August 27, 2005
Pictures of Jack
Jenn Stuart went to visit Michelle and Jack yesterday while Erik took our mom to the airport. She took some pictures and sent them to me so I could post them -- Thanks Jake and Jenn!
Erik, Michelle and Jack
Jack Carter
Michelle and Jack
Jack -- isn't he the most adorable?
I'm sure some of you are wondering about the whole birth story and how Michelle ended up in the hospital since she has been planning a home birth. I will let Michelle tell the long story, but the short version is this: She had been in labor for a long long time. It was the middle of the night on their second night of no sleep. Her water had been broken for 17 hrs or so and so they decided to go into the hospital before it got too close to 24 hrs (at that point the doctors would have most likely wanted to do a c-section). She was exhausted but still determined. She got an epideral and about 4 hrs later Jack was born with some help from the doctors but no need for a c-section. Their midwife, the doctor and nurses have been awesome and Michelle and Erik are catching up on some of their lost sleep.
Well, that's all for now. --Amy
beautiful. well done gypsy.
Posted by: amy at August 27, 2005 03:19 PMhe's perfect. wow. so happy for you
Posted by: gwen at August 27, 2005 03:32 PMMichelle, You look wonderful. I don't think I have ever seen you smile so big. Welcome little Jack, you sure are very cute. Congratulations and many blessings.
Posted by: michelle at August 27, 2005 03:34 PMHe is so handsome. We are so happy for you!!!
Posted by: Leda at August 27, 2005 05:15 PMyeah! beautiful boy!! How big was he???
Posted by: katiek at August 27, 2005 06:02 PMMichelle! Sweet baby boy he is! He is is sooo adorable! I love brand new babies! I have been waiting to see pics all day for 2 days! So glad to see him and you all look really great! :) way to go girl! hes sooooo cute!!!! moments like these, when we are all having babies, it makes me have flash backs of when we were all so little ourselves! and it makes me think Wow... where has the time gone!!! I cant believe we are all moms! You, your Amy-with almost 4!, my Aime with 3, soon to be Jen with triplets! Me with two! Katie with Mason!
Posted by: Melissa at August 27, 2005 09:14 PMCute as can be!! Congratulations!!
Posted by: Judy and Dennis at August 27, 2005 09:49 PMhe is beautiful. congratulations again - have fun with that wee one.
Posted by: steph at August 28, 2005 12:43 AMHe is fabulous and you look great!
Posted by: lynnp at August 28, 2005 09:20 AMCongratulations!! You're a lucky girl :-)
Posted by: Camilla Engman at August 28, 2005 03:20 PMErik and Michelle: He is BEAUTIFUL! I am so glad to be able to see him. I am awestruck that you are parents - I am sure your mom agrees, Michelle, that there is nothing like seeing our children with babies of their own. You are going to be great parents. I know things are a little rough right now trying to get adjusted but you are going to be fine and Jack will settle into a happy routine. He is so beautiful! Sorry I said that before but he is absolutely perfect. Love, Mom (for all of us!)
Posted by: mom d at August 29, 2005 09:47 AMwhat a blessed prize.
woohoo--let the gallery begin.
Congratulations!!! He is so precious!!!
Posted by: Jeannette at August 29, 2005 12:52 PMErik and Michelle, we are so happy for you! Now you'll have to visit us in Durham, England, as a threesome. How wonderful that will be! Blessings, and more blessings.
"Through pains and struggles, transformed by grace, are many wonders . . . now face to face."
Posted by: Kevin at August 30, 2005 10:36 PMWow. I don't even know you guys and I'm crying (no joke) because your baby is so beautiful. I was linked here by Gwen's ESIN blog. Warmest congratulations, and Gos bless Jack.
Posted by: jen d at September 7, 2005 11:21 AM