It's a girl

I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
Misa in Japanese

They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
freaked out and it might have affected the baby.

During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.

They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
the
nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.

I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.

Andrea2
Type 2, mother

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"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
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> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.

FANTASTIC! Congratulations to you both, and Hi, Misako!

Don't worry too much about the breastfeeding until you get home - small
breasts have not too much to do with it, it's how much they're stimulated
that counts, and a baby does that sooo much more efficiently than a pump.
Just relax, get plenty of liquids, eat protein with every feed... you'll do
fine.

YAAAY! <Big grin>

Nicky.

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Andrea wrote:
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese

Congratulations, Andrea!


> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.

Andrea, you don't produce milk for a day or two, just colostrum. You'll
produce milk based upon your babie's feeding habits. Breast size has
nothing at all to do with milk supply. You'll do fine. :-)

>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.

You are a real mother, and believe me, it's a gift that keeps on giving...

Susan

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net>
wrote:

>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
>Misa in Japanese
>

Congratulations and best wishes to all three of you, Andrea. That is
very good news!

Please keep us in the loop....

Will, T2

"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother


Congratulations Andrea, hope all goes well for you.
Love the name.

Lois

Congratulations Andrea. What a Beautiful Name.
I am surprised the Lactation Nurse didn't explain to you about when your
milk will come in and how nursing the baby will produce what the baby needs.
It is very rare for a woman not to produce enough milk for her baby. My
niece by marriage has three kids under the age of 4(practicing Catholics)
She breastfed them all...her babies get so plump on her milk...they slim
down once they are off the breast. Anyways my niece is pretty small breasted
and her babies have all done very well. If you have any worries about
Breastfeeding please tell them to your Lactation nurse...or pediatric
nurse....they probably know most of the answers I know most hospitals give
out the nurses numbers in case you have questions....
--
Jacquie
"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> .
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net>
wrote:

>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
>Misa in Japanese
>
>They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
>told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
>my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
>and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
>freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
>During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
>hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
>something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
>They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
>the
>nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
>feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
>tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
>I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
>for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
>Andrea2
>Type 2, mother
>

Congratulations, Andrea! What a beautiful beautiful thing to read.
And for what it's worth, you've been a "real" mother from the moment
you knew you were carrying her. The worry and work and self-sacrifice
of having a healthy baby are only the beginning. Your life is forever
changed. What a blessing.

Best to You, Terri and Misako.

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net>
wrote:

>They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
>the
>nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
>feeding will be enough, I have small breasts

This is a case of "size does NOT matter" - breastfeeding is a supply
grows to meet demand proposition. As long as you're committed to
breastfeeding and don't succumb to the blandishments of others to
"just slip her a bottle of formula once in a while" you'll be fine.
It may require some work and the early days may not be easy but it'll
work out.

Most hospitals have a breastfeeding consultant on staff these days.
Find out who she is, get her contact information, and ride the nursing
staff until the BFC shows up in your room. If you're discharged
without such a visit keep your butt planted in a chair in your room
until the BFC makes an appearance.

JM2C as a woman who nursed despite everyone else's best intentions :P

Andrea wrote:
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> ..
>
> ..
>
I like the addition to your sig.

Congrats on Misako Lynn!

With Kid #1 (who's now 10), we bought formula to use when out in
public. We didn't bottle feed at home and at first didn't pump. By the
time Kid #3 came around (now 5), we did it all without any formula.

Not that wife is small breasted. But she does have small breasted
friends who haven't had trouble nourishing the baby. The biggest issue
is really you and she getting the hang of it. I remember how frustrated
my wife got trying to teach kid #1 to do something that neither of them
knew how to do.

mt

--
T2 dx May 2005 with A1c 10.1
1000 mg Metformin 2x day
1000 mg Fish Oil (Omega 3) 2x day
500 mg Niacin 1x day
last A1c: 5.0 (Oct 2006)

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea"
<Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote:

>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
>Misa in Japanese
>
>They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
>told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
>my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
>and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
>freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
>During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
>hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
>something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
>They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
>the
>nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
>feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
>tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
>I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
>for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
>Andrea2
>Type 2, mother
>

Absolutely wonderful!

You've made my day - I've got a grin from ear to ear! I'm
sure you both have too:-)

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
d&e, metformin 1000mg, ezetrol 10mg
http://loraltravel.blogspot.com/
latest: Languedoc-Roussillon, Avignon, Riviera
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

what wonderful news Andrea
Happy Birthday Mikaso ! ! !

don't worry about the milk, it takes 3 days for
production to kick in

but DO ask them to let her feed on your breasts so
that she doesn't suffer from 'nipple
confusion'........ a bottle is easier to suck out
of than a breast

and you'll be amazed when your milk does come
in.......... man that HURT me...... lol

kate (who's baby is now 12 yrs old...... where did
the time go?)
ps.... take lots of pictures NOW.. you will
treasure them for a lifetime
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"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in
message news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She
weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa
and Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but
decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births
expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some
disturbing readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they
didn't tell me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I
had very little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost
unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are
pumping my breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they
got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts.
They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do
well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world
today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and
start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> .
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>

Andrea that's great!

