Andrew's Arrival...

[MamaRBH]

Well... I imagined myself coming here after Andrew's birth with a lovely birth story....not quite as peaceful as those of you lucky enough to be having homebirths...but at least a story of calming strength and joy in bringing our first son here... Unfortunetly, my birth story is anything but calming... in fact, I'm still mourning the way it all happened... I'm working to feel blessed just to have this beautiful baby boy on my breast right now and to get over the birth that leaves me feeling lost... In light of that - I'll spare you the birth story and instead share pictures.... because the pictures show what matters most - a beautiful little nursling that has my heart:

Andrew's Pics

Andrew Paul
Born 8/11/05 at 8:32pm
9lbs5ozs

[Goldiemom]

He is beautiful! I am sooo sorry that you weren't able to have the birth that you wanted, but you are absolutely right that Andrew was the big prize no matter what it took to get him here. to you and Happy Birthday to Andrew!

[anudi01]

Welcome to Beautiful Baby!

Sorry to hear that things did not go as you expected. It is important to grieve your loss, Mama.

Enjoy your new family!!

[henhao]

Sorry it didn't go as you wanted.

Congratulations on a beautiful baby.

Thinking of you...

[LeeshaLynn]

Congratulations! He is beautiful!

[chasmyn]

I'm so sorry you didn't have the birth you wanted, Mama, but that baby boy is gorgeous. That photo of him nursing, that is SO us right now - my breast is his pillow

Congratulations on such a beautiful son

[QueenMommy]

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Sorry your birth wasn't the best.

Congratulations on Andrew!

[Anguschick1]

Ohhh, that picture of Andrew and your two girls is beautiful - so much love in one place. I'm sorry that your birth didn't go as you had hoped/planned. It took me about a year to really get to process ds's birth and I still mourn parts of it 27 months later. Give yourself time and space and the healing will come. I know, not easy w/your children around, but know that it's ok to be happy that Andrew is here and sad that it didn't happen the way you wanted it to and guilty that you feel bad about the birth when Andrew's happy and healthy and this and that and the other. All your emotions are valid and appropriate and right for you.

Welcome to the world Andrew!

[Mama Coltrane]

Welcome baby Andrew! You are so sweet!
Rest up Mama and know that we are here for you if you want to share your story some day.
- Kerri

[chiro_kristin]

Wow! He is a beautiful boy, isn't he!
Congratulations! Praying for your emotional and physical recovery.

[Kerrie]

I love the picture of you and him and the girls and him and him nursing - what a beautiful baby! Congrats. I'm sorry that things didn't go as you wanted them to. s

[nabigus]

Congratulations on your beautiful boy! I hope you're doing okay, and that you get all the support you need to process the birth.
nancy

[Jaimep]

Congrats mama. You got some really great pictures of the little man and his sisters too. I am sorry things didn't go as planned. I really think you should post your birth story when you are ready. I think it always helps to get things out.

[TCC's Mom]

What a wonderful set of pictures. Sorry that you were disappointed with the process, but the end product looks perfect!

[streetkitty]

Congratulations! A beautiful set of 3! Enjoy these early moments...sorry your birth didn't go as expected/planned/hoped for...feel it completely and let it go when you can! You got your beautiful boy- healthy- the rest is just a means to the end!

Traci

[mtnsunshinemama]

Congratulations on your sweet boy and lovely family! Welcome Andrew!

[TanyaMT]

He is beautiful, as is the rest of your family.

[Korwynne]

he's beautiful Bec.. and the girls are obviously in love with him...

if you want to talk about it - lmk.. no pressure, but it helped me cope with Lindsey's birth..