They started inducing Jewel on Tuesday night. We came in to the hospital on Wednesday and have been here ever since! I don’t know yet how long we’ll be here, possibly until Monday.
After many hours of labor and then several hours of hard pushing, mid Friday afternoon they decided that a C-section was going to be necessary. They were able to do it pretty quickly, except is sure seemed like a long time before they came to get me.
I sat behind the curtain, and it was alarmingly low. I made sure I didn’t accidentally look behind it. There were a lot of people in there, and suddenly everyone started exclaiming.
“Oh my goodness, it’s huge!” And a few seconds later, “It’s a girl!” A great big girl. Ten pounds and seven ounces! No wonder she wouldn’t come out.
Her Apgar score at birth, five, and ten minutes was 7, 9, and 10.
I sure look good in scrubs, although they tend to obscure my physique.
Mom FINALLY got to hold the baby.
Grandma could hardly wait to start combing that hair!
And putting bows and things in it.
23 Responses
June 9th, 2007 at 6:47 pm
She is absolutely adorable and I’m so proud of her and her mommy and daddy! Way to go!!!
Proud aunt Jean
June 9th, 2007 at 7:27 pm
Congratulations! Wow, what a big girl, sure is a real cutie. Take good care of your ladies.
June 9th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
She’s beautiful! Congratulations to both of you! How soon can you bring her to Oregon?
June 9th, 2007 at 7:42 pm
What a beautiful girl! I understand mommy’s frustration at having to wait to hold her….she must be exhausting after going through all that labor then having major surgery! Talk about a double whammy! You guys did great!
June 9th, 2007 at 7:44 pm
I don’t really know you guys, but through Melody I feel like I know you! Anyway just wanted to congratulate you on the arrival of your “big” bundle of joy!
June 9th, 2007 at 8:39 pm
Oh she is sooooooooo cute. Way to go! So glad she is here. Good job Mama and Papa!! I don’t think Kon will mind when I say, when can we have another one? :) Sweet new baby. Adorable.
June 9th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Congrats, glad she’s finally here. Wow, BIG baby indeed, and lots of hair to boot!
June 9th, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Congrats on a beautiful big baby girl–I thought our first was big enough at 8lbs 15oz–love her name!
June 9th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
Oh she is ADORABLE!!!! What cute pictures!
Morgan
June 9th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
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June 10th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
ok… she is beautiful, Tom… and i do not say that about many babies, particularly newborns! wow! congrats to you and the amazing mother! :-)
June 10th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
Congratulations to the new parents! A precious treasure. Uncle Ron
June 10th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
Great job on the long awaited pics. She seems like a wonderful beginning to your extended family! Best wishes as you begin the journey of parenthood.
June 11th, 2007 at 6:37 am
CONGRATULATONS! Great to see that all went well. Enjoy the time and may you be blessed with wisdom as you and Jewel nurture this little soul for the kingdom.
June 11th, 2007 at 9:15 am
Congratulations, old man! So what position does the latest arrival hold at ITF?
June 11th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
All she so cute and chubby I just want to pinch her little cheeks and so alert wow! congrats again being a mommy and daddy is not without it’s challenges, but it is so worth it!!
June 11th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Adding our congrats to the rest–praying for Jewel’s recovery and for you both as you make adjustments and try to get some sleep!
June 11th, 2007 at 8:36 pm
AHHHHH she is ADORBLE!!!!!!!!!!!! i can’t believe i had to find out thur this!!! shame, shame shame:) j/k!!!! Congradulations, my dear friends!!!!!!!!!!!!
June 11th, 2007 at 9:58 pm
Aaaawww!!! Tommy boy..you are actually a daddy! Amanda is absoulety a cutie. Congrats to you and Jewel! I am sure you two will do a great job at parenting her…..Congrats and blessing to your family.
June 11th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Wow! she’s really worth the wait! What a precious bundle. There’s nothing quite like holding a new born, especially when it’s your own! She seems to enjoy Grandma combing her hair. We’re sure she will always hold that still!
We look forward to seeing you soon.
Blessings to you. God is good!
Uncle Galen & Aunt Carol
June 12th, 2007 at 2:53 am
She sure is a PRETTY little girl!! Congratulations.
June 12th, 2007 at 7:26 pm
you have a beautful lttle girl….blessings
June 13th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Wow, what a beautiful baby….
Glad every one is doing well.