Introducing Noah

Team Horn Party of 5
We are very pleased to announce our newest member of Team Horn:
Noah Samuel
Noah was born July 16, at 10:21 a.m. At 7lbs 11 oz and 20.5 inches long, his arrival was an exciting one to say the least. We are amazed by his luscious blond locks!

Our Birth Story
As you may know, we do not have arduous birthing stories. That being said, we like a good story just as much as the next person. Never the ones to disappoint, we think it is fitting that Noah entered the word with a bang.
My induction was scheduled because I am prone to “rapid” labors. We arrived at Bethesda North at 5 a.m. after a quick stop at UDF for coffee. It took about an hour to get checked in and ready for the big induction.
6 a.m.: 4cm dilated and 80% effaced
*Not in active labor
7 a.m.: 4cm dilated and 80% effaced (I noted to the nurse that my contractions seemed short and were getting farther apart instead of closer together. She assured me this was normal, and cranked up the Pitocin)
*Still not in active labor
8 a.m.: 4cm dilated and 80% effaced (Again, I noted my contractions were not rhythmic and she assured me this was normal, and cranked up the Pitocin.)
*At this point, I try to convince John to take me home and we can try again the next day. He talks me out of it and we take a nap.
9 a.m.: 4cm dilated and 80% effaced (ARE YOU KIDDING)
*We are told the doctor is on her way to break my water *Not in active labor…still!
9:35 a.m.: 4cm dilated 80% effaced (Water broken)
9:40 a.m.: Active labor has started!
10:05 a.m.: John helps me to the restroom. It is here that I tell him, “I think I need to push”. John’s response, “Are you serious?!” (You should have seen his face!)
10:06 a.m.: John runs out of the room and informs the medical staff that I need to push. Everyone comes running in expecting to find me in bed (they are very surprised when they find me in the bathroom!).
10 something a.m.: I tell the doctor I need to push...NOW! She turns to “finish setting up”. The head nurse helps me get into position to push…then she shouts for the doctor to turn around because “the baby is coming!”
10:21 a.m.: Without the set up of the delivery table, Dr. Bare literally catches Noah!

Because delivery was so fast Noah did have a lot of facial bruising from his forehead to his chin. In addition to bruising, he was also jaundice. We are happy to report both have cleared up and our baby boy is healthy and no longer purple or yellow!

We hope you enjoy the pictures of Noah's first week.