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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 01:40:50 PM
HI AUNTIES!!!!

Ok. So Tuesday was my due date and I was kind of bummed. I came home from work early, thinking I would just take a nap and pretty soon my due date would be over, and I could go on about the business of being SUPER pregnant.

I got home from work around 2 pm and started having a couple of random contractions. I called Mark at 4 and told him I was having a few, nothing major, but that he should get home so we can go vote so I can go to bed.

He pulled into the driveway at 5pm, right as my water broke! Like, BROOOOKE! All over the place! Mark got in the house and I was standing there in the hall, probably looking VERY confused.

Then, it got INTENSE! Contractions 3-4 minutes apart, and then 2 minutes, and then right on top of one another. We called the midwife. She got there pretty quickly. I was basically ready to start pushing after she had only been there about half an hour.

Mark and Molly were AMAZING! They were like, the Super human Duo! Molly was running up and down the stairs, helping Mark get the pool filled up at the same time as she was making casserole, so everyone would have dinner! hahaha!

They BARELY got the pool filled up, I jumped in, pushed FOUR times, and the little guy SHOT out (just like you said, Stella!) at 7:55pm! SOOOOOOOOOOOOO QUICK!

I couldn't believe how quickly it all happened and I was SO happy to be in my house. My midwives were amazing and Mark and Molly were like, birth super heros. I'm not even kidding.

So, I bet you wanna see some photos now, eh? Here's a few.

Mom, Dad and Baby X (yeah, yeah, he still doesn't have a name) a few minutes after he swam out:
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EIGHT POUNDS AND SIX OUNCES! WOAH BABY!
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I'm so hot.
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Molly is the BEST big sister!!!!
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: People Whisperer May 08, 2008, 01:44:37 PM
It's nice to have you back Nicole!!! :-* :-* :-*
Your X-man is too precious ;D You better hurry up and come up with a name though...I know some people want to call him peanut :D ;) 
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 01:47:19 PM
HAHHA! Well, all of the names we picked just don't seem to fit him!!!

The funny thing is that the name we like the best is Cole, and it seems to really fit him.

But...um...tha t's weird.
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: k2campbell May 08, 2008, 01:50:51 PM
Aw, Nicole he's BEAUTIFUL!!! ;) What a nice size, Blake was 8lbs 12oz and we were very pleased ! ;)

I'm so glad to hear that you didn't have to go past your due date (lol) and that your birth experience was so incredible! ;D Looks like everyone is enjoying him...and darling you LOOK GREAT for just pushing that big peanut out, don't be so hard on yourself!!! :D ;)

Enjoy him, every minute, they grow sooooooooo friggin fast!!! ;) :-*

Edited to add: I wanted to do the water birth thing too, but isn't "available" in hospitals here, STUPID! >:( Could have done it at home, but a midwife runs $4,000+ here, couldn't afford it  :P
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: Guardian Angel's White lightning May 08, 2008, 01:52:17 PM
WOW what a beauty!!! You had him in a pool? Sorry i don't have kids yet...planning on it soon though!  That is so awesome you had him at home. Congrats...he is a stud...
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 01:55:44 PM
haahahaha, yes! We had him in a kiddie pool. It was really awesome. The water REALLY helped with the pain, and it really helped me not tear.

Thanks, ladies! I'll get more pics up as soon as I can!
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: dober_gurl May 08, 2008, 02:02:54 PM
Awww he's beautiful! Congrats ;D

BTW you totally lied to me. You said you'd be pregnant forever. :P
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 02:04:36 PM
AAwwwwww! He is incredible, Nicole. Glad everything went well for you. You keep on listening to the old ladies like me and you'll do just fine, LOL.
BTW, I don't think Cole is too wierd. I know of one family with Huntzworth (boy), Skeeter (boy), Dweeble (boy)Prenzel (girl) and Pritty (girl). Now that's weird!
Stella

Its weird cuz my name is Nicole and lots of people call me Cole! hahha!

"Hi, I'm Nicole. This is my son, Cole."

Also, my nieces and nephews all call me Aunt Cole.

Its just...I don't know. Weird.
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: Guardian Angel's White lightning May 08, 2008, 02:06:22 PM
and perhaps it is just me..but you are back to normal again so fast????  I guess it isn't like you were sick or anything though.......i wish we could have kids...but (shhh dont tell hubby i said this) a week before our wedding i found out he can't have kids... :'(
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: Apreston May 08, 2008, 02:06:43 PM
Its a beautiful day when BABIES are born!
Congradulation s! He is just wonderful!
Hope all is well and the both of you are getting the rest you soooo deserve!
Congradulation s again!
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: Nina May 08, 2008, 02:07:20 PM
I like the name Cole.

