We are home!
We came home yesterday. One day late, Gabriel was jaundiced, but doing well now. Thanks to all for the posts and visitors. As Wendy and Sheila jointly (thanks) posted, he decided to make his appearance on his own terms. From first contraction & water breaking to delivery was just over 5 hours. I couldn't believe it went that fast, especially since this was a first time for me. Of course my ob was out of town (missed it by two hours) and I got a different doc, but he was really nice and HE almost missed the delivery!!! Rick was wonderful during the whole thing, expect for the times he had me laughing at the peak of a contraction!! Such a comic! It was extremely painful, epidural never really kicked in. But it's true, it's already starting to fade from the memory.
I went from 1cm and contracting quickly on arrival, got the epidural 1.5 hrs later and was immediately 5cm. About 30 mins later was at 7cm and about 20mins after that was 9cm and ready to push. Pushed for about 30mins or so and there he was. The nurse said the cord was wrapped twice around his neck, but that the cord was really long. He cried immediately and all was well. He IS PURTY! lol My friend Terri came to see us and as soon as she saw him she yelled, You had a white baby! lol He is rather fair right now, but I'm sure he'll darken up some. Dru likes his baby brother and has had the neighbor kids over to take a peek at him. One of the kids told Dru that the baby doesn't look like him. And Dru said, that's cuz he's mixed, stupid! lol (not the stupid part, but it is rather funny).
We had a really good first night at home and my parents are here, along with Rick, to help me out. I feel really blessed and I appreciate all the well wishes from everyone. Will try to post a pic to my profile, but I might have to have Rick help me out. Thanks again and hope to see everyone in a couple months! ~~Elena
~~Elena WLS date: May 8, 2007
272/195(pre-preggo)/211(at delivery)/188(current)/140
***Mommy to beautiful baby boy***
Gabriel Skye Dench, 4/30/08, 6lb 6.4oz, 19.5in
Thanks for coming to see us, it meant a lot! And congrats to you on your accomplishments! You are looking fantastic and keep up the great work!!! ~~Elena
~~Elena WLS date: May 8, 2007
272/195(pre-preggo)/211(at delivery)/188(current)/140
***Mommy to beautiful baby boy***
Gabriel Skye Dench, 4/30/08, 6lb 6.4oz, 19.5in
Congrats on the new addition. I'm thrilled it was an easy delivery for you and that all went well. Very excited for you to have as much help as you have - take advantage of it and let them take care of Gabriel for you for now so you can rest up - the help goes fast, so be sure to rest as much as you can. Let us know if you need anything after your help is gone - there are a fair amount of us that just live in Antioch and can be there in moments to help out.
Take care and give your sweet baby boy a little hug from all his new "aunties and pseudo-grandma's".
lghthsewtchr AKA Wendy Siebert
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