Welcome Chase Albert Fleming

Born: Sunday July 26, 2009 (on his due date)
Time: 11:04pm
Weight: 8lbs 10oz
Height: 19 3/4 inches




I started feeling painful contractions around 6pm Sunday night. They were 2-4 minutes apart. We waited a little while to see if they would subside...had dinner, showered, packed up the car. The contractions continued. We called my parents over to watch Bryson and around 8pm we checked into the hospital. Contractions continued at 2 minutes apart and getting very intense. I was at a 3 or 4. An hour later they checked me again and I was at a 4 or 5. I walked around the room and sat on my birthing ball, then my water broke. They called the doctor and started getting me set up. With each contraction I could feel Chase descending and I knew it would be quick. I finally told the nurse, "he's coming". She checked me again and I was at a 10 and ready to go. The doctor still wasn't there yet. The contractions were one after the other while they were putting in my epidural. It was agony. I just prayed the medicine would kick in on time. The doctor finally showed up and within 4 or 5 pushes Chase was born. Yes..the epidural kicked in, thank goodness! It was a beautiful birth. They put him immediately on my chest and Brett cut the cord. I wiped him down, sang to him, and we welcomed him to the world.



The only time I cried was when Bryson walked into our room and met his little brother, I still tear up just thinking about it. He gave Chase his first toy from McDonalds, a panda bear beanie baby. He was so sweet.





We're so happy to welcome you to our family, sweet baby Chase.