Meet Henry....
He is the sweetest, most lovable guy in the whole world.
Here's the scoop on his arrival....
Early Monday morning (Oct. 29th) my water broke. I woke Curtis up with the news and we quickly gathered up a few things, loaded Clover into her car seat and headed to the hospital. I was monitored at our local hospital for an hour or two before my doctor gave us the news that I would be flown to Billings for the delivery. Our small little town doesn't do high-risk deliveries or anything less than 36 weeks (I was 35 weeks...or about 4 1/2 weeks early).
Curtis wasn't able to fly with me so the plan was for him to run home, load up all the things we would need in Billings and drive up with Clover and meet me there. I hate flying and was scared to death to go...especially without Curtis, but I knew I didn't have a choice and had to just suck it up and put on my "brave face."
I arrived in Billings by 10 a.m. and began my whole laboring journey. Holy moly labor is tough. I thought I was tough, but those contractions kicked my butt.
Long story short, I labored for about 9 hours (from the time my water broke), Henry's little heartrate dropped dangerously low (about 30 beats per minute) and I was rushed down the hall for an emergency c-section. Sweet Henry made his appearance into the world around 3:30 p.m. weighing 4 pounds, 8 ounces.
Curtis missed it all. He made it to Billings and walked into the room just as I was getting stitched up.
It was a crazy, crazy day, but a wonderful day too. It was a scary delivery, but our little Henry made it safe and sound. It's hard to believe that it has almost been a week
He is currently in the NICU (yes, another NICU stay!!) and will be for probably another week.
We love our little guy and can't believe he is actually here! We couldn't be happier. Clover has already been a great big sister. She thinks her little brother is pretty darn spectacular!
Congratulations Jen!! What a crazy and happy couple of months for your family! You have 2 very sweet and adorable babies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to have your hands full! The children are so precious and I wish you all great strength and great joy. I hope you recover quickly and that you, Curtis, Clover and Henry can get home and start Thanksgiving early <3
ReplyDeleteWow! He's here!! I love those pictures of the two of them together. They are going to grow up the best of friends. You guys sure are awesome!! We love you!
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful. Congratulations! Hope everything just gets better and better! (If that's possible :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you guys!! This is quite the story, your little ones were both so anxious to come! I hope things keep going well. Good luck and they are BOTH SO ADORABLE!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow! You have had a wild ride. Congrats, both Henry and clover are so so so lucky to be in your home. What sweet blessings.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! I tell ya these littles just could not wait to get in your arms could they!? So glad he is here safe and sound. I am so sorry Curtis missed the birth - that must have been hard on both of you :(
ReplyDeleteEnjoy these 2 beautiful bubs ! You guys are dead set rock stars I tell ya!!
Such a beautiful little boy! You have two amazing little babies...so wonderful! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are amazing. And your babies are sooo precious! Oh my gosh I just want to stroke their little cheeks. This is one wild, exciting, wonderful ride you are on- with quite the story to tell! Take care of yourself and those little ones, and hope you get to go home soon.
ReplyDeleteWOWEE!! Glad to hear everything turned out so well. Gosh, that sounds like a crazy time! Just so you know, you ARE tough!
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with both your sweeties! Lucky, little Angels! I am so happy for you!!!
Oh Jen! They are both so precious. We are so happy for you guys. Please let us know what we can do to help.
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