Our baby boy has arrived!

[JustMare]

The entire birth experience was wonderful. I was induced at 1pm due to elevating blood pressure, at which time I was already 3cm. At 4pm I got an epidural and never felt contractions again. By 8pm I was a good 5cm, and by 10pm I was a full 10cm. I started pushing at 10pm and he was born 29 mins later. No stitches, rips or cuts required.

My only discomfort right now are my swollen feet that will not go down. Other than that, I feel fine.

My doctor was wonderful and there by my side 90% of the time.

TJ's absolutely beautiful and I'm madly in love with him!

I'm going on no sleep since Thursday so have to run, I will catch up with you all in the weeks to come once we all get settled in.

Just want to thank everyone for all the help and guidance you've given me along the way!

[mharling]

Congrats Mare!! So glad to hear you had a wonderful experience. A big welcome to TJ. :)

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/2303.jpg Mary & Lane 4/6/03
http://www.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=67b0de21b346cc5b6556 - New pics 1/26

[mary b]

CONGRATS Mare to you and your DH!! Welcome TJ! So glad everything went well and so excited for your "little miracle!!"


Mary
Mom to Noelle and Lindsey

[amp]

Congratulations Mare! I've been wondering when we would hear baby news from you, and I was pleased to see your announcement! Can't wait to see pics of TJ!

[nathansmom]

Mare-
I'm so happy for you. Your little boy almost shares Nathan's birthday. I'm glad I logged on here before calling you to see how you were. I'll let you get some much needed sleep and then call and check in on you.
I'm so glad your little miracle is here and is safe.

[hez]

Congratulations & welcome, TJ!

[lmintzer]

Yay! Congratulations, Mare! And welcome baby TJ. I'm so glad to hear your birth experience went so well. And the swollen feet will go down--it sometimes takes a few days to a week.

Lisa
& Jack, 4/20/01
& Joshua, 11/16/03

[Mommie2MadLyn]

Congratulations Mare! Glad to hear your experience was a good one! Welcome TJ!!!:)

[LD92599]

Mare:

Congratulations!!! So glad everything went well and welcome to the world TJ!

Laura
mom to William
3.5.2003

[bluej]

Congratulations Mare! Welcome to the world TJ! Sounds like you had a great birthing experience. I'm glad everything went so wonderfully for you. Rest up and enjoy your sweet baby boy!

[jojo2324]

Congrats Mare, and welcome TJ!!! I was wondering where you've been...Now we know! :D

[khakismom]

Big congratulations Mare!! So glad everything went well and you are now home with your precious bundle! Can't wait to see pix of the little man!

[lrucci]

Congratulations and enjoy these first precious moments with him!
Lisa
Mom to Kyleigh Elizabeth 7/19/03

[peanut4us]

Mare--how wonderful. Congratulations. Give your sweet one kisses from all of us!

[pritchettzoo]

Congratulations! We can't wait to see pictures of your little man!

Anna
Mama to Gracie (9/16/03)

[deborah_r]

I need to visit this forum more often....sorry this is late, congrats on your little guy!!

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

Mare sorry I am just now seeing this...it seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the news of your pregnancy!!!!
Sounds like everything is going real well, congrats honey and we can't wait to see pics of TJ!!!!!
Neve
http://home.nc.rr.com/ourbabytristan
AKA "mama2be"-forgot password
and Baby Boy Tristan born @UNC
Feb 25, 2003
Brother to 3 pups "gees" and 2 kitties

[celfsh]

Congrats, Mare, and welcome to the world, TJ!!!!

celeste
mom to olivia 9/25/02

[redhookmom]

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Congratulations!!