Weston Reid McClung---August 7, 2011

Weston Reid McClung was born on August 7, 2011 weighing in at 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 21 inches long. It all started Sunday morning when I thought my water may have started to break but I kept waiting to see if it would happen again so that led to a totally different labor than I had with Macie. Once it happened, we call both sets of grandparents to be on alert, cleaned house, ate lunch at Chipotle, and headed to Target so I could use my good diaper coupons. While all this was going on I had minor cramps but didn't think they hurt or were long enough to be major contractions. However, I had a big one in Target and realized this was definitely "IT!" I called both sets of grandparents and said to come our way and then called Zack because he was in the toy section with Macie. He was in more of a panic than I was. I kept telling him we had plenty of time...I even went back to get the correct type of diapers because I had gotten the wrong ones. On the way home, I called the nurse and started watching the clock. I told the nurse that my water had started to leak around 9:30 a.m. and she said, "Take a shower if you need to and we normally have you come in when contractions are 5 minutes a part but since your water has broken we need to check to see if you are in labor. "Well, my contractions were at 4 minutes but still not lasting longer than 30 seconds. I was a little nervous but still thought we had plenty of time. Good thing I didn't take a shower. Zack had the car running as my parents got there. My dad stayed with Macie while waiting for Josh, Lyndsie, and Blake to arrive (thanks to them for taking care of Macie). Mom went with us and was helping time contractions. Zack said it was the longest 20 minutes to get to the hospital. We arrived and when I got there I was 5cm dilated and my water broke completely. This was at about 2:30 in the afternoon. Boy was I in labor now! The contractions were super strong and getting closer together. The nurse said she would order the epidural and I made the remark as we heard someone screaming down the hallway, "That is why you get an epidural." Anyway, they were doing all the admissions work and the contractions got stronger and stronger. I sat on the edge of the bed working through them and answering questions (I ended up not finishing the admissions questions until after Weston was born). My doctor came in and said I was still a 5 and that she would be back. In the meantime, my dad got there and luckily Janet got there just in time. I kept wanting the air turned down so Zack would turn it down even though I seemed to be freezing everyone out. Zack was very nervous patting my leg repeatedly. Mom was trying to help by telling me to focus. I was just trying to breath, focus, and not cry. 16 minutes after Dr. Flowers came in I said, "I need to push!" Dr. Flowers was back within minutes and said it was time to have this baby. I wanted my hair pulled back and Dr. Flowers did that which surprised me. I don't know what Zack and Mom were doing. I was confused as to why Dr. Flowers was in the room because on Baby Story and with Macie the nurses are with you until the very end. Well, little did I realize I was to the end. MY WORDS, "This isn't how it is supposed to be. I wanted an epidural!" Too late for that...I had 3 sets of contractions and Weston arrived! THANK GOODNESS it took only 10 minutes is all I can say!!! Weston was laying there on me and how sweet he was. I was feeling a little tired and felt like my eyes wouldn't stay open. Weston was crying really hard and all I could think was "they say no baby is the same and Zack is going to have to take 2 weeks off if he cries this much." However, the nurse assured us that since he had a "traumatic birth" (because it was so fast) that he was ok and that is also why his face was bruised. The nurses and the doctor were saying they were glad he wasn't born in Target and I told them I had great coupons to use..Mom said they probably thought I was crazy. While all this was going on Dr. Flowers made the comment that I deserved a big present for this. My sweet husband pulled out of his pocket a diamond band to go with my wedding ring. Dr. Flowers said she had never seen that in all her 10 years. ALL PAIN was forgotten when I held Weston in my arms again! God blessed us with this precious baby boy!!! The grandparents passed Weston around and then they sweetest thing happened. My Macie walked in and said, "Where's my baby brother?" She was thrilled. She climbed up in the bed with us and began to sing to him without us asking. She kissed him and loved him immediately! This is what I had been praying for...Macie to know she is totally loved by us, she wasn't being replaced, and for her to love her brother completely without jealousy issues. Wow, what a great moment! We had all our family surrounding us and I couldn't have felt more loved, more blessed, and more excited to have Weston in my arms. We prayed for him before we were pregnant and throughout the pregnancy . Here he was in my arms, a perfect gift from God! Every time we have a friend get pregnant I usually say this kind of love for a child is unimaginable until you experience it. It's so true and now I have two precious children who make my heart so full of love and joy! I am so happy I get to share their lives with Zack. I love our family! I already love the moments we will share each day as Weston and Macie continue to grow!

So if I have another baby....I will get to the hospital a little quicker. We all kept saying once he decided to come he would come fast which he did. Will I have an epidural...I would say most definitely but I now know I can have one without. (Oh, the nurse said, "Why did you wait so long to come in? Were you trying to go all natural? My response, "Oh no! I wanted the epidural.) I may try not to have a summer baby...wow, what a difference it has been. I didn't think I was that hot or that my belly was that big but after Weston arrived I realized how heavy he was in my belly and the crazy thing is I freeze at night now and wrap up in the blankets were I was just sleeping with a sheet.

Family of 3...about to leave for the hospital....anxious to make us a family of 4.

Last Belly Picture....at this point my contractions are about every 4 minutes but I still feel great.





Daddy checking to see 10 fingers, 10 toes, and that Weston is healthy.






Daddy and Son

Pappy, Nonnie, Weston and me right after the delivery. (I am looking a little tired!) With Macie I put on make-up right before so I would look ok when pictures were taken and this time I didn't have time to think about how I looked!

Macie was so sweet to her new brother. She was also excited about the balloon she carried and the blue gum cigar in her hand.
Macie meets baby Weston and loves him immediately.

We talked about him since I found out I was expecting, read her Big Sister books, and she would always say she wanted to hold him, give him a pacifier, change his diapers, and etc. It seems she knows her role as the BIG SISTER!

Papaw and Grammy with Weston.

Lyndise showing off her little baby bump. We have a similar picture right after Macie was born when Lyndsie showed off her baby bump of Blake.

Macie helping push me down the hallway. As soon as the nurse brought the wheelchair in, Macie kept asking to push me. The nurse was very sweet and patient while Macie helped.

"What's baby brother doing?" Macie and Blake are getting a peek at Weston.

Monday morning...Macie's famous words, "What's he thinking?"

Weston Reid McClung

Lyndsie and Blake came for a visit. Aunt Lyndsie was prepared with lunch and a Mickey movie for Macie and Blake. We let Weston get in the middle for just a minute. We were so glad they came back to visit us again at the hospital.

Big Yawn

Getting Ready to Go Home

Daddy and Weston showing off the picture Macie, Blake, and Aunt Lyndsie made for Weston.

My Sweet Son

The heat was overwhelming as we left the hospital after being in my freezing cold room. The nurse came in once and asked if I wanted her to turn it up. No way!

Welcome Home, Weston !

Macie immediately shared her babies with Weston and then ended up covering him with her pink blanket. What a good big sis!

One of our first family photos

(Macie is clearly saying, "Cheese!"

Grammy and Weston

Papaw was holding Weston before they headed back to Tyler. We were so glad they were able to stay at the house and take care of Macie while we were at the hospital.