jackson is here! 41w2d 10 lbs 22 in

[IfMamaAintHappy]

Just wanted to let you know that Jackson was born at 8:13 am today after 5 hrs and 45minutes of labor, 1 h 1nd 10 of it pushing. He is my fourth child, my biggest baby, and was my hardest delivery. I didnt tear badly, the same 2 stitches worth I always need, and I have a first degree scratch from where my midwife had to dislodge his shoulders while I pushed his body out. I will ahve some pictures up after I get some rest today.

Thomas Jackson Gage H******
10 lbs, 22 inches long
14 1/2 cm head circumference
15 cm chest circumference

Born at home in a birthing pool with midwife, doula, 2 big sisters, grandma, and dad in attendance!

[roostery]

Woo-hoo! Congratulations! What a big boy! Can't wait for the pics!

[Hippiemommie]

Congrats!

[birthdancedoula]

I gotta say...this girl rocked the birth scene in a big way! It may have been her hardest labor yet but she did what needed to be done and pushed a big, beautiful boy into the world!

I was honored to have been there, mama. You amaze me! Rest up, enjoy your babymoon, and remember...ice is your friend

Welcome to the world baby Jack-un, I'll see you in a few days.

I'll post some pics to this thread when I get some uploaded, k?

ETA: pictures!!
Here are a few favs I took...
The bellycast we did hours before active labor kicked in
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...n/DSC07819.jpg

Smiling after a contraction
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26.../bwsmiling.jpg

Massaging mama
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...n/DSC07826.jpg

baby Jack
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...n/DSC07889.jpg

My personal fav
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y26...osunflower.jpg

[wildgarden]

Congratulations! Welcome Jackson!
Happy babymoon. I posted in the announcements.

[Dena]

Wow, what a big boy!! He is just beautiful!!

Congrats Mama! And welcome baby Jackson!!

[Vicitoria]

WOW! 10 POUNDS!!! You get EXTRA CONTRATULATIONS!!!!

[Aeress]

Congratulations! Welcome baby!

[HarperRose]

It's about time!! Congratulations!!! How are you feeling, mama??

[candyapplez]

Jackson
I love the picture w/ your daughter massaging you.

[durafemina]

yay! congrats! your big boy is almost twice the weight of my little girl and we were both 41 and a bit weeks!

[HeatherB]

Yay! Congrats, mama! Way to go!

[cherubess]

congratulations frelle, welcome to Jackson.

[Banana731]

That's a big baby! Congratulations!

[gigismom]

Wow.... congrats, mamma!! I love it when babies are born with double chins!! Too cute!!

jen

[Brisen]

Congratulations!

[gypsyfaery]

Awesome mama! Congratulations on your big baby Jackson!!!