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An Amazing Story – Part Two

You can read part one of the birth story here. Well, after Little Man’s dramatic entrance into the world, things calmed down. He was cleaned up and fed. S was cleaned up and ate the biggest breakfast I have ever seen. We called everyone (parents, social workers, lawyers) around 6 am. We waited until S… Continue reading An Amazing Story – Part Two

birth story

An Amazing Story – Part One

So let me tell you the story of how Little Man came to be lying on the couch next to my leg. He is currently 4 days old. He’s gained 5 oz, 1 ½ inches and lots of smiles. He’s mistaking 11:53 pm for 11:53 am, and is happily staring away at things only he… Continue reading An Amazing Story – Part One

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Elevensies

Ever seen or read “Lord of the Rings”? Hobbits have a meal called “Elevensies” My birthday is August 11. Hubby’s birthday is February 11. Our son? His birthday is January 11. Born yesterday, Monday, January 115:42 am7lbs 4 oz19 3/4″ long I have an amazing story to tell… When I’ve caught up on the past… Continue reading Elevensies

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Nothing Yet

Doctor scheduled the induction for Saturday at 9am. Then he changed his mind. S has another appointment Monday. If Baby isn’t here by then they will schedule a time to induce for real. We’re all very tired…if you want to pray, pray for a natural (non-induced) labor…everyone is ready (except, apparently, Baby, who must know… Continue reading Nothing Yet