On our way to the hospital
Right before we came home (sorry out of order)
Right after birth (he's blue from bruises and lack of oxygen during labor)
Our new little baby arrived Sunday evening at 10:00. He weighed in at 8 pounds 5 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long. We came to the hospital at 9:30 that morning and by 7:00 that night the dr was growing more concerned because baby's heart rate was dipping dramatically with each contraction. I tried 1 last position change to try to ease up where the chord was caught. It seemed to work so they upped the pitocin to get harder contractions going and when he finally came out they could see the chord was around his neck so they rushed to get him breathing cuz he was pretty blue. He perked up after a minute or so and all was well. He had significant bruising that's pretty much gone now. He is a great baby and pretty adorable, if you ask me! Now, if I can just get a little more sleep I'd be a happy camper. Doug's mom comes Monday to help which will be nice. Thanks to all for their well wishes, visits, calls, meals, and support. I have the greatest friends and family! A special thanks to Chantel and Janine for taking my kids Sunday to Monday while I was in labor. How can I repay you? I'll have to think more how to do that:)
16 comments:
Glad to hear things went well (after the scare) - CONGRATULATIONS! He looks like he goes with the family (I think all of your kids look like Childs!) Best of luck with four - you have my compassion as I'm trying to navigate through it myself. Welcome, baby JOSH!
oh he's so sweet. glad to hear everything went ok! congrats to you guys! hope you get some zzz's!
oh kristen, he is adorable! i am glad to hear baby and you are healthy and at home. i wish i was there to bring you meal or let the kids come over to our place for a play date. congrats once again!
Congratulations again! Baby Joshua... what a sweet name, and he is just perfect, of course. I can't wait to see his bitty self in person.
KONNICHIWA!
i have been wanting to call you since i got the update from mom. everytime i get a free moment while here in JAPAN i do the math in my head to figure out the time in california and it's the middle of the night for you. considering you are in lack of sleep mode i thought it would be wise not to call.
SHUUGI! i can't wait to meet my newest nephew. JA MATA! SAYONARA!
Congratulations!! Baby Joshua is beautiful!!
Congrats! I am so excited for you that he is finally here! He is so cute and already looks just like all of your other kiddies. Well, I hope you are able to find some rest.
Congrats again Kristen! He is super cute...can't wait to hold him!
Congrats Kristen--- Our boys are exactly a week apart--- too funny--
you look great the day you went in ;)
I think he is so cute. He looks like Ryan to me. I can't wait to see him tomorrow.
Yay! Finally! K- not fair that you look so good giving birth! I guess being a "scheduled induction" has it's perks...LUCKY.
Glad baby Josh is here! :)
He is a cutie!! I'm glad you were able to avoid a c-section :) Enjoy him while he's still small
Congrats on your new baby. He is really cute and I am gald that you are both doing well. Good luck catching up on your sleep!
I still can't get over how great you look in your pics. I look like the aftermath of a truck accident! Joshua is beautiful and I'll stop by to say hello whenever I finally kick this stubborn cold! Call me any time you'd like us to take Riley!!
Congratulations! You and Baby Joshua look great!
Congratulations! He is adorable...
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