Logan's Birth
On Friday, July 23, 2010, our son, Logan Joshua Murty, entered the world! We are so happy and so in love with our little one! Thank you God for giving us such a precious bundle of joy.

On July 22nd (one day after my due date), Josh and I went to see my doctor. We had an ultrasound and then sat down with my doctor to discuss what was next. Josh kept saying that the baby was going to arrive in August, so you can imagine our surprise when our doctor announced that she wanted us to go to the hospital so that I could be induced. Since my amniotic fluid was low and I was a day past my due date, the doctor decided that it was time to get the baby out. We were shocked and excited!

We arrived at St. Jude Hospital an hour later. At 6:30 pm, the nurse started me on pitocin. Pitocin, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term, is a drug used to put the body into labor. Therefore, pitocin was given to me to begin my contractions. I was doing fine until about 11 pm or so when I started to feel the contractions, mostly in my back. At 1 am, I was dialated to 3 centimeters, my contractions were 2 minutes apart and lasting 45 seconds to a minute each. At this point, Josh, my mom and the nurse all talked me into getting an epidural. I wasn't against the epidural but I wanted to try and go a little longer without it; however, Josh said that since my contractions were only going to get closer together, it would be difficult to stay still to receive an epidural later, so I gave in.

Everything was going great until my blood pressure dropped and so did the baby's heart rate. The nurse decided to insert an internal fetal heart monitor to closely monitor Logan's heart rate. Then I was given something to increase my heart rate to help bring up my blood pressure; however, Logan's heart rate was still low. At this point, the nurse inserted fluid into my uterus so that Logan would be able to move around and not sit on the umbilical cord. I was really nervous and upset because his heart rate was decreasing, I had all these things coming out of my body, and the nurse had to keep coming in the room to re-position me in hopes to bring up his heart rate. It just wasn't the way I had imagined it to be. Since his heart rate was still low, the nurse decided to take me off of the pitocin. It was about 5 am and I was about 6-7 centimeters at this time. I was really worried that my contractions would stop, therefore prolonging the delivery.

At 6 am, the nurse checked me again and I was 10 centimeters. My mom and Josh were both sleeping at this time, so they were surprised to be woken up to the nurse saying, "It's time for her to push!" At 6:15 am I began pushing. I was really worried that I would be pushing for a long period of time because I could not feel anything. My legs and everything were completely numb so I wasn't quite sure how I was supposed to push if I couldn't feel any pressure. However, somehow I was able to do it. Logan came out sunny-side up at 6:38 am, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz. and measuring 19 1/2 inches!

We are so beyond overjoyed! Josh and I couldn't believe what an amazing miracle the whole process is. We are so in love with our little guy and couldn't be happier!

Labor & Delivery

During labor, while the pain was minimal

My mom, Ang and Jamie. The evening I was in labor my best friends stopped by the hospital to say hello and wish me well.

Meeting Logan and holding him in my arms for the first time. I can't explain how beautiful this moment was. This memory will always remain in my heart and continue to be emotinal, amazing and completely unforgettable.

Our little Lo

Holding Logan after he was all cleaned up

Our first family photo!

Post-Partum

Thank you so very much to all of our family and friends who visited us in the hospital and brought us beautiful flowers, yummy food, and lots of warm wishes. From the minute we entered our room, it was filled with visitors wanting to meet our little guy. Logan was in someone's arms all day and night long. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of all of our visitors, so my apologies to those of you who are missing. We love all of you very much!

My best friend Angela is a wonderful mother and has provided me with tons of advice on motherhood

Logan and Uncle Matt

Logan's Auntie Jamie

Logan and his great-aunt, Linda

Our happy family!

Sally and Logan

Jackie and Logan

Staring at Mommy

Auntie Emily and Logan

Auntie Kristy and Logan

Logan and his Tia

Logan's Auntie Jo

Logan's great-grandma, Olgui.

Leaving St. Jude Hospital and going home

Logan's first car ride.

Logan meeting Teddy and Bella for the first time. The dogs have been very curious and loving toward Logan. In fact, they lick him as often as they can. It's really cute.

Pictures of Family & Friends

Thanks to all of you who have shown your love and support! Logan, Josh and I are so lucky to have each of you in our lives. We love you all very much!

Logan and his Mommy

Logan and his Daddy

Mimi and Logan. My awesome Mom stayed with us the first week after Logan's birth. She did all of the cooking, cleaning and would allow Josh and I to sleep while she took care of Logan early in the mornings. Here's a cute picture of the two of them napping. Thanks Mom for everything!

Grandpa and Logan

Grandma and Logan

Auntie Brooke and Logan

Cousin Alex and Logan

Cousin Connor and Logan

Nana and Papa

Auntie Steph and Logan

Auntie Alexa and Logan

Auntie Nessa and Logan

Auntie Marcie and Logan

Auntie Ang and Logan

Uncle Mike and Logan

Ellie and Logan

Pictures of Logan

Here are some pictures of Logan while he's sleeping, hanging out and getting a bath. Bath time is a special time for Logan and Daddy. Josh is great about giving Logan a bath every night so that Mommy has time to take a shower. :)

Our happy family of three!

Our friends, Sally and Bryan, got married one week after Logan's birth. We decided to go on our first adventure together and drive to the wedding ceremony in Camarillo.
Our first time at the beach together. Every year Josh's dad comes into town and rents a beach house in Newport. This year he made sure to book it in August so that he could meet Logan.