C - for Connor Andrew [chinese name TBD] Li
We like the name Connor so much that we couldn't NOT use it, and then Andrew is named for my father - Ned. So his initials (without the Chinese name) will be CAL - not unlike his first cousin Calvin. :D
Isn't that just perfect?
Everyone is still doing wonderfully - Connor & I napped earlier today, and Connor & Jen are napping right now.
Everyone slept wonderfully last night - Jen told me the baby nursed all night long with no problems whatsoever. Going to spend the day with our new little guy relaxing & getting to know him better.
But of course, more photos:
BOY!!
Baby boy (name still TBD) was born in the birth pool at 3:50pm CST at a whopping 8 lbs 10 oz. :) Jen & baby are doing wonderfully. More later, but here are some photos to tide you over:
Contractions have continued to get stronger - Jen is doing awesome & continuing to vocalize through the pain. She still in the birth pool and feel like things are opening up. Stay tuned...
Jen is doing just great! The baby is no longer posterior (thanks to Cliff!) & is now positioned correctly, has good heart tones, and is all set to come out whenever that is! At last check, Jen is now dilated to 6cm - so things are progressing wonderfully. She's in the birth pool which seems to be helping her cope with the pain.
Jennifer's contractions began at 5:00 a.m. this morning. The midwives were all here by 10:00 am. The baby has a good heartbeat but it was determined that it is in a posterior position. The midwives successfully assisted Jennifer in moving the baby into a better position. Jennifer is currently dialated at a 3. Jennifer will be enteriing her birth pool soon.
Yes, we have three midwives here and all is well. Blood pressure is good and Mom is handling contractions well. The midwives have brought out the doppler to find the baby's heartbeat and determine the position. We will keep you posted.