I also like:

Owen
Patrick
Theodore

Just some idea  :)

Can you tell from the first 2 I come from an irish family

Nina

Edit - OMG totally forgot to say Congrats! CONGRATS he is so handsome  ;D
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: Apreston May 08, 2008, 02:36:03 PM
I also like the name Cole but he kinda looks like a Scott or a Blake? I think its the hair LOL  8)
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: GrumpyBunny May 08, 2008, 02:39:38 PM
haahahaha, yes! We had him in a kiddie pool.

Well, HELLO!  Where else are you going to have a baby?   :D

He is gorgeous, and if the name Cole fits him I say you should go for it!  Maybe Colton?
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: People Whisperer May 08, 2008, 03:31:34 PM
haahahaha, yes! We had him in a kiddie pool.

Well, HELLO!  Where else are you going to have a baby?   :D

That got me thinking...why not in the bath tub?
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: Ali May 08, 2008, 04:10:19 PM
Congrats! He's adorable! What a cutie! I agree with the statement that was made about how many babies are named after the dad. If he looks like a Cole, then he probably is one, y'know? What happened to Tristan? He just didn't look like one?
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: lorim2 May 08, 2008, 04:26:35 PM
Congrats! He's adorable! What a cutie! I agree with the statement that was made about how many babies are named after the dad. If he looks like a Cole, then he probably is one, y'know? What happened to Tristan? He just didn't look like one?


I totally agree!  If Cole fits then go for it!  I think its time babies are named after mommy for a change.  He is a beautiful boy..Congrats!!
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 04:28:25 PM
Here are a few more photos I just took!!!! :D

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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 04:31:29 PM
haahahaha, yes! We had him in a kiddie pool.

Well, HELLO!  Where else are you going to have a baby?   :D

That got me thinking...why not in the bath tub?

hahha, you could do it in the bathtub. Its just that its not as wide, you wouldn't really have the freedom of movement like in the birth pool.

Grumpy, seriously. After doing it in the pool, I will NEVER have another baby any other place! :D It was so awesome, quick, and really helps you, uh, stretch instead of tear.
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: People Whisperer May 08, 2008, 04:33:35 PM
haahahaha, yes! We had him in a kiddie pool.

Well, HELLO!  Where else are you going to have a baby?   :D

That got me thinking...why not in the bath tub?

hahha, you could do it in the bathtub. Its just that its not as wide, you wouldn't really have the freedom of movement like in the birth pool.

Grumpy, seriously. After doing it in the pool, I will NEVER have another baby any other place! :D It was so awesome, quick, and really helps you, uh, stretch instead of tear.
How warm was the water? I am intrigued  :)
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 04:35:06 PM
Well, they tried to get it as close to body temp as they could, but he came so quickly, they were only able to get it to about 97.5 when he came. They like to have it right around 99.
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: People Whisperer May 08, 2008, 04:38:37 PM
Well, they tried to get it as close to body temp as they could, but he came so quickly, they were only able to get it to about 97.5 when he came. They like to have it right around 99.
It's very impressive!!! It took my mom 13 hours to push my HUGE head out! LMAO!
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: Nicole May 08, 2008, 04:46:17 PM
Grumpy, seriously. After doing it in the pool, I will NEVER have another baby any other place! :D It was so awesome, quick, and really helps you, uh, stretch instead of tear.

I'm so jealous.  I'm having a VBAC, dammit.  And you have to come be my birth coach.  HA!   

h*ll YES YOU ARE! AND h*ll YES I AM!!!

You can do it, Jenn!
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: Scootergirl May 08, 2008, 05:23:02 PM
Congratulation s! He's absolutely perfect, whatever you name him, but might I suggest:

Gene is a boy's name, too!!

Actually, i was a summertime nanny for a brother and sister: Nicholas and Nicole, we called them Nick and Coley.

I Don't think Cole or Colton are too weird at all, but I think he looks a lot like an Owen!

I know, I'm not helping. Just go with Gene - it's a good name!
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: amberdoggoneit May 08, 2008, 05:24:51 PM
WOW now i really want to have a water birth.  It sounds so much better than all the paiin of sitting there in a hospital bed!!!
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: ZooCrew May 08, 2008, 05:27:00 PM
CONGRATULATION S!!
wow, that was a quick delivery!
I can only hope if and when I have kids it goes as quickly.

I like the name Cole.  As someone mentioned you could play with it. Colton is nice.  I know of someone who has a Coltrain as well.  Or Colby.  I'm sure you'll come up with the perfect name.  ;)

he's so adorable! I love the yawning pic.  too, too cute!  :-*
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: kathryn May 08, 2008, 06:11:41 PM
Congrats Nicole.  He's a doll.  I have 3 cousins all named Kay and they were all born within a couple of years of each other.  We just call them by their full names like Donna Kay or Ginger Kay and then there is just Kay.  So Cole sounds like a great family name to me. 

