Introducing Baby Mike

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April 5th 2009 I had a 8lb 9oz baby boy.
At my last appointment the doctor thought he would be no more than 7lbs. We sure got a surprise and I have the scars to prove it! I delivered at 1:21 after 10mins of labor. He got the cord wrapped our his neck and torso. We didn't know why the doctor ran in with the vacuum until 3 hours later. I had some complications that kept them busy.

Here he is!


Few days after we came home.


His first doctor's appointment at a week old. They had to use a vacuum so he had to be seen sooner than usual.


What you looking at!


After his bath


Funny face
 

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What was a vacuum for???


He is absolutely gorgeous!!!!


Glad both of you are ok!
 
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Originally Posted by AddieBee

What was a vacuum for???


He is absolutely gorgeous!!!!


Glad both of you are ok!
Thanks


When he got the cord wrapped around his neck his heart rate dropped.
They had to get him out asap. There wasn't time for a C-section either.
I had NICU nurses standing by, three nurses with me and another doctor pushing on my belly.
 

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Wow! What a big boy! From what I've heard the Dr.s are seldom right about birth weight... even if they use an ultrasound. He's a handsome fellow though and his head looks great considering they used the vacume. Now, can I get some 10 minute labor vibes?! Pretty please?!
Oh, and our Dr. will come evaluate him in the hospital but his first appointment will be 3-5 days after we're released from the hospital which would make him about a week old.
 
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Originally Posted by Snake_Lady

oh Michelle, he has grown so much already.

his funny face
We think he is at least 12lbs already. I didn't notice he grew so much until I try to dress him. Half his clothes don't fit anymore.

Originally Posted by twstychik

Wow! What a big boy! From what I've heard the Dr.s are seldom right about birth weight... even if they use an ultrasound. He's a handsome fellow though and his head looks great considering they used the vacume. Now, can I get some 10 minute labor vibes?! Pretty please?!
Oh, and our Dr. will come evaluate him in the hospital but his first appointment will be 3-5 days after we're released from the hospital which would make him about a week old.
Thank You. He had us worried there for a bit with his head. It got worst before it got better but the bump finally went down.

When are you do again? I hope you have a fast and uneventful delivery.

I went in at 7am after my water broke around 3am then more at 5am.
They started me on pitocin. That really made the contractions stronger. I tried to wait out the epi but was told the anesthesiologist had a busy day and not to wait that long.
 

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Originally Posted by Crazyforinfo

Thank You. He had us worried there for a bit with his head. It got worst before it got better but the bump finally went down.

When are you do again? I hope you have a fast and uneventful delivery.

I went in at 7am after my water broke around 3am then more at 5am.
They started me on pitocin. That really made the contractions stronger. I tried to wait out the epi but was told the anesthesiologist had a busy day and not to wait that long.
Babies are resilient little buggers.
Everyone thinks we're having a big boy too... I'm a little nervous about that. He's due Monday (the 25th) so just a few days now and I really hope he sticks to it. I don't want to come back to work next week.
 
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Originally Posted by Rosiemac

Awwwwww he looks so peaceful


Welcome back Michele
Thanks Susan! It feels good to be back.

Originally Posted by Rang_27

He is super cute! Tell him welome to the TCS family!!! Congratulations.
Will do

Originally Posted by proudmamiof4

Awwwww!!!
what a cutie pie
Congratulations!!!
Thank You


BTW Lucky is the first kitty to give him kisses.
 

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Aside from Lucky, who obviously felt he had to clean the strange "skin" kitten, how are your fur kids reacting to the baby?
 

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WoW!! Baby Mike is such a beautiful baby!! What a doll!
Sounds like Lucky has accepted Mike as a new kitten

How's mom doing?


Originally Posted by twstychik

He's due Monday (the 25th) so just a few days now...
Good luck and for a quick and uncomplicated delivery!
 

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Aw, he's simply beautiful. Welcome to the world, little Mike. Congratulations, Michele. Hope you are doing ok, too. It's great that Lucky likes him. What about the rest of the furry family?
 
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Originally Posted by AddieBee

Aside from Lucky, who obviously felt he had to clean the strange "skin" kitten, how are your fur kids reacting to the baby?
Originally Posted by myfamiliars

Aw, he's simply beautiful. Welcome to the world, little Mike. Congratulations, Michele. Hope you are doing ok, too. It's great that Lucky likes him. What about the rest of the furry family?
Benson is totally afraid
Molly could careless. She thinks feeding time is treat time for her.
Connor & princess get excited when they are around but they don't get close.
Spunky loves to sniff him.
Cello thinks all the baby stuff is for him.
Lucky was very jealous when we got home and ignored me for a few days. now I try to play with both at the same time.

Originally Posted by lil maggie

WoW!! Baby Mike is such a beautiful baby!! What a doll!
Sounds like Lucky has accepted Mike as a new kitten

How's mom doing?
I am doing ok. The tailbone will take time to heal. I can feel something rolling or moving. It's kinda freaky. It doesn't hurt when it happens but I keep expecting it to. Sitting too long really does a number on me & it takes my breath away to stand.

I am getting used to the lack of sleep. I am the pro in the house when it comes to changing a "boy's" diaper.
He can be sneaky at times too.
Originally Posted by CoolCat

what a cute boy!
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Welcome Mike!!

Another cat lover for TCS!
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Thanks Rigel!
I sure hope he will be a cat lover.
 
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