Guest Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 So happy and looking forward to the arrival! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 So happy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 Baby was estimated at just under 8 pounds at 37w, so if that’s anywhere close to accurate, he’s on track to be as big as some of his big brothers even earlier (three of them were over 9 pounds but also after 40w; the other was exactly 8 at 38.3w). He’s good to come any time, but induction is set for a few days from now, and I’d really like him to wait until then so that my doctor can be there and not one of her partners or fellows. (No offense to any of them; the ones I’ve met have all been lovely, but I have seen her exclusively and want her there.) He moves plenty, so that’s reassuring, but I will be relieved when I finally get to the hospital and they stick the continual monitor on him so I know he’s okay or can be attended to if he isn’t. Your prayers and thoughts are very much appreciated. It’s been an emotional week. The hospital gave me a bunch of papers about their policies and such, and the “your baby’s second night” page brought up a lot of emotions about last time that I didn’t quite realize I wasn’t entirely over. Stuff about how your baby just thinks of the breast as home and how he shouldn’t have his hands covered because he’s used to having them. God willing, this baby will get all of that and will probably never get put down, but I didn’t realize that would make me grieve all over again all the things my last baby didn’t get. And then an hour after I was reading all of that, I found out that our little friend’s cancer battle ended, not the way we’d hoped, and that rocked our entire little community here and was so hard to tell my kids. So, so many emotions. I do wish y’all could see Mr. Five. Well, all of my kiddos, but especially Mr. Five. He has truly been the epitome of hope and faith these last two years. I really hope having a baby brother that he can cuddle is everything he expects it to be! 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Praying for all to go smoothly and that you soon have that baby safely snuggled in your arms. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Ahh sweetie. I am crying over here. It is so close to meeting him! Yay. I am sending so many prayers for a wonderful labor, I can't wait until he is in your arms. So many hugs for such an hard week. Oh your youngest. I am can't wait for him to meet his baby brother. What a great day that is going to be for him. Yes he is going to be spoiled so much. What a lucky baby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I can’t tell you how happy your post made me! So excited for you! Sending hugs and prayers........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 How emotional for you with conflicting feelings of excitement to meet your newest little one, yet grief for the one you lost. (((Hugs))) Can’t wait to see pictures of this big baby of yours! I think I was following the same little guy that passed yesterday from your neck of the woods. I remember first hearing about him a little over a year ago. I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore, but sad that he lost his life instead of being healed. If I understood the dad’s post, it sounds like they lost a daughter in the past too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 14, 2018 Author Share Posted November 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, school17777 said: How emotional for you with conflicting feelings of excitement to meet your newest little one, yet grief for the one you lost. (((Hugs))) Can’t wait to see pictures of this big baby of yours! I think I was following the same little guy that passed yesterday from your neck of the woods. I remember first hearing about him a little over a year ago. I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore, but sad that he lost his life instead of being healed. If I understood the dad’s post, it sounds like they lost a daughter in the past too. Yes, that's the same little guy. I didn't know about the daughter, but it did sound that way. You may have heard about him first here, since they are friends of ours and another poster. Dad is our karate instructor, and the boy and his brother are good friends of my boys. It's been hard on our whole little karate/homeschool community. So that's another reason to hope the baby stays where he is for a while -- we would really like to be able to attend the service this weekend and show our support. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 It isn't surprising that those emotions would come rushing back. I imagine those emotions will come and go throughout the rest of your pregnancy and delivery. I will be praying for you, baby, and the family. I bet your little dude can't wait to cuddle his little brother. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Praying for you! And my one who longed for a sibling to cuddle has and has always had the sweetest most wonderful relationship with his sister (they are 18 and 15 now). I hope that for 5 and the new little one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 (edited) Our sweet, perfect little boy arrived at 4:53 this morning, 39 weeks on the nose! 7 lbs. 15 oz., 20” long — my smallest fullterm baby! He’s so cute! Induction took around eight hours, and got us a very healing VBAC with a baby that DH and I caught together and who went straight to my chest. He’s spent most of the day snuggled up skin-to-skin with me. I love it so much! I kind of still can’t believe that he’s here, or that he’s actually mine. Name will come when we decide on one. Mr Five got his wish! I cried happy tears when I placed the baby in Mr Five’s arms for the first time. Thank you, all of you who have supported, prayed for, and loved us these past two years! I can’t find words to tell you how much that has meant for us. Edited November 20, 2018 by happypamama 34 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 