He's here and he's BEAUTIFUL!

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candori

Cathlete
Dear friends,

I finally gave birth last Monday night (1/28) at 8:10 p.m. to a 7.1 oz., 19 1/2" boy, Nathan Thomas.

We are home and getting settled and I have just a few minutes (or seconds) to let you all know that we are doing well.

Nate is happy (most of the time), adapting to the real world and simply adorable. I never really anticipated how desperately I would love him after only a few days. My heart is overwhelmed!

Suffice it to say that my labor and delivery wasn't as smooth as silk. It was a veeeeeery long (pitocin assisted) labor, my cervix was not interested in dilating and the baby wasn't tolerating the contractions well as the cord was around his neck. After much talk from the doctors about a c-section, they agreed to give me a time limit to see if I could dialate enough to start pushing. Then...the epidural wore off. YEEEEEOUCH. Well, yada yada yada...I ended up being able the push but the doctors didn't think I had in me to bring him down as he was still pretty high up. They ended up using a vacuum to assist, but I did it!! The doctors were impressed with how hard I was willing to push after such an ordeal. I thought my eyes would pop right outta my head. My husband was a FANTASTIC coach and truly could NOT have made it through without him. In fact, at one point I was willing to cut MYSELF open and pull him out!

Anyway, after the long ordeal of the delivery, I had a major laceration of my cervix that forced them to rush me off to the OR for some internal stitching. I hadn't even had a moment to see little Nate before they injected me with a huge dose of Stadol and upped my epidural. Let's just say that I was out of it.

As we started to recoup and I finally got the chance to see the baby, we are informed that the little man needed to have his frenulum clipped because he was tongue tied. Not a big procedure, but it was interfering with his ability to nurse and things were a little hectic until we got that taken care of.

Life is wonderful and I've never felt so blessed!

Hope everyone is well.

Gotta run...someone is crying my name.

Angela
 
Congratulations!

Yay Angela! How wonderful. I'm sorry he put you through the wringer like that though....your story scares me because my dr. says that due to my history of cervical cancer/surgery, I may have a tough time dilating due to scar tissue...yikes! But hey, it'll all be worth it in the end, right? RIGHT? ;-)

Anyway, here's wishing you a speedy recovery and lots of precious quality time with your new little bundle!!

Renae
 
Don't worry Renae...

...it's ALL worth it. Even if they had to pull Nate out of my nose it would have been worth it. You'll be amazed. Best of luck to you.
 
Congratulations Angela! It sounds like the two of you are settling in well after such an ordeal :(
I hope you recover quickly and feel like yourself soon.

You never know how each delivery will go. I didn't want to post this earlier but I was induced twice and the babies came out within 4 hours without much pushing. It really made it easy for me and I am reluctant to tell new moms about my experience because it was so easy :)

Joyce
 
Awwww!

Congratulations, Angela! WELCOME Nathan Thomas!!! How wonderful. Isn't it great you can focus on the "now" and know it was worth every bit of pain? Enjoy your lil' miracle. Thanks for sharing him with us. We definitely want to see pix of him!

Your-Friend-In-Fitness, DebbieH http://www.plaudersmilies.de/wavey.gif If You Get The Choice To Sit It Out Or Dance...I Hope You DANCE!!!
 
RE: Awwww!

Angela,
Congratulations!! I look forward to updates, next time you get a minute. Sppedy recovery to both of you!!
 
Congratulations!!

Hi Angela,
Thanks for the report - I've been waiting to hear from you again and see how things turned out. Wow - you are superwoman - that was a lot to go through! Glad it's all over and that you and Nathan are doing so well!
Take care!
Erica
 
Congratulations on little Nathan! Babies are the most wonderful gift, aren't they?

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and enjoy that little man!

Sandi
 
Oh Angela, Congratulations, I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!! After reading your post I'm in need of some tissues here. How wonderful and yet a bit painful too, but ohhhhhhhhhhhhh so worth it. We were all hoping to hear your news soon. Welcome little Nathan Thomas, and hugs and warm wishes to the new family of three.

Isn't it kind of strange to go back and read your posts from before you had little Nathan. I remember reading my past posts and saying "gosh, remember that, I almost forgot about that" etc.

Well, I know you are a mommy in need 24/7 now so I will end here with a huge cyber hug and a big well wish for you and your entire family. Give the little one a peck and a squeeze from us. Take Care!
 
Congratulations Angela! What a labor story! When I read where you said you almost cut yourself to get the baby out, you reminded me of a book I just read, "The Red Tent" by Anita Diamant. Maybe you have heard of it, or already read it. It is a wonderful book and maybe you would enjoy it. It is all about the life of Dinah (fictional account) who is the lone daughter of Jacob. The red tent is where the women gather for menses and having babies. AWESOME and would be a good way to relax while that baby is snoozing.

ANGIE
MONROE, WI
 
Angela,

You are one tough cookie!!! Nate is certainly lucky to have a Mama like you - best wishes for a speedy recovery, and keep us posted as to how you're doing!

Many congrats and well wishes!
Colia
 
Congratulations Angela! I loved reading your post and hearing the happy ending. Isn't it amazing that no matter how hard the birth can be we would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I hope you are feeling better now and that little Nathan is doing great too. Babies are the most amazing blessing :)


Alison
 
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