Austin Jordan is Here!

Austin Jordan Hougham arrived via c-section on November 13, 2008 at 12:32pm. Although three weeks early, he was a healthy 8lbs. 3oz. and measured 19 1/4 inches long. My doc opted for a c-section due to my blood pressure still being pretty high and Austin's size. While we considered doing an induction, the doc thought we would still end up with a c-section at the end of the day. There was definitely no more room for that kiddo to grow. The surgery went well and Jordan was there with me when they finally managed to pull my big boy out.

Even with the c-section, they still had to use the vacuum and the forceps to get him out of there. Let me tell ya, being cut open is serious business! Standing straight up the next morning was excruciating. Jordan took great care of me during our stay though. We were in the hospital for 5 long days. Austin developed some jaundice, so they had to keep him under the Billi lights. But we got finally got the all-clear and brought our baby boy home.

We are so thankful that our little man is finally here. This pregnancy was a huge blessing. Our journey to get where we are has been difficult and frustrating. After taking a year to get pregnant, our first pregnancy ended in an early miscarriage last summer. We were completely devastated and I kinda went into a depression phase. After another eight months of trying we got pregnant with Austin. I was completely terrified in the beginning that something was going to happen again. But we just held onto our faith that everything would be fine. And here we are holding our special gift!

Being a mom has been one of the greatest blessings. Ever since I was a child, I always wanted to be a mom. Now here I am. But I'm still a wife, sister, friend, and auditor. How I will juggle all of these roles will definitely be a challenge. I have the next 4 months off from work to spend with Austin before I have to go back. It's going to be so tough; I don't even want to think about it yet. If any KPMGers are reading this, yes, I'll be back! ;)

Here are a few pics from Austin's first few weeks.....