I have to tell you this story just because it made me laugh out loud.  I was thinking of different names you could add together and since several people like the name Owen, I did Cole Owen.  But if you say it too fast it sounds like Colon so probably not the best idea.   :D
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: angelsmama May 08, 2008, 06:15:10 PM
omg he's such a cutie!!! and i'm so jealous.. from the time my water broke till i had rose was nearly 29 hours
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: DenverFurKiddos May 08, 2008, 06:51:23 PM
Omigosh! I can't believe that I missed this!  You sound like you were just made to be a Mama....althou gh, I am seriously considering the water birth now!!!  Congrats, and enjoy every second!!! 

Also, I've always loved the name Coleman!
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: pyr4me May 08, 2008, 07:03:54 PM
Cngratulations! He is absolutely beautiful. I agree with Holly, I think Elliot is such a cute name and would fit him, too.
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: People Whisperer May 08, 2008, 07:21:58 PM
OK, Jenn just explained to me that Dawson is the name of some guy on TV with a giant head.  So, I will understand if you reject my name.
BHAHAHAHHAHAAAA! Than my name should be Dawson! LMAO!!!
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: Pyr Heaven May 08, 2008, 09:59:29 PM
CONGRATULATION S!!!!! ;D ;D ;D

Glad to hear the birth was a breeze (or as close as it can get ;)) When I have children (which wont be for a very long time ;)....I am sooo having them in a kiddie pool)

He is sooooo adorable. :-* :-* :-*

I totally think he looks like a Colton. Mhmmm. Mhmmm.

I'm so happy for you and your family!!

Can't wait to see more pics of the handsome man!
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: navarre1316 May 08, 2008, 10:17:08 PM
OMG he's too cute!!!  He's got the scowl down pat!!  One of my cousins sons is Colin; close to Cole, but not really!!  Congratulation s, I'm glad it was a good experience for all!
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: Lyn May 09, 2008, 06:43:28 AM
Congrats Nicole! He's beautiful! :-* ;D
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: Nicole May 09, 2008, 03:18:32 PM
Well, Aunties. I think we have a name!

I'm happy to introduce:

Ethan Wendell Messacar! :D:D:D:D:D

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: Guardian Angel's White lightning May 09, 2008, 04:24:56 PM
definitly love the name!!!!  He is sooo handsome...suc h a little heart throbber!!!  :D
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: ZooCrew May 09, 2008, 04:45:08 PM
the name is perfect!  Love it! :)
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: Scootergirl May 09, 2008, 04:54:47 PM
I love the name Ethan! It fits him, and when he does something icky (as all boys will do sooner or later), his initials will say it all: "EW"! Hee Hee!!
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: Pyr Heaven May 09, 2008, 08:00:24 PM
Awwww. It fits him perfectly. :) :-*
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: Care2Adopt May 09, 2008, 10:32:25 PM
he is BEAUTIFUL!! Congrats Nicole!!! And Ethan is a fantastic name!!! Ohhh I want to kiss him and smell his hair LOL !! Better then puppy breath (Thats right I said It :D )
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: Guardian Angel's White lightning May 09, 2008, 11:18:44 PM
WOW...puppy breath is pretty addicting!!!
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: Nicole May 10, 2008, 11:04:37 AM
ohhhh, there is NO question...Eth an is far better than puppy breath. I seriously cry every time I look at him. hahaha!

I'm glad everyone likes his name! It was sooooooo hard to decide!
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: shangrila May 10, 2008, 07:14:38 PM
Congrats Nicole!
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: TannerW May 11, 2008, 05:17:36 AM
Congratulation s Nicole.  Great-looking boy with a very fitting name. :)

Jenny - congrats to you as well.  I saw Marian's pictures last night (hopefully I didn't misspell her name), and she's adorable.  Total clone of her mommy.
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: Nicole May 11, 2008, 04:57:14 PM
Uh-oh...Tanner is back!!!

:D Thanks, Tanner.
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: Binky May 11, 2008, 07:19:20 PM
Congratulation s!!!!!  Sorry, I thought I posted before but it didn't work.  He is ADORABLE!  And I cannot believe you had him at home- you're a better woman than I  :)  Enjoy him while he's so small and floppy and cuddly- everyone told me it goes by so fast, but in the midst of getting up every hour to feed and change Leo, he has morphed into an almost crawling 8 month old and I can't understand where the time went!  Congrats again and I hope you're getting some sleep.
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: EllieAndBlu May 12, 2008, 08:50:34 AM
A perfect name - for a perfect boy!
Congratulation s Nicole - I am so thrilled for y'all!  Cant wait for lots more pics!