Birth Story...

[lauralita44]

It's been nearly a month and I'm just now able to get to this! I'm kinda bummed I couldn't get to it sooner because I know there will be things I've forgotten. Oh well, better some than none I suppose! I am going to use/add to the timeline that Jenni, our doula, wrote up for us to start with, so it'll be more like a timeline than a paragraph

Comments

[aisling78]

Congratulations!! It's incredible just how much detail you have about the events surrounding Isaac's birth (Sean's is such a blur to me!). That doctor sounds like a real treat -- sorry that she was the one on call. Your doula sounds absolutely incredible, I'm sure her support and experience helped immensely! Congratulations again, and welcome to the world little Isaac!

[aisling78]

Oh, I just realized that Isaac's middle name is Arthur! My dad, my brother and my nephew are all named Arthur, and so was my Grampy, so I have a huge soft spot in my heart for that name!

[lauralita44]

Arthur is my grandpa's name, too! Well, it's the one they gave him at Ellis Island. I believe his birth name was Arel? Or something like that. I had thought it was Ariel, but that was wrong.

[shanthropology]

In my mind I'm now going to call your grandpa Ari. :)

[starfish11]

What a great story- you did a fantastic job Laura! You should be really proud, that was a long time and you worked for your natural birth. I'm so happy that you finally have your little guy in your arms!

[evel_lin]

You did awesome! What a great birth story. Dr Kaiser sounds like a complete moron! Good grief!

How are things going for you with breastfeeding?

[anonymous]

What a wonderful beginning to your forever story. XOXO

Terri

YAY!

[shanthropology]

Hooray, thank you for posting the birth story! There are certain things I don't really understand (because I haven't been through it) so you'll have to educate me later. :)
I loved your mom's comments.
I am proud that I know the fast way to cool off washcloths. You taught me that back in college.
Love you!!!