Welcome Leeland Lars

You finally arrived!!!
Welcome Leeland Lars!!!!

APRIL 6TH, 2015 @ 1:59 PM
9 LBS 2 OZ
21 1/4"

My contractions started at 11:27pm and I thought, "Here we go again..." You kept me on my toes for two weeks with contractions starting and stopping that I did not want to tell anyone. Finally, at 1:30 I told your Daddy - Today is the day we have a baby boy; then by 2:45am I finally decided to tell our midwife, Kim Retherford, that the contractions were getting stronger and stronger. She was on her way to deliver you. Family was next to know and your Meme showed up by 4am and was ready to help me in any way possible.

The contractions seemed to keep up, but when Kim showed I felt as though we were going to do yet another dry run. Then your Papa showed up to take Eddison to play, and when he did they really slowed, but then picked back up again. Eddison stayed asleep until 9am and the contractions were hitting harder. By 9:30, Eddi and Papa were out the door and the contractions were mere minutes apart and strong. I was afraid I would have you in the kitchen.

We moved into the master bedroom and I got into the water. It felt so good, but I didn't think anything was progressing. Your Uncle Jack showed up, and then your Great Nana, and Aunt Katie. I decided to try to get on a birthing chair to see if anything would happen, honestly thought about giving up completely because it seemed as though this was yet another false labor and you were never coming. Then we decided to get checked and I was only at a 9. I wanted to push so badly, but nothing.... Then I attempted the all 4's and Kim popped my water. Still I only wanted to push. I finally said out loud... "Why am I only at a 9?" Everyone said - you can push you are at a 10. My response was - "WELL CRAP!" So we attempted some pushes and it hurt so back in the water I went, with your Daddy.

 By this time the only thing I kept thinking was where is Micah. I needed her there. I was pushing but I think it wasn't actively pushing because I wanted her there as well. She walked in and grabbed my hand and said, "Come on Rina!" and I went for it. I was so ready to meet you. I remember Kim telling Katie to get the camera because you can see a head... I looked into the mirror. Word of advice - don't. However, it did keep me going; that and the burning and omg, ouch that I was feeling.

I thought okay, two more good ones and you are here. However, Kim said, "Get up, stand up now." I did and she told me to push and then it was as though a fish were coming out, and she tells me to sit so I can hold my baby boy. I thought nothing of it other then how fast it was. I was a momma again to a beautiful baby boy. I was overwhelmed and thought Eddison needs to be here now. Then it was the afterbirth... I got out of the water and we waited for the cord to stop throbbing, cut the cord, and I went to the toilet. I sat down and I WAS DONE BEING PREGNANT. I was able to be a momma. Give me Leeland to nurse and cuddle asap.

Later, I found out that his cord had come out first, that his shoulder was caught, and that the stand up moment was actually because Kim had to pull him out because he was turning "black" as my sisters and mom said. I had no idea and I thank God that everyone was able to remain calm during a could be disaster. I thank God for allowing my midwife, Kim, to get Leeland out safely and I thank God for answering the prayers of everyone who was praying. There are times when I feel as though I have no way for God to hear me, or that he is even there. Then I hear of these miracles, that are in my life, and I think how wrong I was.


I have not only one miracle baby, but two. God was in control during both births, he was there guiding the hands of those in the room, he was there helping me keep my spirits, my strength, and my faith, he is always with me. He carried everyone in the room and allowed them to not panic, but to give me courage and strength. My God is an awesome God and I shall forever be thankful for his great mercies on my sweet family.

So welcome Leeland into the Jacobson Family!

There are more photos to post, and more to the story (funny bits) but I figure this is the best part of the miracle of life. I am so blessed for what God has done for me. I am so thankful for Katie helping, taking photos, for my mom who held my hand and prayed, and gave me strength, for Micah,,, who came exactly when I needed her, for my Nana... God knows I needed my Nana, and for Kim.... my angel here on Earth who has safely delivered my babies. And as always to the men... Jack and Dad who were there waiting, and watching Eddison. Last but not least... My husband. Timothy... wow. You truly are my rock, you got in the water when you didn't want to, you held my hands, you let me claw your legs, and you were there for me the whole time. I love you to the moon and back.