AHASRADA Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 After many months of anticipation, she has finally made her arrival! She is a great joy to the entire family, particularly her elder siblings, who never imagined they would be blessed with a new baby in the house. Big brother considers her his very special birthday gift, born 10 days before he turns 14. Mom and Dad are thrilled and amazed that she was born exacly a month before they celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary. Of course, big sister, turning 11 soon, has proclaimed herself "second mom" and is taking a very active roll in her care, as everyone expected :) We chose for her to be born in my home state (we live in Canada), close to family, in the same hospital where her siblings and mother were all born. We especially wanted her grandparents to have the opportunity to share the experience of her birth and the first few weeks of her life. None of us could have predicted how great and vital a role they would play in her entrance to the world. I began contracting late Friday night, but was not convinced it was true labor. As the contractions grew stronger and closer together through the night, I hesitated to wake everyone, call dh and ds, who were staying over with other relatives, and load into the car for the trip to the hospital, only to be sent home in false labor. Based on the length of my previous births, I was convinced I had plenty of time to let everyone get a good night's sleep. However, by 3:30am, I could bear it no longer, and woke my father. Seeing how close the contractions were, he offered to call an ambulance. While Grampa was on the phone with 911, I realized I was not only in true labor, but that the baby was coming! She was born on her grandparents' kitchen floor, delivered by her grandmother, with big sister looking on. An unexpected, shocking, but blessed family event that we will all cherish. After an extra day in the hospital due to baby's sleepiness and slowness to feed, everyone is back at Grandma's house, safe and cozy, enjoying this precious time together, and looking forward to a joyous Thanksgiving with a new precious bundle to be passed around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Wow, what a great birth story! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations!!! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations! :party: What a dramatic way to arrive. I wonder if it means she is going to be a drama queen. :001_smile: Enjoy your family and precious new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Awww. Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 What a great story!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 How precious! Congratulations to all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 How wonderful!!!! SO thankful, right along with you! What a beautiful gift in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gratia271 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy in Australia Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: What a birth story! Were you freaking out a little?!??! My boys were 13 and 10 when their little sister was born. Their relationship with her is something very special :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congrats!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 :party: Oh, my -- you will always such a great story to tell! Warmest congratulations!:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug::001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Oh my word, what an entrance! I bet your mom is over the moon at getting to deliver her granddaughter! Congratulations on your impatient new arrival :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merry Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 and he's so special in our family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tress Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations! And what a story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Congratulations!!! :grouphug: What an amazing birth story. Our "caboose" was born a day later than yours, in almost as dramatic of a way. I can imagine your mom is thrilled to have been such an intimate part of her granddaughter's arrival. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 :grouphug: Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knittinfarmgirl Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations! That's a wonderful story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congratulations! Love her birth story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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