Welcome Samuel James

Here goes the whirlwind story of the birth of baby number three, Samuel James Roberts.  It all started Saturday around 2:30am.  I woke having a few brief but painful contractions.  I didn't want to get up at 2:30 and was hoping it was nothing.  I got up shortly thereafter and was just not feeling well; I was hot and clammy but my water had not broken so I was still unsure if I was going into labor.  I woke Paul about 4:00am.  He thought it would be a good idea for me to get in the tub while he showered and got ready to go to the hospital.  I was feeling okay in the tub.  My contractions were getting more frequent but I was able to tolerate them.  I remember telling Paul that I didn't feel as strong about giving birth this time and he reassured me it was fine to get an epidural.  At that point I had decided that this time I would likely opt for an epidural.  I finally got out of the tub and got dressed and out of the bath, the contractions were very strong.  Luckily Paul had called the nanny right away so she was there and we headed to the hospital.  It was pouring rain and Paul drove as quickly as he could.  Up to that point I had not timed my contractions but I was watching the clock in the car and realized they were coming every 1-2 minutes.  Paul dropped me at the ER entrance while he parked.  I walked in there in a daze and they quickly wheeled me to labor and delivery.  Once in the room, I got a gown on, sat on the bed and had the sensation the baby was about to come.  I told Paul and he quickly called out to the nurses that the baby was coming.  My nurse came in to check me and said I was dilated to 9-9 1/2.  My doctor was not there yet so she said if I could wait to push, wait but if I couldn't to go ahead.  A few intense minutes later our son was born at 5:36am weighing in at 8lbs 12.5oz and 20" long.  No, my doctor did not make it as I was at the hospital for a total of 26 minutes from ER check in to delivery!  There was an ER doctor present but the nurses did everything.  It was very quick and overwhelming but the outcome was perfect. 
Our new little boy is adjusting to life at the Roberts house and we are adjusting to him.  Molly is in love with Samuel.  Both kids are very protective.  Every time he cries they tell me repeatedly as if I don't hear him!  Today Johnny asked when Samuel was going home and where his house is. . . so maybe we are not 100% adjusted yet!