It's a BOY!

[Nam]

I'm proud to announce the birth of my son, Leo Craig, born Aug. 31, 2007 at 12:10pm after a quick 5 1/2 hour labor. He is 22 inches long and a whopping 9 lbs.!

My water broke early morning at 6:30am and by 7:30am, I was indeed getting uncomfortable! I called my midwife and unfortunately, she was at another birth and that client seemed more likely to deliver quicker than I, so she suggested that I pack up and come down to her Birth Center where she could keep an eye on both of us. The only bad thing was that the birth center was two hours away and I was dreading the drive with contractions coming about every two minutes. Indeed I was right...IT WAS HELL!!! We arrived at the Birth center at 11:30 am and I promptly got into the tub. I was complete (fully dilated) by 12:08, and after 1 1/2 pushes, he was here, born in water; naturally.

Leo decided he was going to be born quickly, but he was in no hurry to breathe. So we took him to get some labs drawn and was seen by a doctor who then called the ambulance so that he could be transported to the nearest hospital where he was admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. There, we found that he had an infection which I probably gave him during the birth. He is being treated with antibiotics and he is doing very well.

While he was doing well, I was slipping down hill and fast. I ended up with a fever the day after I delivered and popped (separated) my pubic bone. This feels like being hacked by an ax! I was seen by a Chiropractor and was also put on antibiotics since I now had the same infection that Leo has.

It is now Day 3, and we are both doing much better. I'm out of the wheelchair, and walking slowly but still sitting on a special cushion. Leo is nursing well and I've already shrunk back to my pre-preg weight. I was all baby....

We expect to be home by Friday...

Keep us in your thoughts....and thank you for those of you who have been very concerned about me. I'll post pics soon.

Nam

[wildfirewildone]

:hello: little Leo Craig....Welcome to the Planet!!!!!...May you receive and give love....Play in the laughter of others that you may laugh as others play.....Go tree hugging at at least once....Always be ready to be astounded and amazed by even the smallest of things you see....Stop and smell the flowers as well as plant them in joy and anticipation....Do something everyday to make yourself happy [besides pooping in your nappies!].....Develop the skills to be able to absorb everything in nature so that it's conservation will be a continuing concern of yours [That means noooo tree cutting!!] Smile back at the flowers you meet and at the people you pass by on your daily journey....Let PEACE be your mission....Never go to war....Talk and talk....Learn what you stand for and let no one dissaude your kindness or your courageous spirit....Love deep even if it hurts and lastly if someone brings a war provide the crayons....little guy :kickass:!!!!!..and keep dancing!!.....When and if the day comes....let me witness your pledge for peace in the world!!!!

[Nicolette]

Congratulations Nam and welcome to not so little Leo Craig......may he bring you much joy and happiness.

Hope you are feeling better soon and back on your feet to enjoy motherhood :)

[Kathy]

Huge congratulations Nam! I believe this is your first boy? A quick delivery is good in some ways and difficult in others... one of my quick deliveries (2.5 hours) resulted in a fourth degree tear. The pubic bone popping sounds excruciating, glad to know you are feeling somewhat better now. Losing all your weight so quickly must feel wonderful! I do hope you continue to feel better and enjoy the precious new little one!

[Marlene]

Congrats Nam! I was so jazzed when I saw the thread subject line this morning. I'm glad that things are going better for both of you.

Welcome little Leo Craig, congrats mom and dad and also the big sisters!

Way to go, hon!

Lisa

[becvan]

Ohh Congrats Nam!

Seems like it's been a very long wait for Leo! I hope you are both infection free and feeling better very very soon!

Job well done! :)

bec

[Lisa]

Oh congratulations Nam!!!!! I'm so pleased for you!! But sorry about the infection you both got... glad you are both doing better and will be united and home on Friday.....

Awwww, I love stuff like this....

Wishing you all the best

Lisa

[Portabella]

Conratulations Nam on the birth of a beautiful baby boy, Oh how exciting is this.....
And Happy Birthday Leo, again, how exciting. I hope you are both feeling much better.....

[veiled]

HUGS!!! Wonderful news. You did a great job! And so quick, wow. Hope you and your new little man get to feeling much better very soon. Congratulations.

[She Cat]

Nam,

Congrats.......Hope the both of you are feeling better..

Wendy

[mouse]

Oh Nam,
I am so happy for all of you, sorry to hear about the post delivery complications but whats done is done right!!!! Welcome Little Leo I am so happy for all of you and so happy it was a happy outcome, once again congrats Iam sooooo happy for you all and I cant wait to see Leo you to of course I do Miss our chats take care heal well and God Bless you all.

