youareworthy Posted August 7, 2016 Share Posted August 7, 2016 Agreed. I am not a doctor, and didn't intend to be practicing medicine! I have a lot of respect for how well women's bodies handle childbirth in general, the world over. I know that sometimes people do need to have C-sections, and I am glad we have the skills, technology and wherewithall to support those surgeries. I agree entirely that the health of the child is paramount. Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 7, 2016 Author Share Posted August 7, 2016 I'll definitely post pics!!! The induction date is the day after my due date, so if it comes to that he'll be so fully cooked. But because he's big, they'd rather get him out once his due date passes, than leave him in to keep growing - which could more likely end in c-section. I was two weeks late (and 40 years ago they didn't routinely do ultrasounds or they probably would've done a c-section), and I ended up getting my shoulder caught on my mom's pelvic bone. I went into distress and had to have my shoulder dislocated in the womb in order to be delivered - my left arm was paralyzed for six weeks. So I'm much happier having him be induced at full term than to let him get too big! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Alex arrived just after midnight on the 13th - on his own, the day before his due date! Here are a couple of pics of him and him with daddy. We've been here since 4pm Friday, and go home Monday day morning. ] ] ] ] Link to comment
HeartGoesOn Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congrats, Heather and husband. He's absolutely beautiful! I'm sooo happy for you! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Awww congrats!!! Beautiful boy! Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations!! Hope baby and mommy are both doing very well!! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congrats, Heather and husband. He's absolutely beautiful! I'm sooo happy for you! Thank you!!! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Awww congrats!!! Beautiful boy! Thanks, Vic!! Let the adventure begin! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations!! Hope baby and mommy are both doing very well!! Thank you!! We are - though I can't wait to go home! Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you!! We are - though I can't wait to go home! Prepare for many, many, many sleepless nights, lol. Your life as you knew it, will never be the same again! lol Have fun and enjoy your baby because they grow SO FAST!! Link to comment
itsallgrand Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 I let out that sound that people sometimes make when they see something so joyful and sweet... Awwwe!! Sorry, have to! Congrats on your new addition! So glad to hear everyone is well Link to comment
reinventmyself Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 So sweet! Congratulations! Link to comment
youareworthy Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations to all three of you! He is darling! And your husband looks so thrilled, and so in love! I am ecstatic for you, Heather! Youareworthy Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thanks, Vic!! Let the adventure begin! Hahaha the adventure begins is right. But it is a great one. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations!!!!!!! I love all the photos but especially the one of your husband where he has that "see what I accomplished" Proud Papa look!!! Enjoy the joy, the adventure, the awesomeness and the wonder and we have your family's back -as do many others, I know - on the parts that are challenging. Wallow in the cuteness. Link to comment
WithLove Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 He's beautiful, Heather! Congrats! Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Thank you everyone!!!! We're exhausted and I'm sore, but we are so, so happy!!! I'm so in love with our little family. My husband, my son...it's just everything I could ask for. Link to comment
Fudgie Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations! I am so happy to hear that your baby is healthy and everything went well. Your husband looks so proud! Link to comment
Hermes Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Heartiest congratulations to you and your husband, Heather. So delighted for you. Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations! I am so happy to hear that your baby is healthy and everything went well. Your husband looks so proud! He's beside himself! He's already changed eight diapers, he's mastered the talent of getting Alex to burp, he's s champion swaddler...he just adores his baby! Link to comment
sophie274 Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Congratulations Heather! Alex is beautiful and the pictures with dad are adorable. I hope you can get some rest while you're still in the hospital before the fun starts at home So is he big as predicted? Link to comment
Heather Dawn Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Congratulations Heather! Alex is beautiful and the pictures with dad are adorable. I hope you can get some rest while you're still in the hospital before the fun starts at home So is he big as predicted? Thank you! No rest here - too many interruptions and not being in our own home, etc. I hate being in the hospital...lol. He was 8lbs, 8.5oz and 21 inches - so big and healthy, but certainly not gigantic! And he slid right out after 35 minutes of pushing, so no issues whatsoever with his shoulders. Link to comment
boltnrun Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Gorgeous baby I hope you are doing well. It's exhilarating and scary and wonderful all at the same time. I bet you and Dad are totally in love. Enjoy every day with your adorable son. Link to comment
ThatwasThen Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 What a beautiful boy! Congratulations to you both. Well done little momma. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thank you! No rest here - too many interruptions and not being in our own home, etc. I hate being in the hospital...lol. He was 8lbs, 8.5oz and 21 inches - so big and healthy, but certainly not gigantic! And he slid right out after 35 minutes of pushing, so no issues whatsoever with his shoulders. I hate you.....lol... J/k. Over 3 hours of pushing and I couldn't get my son out. Link to comment
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