I am so happy for you that your experience was beautiful. Congratulations and thank you for sharing the story.
Me | Homepage | 01.03.09 - 6:34 pm | #

This is the best birth story I've ever read and probably the best thing you have ever written here. Congratulations on your little miracle. I feel so honored that you chose to share this story with us. You and Roth will be wonderful parents; as blessed as you are with this miracle boy, he is blessed to have both of you.
Jenn | Homepage | 01.03.09 - 7:56 pm | #

You did what? You got back in the car and left the hospital?!!! too funny. So glad all is wonderful.
Take care,
Jen and Pete, Karis and Liam
JEnnifer BOkma | 01.03.09 - 8:31 pm | #

Thanks for sharing!
Your little guy is just beautiful. Fantastic photo. They are so sweet at this size (and just keep on getting better!)
Enjoy.
Julia | Homepage | 01.03.09 - 8:33 pm | #

I just hope that when it's time for me to have kids, I'll be able to tell the story so eloquently as you did (and Nanette!). Congrats again! And happy new year!
Michelle | 01.03.09 - 8:52 pm | #

This is the best (and least gross, thank you!) birth story I have ever read. Yay babies+milkshakes+grilled cheese+early delivery!
rachel | Homepage | 01.03.09 - 8:55 pm | #

Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm one of those who has heard SO many nightmare birth stories that I get nervous when I think about the baby I'm hoping to have in the next year.

Congrats again on your beautiful son! I LOVE that photo
velocibadgergirl | Homepage | 01.03.09 - 9:51 pm | #

I was so hoping you'd share this - I have a strange need to hear as many of these, given, like yo said that they are all different.
anne | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 3:26 am | #

Thanks for sharing Jen - I can see why that is one of your favorite photos - its fantastic! Enjoy your bundle
amy | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 8:23 am | #

Lovely birth story. You really did have a great labor for a first baby, and they say second births are shorter and easier (I am sure you are already thinking of a second, no?). Congratulations again, he's precious!
andrea | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 12:40 pm | #

Beautiful. I'm crying happiness for you. Hope many happy years to come for all of you.
xx
CJ | 01.04.09 - 1:46 pm | #

Sounds like you had it pretty easy, girl! Good for you!
victoria winters | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 2:08 pm | #

Yay for a happy healthy baby and mom and a non-scary story for a change. Welcome, Rowan.
Dori | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 5:12 pm | #

Congratulations again! That sounds awesome. That was really the best birth story I've ever read. They usually kind of gross me out. You will notice that I didn't write one either time. :o)

Thumbs up on the milkshake. That would have made me work too.
Pigs | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 5:45 pm | #

Awww, that made me cry a little! Congratulations again.
willikat | Homepage | 01.04.09 - 7:26 pm | #

I read every word. What a great story. I so want a grilled cheese and a chocolate milkshake right now though. Thanks a lot.
doahleigh | Homepage | 01.05.09 - 6:15 am | #

How fantastic! Birth stories always make me cry (and usually make me queasy, but not this time). He's beautiful! Congratulations!
Jess | Homepage | 01.05.09 - 10:24 am | #

Yes, the story is wonderful and that boy surely was worth it. You three (4 including Sierra) make a wonderful family. I miss you all. I am happy your MIL is coming soon to enjoy Rowan and your cozy home too.
Love.your.mom | 01.05.09 - 5:46 pm | #

Whew, I made it through!
(As if I was the one who was working hard in this story...)
Looking forward to meeting him.
Gabby | 01.07.09 - 4:20 pm | #

Thank you for sharing. So beautiful!
Angelq | Homepage | 01.12.09 - 8:12 am | #

Thank you.
Jaz | Homepage | 01.20.09 - 11:58 pm | #