Its a Boy! Wait, it's a Linebacker!
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27 Dec 2008 21:48 #1
by Baroness Hartwoode (jadelet)
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Hello all, and hope you had a Merry Christmas. Mine was wonderful, if a little nervewracking and unconventional.
On December 23, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Gabriel M. W. was brought into the world via c-section after a difficult and unproductive, sleep deprived, induced, complete with utterly failed 2 attempts at epidural, after 12 hours of high-dose pitocin (read 'crank up the contractions and get this thing going') labor. However, I have learned the immediate gratification of a spinal block and will never doubt again. Modern medicine is my friend.
Gabriel came into this world at 10lb 3oz and 21 1/2in, which might explain his reluctance to try to get out the old-fashioned way (and my body's reluctance to let him try). The doctor's words upon pulling him out were "wow, this kid's gonna WALK home." He responsed by peeing all over the doctor.
Thanks to all who have already sent their well-wishes. Though I am feeling well, since surgery was part of the delivery, I will not be attending the January event. That would just be silly. However, I'll see you all in February, and keep posted for details on a casual drop-in at our house sometime in Jan. to meet Gabriel (and just give me a chance to see you guys once again.)
On December 23, 2008 at 10:11 PM, Gabriel M. W. was brought into the world via c-section after a difficult and unproductive, sleep deprived, induced, complete with utterly failed 2 attempts at epidural, after 12 hours of high-dose pitocin (read 'crank up the contractions and get this thing going') labor. However, I have learned the immediate gratification of a spinal block and will never doubt again. Modern medicine is my friend.
Gabriel came into this world at 10lb 3oz and 21 1/2in, which might explain his reluctance to try to get out the old-fashioned way (and my body's reluctance to let him try). The doctor's words upon pulling him out were "wow, this kid's gonna WALK home." He responsed by peeing all over the doctor.
Thanks to all who have already sent their well-wishes. Though I am feeling well, since surgery was part of the delivery, I will not be attending the January event. That would just be silly. However, I'll see you all in February, and keep posted for details on a casual drop-in at our house sometime in Jan. to meet Gabriel (and just give me a chance to see you guys once again.)
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27 Dec 2008 21:58 #2
by GJSchaller (GJSchaller)
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Holy cow! That's some baby!
Best wishes to the whole family, for health and happiness. Take your time recovering - we'll be here when you're ready to return.
Best wishes to the whole family, for health and happiness. Take your time recovering - we'll be here when you're ready to return.
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27 Dec 2008 21:58 #3
by Jurgur'mosh Goretusk (MattF)
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My son was born the same exact way lol almost completely identical , Great news though and it great to hear you and your son are health. CONGRATULATIONS
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27 Dec 2008 22:00 #4
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Great news, Jen. Glad to see you still have your sense of humor, though we'll see what sleep deprivation does to it. Look forward to seeing you, but not speaking with you, IG. :)
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27 Dec 2008 23:09 #5
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CONGRADULATIONS!
BIG Boy. He will live up to is surname, I'm sure.
May he be free of Colic and other funtimes that keep mom and dad up at night.
BIG Boy. He will live up to is surname, I'm sure.
May he be free of Colic and other funtimes that keep mom and dad up at night.
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27 Dec 2008 23:53 #6
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I, for one, welcome our giant infant overlord.
(In soviet russia, baby births you?)
(In soviet russia, baby births you?)
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27 Dec 2008 23:58 #7
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All Hail Grinchy!!
Congrats to the family!
<3
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I, for one, welcome our giant infant overlord.
(In soviet russia, baby births you?)
All Hail Grinchy!!
Congrats to the family!
<3
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28 Dec 2008 01:47 #8
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Congratulations!
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28 Dec 2008 02:39 #9
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Congratulations!
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28 Dec 2008 11:11 #10
by Woolsey Bysmor (Osred)
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CONGRATS!!!! Rest up!! and if things become too much, just have little Gabriel pitch in a hand, he's big enough now
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28 Dec 2008 11:38 #11
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Congratulations!
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28 Dec 2008 12:11 #12
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Grats!
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28 Dec 2008 12:50 #13
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Congrats, Jen! Though we'll miss you, know that we'll miss you with love while you recover, and take care of Gabriel. If I don't see you before the next time we're both at an event together, I expect at least to get e-mailed some pictures. :)
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28 Dec 2008 16:24 #14
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Wow... first congrats and I am glad you are feeling better. Can't wait to visit you and the baby. Your daughter's "little brother" is going to be a surprise when he's that size all ready.
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28 Dec 2008 18:08 #15
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Wow Jen that's awesome! Congrats !
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28 Dec 2008 19:45 #16
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Wow Jen, Congratulations!!! Thats amazing, make sure you rest up, and I can't wait to see you. As for your little linebacker, well linebacker, barbarian....either way he's very well on his way.
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28 Dec 2008 21:31 #17
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Congratulations. As the parent of a now 3 week old, I can't strongly recommend as much sleep as possible.
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29 Dec 2008 11:05 #18
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Congrats Jen! I am very happy for you. We can't wait to have you back. :)
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29 Dec 2008 11:52 #19
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CONGRATULATIONS !!!! :)
Cant wait to see you again, and cant wait to see the newest addition to the W. family
Cant wait to see you again, and cant wait to see the newest addition to the W. family
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29 Dec 2008 16:19 #20
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Congratulations! Wow....that is a HUGE baby...but you'll just tell him that thatll help him take care of his momma
Cant wait to see you and Im glad that its a great ending! and beginning!
Cant wait to see you and Im glad that its a great ending! and beginning!
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29 Dec 2008 16:25 #21
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Congratulations!
Get him some skates for his 4th birthday and he can be a power forward rather than a linebacker...
Get him some skates for his 4th birthday and he can be a power forward rather than a linebacker...
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29 Dec 2008 16:30 #22
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Congratulations! Sounds like he's going to do great ^^
Glad to hear you're doing alright, will be wonderful to see you again!
Glad to hear you're doing alright, will be wonderful to see you again!
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29 Dec 2008 19:30 #23
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Congratz Jen! What a great Xmas gift ;D
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30 Dec 2008 09:15 #24
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Hahahahahaha!
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He responded by peeing all over the doctor.
Hahahahahaha!
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30 Dec 2008 15:37 #25
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Best wishes guys.
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30 Dec 2008 20:40 #26
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Congrats Jen, Steve and Maddie!
Glad everyone is well, and can't wait to see you!
Glad everyone is well, and can't wait to see you!
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05 Jan 2009 14:24 #28
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congrats... sorry im late on this, but I never read the boards.
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