[anthony]

Congratulations Nam... congrats to you all. Ouch... 9lb boy... that could have tickled I guess.... well done though to you and your husband, and best of wishes to you all and your new baby boy.

[cookie]

congratulations! i am so glad that the complications worked out ok.
cathy

[goingonhope]

Way to go Nam ! Congrat's on the birth of your brand new baby boy. Trusting all is well, and you are one Happy lady. Welcome to you Leo Craig!

Hope

[reallydown]

Congrats Nam and Ben!

[Lisa]

Ouch... 9lb boy... that could have tickled I guess.... well done though to you and your husband, and best of wishes to you all and your new baby boy.

ROFLMAO! Yeah, might have tickled a bit. lol.

[2quilt]

Welcome Leo!
Can't wait to see the pics!
We hope you are both doing well, Momma!

[Nam]

The pics are coming really soon...I promise! Hubs is taking a little while to get an account going with all his pics on it.

Leo is doing great and I'm hoping (please hope with me!) that he will be transferred out of this hospital and in one closer to home so that I can take care of my girls too. Besides, no bed is as good as my bed. This could be as early as tomorrow. Unfortunately, I may have to get my mean face on in order for it to get done.

I'm also feeling much better. My pelvis has been aligned by an awesome chiro everyday and it has done a world of difference...especially in my walk. The fact I can walk is a miracle.

I'm amazed at how much little Leo looks like my hubs. I'm more sure he's his kid than is mine...and trust me, I was there when he was born! Supposedly, I'm supposed to have the dominate genes: dark hair, dark eyes, etc....but it looks like the german genes won this one! Leo has dark blond to light brown hair and lighter eyes. The only feature that is mine on him is his nose (thank goodness). Am I a proud mama? Um yes....sorry for rambling!

[veiled]

That is just awesome! Hope you are getting lots of rest. Can't wait for the photos.

[Nam]

Pictures of my little Leo:
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/msnamjoo/IMG_0329.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o27/msnamjoo/IMG_0410.jpg

[veiled]

Dang it, Nam... Babies always make me cry. Just sitting over here grinning ear to ear for you with tears in my eyes. He is so beautiful and I know you must be proud. Now one 9lber mommy to another, don't be shocked when people think he is 3 months old at a week or two old! And get ready to return the newborn stuff. I hope you did not pull tags off.

[She Cat]

What a beauty......

[Lisa]

Ohhhh what a gorgeous little boy..!

[becvan]

Oh Nam, he is gorgeous! He's got a mane just like a lion too! (matches his name!)

I hope you get to go home soon! I also have hips that pop (but mine do it all the time, all by themselves) and know the relief the chiro can provide so I'm glad to hear that's helping!

bec

[2quilt]

Look at that Little Smile!

Cutie! Can I hold him now?

[mouse]

Oh Nam,

He is so handsome, I am so happy for you and Ben and the girls those pics bring tears to my eyes I don't know but there is something about babies and baby pics. Keep the pics coming, what a miracle and to think how much joy he brings to all of us I can't imagine how happy you guys must be. God Bless your son and you all

[jods]

He is a cutie Nam!
Hope you are feeling better & you are all at home together soon.

[wildfirewildone]

:wink:Georgeous kid!!! Sorry to hear that you've both been ill.....I hope that your health is recovered soon!!!! .......PEACE FOR THE PLANET

[Nam]

We're home..finally! After ten days of being in the NICU with my son, all of us are back at home. It's sort of bitter sweet, being at home. I thought I'd relax and such, but found that the laundry and dishes were piled high and my girls have been returned to me completely spoiled by their grandparents! They are so naughty!

Leo is doing great. He is so sweet and I'm realizing I'm loving being a "boy mommy". LOL. He's a very content baby and only fusses when he's hungry (just like his daddy). The antibiotics he was on gave him a skin infection (yeast) and so we've been battling that and I'm still healing but getting better.

After all the soul searching and digging for the root of my fears, I feel awesome. There's nothing like overcoming fear and knowing I did a job well done.

[Marlene]

You did it, hon. We knew you could. Glad to know that you know it, too!

Good going!

Lisa

[mouse]

Nam,
I echo Lisa we knew you could do it, I am so glad your home and enjoying your little man, Your girls got spoiled, well maybe you and Ben shouldn't have such adorable kids, anyways Iam sure your busy, cant wait to talk to you soon Take Care and I am so proud you overcame your fear.

Amber

[piglet]

:occasion::clap:

Wow Nam!! I'm a bit behind the times, sorry you had to go through the whole NICU ordeal. I'm so glad you are home with your whole family now. Leo's a cutie!

Take care and HUGE congratulations!

Piglet