Sunday, October 19, 2008
Here is the approximate time line of how things went:
Thursday 16, At night (around 10PM), first contractions occur, Michelle thinks it's gas.
Friday 17 9:00 AM Michelle is sure she is having contractions.
Saturday 18 3:30 AM Until this point, contractions had been mild. Then they change in intensity and Michelle can't sleep anymore.
Saturday 18 10:00 PM Since contractions are still 9-10 minutes apart, though strong, Michelle thinks she can try going to bed and wait until next morning to go to the birth center.
Saturday 18 10:30 PM Michelle changes her mind about going to bed and contractions start getting REALLY intense, still, about 9 minutes apart.
Saturday 18 11:30 PM Michelle calls Alisa (her midwife) and they agree that she should get to the birth center due to the intensity of the contractions.
Saturday 18 11:32 PM Contractions' frequency goes from 9 minutes down to 2 minutes.
Sunday 19 12:20 AM (Time according to chart records) Michelle get officially admited into Birth Center.
Sunday 19 1:25 AM Benjamin Apolinar Garrido is born.
So there you have it. Overall, it was a pretty wild night. Ben is pretty healthy and he is very well-behaved so far. Emma has been trying to play blocks with him and sharing her pacifier. It's too bad he is not very good with blocks yet.
On a personal note, I'd like to thank:
San Antonio Birth Center: For your encouragement, coaching and because the staff deals with people, not just clients.
Alisa Voss: For helping me understand Michelle and her crazy idea of having a baby the natural way much, much better.
Jess and Jack: For helping us taking care of Emma.
Monster Energy: For allowing me to not feel like a zombie today (Yes, the drink with the "unleash the beast slogan).
Anyone who has read this far: For letting me know I'm not that boring after all. ;)
Here are some pictures of Ben:
12 comments:
Wow! What a surprise! Congratulations guys on Bens arrival even if it wasn't quite when you planned! What an exciting few weeks for you guys. I hope Michelle is feeling well and enjoy that new baby. He sure is cute! Well, let us know if you need help with Emma or anything when you move in next week, if that is still the plan with the change in plans having Ben arrive! Congrats again!!!
Dear Garrido Family,
Ben is beautiful!!! Grandpa was right.. Ben arrived on the 19th!
Congratulations to all!!
Grandpa and I are smiling from ear to ear!!!
Love,
Grandpa and Hollygram
Aw! Ben is so beautiful!
I'm glad you decided on a name :)
Congratulations Mom, Dad and Emma!
Amazing! You did it! Congratulations you two! I am so happy, I've been so teary about it all. Ben looks like Emmauel!
Oh my Gosh... congratulations, I have to come and see him soon. Se parece al papa! Con amor Laura
We are so excited for you guys! I'm glad he made it here safe and hope that you are doing good Michelle! So happy for the wonderful addition to your cute family! Take care and love the pictures!
Congrats you guys!
Hey, felicitaciones!! Espero poder llegar a conocer a Benjamin un dia, bendito al nacer de buenos padres, saludos.
Congrats that's so exciting. How is everything going? If you need help with anything we are here for you. Natalie would love a playmate. I can't wait to see him. What were his stats? Call if you need anything. Congrats again
Ben was 6 lbs. 15 oz. and 20 in. long. Hehe silly thing to forget to write!
Muchísimas felicidades por el nacimiento de Ben!!! Estamos muy felices por lo rápido que fué y por que todo ha salido como lo tenían planeado. Está hermoso!!! Andrés y Marina están felices de conocerlo aunque sea por foto...
Esperamos que pronto lo conozcamos personalmente!
What a beautiful baby! I am back in town now and would love to help you out with anything you need. I'm glad to hear things went well.
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