Thursday, October 31, 2013

Bump Day: 41 weeks! (Aka Birth Day!)

Just a quick post from the hospital to let y'all know that * Forest Alexander * was born at 10:22 yesterday morning, after 5 hours of labor and 2 big pushes. He is quite a little man, weighing only 5 lbs, 15 oz. Because he's so small and seems to be spitting up a lot and not retaining blood sugars, they are taking care of him in the neonatal ward for now. 

We are hoping to supplement his colostrum with high calorie formula until my milk comes in. It's been a bit of an emotional 24 hours, but we will do whatever it takes to make sure our boy is healthy and happy. 

There's lots more to this story and I will be happy to share it with you just as soon as we get home from the hospital. Until then, your thoughts and prayers are appreciated!!
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15 comments:

  1. BelleOctober 31, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    He's gorgeous! Congratulations to you all! I'll keep him in my prayers. So happy for you :)

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  2. AnonymousOctober 31, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    Congratulations! He is a handsome boy! Will keep your family in our prayers.

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  3. HappyAcademicRunnerOctober 31, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    Congratulations! I had my son in Aberdeen almost 5 years ago. Having a child is the best thing ever! Will keep all of you in my prayers. all best wishes Sandra

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  4. MARY IN SCOTLAND October 31, 2013 at 2:40 AM

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! He is beautiful!!!

    Our prayers are with you both. Hope you recover quickly!

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  5. HappyAcademicRunnerOctober 31, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    Gosh it was a very quick labour...

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  6. AndreaOctober 31, 2013 at 4:05 AM

    Congratulations! Can't wait to hear more about your experience.

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  7. JonnaOctober 31, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful. ♥

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  8. KatyOctober 31, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Congratulations!! He's perfect, and I LOVE the name :)

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  9. DukeOctober 31, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Congratulations from Spain and future Aberdeen neighbors!!
    Muchas felicidades!!!

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  10. Matt & ShanaOctober 31, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Congrats, love the name and we will be thinking of you and baby Forest!!

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  11. JScottOctober 31, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Sending you lots of love and prayers. I can only imagine what you're going through and glad that Forest is getting such great care. Praying to see you both recovered and home together as soon as possible!

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  12. UnknownOctober 31, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    So excited! Welcome to the world little one.

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  13. DeanNovember 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    So happy for the both of you. Congratulations - Dean D

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  14. Lucy JudgeNovember 1, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    He has such a sweet face. Praying for all three of you.

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  15. Rachel AnnNovember 2, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    praying for him and you and your husband! congratulations Laine!

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