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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 3:53 pm
Sorry to hear this baby is giving you the runaround, Lisa. Hang in there, eventually she'll say "Uncle". Good luck!
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 4:16 pm
Aww Lisa, those doctors could have counted wrong with that due date? Try chocolate donuts and watermelon - worked for me. lol
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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 6:14 pm
((((LISA)))) I'll keep you guys in prayer this evening. I heard somewhere that the weekend birth rate is very low because doctors prefer to be at home with their families - I hope that's not what's going on with you. In the meantime, read any good books lately?
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 6:40 pm
((Lisa)). Hang in there girl! I'd take Rosie's advice. Even if it doesn't work - a chocolate donut sounds like a great idea!!! Hopefully tonight will be the night ....
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Sunday, November 28, 2004 - 6:42 pm
Enb, your story sounds like mine...have you thought about a c-section??? Hope you have the baby soon and you both are healthy.
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Seamonkey
Member
09-07-2000
| Monday, November 29, 2004 - 7:37 am
I was fifteen days late! But, my dad had to leave town for an emergency.. his brother was hit head on by drunken teens who crossed the center line, and dad went to him. I think I could sense how panicked my mom was.. her first child and all. I was definitely over full term but was small (five lb when I finally showed up) so no thought of induction, but after my uncle sadly died, dad returned to DC and then I was born. Out here some people think that eating spicy Mexican food does the trick .. who knows? Anyway, Tuesday's child is full of grace (hmm I was a Tuesday's child and I'm not graceful, but some would say I'm "full of it"). Check HERE to see what day you were born and what that supposedly means.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 7:40 pm
full of woe...great! Just peeking around for news from Enbwife...she hasn't posted lately...that could be a good sign!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, November 30, 2004 - 9:19 pm
Hee,hee -- Full of Grace. Not a chance! LOL 
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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Wednesday, December 01, 2004 - 2:19 pm
Just checking in to see if the new TVCH baby has arrived yet. Guess not.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 8:52 am
She's here!! After I posted my last update the contractions started (6pm) on Sunday. Luckily Neil took over Nate's bath & bedtime & I was able to just deal with it. By 9pm they were every 5 min but not long or too strong. I called the hospital at 10pm & they said to remove the gel & see what happens. Did that and things progressed to the point they were coming every 2-3 min and Neil started to panic a bit. He called my mom at 11:30 and told her to boogy down to sleep at our place with Nate. So by the time she got here and we drove to the hospital, I didn't think I was going to make it. We did and they checked me and said I was only at 3 cm but cervix was thinned right out. They told me to walk the halls for 1-2 hrs!! Yeah right! I had back labour again (she was facing sideways) and I felt like someone was sawing my back in half. It was horrendous. (Funny how you forget that intense pain after the first one). So after 55 min I felt like I crawled back to the desk and begged for help. Poor Neil was trying to help me but it was unbelievable. They checked me again - still 3 cm!! So they got me in the delivery room (same one I had with Nate) and in the hot tub I went. This time it didn't help at all. This was 2am by this point. At 3am I got out and begged for the epidural. I was trying to hold off because I got it at 3 cm with Nate and it was too soon and it didn't work and didn't last the whole labour. By the time the dr. came in to do it it was 4am and I was 5 cm. Once I got that life was good again. I was able to focus, laugh, talk rest as was Neil. It was much better than the time with Nate. I still felt the pressure and contractions very low (back labour) but I could totally deal with it. They broke my water at 5am to speed things along and that worked well. By 8am I was fully dilated and I pushed maybe 5 times and this tiny little girl came out weighing 6 1bs, 8 oz. They had told me she was well over 8 1bs so we were really surpised. They put her on my belly and Neil cut the cord. Wow! She is the sweetest little thing you've ever seen. She's got these hillarious old lady wrinkly hands and feet and long, thin legs. She's 21" long which is long for such a small baby. She nursed right away and has a great latch. She is very quiet and content and sleeps alot, but has 1-2 hours of alert time in the evening which is very precious. That's when we do all our bonding. I stayed in the hospital until yesterday morning because she had minimum levels of jaundice... but all is well. I feel really good and had a shower this morning and am doing laundry (ha ha). Nate is at daycare Tues - Thurs so the timing has worked great. He is so excited about her and wants to hug and kiss her all the time. Everyone has been amazing bringing him gifts and making such a big deal about him that he just thinks she's great! Here's a photo of us. Thanks for the support everyone. She is un-named as of yet (no big surprise there knowing us) but will be named soon.
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Enbwife
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 8:53 am
And of Nate and baby...

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Mware
Member
09-14-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 8:57 am
CONGRATULATIONS LISA, NEIL, and NATE ON THE NEW BABY!!! I'm so happy for you all, and glad to hear that everyone is well!
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:05 am
Congratulations Lisa and Neil   ..and boy oh boy what a cutie that Nate is!!!! It looks like she is going to be every bit as good looking too.!!
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Lucy
Member
10-08-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:16 am
Congratulations Lisa and Neil!! You have two absolutely adorable children. I can tell that Nate is going to make a terrific big brother!

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Skootz
Member
07-23-2003
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:29 am
Lisa you look just stunning for just having a baby. The baby is so cute and yes Nate looks like he will make a great "Big Brother" Congratulations to you and your husband

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Graceunderfyre
Member
01-21-2004
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:44 am
WOOHOO!!!!
Gracie, DH & Jay
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Landi
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:46 am
congratulations lisa, neil and nate! what a wonderful addition to your little family! you are so blessed!
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 9:50 am
Congrats on your new baby girl!
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:15 am
Congratulations, Lisa, Neil, Nate and She-who-is-yet-to-be-named. I have tears in my eyes looking at your beautiful pictures. Babies truly are such a miraculous gift!

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Heyltslori
Member
09-15-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:17 am
YAY!! Congratulations Lisa, Neil, Nate and Baby Girl! 
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Lumbele
Member
07-12-2002
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:19 am
Congratulations, Lisa, Neil and Nate!
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Danas15146
Member
03-31-2004
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:44 am
Congrats Lisa, Neil & Nate and welcome baby girl. She is beautiful!!! I love the picture of her and her big brother. He looks so proud.
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 10:54 am
Yippee! Thanks for posting so soon, Lisa. So wonderful to see your photos and to know that all is well. God bless you and your wonderful family. Looks as if Nate is going to be a wonderful big brother!

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Llkoolaid
Member
08-01-2001
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 12:03 pm
Congratulations on the new little baby girl, she is so precious and is lucky to have such a handsome big brother.
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Lancecrossfire
Moderator
07-13-2000
| Thursday, December 02, 2004 - 12:18 pm
Lisa/Neil/Nate--congratulations!!!! Lisa, thanks much for taking the time to give us that great summary of what happened, and of the pictures. That is so cool that Nate has taken to her so welland so lovingly. I am very happy for your entire family. 
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