Premature
I know!! For me, Queen of the Induction at 42 weeks, this little blessing, delivered at 39 weeks and 5 days, was practically premature. But since she weighed in at 8 pounds and 1 ounce, and was 21 1/2 inches long, I guess we’ll let it go.
Technnically, we didn’t plan to deliver. I went for an OB appt yesterday afternoon. I had gained six pounds in one week (pretty much all of it in my big fat feet) I had a teeny tiny trace of protien in my urine, and my blood pressure was high. The midwife checked me and I was already dilated to four, so she diagnosed me with “possibly, maybe, we can’t be sure but let’s just move forward to avoid it, pre-eclampsia” and we headed over to the hospital for an induction. Talk about ill-prepared … I had nothing. No bag, no clothes, nothing. It was the first time in my life I delivered without new, clean, white socks, which is a sort of a superstition for me, and delivered this baby BAREFOOT heaven forbid.
I’ll share more details later, but what matters in the end is that the baby is beautiful, the parents are on cloud nine, epidurals are a gift from God, and I am eagerly awaiting my chicken salad croissant from room service, as I type this.
Ahhhhhhh, a blessed day all around. :)
47 Responses to Premature
July 31st, 2010 saat: 3:28 PM
Once again, you amaze me! You are a blessing to so many! And once again you have delivered a healthy blessing for others. Now, sit back and let others bless you for a change.
And we know God has blessed you.
Marge
July 31st, 2010 saat: 4:39 PM
Congrats! A pre-mature 8 pounder…you funny!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:00 PM
Best of the best to you and those parents. I think you are a truly fabulous soul for giving all the gifts that you have. Congratulations all around! Now go enjoy some Percocet (Demerol?) and a nap. Good job! :)
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:02 PM
I read the news on facebook then knew for sure to come read your blog knowing there would be more details. You have made the dream of these parents come true and made the world a better place. I have a brother and sis in law who could not have children. They went through adoption and seeing how that baby made their lives so much happier and made our family even better, I know you have given a gift not just to the parents but also the entire family. It takes a special person to do what you have done. I wish I knew the birth mother of my little nephew to thank her so much for the bundle of joy that she gave my brother and sis in law but I do not..instead I will say a thank you to you for being so giving and for making a family out there so happy. God Bless you!!!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:05 PM
Yay! Congrats to you & the proud new mommy & daddy.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:19 PM
YOU are the gift from God…I’m a very sure that sweet little girl’s parents would agree. What a blessing you have been able to deliver! Congratulations to everyone!!!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:22 PM
Congrats to the new parents! Congrats to you for birthing a healthy bundle for someone to love.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:29 PM
Congratulations! I am glad that everything went smoothly. You have given the new parents the greatest gift of all.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:37 PM
Blessed indeed!! Congrats to you all :)(okay and i read all the time but rarely comment, i have been reading since caringbridge!)
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:39 PM
Congratulations to everyone!! That’s just fabulous, and I’m thrilled to hear that all is well. You’ve earned your chicken salad croissant and so, so much more. :)
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:40 PM
So glad things went well and that you got the epidural!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:44 PM
Congrats to you and the parents!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 5:50 PM
Congrats! I am sure the parents are beside themselves with joy, as are you. You are an amazing person Kristi!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 6:14 PM
Lol Apart from feeling sore you must be feeling incredible. An amazing gift all round. Hope you recover quickly and enjoy that salad.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 6:47 PM
You’re amazing! What a gift you gave to that family. Congrats. Enjoy your sandwich….you should be eating steak.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 7:20 PM
you are my hero kristie, an amazing example for all of us to follow. thank goodness for people like you
July 31st, 2010 saat: 7:23 PM
Congratulations to you and the family on a healthy delivery!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 8:04 PM
Congratulations to all!!!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 8:36 PM
I am SO happy for you and the parents!! This is such great news, it made my day! And now, you can find your feet again! We KNOW you love feet and love to go barefoot and all….those days are coming soon! (I just crack myself up sometimes) Congrats again, and have a good rest!
Alicia
July 31st, 2010 saat: 9:05 PM
Congratulations to you and to the very fortunate family. What a relief that all went well. Rest well Kristie, you deserve it.
July 31st, 2010 saat: 9:16 PM
Congrats to everyone!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 9:21 PM
Congratulations to everyone involved. What a joyous day!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 9:51 PM
You made a new family today! Congratulations to you and to the new parents!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 9:53 PM
Congratulations to All of you !!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 10:36 PM
You are AMEAZING! Glad everything went well. Bless you for giving such a wonderful gift!
Take care of yourself!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 10:57 PM
Congratulations! What a blessing!
July 31st, 2010 saat: 11:40 PM
Congrats all around!
Cheers on the “early delivery!”
lMnop
August 1st, 2010 saat: 12:08 AM
I read your happy news on FB this morning and it’s made me smile all day. Being an adoptive parent, I know somewhat how the parents of that new little cherub are feeling…..thrilled and very grateful! My current fosterbaby is almost 8 months old and I’ve had her since birth. I wish more than I can put in words that she will get a family like “your” baby got, but I fear she won’t. You are a gift to that family even though I understand that the experience is also a gift to you.
August 1st, 2010 saat: 12:32 AM
you are one incredible woman! Get some rest now wouldya?
August 1st, 2010 saat: 4:35 AM
Congrats! Hope your delivery went well and I hope the new parents are beyond excited about their little one! You do such an awesome thing!!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 5:14 AM
Congratulations to all involved.
August 1st, 2010 saat: 6:32 AM
Congratulations!! I hope you enjoy a quick recovery!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 8:10 AM
Congrats to both you & the new parents!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 8:33 AM
Congratulations to all! I agree that you deserve a steak!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 9:10 AM
Thought you could have aimed a little higher than a chicked salad croissant for a “job” well done – but at least you are getting room service! Congratulations all around and juice those post pregnancy hormone whims for as LONG as you possibly can!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 9:31 AM
You are an amazing woman! God Bless everyone
August 1st, 2010 saat: 11:06 AM
Congratulations to you and the happy parents! You are such a blessing to others Kristie! I hope your sandwich was wonderful!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 11:46 AM
Congratulations!! I can’t even begin to imagine how excited the parents must be to finally have a baby!
What an amazing, awesome, incredible thing you’ve done!!
Wishing you a speedy recovery :)
August 1st, 2010 saat: 12:07 PM
Congrats! :) Glad you, the baby, and new parents are doing well! :)
August 1st, 2010 saat: 4:49 PM
Congrats to one and all!!!!
August 1st, 2010 saat: 8:55 PM
Congrats to everyone — good job gestating!
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 12:12 AM
Blessings all abound all around!
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 7:10 AM
YAY! Congrats Kristie! Give a big hug to the new parents and the new baby. You’re amazing, once again. That tummy will go down real quick, don’t worry! Love to all, great job. Can’t wait to read the full birth story!
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 9:13 AM
Congrats to ALL of you for this wonderful new angel you’ve brought into this world!
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 10:02 AM
Congratulations to the new parents and to you Kristie, for getting the job done so well!! Your compassion and unselfishness are amazing. Now one very lucky mommy and daddy have a beautiful baby girl to love and raise! Yay!
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 5:10 PM
Just got back in town and read the news. Congratulations and God bless you for helping to make a new family!!! :)
August 2nd, 2010 saat: 8:15 PM
congrats on another beautiful baby in which you made someone so very happy.
you are so special!
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