We welcomed Jackson Dallas to the world on June 24, 2008 at 12:14am. He weighed 7 lbs. 12oz., was 20 inches long, and was 3 weeks early! I went to the hospital Sunday evening June 22 with regular contractions and was sent home about 1:30am Monday morning. At 8am Monday June 23, my water broke and we were on our way back to the hospital. By 7pm, after 11 hours, they gave me an epidural and medicine to help strengthen my contractions. By 10pm I was fully dialated to 10cm and began pushing at 10:15pm. I really thought he would be here on June 23, but after pushing for 2 hours, Jack made his arrival on June 24 at 12:14am.
For more pictures, visit the photobucket website that you can access by clicking on the link to the right. The password is jacksondallas. We encourage anyone with pictures to also contribute to his album.
Me in my happier hours before my contractions got strong.
The grandparents are ready!
Melissa and Ryan Farley stopped by to cheer me on.
My wonderful nurse, Jenny.
Several minutes after his arrival.
Mommy and Daddy meeting their new little one.
Grandpa Parrish is ready for his grandson to arrive!
Preparing for our ride home.
Jack in his "coming home" outfit.
