Israel arrived today at 4 PM She was beautiful. She looked like her Dad. She had the most beautiful ruby red lips I have ever seen. Her hair is dark. She does not cry much. Both mother and baby are doing well.
The labor went along well at first, however it was slow. It took some time for Audra to finally get to 4 cm dilated. At that point they finally could give her an epidural. Her spirits picked back up and she was even able to rest and take a relaxing bath.
The work of labor took place without pain but then they added pitosin. This is a drug designed to speed up labor and it has its effect. Audra began to shake and tremble. Labor continued to 9 cm dilated and then the transition began. Soon the nurses gave Audra permission to push at about 1:45 PM. At 3:51 officially, Israel entered this world to her huge awaiting family.
The Harpels, Charlebois, and many others filled the waiting room and spilled out into the halls. It is a good thing that it was a quiet night in maternity. There was no room for anybody else in the room. Brothers, sisters, moms, dads, nieces, nephews, were all blessed to hear that everything went well.
Israel was 7 lbs 12 oz and 21 inches long. And everything was perfect. Finally it was time to sleep 12 hours after the first call. Glory !
I am sorry I was not able to blog all day due to the fact that blogger was down for routine maintenance. Better late than never. Amen?
4 comments:
She is beautiful!! I am so happy for you audra and JP!! You two are going to be great parents!! Congratulations!!! God is so awesome!! I cannot wait to meet the precious girl!! love you aud!!
COngrats! You are amazing! Please let us know if you need ANYTHING! We will continue to pray for you as you transition to being a family of 3.
what a Q-T. Ruby red grapefruit all the way, at least til that changes in a day or two. Jp, you look like you are falling asleep in that pic...I understand, good ol sleep deprivation, but those daddy endorphins kick in quick. Quick recovery for Audra in Jesus' Name...Amen.
You have both been in my prayers these
last months. Now I can thank God for Israels safe delivery. She does look like her daddy so far, but they change quickly.I really expected her to be born with a full head of curls. Guess it has to be a little longer for that to happen. Nap whenever you can - the housework will wait.
Love & God Bless,
Auntie Eve
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