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Post by shadesofgold on Mar 26, 2018 9:26:29 GMT -6
L.eo Pat.rick was born on Friday, March 23rd at 11:30pm. He was born weighing in at 7lb 5oz and measuring 19.25 in. Thank you, HIH, for helping induce a very speedy labor (I was reading the politics thread, like I do, when my water broke!) From there, it was only 4 hours total before he was born - a boring hour of fluid leaking, an hour of contractions quickly building to 5 min apart, 30 minutes of chaos and puking and frantically scrambling to the car, a harrowing 30 min drive to the hospital at 10 cm with the urge to push, and an hour of pushing in a triage room. It was a crazy night, but he's incredibly healthy, hungry, pink and so snuggly. I've got a second degree tear since his shoulder and hand came out with his head, but I got my VBAC! And that shoulder probably "slowed him down" and prevented him from crowning in the car. We're home now and all doing well. I'm remembering how to do this whole nursing thing (oh yeah, I need to burp him!) and he's been making it relatively easy on me. Big brother E.van (23 months) has so far been excited about his little brother, loves to say his name, and is especially vigilant that the baby should always have a hat on. The bribe (I mean gift) of a new train set seemed to help with the big change, at least in Day 1. We can't wait to see him grow into his role and improve his "gentle touch."  |
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Post by snowmoon on Mar 26, 2018 9:33:14 GMT -6
What a sweetie! I'm glad you didn't have a car baby but sorry to hear you tore. Congrats!
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Post by pearbear on Mar 26, 2018 9:56:41 GMT -6
Omg...wow...what a birth story! Congrats, he's a doll. And I'm glad you did not have a car baby  |
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Post by clementine on Mar 26, 2018 9:57:26 GMT -6
Congratulations! Yay for the speedy labor, VBAC, and the fact that L wasn’t a car baby! He’s just adorable. Hope you’re both doing well. And love the name!
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Post by yianna on Mar 26, 2018 10:05:59 GMT -6
Congrats!
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Post by calendula on Mar 26, 2018 10:25:33 GMT -6
Wow what a story!!! He is so cute and squishy Congrats!! |
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Post by leatherpants on Mar 26, 2018 10:25:39 GMT -6
Oh my goodness to an almost car baby!
He’s absolutely perfect. Great job and congratulations!! ❤️
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Post by mattsgirl2004 on Mar 26, 2018 10:34:05 GMT -6
He's adorable! Congratulations!
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Post by woodenshoes on Mar 26, 2018 10:43:35 GMT -6
Congratulations. He is adorable. I am glad you got your VBAC and didn’t have a car baby. What a story.
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Post by mrsmonogrammed on Mar 26, 2018 10:48:31 GMT -6
Congratulations! So glad he wasn’t a car baby, that could have been a whole different story!!
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Post by nuggetrn on Mar 26, 2018 10:56:40 GMT -6
He's adorable!! Thank goodness he wasn't born in the car! But ouch to tearing like that!
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Post by alwayscheese on Mar 26, 2018 11:07:00 GMT -6
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Post by auri on Mar 26, 2018 11:13:01 GMT -6
Congrats shadesofgold! Sorry you tore, but glad you were able to get the VBAC you wanted. |
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Post by sammichcat on Mar 26, 2018 11:41:47 GMT -6
*Lurking* (I don't know if you remember me from the May '16 board)
Congratulations! Love his name.
I knew labors for second babies were usually shorter, but I thought having a c-section wouldn't count. But, after reading your story, I'll make sure I scramble if my water breaks this time.
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Post by mintyblueair on Mar 26, 2018 12:25:31 GMT -6
Congratulations!!! What an incredible birth story!
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Post by katietopaz on Mar 26, 2018 12:38:09 GMT -6
Congratulations!!! He is so, so sweet! And what a crazy birth story, I'm glad it all worked out. Enjoy those tiny baby snuggles!
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Post by whatsit on Mar 26, 2018 12:44:48 GMT -6
Congratulations! What an adventure!
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Post by sweetc129 on Mar 26, 2018 13:12:45 GMT -6
Congratulations and yay for getting your VBAC!! He’s so adorable!
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Post by blurnette989 on Mar 26, 2018 13:51:45 GMT -6
Congratulations!!!!!!!! He is adorable.
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Post by babybean on Mar 26, 2018 13:59:08 GMT -6
Congrats! He’s beautiful. |
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Post by polson on Mar 26, 2018 14:21:09 GMT -6
congratulations! 😍he is adorable
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Post by ArielMermaid on Mar 26, 2018 14:49:53 GMT -6
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
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Post by Rama on Mar 26, 2018 15:08:42 GMT -6
Happy birthday, L! Congrats to mom, dad, and big brother! What an intense labor, I'm glad you got your VBAC!
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Post by cornpop on Mar 26, 2018 16:12:07 GMT -6
Congratulations!! He's adorable!
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Post by cp3 on Mar 26, 2018 16:45:37 GMT -6
Congratulations! He is beautiful! I'm glad you got a VBAC and avoided a car baby. I hope your recovery goes well.
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Post by shadesofgold on Mar 26, 2018 16:54:31 GMT -6
*Lurking* (I don't know if you remember me from the May '16 board) Congratulations! Love his name. I knew labors for second babies were usually shorter, but I thought having a c-section wouldn't count. But, after reading your story, I'll make sure I scramble if my water breaks this time. Hiiiiii! Thank you! Yes, I was very hand wavy of everyone who assured me it would be a mad dash. But there you have it. |
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Post by shadesofgold on Mar 26, 2018 16:55:17 GMT -6
Thank you, everyone!
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Post by dizzycooks on Mar 26, 2018 20:59:00 GMT -6
Congratulations!!🎊🎉🎈
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Post by kayladawn91 on Mar 27, 2018 1:53:31 GMT -6
Congratulations!!
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Post by nevertoomanyshoes on Mar 27, 2018 2:22:25 GMT -6
Congratulations! Glad you got there in time!
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