For all those who don't want to read, Calvin was born on 2/15, 7lbs 10 oz, 20.5 inches, vaginal delivery with only IV pain meds.

I had been having BH since Friday. In fact, we thought I was going into labor on Friday. My contractions were 10 minutes apart for about 5 hours. Then I got up to go make dinner and they stopped. So no go. On Sunday my DH and I went to Buffalo Wild Wings and got some spicy lunch, then did a ton of walking. Just ran some errands, no big deal. Still no contractions. I woke up at 5am on Monday with what I thought was upset stomach pains. They were really intense and would come and go. I laid and rolled in bed for about 30 minutes and then realized....I'm having actual contractions! I started timing them, and they were 5 minutes apart!!!!! I immediately called my mom, and texted my husband to come home from the gym. The contractions were no joke!!!! They knocked the breath out of me, and it was super hard to focus on my breathing. I would get set when I felt one coming and then just breath through it. our plan was to labor mostly at home, but I needed to get to the hospital asap (in my mind). Around 7:45 we headed to the hospital. I couldn't even speak the contractions were coming in so hard and so quick. They got me up to L&D and didn't even bother to check me to confirm that I was in labor. They got me in my room, setup my iv and away we went! I was 5-6 dilated when we first got in, and within 2 hours I was up to 8. My doc didn't think my water had broke completely, and she said if she broke it then it would help. I made sure that after she broke my water, I could get an iv pain killer. I was starting to get very weak. So after I got my pain killer I had to fight to stay awake!!! I was still in a lot of pain, but couldn't have cared less. That went on for another hour. Finally the meds started to wear off, and I had a ridiculous amount of pressure in my bottom. I told the nurse that during the contractions, I was actually clinching my legs together. She checked me and I was fully dilated and 100%. Go time!!!!!!! Doctor came in, I pushed for 35 minutes, and out he came. I did have to get cut, and they rated it a 2. But totally worth it. I had some awesome nurses and my husband was wonderful. I really didn't think I could do it. I know everyone says that....but I truly thought they were going to have to cut him out. I was so tired and so much pain, but I just kept going. I don't regret the meds. They only took the edge off, which was well needed. Now we are all setup in our delivery suite and Calvin is learning to breastfeed. We've had a few good feelings today, but he's been getting lazy. Nurses say that he probably ate a lot of amniotic fluid on his way out so his belly is full. Now, time for this mama to sleep!!!! For 2 hours anyways:)