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We were supposed to be admitted yesterday at 8 am for an induction however, we were turned away due to an overload of baby deliveries. Me, Chuck, Katelynn, my mother and siblings all decided to visit the Franklin Institute since we were in the neighborhood and the hospital said to stay close by in case there was a room available. During lunch/dinner they called and said to come in by 4:30 for the induction. When they hooked me up to the machine I was already in labor. Long story short I did not give the hospital an easy time when being turned away but they made up for it once I was admitted Novacaine works wonders since I didn't feel the IV thank good to nurse Ashley. I personally didn't want drugs for this delivery knowing what he would be going through. In labor for 7 hours and in delivery for 38 minutes.

Baby Charlie was born this morning at 2:38 am. He's 7 pounds and 15 ounces and 19.5 inches long of happiness. I will post pictures later today of him. WITH NO DRUGS. He was born in the OR room due to the nature of his condition and the Cardio team that would need to prep him and only 1 person was allowed in the room so my mother was in the room with me. THANK GOD FOR MY MOM. Lord knows I wanted to give up several times. We had him blessed before birth and baptized shortly after birth. He's a beautiful baby boy. During the baptism they brought Baby Charlie would not keep his eyes off me. I love him so much. Katelynn heard the news this morning and cried because she was so happy.

Information provided by CHD Awareness in PR (Christine Méndez)