Rowen Thomas Bettendorf has arrived!!

On June 22, 2011, my liver enzymes and blood pressure were both elevated and the doctor decided it was time to induce labor.  The induction began at approximately 8pm and went all through the night. The next evening at around 8:30 pm, when it was clear that natural delivery wasn't going to be possible, they began prepping me for a c-section.  Rowen Thomas Bettendorf was born on June 23, 2011 at 9:06 pm  - weighing in at 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 19 1/2 inches long. We are so happy he's here!