The Arrival of Carson Randall Peterson

Ready or not, here we come! One last shot as we make our to the hospital!


The events leading up to Carson's delivery were very different from Courtney's which had us running out the door, running red lights and making it to the hospital with just 45 min. to spare before we were holding Courtney in our arms. Carson's was much slower paced and controlled. Friday was the day we finished Carson's room. We had Cameron's things all moved out, the room re-painted, valance hung, crib put together, bed made, his clothes washed and in his drawers. I was feeling some what organized or as close to prepared as you could be. We were hoping this little guy would decide to come over the weekend which would give us a little more time to have Daddy home.

My mom was coming to spend the night with us "just in case" anything happened during the night we would have someone to stay with Cameron and Courtney. Grandma Peterson, who just lives 3 minutes away was going to be out of town. I had a feeling that something "just might happen" while she was gone and I wanted to have someone close.

That morning I went on quite a long and invigorating walk with one of my friends, her little boy and Cameron. We thought the walk might help get things going, well apparently it did! I didn't have a lot of contractions that were close but my water broke at about 5:00 p.m. which was just after my mom got here. Chad called to see how things were going and said he would be home around 6:00. I told him what was going on and that I didn't think we were in a big hurry since I wasn't having many contractions. We ate dinner, got the kids ready for bed and left for the hospital around 8:00 p.m.

This time around I had time to get an epidural which I gladly accepted!


We got checked in to the the hospital around 9:00 p.m. I was dialated to a 3 and 85% effaced. I was given the epidural and didn't feel any contractions, but did have a few side effects. It seemed all the things that "sometimes" happen to people happened to me! One of my legs jumped while he was putting the shot in, I started itching on my belly and back, I got nauseated, and dizzy. But, needless to say I wasn't hurting and feeling every contraction. The nurse gave me a little pitocin to get contractions coming closer together. After a bit I looked at the nurse and told her things were feeling a little different, she checked me and said, "Your Complete! your Dr. should be here soon" I pushed about 3 times and our little guy was here!

Carson Randall Peterson was born November 6th 2009 at 11:43 p.m.


Carson weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20 inches long!


At first it looked like he had blond hair but by morning when we got a better look at him and took more pictures it ended up being a light brown color.


Daddy and his newest little boy!


We are so happy to have you here Carson and are glad you are part of our family!


Gripping Dads finger!