Good news, good news,

Vickie B.

Congratulations. I love the name.

It is good to know that mother and daughter are doing well.

On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net>
wrote:

>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
>Misa in Japanese
>
>They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
>told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
>my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
>and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
>freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
>During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
>hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
>something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
>They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
>the
>nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
>feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
>tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
>I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
>for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
>Andrea2
>Type 2, mother
>
>.
>
>.
>
>
>
>

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Over 100 Iraqi civilians are killed every day. Most by so-called insurgents.
More than 20,687 Americans wounded.
As of October 19, 2006 it has been 1265 days since Bush declared, "Mission Accomplished."

Andrea <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote:
: I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
: named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
: Misa in Japanese

: They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
: told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
: my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
: and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
: freaked out and it might have affected the baby.

: During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
: hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
: something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.

: They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
: the
: nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
: feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
: tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.

: I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
: for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.

: Andrea2
: Type 2, mother

Hooray!!!!!This is wondrful news. Now just enjoy the baby and know tht
tiny ones drink very little milk at first at one time. Your milk supply
may well increase as her needs increase. they always say that breaast
size has nothing to do with the quantity of milk.

Happy, Happy Day!!

Happy Birthday Misako Lynn

Wendy

This is such wonderful news! Congratulations! :-)


On Thu, 19 Oct 2006 14:38:07 -0700, "Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net>
wrote:

>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
>Misa in Japanese
>
>They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
>told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
>my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
>and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
>freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
>During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
>hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
>something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
>They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
>the
>nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
>feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
>tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
>I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
>for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
>Andrea2
>Type 2, mother
>
>.
>
>.
>
>
>
>

BlueBrooke
T2/D&E/June 2005

Andrea wrote:
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5
pounds 8
> ounces. We named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa
and Misako
> means daughter of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to
induce labor.
> They told me it was a slack time with no other births
expected but
> this morning my husband told me they were getting some
disturbing
> readings on my monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm
glad they
> didn't tell me, I would have freaked out and it might have
affected
> the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very
little pain
> until 2 hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable,
they gave a
> shot of something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my
breasts to feed
> her in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not
sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we
could go
> home tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today.
I've waited so
> long for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start
being a
> real mother.

Andrea that is the best news ever and you so deserve some
happiness. By the way, don't fret the breast feeding thing,
on average milk proper doesn't come in until the 3rd day.
What you are getting is colostrum (rich in goodies and
calories). Welcome little Misako!

"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> Andrea,
Congratulations to you and your husband!! Great News ))! Welcome Misako!
Best Wishes,
Craig, Type 2
NSW, Australia
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>

Andrea wrote:

> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> .
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>
CONGRATULATIONS.

Andrea wrote:

> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>


Congratulations to Mom, Dad and Misako Lynn!

Vicki

Andrea wrote:
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5
> pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and
> Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to
> induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected
> but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing
> readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell
> me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very
> little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they
> gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my
> breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm
> not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said
> we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today.
> I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start
> being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>

How delightful. There are lots of trials ahead but it will be thrilling and
rewarding.

--
Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org

Andrea wrote:
> I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5
> pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and
> Misako means daughter of
> Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to
> induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected
> but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing
> readings on my monitors
> and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell
> me, I would have
> freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very
> little pain until 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they
> gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my
> breasts to feed her in
> the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm
> not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said
> we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today.
> I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start
> being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>

When we were expecting our first grandchild I wrote a few thoughts on
raising children for the new parents.
In one of the notes I recalled skydiving and packing my own parachute. Turns
out childraising has several similarities.

So here are the things I have learned from both experiences:

Children and skydiving both require a giant leap of faith. They can be both
fun & terrifying.

Things aren't always labeled "Some assembly required". Be ready to work to
succeed.

Kids are adaptable and recover from small mistakes. Parachutes aren't as
forgiving.

There are many more people experienced at raising kids than packing
parachutes.
Statistically your chances of finding good advice are pretty high . so ask
around.

It still basically comes down to your efforts.
Others can offer advice but you still have to have faith in your decisions
and make that first step.

Once you start, you really can't turn back.

While there are a lot of small details in packing a parachute, the core
effort is keeping the lines untangled, folds straight, and assuring that air
will come under the canopy. If you understand the basic functions of a
situation, the details will often become obvious.

It feels so wonderful at the end, you'll forget the part when you were
falling out-of-control.