2 minutes ago, happypamama said: Our sweet, perfect little boy arrived at 4:53 this morning, 39 weeks on the nose! 7 lbs. 15 oz., 20” long — my smallest fullterm baby! He’s so cute! Induction took around eight hours, and got us a very healing VBAC with a baby that DH and I caught together and who went straight to my chest. He’s spent most of the day snuggled up skin-to-skin with me. I love it so much! I kind of still can’t believe that he’s here, or that he’s actually mine. Name will come when we decide on one. Mr Five got his wish! I cried happy tears when I placed the baby in Mr Five’s arms for the first time. Thank you, all of you who have supported, prayed for, and loved us these past two years! I can’t find words to tell you how much that has meant for us Can you make this a new thread, or else update the first post? It’s so hard now that posts aren’t numbered to find new news on old posts. And I want to see all the happy hive members give you well-wishes. 🙂. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations - he is beautiful!!! ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations! 💙 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freesia Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 He's ADORABLE! Give him lots of kisses (muchas smoochas as my kids would say) from all of us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Oh, he is just gorgeous! The picture of Mr. Five and baby is priceless. Congratulations and hugs!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations!! Much happiness to you all <33 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Thank you for the pics! Priceless. This must be such a time of joy and emotions. Bless you all. Lots of reasons to give thanks during this week. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Tears of joy for your family. Congrats! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 33 minutes ago, Garga said: Can you make this a new thread, or else update the first post? It’s so hard now that posts aren’t numbered to find new news on old posts. And I want to see all the happy hive members give you well-wishes. 🙂. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! It took me a minute to figure out how to change the subject on my phone. (I am reallllly tired, LOL.). I did figure it out and updated in the first post. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Yay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congrats!!!!!!!! He is beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 He is so beautiful! That picture with Mr. Five is So very precious! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 I am so deliriously happy for you all! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 Congratulations! He's beautiful. What a special Thanksgiving you will have this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsRobinson Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations! So happy for you, your husband, Mr Five, and your whole family! 💞👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 He's beautiful! Congratulations! So thankful. ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations, Lovey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintinative Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations! So happy for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MysteryJen Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations! Happy tears for all of you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 So many happy tears! Congratulations to you and your family. Enjoy those newborn snuggles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Oh what a beautiful baby. So, so, so happy! Thank you for allowing us to be part of your journey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denise in IN Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations! So very happy for you and your family. Both your little guys are adorable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Gorgeous baby! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Beautiful boy! Congratulations 💙💙💙 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faith-manor Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 He's precious, and gorgeous! I am so happy for you. Kisses from his hive auntie. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Marmalade Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Beautiful!!! So happy for you and your family. That picture with Mr. Five says it all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Awwwwwww huge congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Congratulations! What a precious boy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 So happy for you! Congratulations! He is a cutie. When do you get to go home? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage81 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 He’s beautiful! I’m so happy for you and your family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Welcome, baby! Wishing you all much joy ~ Regards, Kareni 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I don't even have words. So happy for you. My gosh he is beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonflower Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Well he's a beautiful baby, congratulations. 7lb 15 oz is nothing to sneeze at! You must be so happy 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I got tears in my eyes when I read your post, but seeing the look of pure joy on Mr. Five’s face when he was able to hold the baby for the first time put me over the edge into crying with happiness for you and your family. I’m so happy for you!!! And your new baby son is absolutely adorable — just like his handsome big brother!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I am so happy for you I am crying. That picture of Big Brother with the baby is wonderful. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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