born april 15, 2009 12:50 am
7# 14 oz - 19.5 inches
absolutely perfect
i went to my dr appt & dr decided to go ahead & deliver so i headed over to labor & delivery. steve made arrangements for the other 3 kids & headed up. they struggled once again trying to get an IV started (blew more veins). slow getting started then progressed quickly. i had called for a redose on my epidural but it was too late as he was ready. all can i say is that i appreciate epidurals much more now after this last delivery! we were so anxious to make sure everything was ok with him - they were prepared to put him on oxygen but after delivery they checked him & he was 99%. the only thing they could find wrong with him is that he didn't cry (which really isn't a problem)- not at all! they gave him a few shots, sucked out his guke, did his footprints, bathed him & not a peep. he has such a mellow personality (i know he didn't get that from me :) he looks just like jake & brock when they were born except he has dark hair?!
the kids could hardly wait to come up to the hospital to see their new baby brother. brock was so excited - but has no idea what all this means. he was so proud to hold him even if it was only for a few seconds. keegan was little miss helper! jake was so sweet & concerned about me. it was fun to see the other kids so excited. i am feeling GREAT! my diabetes was gone immediately after delivery & crew's sugar levels were perfect as well. below are some pics from the hospital. i will post some better ones of crew in the next day or two. thanks to everyone for your thoughts, prayers & acts of kindness - all is appreciated!!!
14 comments:
What an adorable family, Shelby! All SIX of you! I am so happy all went well. I have been checking every day. My last two (out of three) were too fast for an epidural, so I "feel your pain!" HA! Congratulations! I am so happy for all of you.
See you at Creative Escape!!!
Carol Goodnight in Northern California
So cute! Glad everything went well even if it was fast. That is how it was with Cassidy - the epidural took affect after she was born! Can't wait to hold him in person. You look great as well! Hope he stays as quiet for you at home as he did in the delivery room.
Everyone looks great! Especially you. I am glad that you made it through and that he is perfect. I have been missing you and look forward to seeing you again soon, rest up and enjoy the newest member of the Dredge family.
yeah! Congratulations. I'm so happy for you. Love the name. He is so cute and you look fabulous! So glad he's here safely.
Mar
Hey Shelby
He is beautiful... so glad you are feeling better... talk soon. Much love
Melissa C
shelby! i am so so so happy for your family!!!! i loved seeing the pics! i am still prego...11 days from due date so any day now.
congrats to your whole family.
What a little cutie!! So glad that everything went well, and that everyone is healthy. What a great way to remember "Tax Day". The "big" kids look so happy, too. I have been checking your blog everyday, hoping to get some more news. Congratulations to all of you. Am looking forward to seeing you, Steve and Crew in Pasadena in June.
So much fun! Congratulations! We are so happy for you! Can't wait to come and visit!
You look fabulous Shelby! You have such a beautiful family. The new little guy is adorable. Hope you are feeling good! Congrats again! Amy Tara
Congrats Shelby and family. We met at the CKC Valley Forge and I also have a son Brock....remember me?? Love your classes! My Brock was born on April 15, 2005 at 12:57am and was 7lbs 13oz and 19inches. I was hoping you would have the new baby on his birthday! How cool....best of luck to your new addition.
Angela Lindsay
He is such a cutie! We are all excited for another cousin!
Oh, Shelby! I'm so happy for you! I'm very glad everything went well. He is beautiful! Best of luck and love to all of you. Can't wait to see you in Aug in CLT.
Amy
We are so happy for you and your family...so adorable. We will miss you at Manchester N.H. You are one of the reasons we make the trip.
Take care Brigida and Lisa
(from Maine..we are the crazy girls that get a picture with you every year)
Shelby, our babies are so close in age...I ended up having my baby early as well, thru induction and then c section on april 22. check out my blog for pics :) (see 2nd page now for the hospital pics)
www.ferlandfamily.blogspot.com
congrats again to you!!!
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