Sunday, November 25, 2012

Best of All--Gratitude

Such an eventful weekend.  So much to say.

Around 7 am on Friday I received this image on my phone (and no matter what I do or how many times I rotate it, it won't straighten up)
Heidi had been admitted to the hospital, the doctor had broken her water, and she was ready to go!

I was excited all day long, wondering and hoping all would be well.

As the day stretched into night, she never really progressed and Baby wouldn't drop down.  Finally, around 7:45 pm, I received a text from Sam saying that the c-section papers had been signed and the doctor was coming in to evaluate the situation.

Just after 10 pm, we received this image:
Nathaniel Reid Brubaker
6 lb. 10 oz.
21.5" 

When the doctors reached in to pull him out, the cord was not only around his neck, but it was also wrapped around his body like a seat belt. With every contraction, he would just get tangled more and more in the cord. There was no other way for him to get out.

I am so thankful for good doctors who know what to do.

I am so thankful for Heidi and Sam and the family they have--little Nathaniel has no idea how lucky he is to be part of this family.

I am so thankful he is safe and healthy.

And most of all, I am so thankful that I have a plane ticket for Wednesday.  I can hardly wait to eat up that baby!


16 comments:

  1. Congrats to both you and Heidi! Please tell her Congrats for me! He is perfect! SO grateful she has a great Dr. and that all is well. Hope her recovery goes well. After having 3 c-sections, I'm no stranger to the recovery process. Prayers and lots of hugs to you and her whole cute little family :)

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  2. He's adorable! I'm so glad for wise doctors and that they made a good decision for them! Congrats, Grandma! ;)

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  3. Congratulations!
    Beautiful little baby boy!
    I love how awake he is.

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  4. Oh, he is BEAUTIFUL!! Glad your grandson is here and doing well. Congratulations!!!

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  5. Oh, he is BEAUTIFUL!! Glad your grandson is here and doing well. Congratulations!!!

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  6. Joy! Congratulations! What a blessing to your family - a new baby! Every child should be born into such a welcoming and loving family - and ours is about to expand exponentially next summer. Safe trip to see your newest little one.

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  7. how is it possible that i could be baby hungry from this post when i HAVE an 8 month old baby??? congrats!!!

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  8. He is precious! Congratulations to your family!

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  9. Congratulations to all of you!! What a precious little guy! Enjoy your time with Heidi! xoxo

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  10. So cute!! No surprise! Have fun squeezing that boy!!

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  11. That picture with Ellie and Nathaniel is adorable. So glad they are both doing well, modern medicine is such a blessing! Lucky you to go visit and love on this sweet family. Congratulations Heidi and Sam!!!

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  12. Congratulations to you Jenny...and especially "the Brubakers"... He's beautiful!

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  13. Congrats and grandbaby II. I had two C-sections, mom will be a-okay in a couple of weeks. Walking and laughing were the hardest for me. Amazing what those stomach muscles do. Have a great trip.

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  14. YEA! for more sacred grandchildren!! Enjoy those soft cheeks and sweet little baby toes!
    Congratulations to the whole family!

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  15. Oh wow, Jen! Congratulations to Heidi, Sam and your family! He is absolutely adorable and so very lucky to be a part of your family :) What a wonderful Thanksgiving indeed!

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  16. Hurray! And congratulations to the entire family!!

    Glad things turned out okay. It must have been so hard not to be there.

    So exciting, Jenny.

    =D

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