I have to just take a moment to wow you all with the story of my dear pal, Allison, who just had her first baby.  Our Ohio buds were thinking they still had a whole TWO weeks until they're due date.  Who goes 2 weeks early on their first baby???  Well, after laboring at home, while the snow-storm had the base shut down this girl finally headed into the hospital and was already 9 cm when the poor overrun nurses got to check her.   Titus made his grand entrance weighing NINE POUNDS FOURTEEN ounces! and 22 inches long.  Did I already mention this is two weeks early??   

I'm really proud of them...go check out their site and see this handsome little guy!! 

They are wonderful parents and will do a fabulous job! 

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Posted by callmekate

Thank you for your gentle words on my post about fear. It was really interesting for me to write all this down and look at it from a distance. You are right, fear is not from God and it angers me to know that Satan wants me to be fearful. I feel like I've failed God, somehow, but I know He's there for me and will build me up. Thank you so much for your prayers. I believe I should bring my Bible to bed with me on those lonely nights and read before I go sleep (not something I normally do.) Maybe it's time to change my p.m. habits! It's good to hear from others who have experienced being alone at night. Never bothered me prior to being married. I guess I've gotten used to my dh being there! Thanks again, friend!

Kate

P.S. That's amazing about your friend - glad the little one waited until she got to the hosp. Hope all goes well for this new family. Thanks for sharing.

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Posted by UndertheSky

That is pretty unusual! I did not go early for ANY of my babies. In fact, one we had to coax along with castor oil. (Shudder!!)

Congratulations to your friends!

Warmly,
Kate
PS: The picture you use for your avatar is so lovely and friendly looking. I bet we would be good friends immediately. :+)

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Posted by Anonymous

Funny, while she was in labor and I didn't know, I felt compelled to send her a message on her site giving her a little encouragement about delivering naturally. I was telling her that "No you won't get an award, but you will be REWARDED when you feel good as new, energized and will most likely have a better birth experience." I had to retract my statement after learning of Titus' SIZE and told her that she does, indeed, deserve an award! I'm so excited for them!

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Posted by Anonymous

Thanks for the encouraging post! I'm still baffled by the whole thing. I can't believe I'm a mom! When people hear about the birth some silly people make comments like "oh, you must have had an easy labor." I smile sweetly and try not to say anything, but inside I'm thinking, "there was NOTHING EASY about what I just did! I felt (and still feel) every inch and ounce of that baby!!" Oh well. They're probably the same people who ask, "so, when's that BAAABY due?" to someone who's not expecting. :)

I just picked up my sewing today for the first time since labor. I will always think of those bumper pads with a smile recalling how I sat there denying all the signs of labor 'cause my nursery wasn't done yet. Ha! It's still not done! :)

I can't wait to see you in a week and a half!

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Posted by nsremom

Your crosstich in your previous post was AMAZING. I'm impressed.

And 2 weeks early on your first baby? Pretty rare. And arriving that late and being a 9? Her second birth will seem like a snore to all that excitement.

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Posted by quietcajun

Awww. Titus is so sweet and you look great too. I'll bet it was fun visiting!

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