The Prince has arrived

It all began the Saturday before.  I felt funny all day.  That night (early am hours) I began to have contractions.  I didn't think anything of it BUT it did last a while so I began to time them.
No consistency.  Not stronger.  I figured false alarm.

Monday, March 14 I had a doctor's appointment.  It was my 37 week checkup.

I had an inkling that labor had probably began from those pains I had began to have over the weekend.  But little did I know that it was for real showtime.

Here are the texts to some of my friends.  The beginning of Ps birth story via text:

By the time I checked in I was 5... a little while later the meds started and I progressed.

Unexpectedly (but gladly!!!!)  I had an entire family team during this labor.  Russell and my mom (of course - my A team), then I decided to add my photographer, my sister Chanel.

Then my dad decided he wanted to stop by with my nephew Jaiden and then my awesome sister-in-law came up with a few last minute things I asked her to pick up.

Everyone stayed and we all entertained each other until it was time to push a few hours later.

My A-team was in place during the delivery and about 15 minutes later the rest of the family returned to this...

*Worth noting - my actual "push" time was less than a minute.  Record breaking for me.
ONE MINUTE and ONE PUSH.
And he arrived.
6 lbs. 10 oz. 20 in. at 37 weeks @ 1:37 a.m.

Healthy.  Happy.  Baby Boy.

Here are a few more pics from labor and delivery.

Prince Pace Charles Hampton
March 15, 2016
my "PayDay" baby

4 weeks

37 Weeks

Hospital bound.  Last selfie with my RCgirls before P the arrival of their baby brother.

34 Weeks

We are almost there!

Before we know it we will be a family of five.  I will have a little boy.

I must admit I'm a little nervous about that.  Although I've had plenty of practice with my Prince Jaiden I still feel like I don't know what to expect with a boy.

Here is a bump update (minus a 34 week picture):
I still like to eat.  At my last appointment I weighed more than I did on d-day with RC2 (insert wide-eyed emoji)

I am exhausted.  I'm sooooooooo tired.  You, baby boy are getting to be a heavy load to carry around!  Kudos to anyone who has had twins.

Since I'm so tired I'm very cranky and moody.  Poor rc girls (and I guess R too), I have snapped on them more than I care to admit. #thistooshallpass

According to my app you are the size of a pineapple or canteloupe.  Pretty much you're just gaining weight.

We are not ready.  Or at least I am not ready.

I know that everything will work out.  We are just being faithful servants and know that God never fails.

You have a name and I'm so excited about it.

In honor of your great-grandfather (daddy) and Shammie (daddy's mom's maiden name).  PawPaw Pace never had a boy but he did have 6 girls.  Daddy thought it'd be neat to name you for him.

Your middle name is Charles - for your other great-grandfather C. A. Hampton.

Everyone was surprised that we didn't go with another 'R'.  I did try but your daddy rejected all of my R favs.

We will see you in a few weeks Mr. Pace Charles Hampton.

xoxoxo - Mommy