Archive for November, 2006

The Birth Story

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

You may or may not have noticed my prolonged absence from the internet world.
It all began November 9th. I was feeling just horrid. Between the swelling, the itching and everything, I just couldn’t handle it. I finally broke down and called the nurse around 3:30 pm and she suggested I come in just to get [...]

Welcome Gavin and Liam!

Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006

Crystal will post a much more detailed account but just to get it out there…
Gavin Henry was born at 9:32pm on 11/18 and weighed 5 lbs 4 oz and was 18.5″ long
Liam Jackson was born at 9:47pm on 11/18 and weighed 4 lbs 14 oz and was 18.5″ long
We were able to bring Gavin (and [...]

My First Delivery Dream

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

So, as per usual, I *attempted* to catch a nap while Lidia was napping. (Had a new record of 4!! phone calls during my attempted nap(s) today!) At some point when I was drifting in dreamland, I had a short but vivid dream.
Apparently, these babies were ready to come and I was at the hosptial. [...]

A Chilly Halloween

Thursday, November 2nd, 2006

It was a cold day for Halloween, that’s for sure! The high was in the 40’s (after the previous days’ high of 66!!) but Lidia was not about to let that slow down her day. Being in the state I am, we didn’t really get out for any costume shopping, but Lidia’s Auntie Kim had [...]