Sam's First Halloween!

Grandma Sue!

A Special Day it was...

October 21, 2004 a star was Born!
Samuel Lewis Teplin entered the world at 6:56 p.m. at St Joe's hospital in Milwaukee. After a very long labor and delivery, Sam arrived at 8 lbs. 3 ounces and 21 inches long. He was beautiful.

Labor and Delivery

My routine doctors appointment was scheduled the afternoon of Wednesday October 20th. Dr Christine Berg asked me if I was ready to have this baby. Without question, Brad and I answered YES and she decided to induce my labor. She told me that I could possibly go into labor that night, the next day or maybe even next week, but she thought she would try, since I was more than ready.

At 10:50 p.m. that night, I woke up to do my routine trip to the bathroom and had realized that my water had broke. I woke up Brad and he looked at me and smiled. We were both so caught in the moment that we were going to be parents, totally forgot what we needed to do. I was feeling fine, no contractions yet.

We got to St Joes around 12:01 a.m. Checked in with security and they admitted us to the Labor and delivery. Around 5:00 a.m. we made phone calls to family! Grandma to be Sue was in Door County with her JUGS and rushed home to be with us. Got the "GOD SENT" epidural around 7:00 a.m. and labor progressed.

At last it was time to push. after 3 hours of pushing, a beautiful baby boy was born. He was perfect! At last we were a family of 3 and overwhelmed with joy!

The Nursery!

Well, the nursery is finally complete. We are now just anticipating the arrival of this little man growing rapidly every day in my belly. I have been feeling very good, just anxious for this baby to make it's arrival. The doctor told me that I am 1 centimeter dialated and about 50%. Brad and I are for the most part all set, just counting down the days. My due date isn't until November 2nd, 2004, but we have a feeling that we will go earlier. Other than being tired, I am so excited!!! Soon we will get to meet this little baby inside of me and enjoy the rest of our lives.