Well after 9 months of waiting Dalon Anthony Corralez is finally here. I went into labor Saturday the 22nd at noon, and Sunday the 23rd at 11:55am he finally came into the world. It was such an amazing experience. Because I had a C-section with Coytt the Dr. couldn't give me any drugs to speed labor along, so I had to go at my/Dalon's pace. I checked into the hospital at around noon on Saturday when my contractions were 2-3 minutes apart. Even though I was having strong contractions it took forever for my body to dilate. I didn't want an epidural because it slows labor down, and I wanted to be able to get out of bed and walk if I needed too, but after 15.5 hours of hard contractions 2 minutes apart Mark helped me decide to go ahead and get the epidural and get some rest. After the epidural I was able to sleep some, until my oxygen levels began to drop and they had to put me on oxygen, the mask was a little uncomfortable, but it did help me breathe better. I got my epidural at about 3am and by 6:30 I was at a 9 1/2 so we prepared to push. Mark and my nurse were great they helped me and encouraged me all the way. After about 4 hours of pushing I was exhausted. I started to cry and tell my nurse I couldn't do it any more, I just didn't have anything left in me. Dalon had passed the pelvic bone, but wasn't moving any farther down, and I felt I just couldn't do it anymore, so we asked about a C-section. The Dr. came in and told us that since Dalon was so far down a C-section was very risky and that a VBAC was safer for both baby and mother. She told me they wouldn't force me to do either, but to rest a little while and then make a decision. Mark decided it was time I received a priesthood blessing and so we called Josh to come to the hospital and assist Mark. This was the first blessing Mark has ever given 6since receiving the Melchizedek priesthood, and it was the most amazing, special, and important experience in my life so far. I am so thankful for the blessings of the gospel, the gift on the priesthood, and a husband who lives worthy of it's blessings and has faith in its amazing power. Josh came to the hospital and assisted Mark in blessing me which just filled the room with the spirit and gave me some much needed comfort. After Josh left we decided to keep on trying to have the baby naturally and not to have a C-section. The Dr. came in the room, and I began to push. Immediately Dalon's head appeared, we were so excited. They got me a mirror so I could see, and that was all the encouragement I needed. I pushed hard for 30 minutes and at 11:55am Dalon Anthony Corralez was born. The Dr. let me catch him as he came and immediately put him on my chest as Mark and I both cried and kissed each other and Dalon. It was the most amazing thing to watch him come into the world, and to actually experience the gift and power of our Heavenly Father. This was a great testimony to both Mark and I of the priesthood and it's sacred power. We are truly blessed to have this gift on our home. I came home on Tuesday and everything had been great so far. My mom and Dad and Brent and Marti are here helping out, and Coytt loves it. Thank you Josh and Meagan for all your help and support these last few weeks, we love you and are so lucky to have such great family! Thanks you Mandi for driving me to the hospital and taking care of Coytt you are such a wonderful little sister. I also appreciate all the calls from family who can't be here and their love and support, we are such a lucky family to have so many people in our lives who love and care for us. Here are some pictures and video of our growing family. Coytt loves being a big brother all ready as you can see. 
Coytt telling everyone about the new baby.
Proud Big Brother! Coytt loves little Dalon. 
PROUD DADDY! Check out this video: Dalon and Coytt
