Wow! 5 years old!
Such joy this boy has brought to our lives.
Five years ago on a Monday morning I was getting ready for an OB appointment in Dubuque. I was 8 days overdue and sooooo ready to have a baby. During our appointment we sort of talked the doctor into inducing me. She had to make sure it was okay with the doctor who was actually on call at the hospital, and to our relief it was! We had left our house all packed up and ready, hopeful that we wouldn't be returning without our new baby boy. We headed over to Mercy hospital and got admitted. I really didn't know what to expect, other than what I had learned during OB training in nursing school. Through the course of the day, the pitocin was started and adjusted, got my epidural once I got too uncomfortable, my water was broke after I was dilated enough and eventually it was time to push. I pushed for an hour and a half, probably the hardest thing I've ever done. And finally, at 10:12pm, Jackson Dean Foels entered the world.
Jackson was the only name that Karsten and I could agree on. I don't think it was either of our favorite names, but now I can't imagine Jackson having any other name! Dean comes from Karsten's dad, of course. Unfortunately, Dean never got to meet Jackson but I'm sure he's a proud Grandpa up in heaven. I can't say enough about the nurses (especially the labor nurses) that we had at Mercy, top notch. OB was NEVER my favorite in school, so I have the utmost respect for those that love that field. Dr. Tinsman was who delivered Jackson, I think I had seen him once for a clinic appointment. He was great as well.
It's hard to believe that Jackson is 5 years old. He is really a great kid. Don't get me wrong though, sometimes he drives me crazy. He's very loving and seems to make friends easily although he can be very shy. He's gets very scared about trying new things but almost always enjoys those same "new things". Jackson doesn't like to be wrong. His favorite food right now is peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. He has a pretty good sweet tooth, preferring to have chocolate cream of wheat or toaster sticks for breakfast instead of scrambled eggs. He loves his little brother and is pretty good about sharing with him. He even let Tristan open a couple of his birthday presents.
We sure do love this kid with all our hearts! Happy 5th birthday Jacksonator!
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