Who knew that I when I went to bed on Sunday, August 30th 2009, I would meet Cooper the very next day. My water broke that night around 11 pm and when I finally calmed Byron down, we headed to UCLA for an event-filled night and morning.
I had my epidural placed at 3 am, and by 9 am I was ready to start pushing. Unfortunately, after 3 hours of pushing/having my epidural turned off so I could "feel" the contractions/pitocin started, Cooper still hadn't made his way into the birth canal and started to have difficulties tolerating labor. It was decided at that point to go to c-section.
At 1:02 pm (California time) August 31st our little man was here, and most importantly, healthy...
Introducing Cooper Malachi Waldrip
6 lbs 0 ounces, 20 inches long
The first time I saw him...
Still adoring our Cooper Chi in the recovery room. I couldn't have done it without my cup of ice chips!!!
Cooper with his giant pacifier...
Daddy's first kiss.
Mimi hurried out to LA as soon as she heard the news. She was there within an hour of Cooper's birth.
Austin and Scott always available for a good laugh :)
