[Aggie Mama]

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UPDATE

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Good morning everyone and thank you so much for the prayers. I have to tell you all that your prayers kept me strong during the c-section.

We got home last night. My doctor wanted me to spend an extra day in the hospital to rest, but of course no rest is possible in a hospital. Just when I would fall asleep, a nurse woould come in to poke and prod me.

Zachary Jackson (I'm leaving out our last name for obvious reasons) was born on Wednesday at 8:08 am and weighed in at 9 lbs 4.5 ozs. He looks just like his brother and his sister did when they were born, which is absolutely beautiful. The surgery was scary, but the staff at the hospital was spectacular and really helped me through it and through recovery.

We are home now and doing well. I haven't had sleep in about 4 days due to all the activity in the hospital and my inability to settle down last night. Zachary, on the other hand has been doing great, and is waking about every 3 hrs at night to nurse.

DH is going to drop off the pictures today to put on disk, so once that is done, I will have pictures for you. DH has also been wonderful--making sure I'm resting, not doing too much, and taking the initiative on the laundry!

The kids are adjusting well and love their baby brother. The two yr old is a bit jealous of the baby's time, but more than anything, she just wants to hold him. My 6 yr old is absolutely enamoured with his brother and likes to hold him and help comfort him when he cries.

I couldn't ask for anything more -- except for some badly needed sleep! If you could keep me in your prayers for some good sleep--I'm about ready to drop. Sleep deprivation is not one of the best parts of motherhood, that's for sure.

Thanks again for all your prayers. When the surgery was beginning, I kept repeating to myself, "I'm going to be okay, I have a bunch of Freepers praying for me." =)

Pictures forthcoming as soon as we get them back.

[oceanperch]

Fantastic news. Proud of you Aggie Mama. What a wonderful celebration your family is having.

Tell DH this freeper says "Good Man" and congrats to Dad too.

Well I didn't get KingVanity home from out dancing and watching Beatlemania untill 1am and by the time Igot him down and settled for the night, did a load of laundry, started posting around FR the sun was coming up (awesome reflection off of the clouds over the Pacific Ocean/Bay)I figured might as well stay up for shift one of the day to restart feeding pump/change briefs ect. so I am in the same need of sleep as you are feeling (didn't help munching on espresso/dark chocolates around 5am).

Well here is to some mucho grande rest hopefully in sync with the baby.

Congats again. Can't wait to see the pics. Nite Nite (for real this time)as I have to get up at noon for shift two as you do.

[mountaineer]

It's so good to hear that all are well. Congratulations!

[BigWaveBetty]

Goodness! I missed your first ping to this thread but since you have been on my list to pray for, my prayers kept coming.

So happy to hear that everything went well and you and the baby are fine! AND DH is taking the initiative on the laundry! He's a good man!

9lbs. 4.5oz.!!! He's a big one. :-)

Welcome home Zachary Jackson!!

And...

To you and Mr. AM!!

More prayers on the way. Now get some sleep!

[knighthawk]

Nice to hear

[Bigg Red]

Prayers sent.

Thank you for the update and congratualtions. Wow! What a big baby! Way to go!

[pubmom]

Congratulations! I'm glad things went so well.

Those prayers you asked for were sent this morning, I hope you'll get a nice stretch of sleep today.