looked at Benjamin with wide eyes and said "I better go check it out....it feels like there is a relief of pressure." When I got to ER I was 8 cm and throwing up. Benjamin is a trooper, I must say. I was at the hospital for 1.5 hours before our new baby arrived. They were worried that the midwife wouldn't show up in time because of the bad snowy roads and because I was progressing so quickly. I was proud that I delivered without any pain meds. That was my first choice. I told Benjamin while in the car going to the hospital, that I was going to ask for some pain medication. Well, I was too far along and the med would affect Baby in a negative way.
Rebekah was born at 1:33 AM and weighed 7.5 pounds, 19 inches long. She is a pro at the sucking/swallowing coordination.


I felt good afterwards. That first shower after birth, is refreshing! I couldn't sleep that same night. I was overjoyed and looking forward to a Grandma visit before she had to go to work. The hospital provided us with a celebration dinner. That was delightful! Benjamin had steak. I had a glass of sparkling grapejuice with my meal. :-) We are so blessed with our new bundle of joy. Rebekah is a good baby. Eats well, sleeps for 2 hours at a time, and enjoys looking at the Christmas tree lights. I'll say she is the BEST Christmas present I have ever received!