My MW would be proud

[papschmitty]

This morning at 5 am, I was just starting to fall back asleep after nursing Ellery when our dog started barking like crazy. DH jumped out of bed and there was someone at our door. Our next door neighbor is pg and was due last week. Apparently the baby was coming and they needed help. They're very mainstream so this was NOT a planned homebirth. I'm a nurse so they thought I could help; too bad my specialty area is family planning and not maternity! I threw some clothes on and ran next door leaving DH with DD and newborn DS. Good thing I had some pumped milk in the fridge! When I got there, the baby had just come out. I had them put some towels on the dryer while I cleaned up baby. The cord was really short so I had to keep the baby between mom's legs while she was laying on the bed. She was pink and healthy and beautiful and mom was doing great! The parents were both pretty freaked out. I swaddled baby in some nice warm towels and pretty much just tried to keep everyone calm until the paramedics got there. Every time their baby would cry, I'd start leaking milk! Once the paramedics got there, they had me tend to baby while they worked with mom. I had to suction her a little and they wanted me giving her some blow-by oxygen even though she was doing perfectly fine on her own. Our neighbors just moved in about 6 months ago so we don't know them all that well; I guess we're all going to be a little closer now! I just got home and now I'm totally amped up on adrenaline. I'm going to be exhausted today! What a cool experience! My midwife will be proud!

[Mrsboyko]

Wow, cool!

[quietserena]

nice! what an intro to the neighborhood!

[Super~Single~Mama]

That sounds like an amazing experience! And what a great way to make some new friends!

[papschmitty]

When some other neighbors moved in, I baked them some cookies. This was way more fun!

[CookAMH]

wowee!! What a situation! Very cool, glad it went well. I wonder what she thinks of her natural birth!

[delighted.mama]

That is so awesome!! Not the way you probably envisioned getting to know your neighbors, but, WOW, what a story for both of you!! I hope this is the start of a beautiful friendship for all!!

p.s. Congrats on your newest little one!!!

Libby

[Taryn237]

Sooo cool! Good job

[Phoenix~Mama]

That is so awesome!!! Great job too! :

Any ideas on going for a MW certificate now?

That had to be a great experience!

[heinz28]

Unbelievable story. How wonderful that you could be there for them--God's angel.

[my_baby_love]

That is so cool! Maybe next time they will plan a homebirth!

Originally Posted by papschmitty

When some other neighbors moved in, I baked them some cookies. This was way more fun!

LOL!

[mzminty]

That's awesome! You should move next door to me so you can help deliver my next baby -- I go really fast! So, do you like lots of snow...?

[racidoodle]

amazing!!! well done!

[mamajody]

That is so cool! You rock lady!

[Night_Nurse]

Very cool, indeed!

[andbabymakes4]

awesome!!

[papschmitty]

DH talked to the neighbor yesterday. Mom and baby are doing great; baby is just a little jaundiced. Baby Addison was over 8 lbs and almost 22 inches long. I think they're due to come home today. I made them a lasagna, garlic bread and salad and when DH delivered it, the dad kept saying how grateful he was for me being there. I didn't really do much; they did all the hard work! It was very sweet though! I saw my MW yesterday and she thought it was great. I'm looking forward to meeting Addison again!

[Jannah6]

That's a great story, hopefully you and your neighbor will become good froends. That's so nice of you to make them some food, the world needs more neighbors like you

[ainh]

ca-razy!! wowsers!!