Pictures of Nolan's Arrival

Welcome Baby Nolan!

Baby Nolan arrived on Wednesday, December 3rd at 8:45 am. He was 8 lbs and 2 oz and 20 1/2 inches long. All are healthy and well in the Oldham family. Nolan wasn't due until the 12th. On Monday evening the 1st Mom started having constant pain in her pelvis that kept her from being able to walk. All she could muster were little shuffle steps and had to have help every time she needed to get up. So Tuesday afternoon Mom went to see the Dr. He knew Mom did not really want to be induced...she had very conflicting feelings about this. So Dr. suggested going in that night and trying some pitocin to see if it would get labor going along. If by morning nothing really was happening he'd send me back home. So I said yes. Nana and Grampy came over to stay with HK and we were at the hospital around 8:30 pm. Pitocin started at 9:30 and contractions started withing 15 minutes. I contracted every 2-3 minutes all night long! Unfortunately, Mom had only dilated to a 1 by about 6:00ish that morning. She was frustrated and knew they'd be going home. Shorty after...around 6:30 am painful contractions began. When Dr. came by to check on things at about 7:15 she was dilated to a 3. He broke her water and man did the process take off at high speed. VERY painful contractions began coming fast and furious. They could not get the epidural to Mom fast enough!! 8:45 am after just about 10 minutes of pushing Baby Nolan entered this world. Dad guessed his weight to be about 6 lbs 1 oz. He severely underestimated the size of his son! We are so glad that he is here and doing well...and that Mom feels very well too! Hallie Kate got to meet her baby brother later that morning. She was actually speechless for awhile. You could see the look of awe and wonder on her face. She wanted to touch, hold, and kiss him. She became very possessive...he is "my Nolan". Thank you Lord for each person in this family! Enjoy the pictures!