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Soren's Birth Story

(the nurses gave him this cute red hat for Valentine's Day) Soren Thatcher Sandberg was born on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 1:00pm - 41 weeks and 1 day. Weighing 7lbs 12oz and 21.5 inches long. He came with a full head of dark hair and mellow little personality. He definitely made his momma learn a little patience waiting that extra week to get here but it was totally worth the wait! At my 40 week appt I was dilated to a 5 and 90% effaced. I couldn't believe he hadn't made his appearance yet, especially because Ames came on his due date. I was a little nervous I was going to be giving birth to a 10 lb baby (Ames was 9lbs) if he waited any longer. I really wanted a natural birth again though so I decided to wait it out. I think everyone thought I was crazy and I got asked on the daily if I was going to be induced. Fortunately I'm lucky and really wasn't too uncomfortable - just at nighttime - the hardest part was just not knowing when he would come and wan...