Enjoy the adventure.
--
Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org

Dear Andrea and Misako
GRATULATIONS!!! This is perfectly wonderful news. I ditto all the
advice about breastfeeding. Have a wonderful time - I am awash in
memories of 25 years ago when my daughter was born - they are vivid.
Relax, and rejoice in your beautiful baby.
Barbara

Pete Romfh wrote:
> Andrea wrote:
> > I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5
> > pounds 8 ounces. We
> > named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and
> > Misako means daughter of
> > Misa in Japanese
> >
> > They had intended to wait another week but decided to
> > induce labor. They
> > told me it was a slack time with no other births expected
> > but this morning
> > my husband told me they were getting some disturbing
> > readings on my monitors
> > and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell
> > me, I would have
> > freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
> >
> > During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very
> > little pain until 2
> > hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they
> > gave a shot of
> > something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
> >
> > They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my
> > breasts to feed her in
> > the
> > nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm
> > not sure breast
> > feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said
> > we could go home
> > tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
> >
> > I am probably the happiest person in the world today.
> > I've waited so long
> > for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start
> > being a real mother.
> >
> > Andrea2
> > Type 2, mother
> >
>
> When we were expecting our first grandchild I wrote a few thoughts on
> raising children for the new parents.
> In one of the notes I recalled skydiving and packing my own parachute. Turns
> out childraising has several similarities.
>
> So here are the things I have learned from both experiences:
>
> Children and skydiving both require a giant leap of faith. They can be both
> fun & terrifying.
>
> Things aren't always labeled "Some assembly required". Be ready to work to
> succeed.
>
> Kids are adaptable and recover from small mistakes. Parachutes aren't as
> forgiving.
>
> There are many more people experienced at raising kids than packing
> parachutes.
> Statistically your chances of finding good advice are pretty high . so ask
> around.
>
> It still basically comes down to your efforts.
> Others can offer advice but you still have to have faith in your decisions
> and make that first step.
>
> Once you start, you really can't turn back.
>
> While there are a lot of small details in packing a parachute, the core
> effort is keeping the lines untangled, folds straight, and assuring that air
> will come under the canopy. If you understand the basic functions of a
> situation, the details will often become obvious.
>
> It feels so wonderful at the end, you'll forget the part when you were
> falling out-of-control.
>
>
> Enjoy the adventure.
> --
> Pete Romfh, Telecom Geek & Amateur Gourmet.
> http://www.bigoven.com/~promfh
> promfh (at) hal-pc (dot) org

Congratulations to you and your hubby Andrea. I'm a little late since my
newsgroup server was down for a couple of days, but I wish you all much
happiness.

--
Cheri

Andrea wrote in message ...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces.
We
>named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means
daughter of
>Misa in Japanese

Many congratulations to you and your husband, Andrea. Misako is a beautiful
name. Thanks for sharing your joyous news!
--
Michelle, T2
diet & exercise


"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> .
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>

Congrats, Andrea. I know that you are ready to go home with your little
one. I'm so happy that you are all healthy and well.

Lynn
GD, 30wks



"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>
> .
>
> .
>
>
>
>
>

"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>

Congratulations, Andrea! (And I am *really* impressed to see that you are
already sending messages to the newsgroup.)

MaryL

On Fri, 20 Oct 2006 19:56:18 -0700, "Michelle" <bookbug2005@gmail.com>
wrote:

>Many congratulations to you and your husband, Andrea. Misako is a beautiful
>name. Thanks for sharing your joyous news!

Me too!

"Andrea" <Andrea619nospam@cox.net> wrote in message
news:YeSZg.33386$tO5.13279@fed1read10...
>I had a baby girl last night at 8:11 PM. She weighed 5 pounds 8 ounces. We
> named her "Misako Lynn". My middle name is Misa and Misako means daughter
> of Misa in Japanese
>
> They had intended to wait another week but decided to induce labor. They
> told me it was a slack time with no other births expected but this morning
> my husband told me they were getting some disturbing readings on my
> monitors and decided to induce labor. I'm glad they didn't tell me, I
> would have freaked out and it might have affected the baby.
>
> During the birth they gave me an epidural and I had very little pain until
> 2
> hours later. Then the pain was almost unbearable, they gave a shot of
> something which worked, I slept for 4 hours.
>
> They haven't let me nurse her yet, but are pumping my breasts to feed her
> in the
> nursery. Judging from the amount of milk they got, I'm not sure breast
> feeding will be enough, I have small breasts. They said we could go home
> tomorrow or Saturday in she continues to do well.
>
> I am probably the happiest person in the world today. I've waited so long
> for this day. I can't wait to get her home and start being a real mother.
>
> Andrea2
> Type 2, mother
>

Oh, Andrea, what happy news!! Congratulations and best wishes to you, your
husband and little Misako Lynn!
--
Em