I am finally getting around to telling our story!…
Jason & I got to the hospital a little before midnight on Sunday. We spent some time praying and talking and crying (me, of course), and then went in. By 1 a.m. I was all “hooked up” and ready to go. I started contracting around 4 a.m., and Dr Parker broke my water at 6:45. Contractions got quite a bit harder at that point, as I was dilated to a 4. I told the nurse I would be ready for the epidural fairly soon, and she told me she would ask for it, but that it would probably be an hour. Well, 15 minutes later, I was already getting it. It was wonderful! It gave me the shakes for a while, but VERY small price to pay. 
Around 10 am or so, Dr Parker was expressing concern for Noah’s heart rate, which was dropping during contractions. Apparently he was compressing the cord. Doc tried to reposition me a couple of times and watch the monitor off and on for about an hour. Around 11 a.m. he told us that we needed to deliver Noah by c-section, because he didn’t want to risk the health of the baby. I was quickly prepped and in the surgery room in no time. Noah was born at 11:42 a.m.
I will never forget the anticipation as I lay on that surgical table. I could tell they were getting close to having him out and then… he let out a cry! The whole experience was beyond surreal.
He is picture-perfect. Deep blue eyes (for now, at least), light brown wavy-ish hair, long fingers and toes, and a button nose. He’s been great so far – very alert, very curious and observant. He’s a bit of stinker at nursing, but he’s getting it more & more each time we try.
Jason & I are so grateful for all of you – tons of prayers, messages, and encouragement. There is so much I’d like to say, but I think I’ve fallen asleep 15 times trying to get this post done. Morphine will do it to ya!
Love to all, the THREE Pettetts
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:07 am
He is beautiful.
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:30 am
Beautiful!! Sorry about the c-section but I know you will heal up just fine! Congratulations
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:44 am
Aww! I can’t wait to see him in person. He is beautiful.
Congratulations, mom!
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:46 am
Woohoo!! I thought of you all day yesterday. I can’t wait to come up and meet him! You’re a mama!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:18 am
I was SO glad to see a post! I checked and checked yesterday to see if maybe you had someone post for you! Now I’m really impressed you did it yourself post c-section! Noah is beautiful! I am curious to know how much he weighed since you were overdue! He looks healthy and happy and I know you are, too! Congratulations!
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:47 am
It’s time to say goodbye to the elephant hanging off your page! Congrats guys! He is a beautiful boy!
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:35 am
HE IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!! Congratulations Casey and Jason!!!
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:57 am
Wonderful!!! So glad you had a safe labor/c section. He is just so precious!
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I will pray for you about nursing! You can do it Casey!! Just think-me, you, and Jen can all be nursing our baby BOYS at the same time in 2 1/2 weeks!
What a fun season of life!
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Case,
He still nursed just fine!!
I’m with Julie–I’ll pray for you about nursing. It is hard hard hard at first with some babies–and if you are determined to do it we can all help you. I’ll send you a list of “must haves” to help with the pain on your end. Ty was a horrible nurser in the hospital and eventually, we got through it and I nursed for 6 months. The beginning is by far the hardest part because he’s hungry and your milk isn’t in yet. P.S. my milk didn’t come in with Ty for 5 days. We did give him formula a few times because it kept him from screaming
December 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Congratulations, Casey! What a beautiful baby and so glad he’s here and everyone is healthy.
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Yay! Noah is here! He looks so cute! I wish I could hug him so bad. You too case, you deserve the biggest hug! way to go! God is so good!
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Way to go Jason & Casey! He’s a handsome little fella!!!! Congrats & praise to God for a safe delivery and a healthy baby boy- he’s in good hands!
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I knew Pettetts (and God, of course) would make beautiful babies! Here is living proof. The exciting adventure begins…
Congrats from Connie
December 2nd, 2008 at 8:23 pm
Casey! He’s so beautiful! And don’t worry, he’ll figure the nursing thing out! I’m so excited for you!
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Congrats Casey! He is adorable! I’m so happy for you guys, he is precious.
–Kathy
December 8th, 2008 at 7:52 am
He’s beautiful Casey! Congratulations. Can’t wait to hold him. Hope you’re doing well Love, Aina
P.S. Our delivery stories are almost the same:)
December 14th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Wow! Is he gorgeous!
Congratulations. This is very similar to how my #2 went. Just remember that you BIRTHED a healthy baby. It was a cesarean birth, but you did it none the less.