battlemaiden Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Little A.J. arrived on the 2nd of Sept. My biggest yet- 8 lbs 7 oz. They broke my water at 5cm and I was holding a baby on chest 25 minutes later. :001_huh: I could hardly believe it. NONE of my other deliveries have ever come close to going that fast. A.J. is healthy...other than the broken blood vessels from the quick arrival. I felt prayed for and thought of- It does seem to me that this delivery involved a pouring out of mercy, because I just wasn't emotionally prepared to have a long labor without my dh. I'm tearing up just thinking of the whole event and how well it went. So how long can I blame hormones after delivery? ;) And just to tempt my eyes to overspill one more time, when I woke up the morning after delivery and called my mom at my house to give her the details I heard the doorbell ring in the background. She put the phone down to answer it and when she came back she said I had just received flowers from my dh! He set up the delivery before he left on deployment and just "guessed" on the day. He won't be reachable at all for a month (Submarines! Sheesh). I'm looking at a vase of perfect white roses...Seven perfect white roses. I love that man. Hormones........ Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherMayI Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Hi Jo, I mostly lurk here- but I have been waiting to hear how things went for you:D. I'm so glad that A.J's delivery went so well- and how nice to have a psychic husband! He sounds like a gem! Best wishes to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!!! That is great news! What a sweet husband you have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug: I love giving birth, well, except for that one time but we won't talk about that. So jealous that you have a new baby. They smell so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlcmom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! We can't wait to see a picture! Thanks for the sacrifice that you make to keep our country safe!! Your post made me tear up and I don't have after delivery hormones going on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 What a sweet dh!! Glad you had a short labor! I've been told by women in the know that we can blame hormones until the dc graduates from high school. :) Aggie My dh was a submariner, too...it's a tough life. Thanks to you and your dh for serving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in Orlando Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 ((((Jo)))) Welcome to your new little guy and I'm glad the labor was so quick. I'm so sad you had to do it on your own, though. Many thanks to your dh for his service (and yours) and I hope he's home soon to meet the newest addition to your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5wolfcubs Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug:Battlebaby!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie in Oh Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I am so glad you are both ok. I was worried. Boy I wish I was closer. Oh I am just rejoicing with you. Praying you adjust well. I will PM you in the morning. It is the morning but it is 2:20 am and I need to go back to bed, but I am glad I checked. :grouphug: to you dear friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations and get all the help you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in VA Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations, Jo! Your man is some kind of special!! :) :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations on your new little blessing. Your dh sounds awesome. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Thank you for sharing A.J.'s birth story with us. I have been thinking and praying for you both. You are a very special lady. Take Care! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3lilreds in NC Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations, Jo! That dh of yours wins major cool points. Welcome A.J.! :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: to all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations Battlemaiden and Mr Battle! Welcome baby battle :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyable Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey in MA Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 And CONGRATULATIONS! Hooray for you and yours! What an exciting time. I hope the next few days prove to be most memorable. Way to go on the quick delivery! God bless! - Stacey in MA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh, Jo, I'm so happy for you that delivery went so smoothly! Congratulations on the new little guy. And the roses almost made me cry! That was very sweet of your dh and wonderful that it turned out to be so well-timed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Now you're making me all teary!! What a beautiful story, and it sounds like it was as perfect as it could have been in the absence of your man. What a dear he is (and a pretty good guesser, too, huh? ;)). Enjoy the new little one. I'm proud of you, Jo. And, happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Wow. That is wonderful. A short labor. AND he guessed the day you'd need to hear from him. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! Welcome AJ! And the flowers made me cry, and I don't even have hormones to blame. God is good. I'll keep praying for you, Jo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratuations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay in Cal Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! A beautiful baby, a wonderful man... enjoy those roses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!!! I'm so glad everything went so well. How sweet! Welcome to your new little one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PariSarah Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Jo, many, many blessings to you, to A.J., and to your dear, thoughtful hubby!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaid Dad Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Me Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations, Jo! Can't wait to see pics of the new little one! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The flowers have got ME tearing up. I'm so glad it went well for you. May God bless your family and bring you energy and healing. Enjoy your dear little one. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy to hear it all went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basketmaker Amy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! How sweet of your husband. Enjoy your precious bundle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!! Continued prayers for you here! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5knights3maidens Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh, Jo! Congratulations! 25 minutes! Wow! Your husband is so sweet, how wonderful of him. :001_smile: I say you can blame the hormones for at least 5 or 6 months. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Welcome AJ! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laylamcb Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations, Battle Mama!! You rock. And what a guy!!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug:Congratulations:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Tara~ Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Well Praise the Lord for a short labor! I couldn't imagine having to endure a long one without hubby. So thankful that prayer was answered for you!! And how awesome about those flowers. Wow! I mean, it's just plain cool that he had them sent in the first place ... but ... the date of delivery? That's just too much! :D Enjoy that baby. Congratulations mama :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations, Jo, and (((())))s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalypso Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations to you and your family! I am glad to hear the birth went quickly. What a sweet thing for your dh to do! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmgconner Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muffinmom Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 So many blessings! So happy for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Jo! Congratulations to you and Battleman and all the Battlekids! I'm glad the delivery went so well. I only had one like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melhouse Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela in GA Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations! One thing I am grateful for, through all of dh's deployments, I never had to give birth to any of our kids without him. You are stronger than I. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey in TX Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congrats Jo! You truly are a battle maiden to have such a young family with DH keeping us all safe. You deserved one quick and easy baby (I call our quick baby the "McDonald's drive-thru birth :)). Enjoy your little one and let the others dote on you as best they can. Hugs, Tracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn E Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 You have me crying to! :001_smile: Happy tears for all God's blessings. Hope this new little one gives you lots of joy as this long month passes and that you'll be talking to Dh before you know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anissarobert Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Congratulations. You are so brave. Those of us without a husband in the service cannot even begin to comprehend the sacrifices you all make. Thank you for your husbands and your service. (And he is psychic too. What a bonus!) I'm glad you had an easy labor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trivium Academy Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 So sweet of your dh!!! Congratulations Jo, what a blessing! Can't wait to see pictures if you have time, if not just enjoy your new baby. :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dayle in Guatemala Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 :grouphug:Jo:grouphug: I'm so thankful everything went so well for you! I was thinking and praying for you and dh as he has to be gone during this time. He's so thoughtful sending the flowers! Can't wait to see the newest battle baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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