"Happy Birthday" Ryan Jacob 12-27-2010

As I last posted I went to my 37 week appt and the docs wern't to happy with my blood pressure. It was 160/95. The proteins in my urine had climbed in numbers and it looked as though the beginning stages of preeclampsia had finally set in and now is becoming more severe. They sent me up to the hospital to run some tests and monitor baby and I. As Perry was trying to get off of work my Brother Ryan stayed and kept me company. I told him all my fears and concerns, and just as Ryan always is he helped me focus on the positive and not worry about things I couldnt control. I said many tiny and mighty prayers and it was amazing to receive answers so quickly to all of them. I decided to hand over all my worries to my Heavenly Father and enjoy these last couple of minutes with Ryan in my tummy. Worring and being scared would only make my blood pressure worse, so I really began to relax and dig deep for that inner peace I have felt throughout this whole pregnancy. We got the call from the doc that indeed my blood pressure was to high to wait any longer. They suited me up for surgery, prepared my IV and got ready for Ryan's Birthday. Family rushed up to see me before going in for the c-section. My Dad was away on a business trip, but he was there in heart. They walked me to the OR and the process began. It was a very sterile, cold, crowded environment. I held tight onto the nurse as the gave me my spinal. I feared the worst and kept asking the doc if I was accepting the spinal okay or not. He laughed and told me to just sit and relax that soon it will take effect. Before I knew it they had me all covered and Perry was then joined by my side. The process had already began and I hadnt felt a thing so far, complete assurance that yes everything was gonna be okay.

A couple tugs later a good loud cry came from Ryans lungs as he was born. I true rarity they said. Most C-Section babies dont cry at first. It was the greatest sound in the world to hear him cry and know he was alive. I kept asking if he looked and acted normal. We are facing the possibilities of Down Syndrome. They immediately showed me his face and the first thing I looked at was his nose. Was it smushed or not...i thought to myself. I can tell you it was the happiest day to see this little guys pointy nose and straight eyes. He looked absolutely perfect in every way. Docs agreeed there was no apparent sign of downs. He has excellent muscle tone, the creases in his hands were perfect, his nose and eyes were normal looking and he was awake, alert and active from the moment he was born. A blessed day for our family.


Ryan Jacob Lawson, Born 12.27.2010 at 7:48pm, Weighed in at 6.3lbs and was 17inches long




I was so glad my Brother Ryan was able to be here in town duing the delivery. This is a special day for my brother as he gets to see his last nephew on his birthday and to be able to pass his name over to him.





Happy Birthday Ryan!!!