New To This World

So, we thought this would be a good and easy way to share updates on our little family. Tatum "Tater Tot" Massey was born on Wednesday, August 13 at 6:09pm. You will have to forgive my past tense blog here, but want to make sure I note everything. We were told we would be induced on Tuesday the 12th and that our Baby X (we chose not to know the sex) would enter the world on the 13th. Daddy and I were not happy about the particular date, but what could we do. So Tuesday evening we made our venture to the Hospital to begin the induction. The next morning my doctor came in and began the inducement drug Petossin. I was in labor for about 10 hours, received my first epidural about 4 hours into labor. I could not dilate enough so we had to have a c-section. Fun, Fun, Fun. We were shocked and surprised when the anethiseologist told Shawn he could stand up and see the baby coming out, at which point Shawn actually announced the sex of the baby! She was wide awake and alert. After we were allowed to go back to the recovery room where all our family and friends were, Tatum stayed awake and alert for everyone to hold her. All of the nursing staff was anxious to know what the sex was. Please enjoy the pictures from this event.