You may have heard from Annie that Andrew is here and a very healthy and robust 8 lb 10 ounce boy! He’s darling! Dan and Anne were overjoyed to see their new son for the first time. I was able to be with them throughout the delivery and it was a sweet mix of excitement and prayerful humility as Anne faced the fact that she might have to have him cesarean but determined to do her best to see it through naturally. With much time, effort and sacrifice she was able to get him here naturally and safely. How thankful we all were for the medication that made it so manageable. All that physical fitness paid off as she pushed for about an hour and a half to make the delivery happen. She was such a trouper. The doctor was wonderful.. Andrew was posterior and her labor just wasn’t progressing, so they began preparations for a C Section. Anne really wanted to deliver normally and the doctor was willing to work with her. Through resting positions, extra time and prayer and the doctor’s assistance Andrew rotated and eventually made it through safely. There were many strenuous pushes with each contraction but then he was out and what a joy. The miracle of it all overcame everyone involved. A dramatic but rewarding delivery!
You can believe anything Dan and Anne say about how cute he is. What a darling little guy. He looks so healthy and robust, has fat cheeks, a double chin and rolls on his limbs. He has some hair – more than the doctor -and a bit of a cleft chin. The delivery was hard on his head. The long process took it’s toll on the shape but that doesn’t detract one bit from his beauty. It was such a blessing to me to be able to experience this with Dan and Anne. It was the only time I have every witnessed a birth liveexcept for my own children. It is humbling to be the mother but I knew all along that Dan and Annie had it in them and they each handled their roles like pros. The birth of a baby continues to be the highlight of life in my book. How grateful I am for each one of you children and grandchildren. They are my jewels – not easily won!
You can believe anything Dan and Anne say about how cute he is. What a darling little guy. He looks so healthy and robust, has fat cheeks, a double chin and rolls on his limbs. He has some hair – more than the doctor -and a bit of a cleft chin. The delivery was hard on his head. The long process took it’s toll on the shape but that doesn’t detract one bit from his beauty. It was such a blessing to me to be able to experience this with Dan and Anne. It was the only time I have every witnessed a birth liveexcept for my own children. It is humbling to be the mother but I knew all along that Dan and Annie had it in them and they each handled their roles like pros. The birth of a baby continues to be the highlight of life in my book. How grateful I am for each one of you children and grandchildren. They are my jewels – not easily won!
See danannieruden@blogspot.com for pictures.
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Thanks mom. We are so grateful you were able to experience that with us. We love you so much.
Our blog is http://danannieruden.blogspot.com
Oh, and he was born August 17th!
Congratulations! Chalk yet another one up to the Pothier clan!
Congratulations on being grandparents again! :)
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