Nature is not influenced by a three day labor, an emergency surgery and a tiny new life coming home, the farm carries on in it’s summer rhythm, the garden continues with winter produce, life rolls on.
Congratulations to the new mother and baby. Thank goodness for modern medicine! Your daughter is fortunate to have you by her side for support and help.
both were done for reasons which made them imperative. Babies come into the world in many ways and their well being and that of the mother are crucial to the decision of how they arrive.
You were wise to move her to a different hospital where thing were taken seriously. You all had a happy outcome because of that decision. I had 2 C sections and although the recovery was challenging,
the change of teams - though difficult - was critical to this wee boys life. Shocking really: They simply did not believe these were real labor pains she was having. Something was not right. And I knew it. And we never saw the same person twice in the big hospital so it was very hard for them to understand. The team in the small rural hospital was awesome.
So happy that the three of you are safely home! Soon a normal, natural rhythm should ensue allowing peaceful recuperation for all of you. And yes, the grass continues to grow! Not sure about the Farmy, but we have had massive amounts of rain down here, filling the lakes and rivers and giving giant growth to our gardens. We've frozen 12 gallons of strawberries already and it looks like we'll have bumper crops of raspberries and blackberries too! Berry preserves this year for sure! It's wonderful to have all back home safe and sound and hear from you again. xo
Glad to hear your grandson is doing okay despite having the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. Recovering from a hot C-section is hard. I know. Glad you are there to help your daughter and grandson. Is this your first grandchild?
Hi Nancy - this is my 9th grandchild - and because I can travel quickly I am a bit of a troubleshooter in the family so she asked me to come and stay awhile. We are doing so well now. Better every day.
That would have been scary, but I'm so glad you were there. Such a wise decision. Yes, life goes on and baby is a strong little boy. Well done all of you. Sending hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
All around the miracle that took place in that operating room in the small local hospital, people and animals and plants and the environment kept on doing their thing so that there would be a world to welcome him, plants to nourish him and people and animals to be his companions. That is the *other* miracle. I know that "how dare the world be unchanged" feeling after a loss, but in the end, it's reassuring, I find. You are working to make a space which is green and wholesome and bursting with life. That will be his earliest memory, and something to be proud of. Congratulations to you both for your hard work, and welcome, small person, to the little Eden your granny is making.
Reading this, I was so glad of your hands pressed together - I thought of your strength joining your daughter’s, welcoming her son. Sometimes when big things happen I feel like I’m from outer space when I have to walk through a supermarket full of people. I wonder if there is some clarity to our vision in those moments that we lose once we join the current again. Sending joyful hugs.
This is an interesting observation - "Sometimes when big things happen I feel like I’m from outer space when I have to walk through a supermarket full of people." That is exactly how it feels! I will pass on your hugs!
When my kids were young, we had a house fire and were displaced. And I remember going to the grocery store and marveling at how all the people were doing these normal things and I was going through this momentous event.
And also, my daughter had a C-section with her first baby. I was not in the operating room with her but my husband and her best friend and I had all been in the labor room. When Henry failed to drop, they decided on a C-section. All of a sudden the room was full of nurses and doctors and she and her husband were whisked away. It is definitely shocking! But also I was so grateful he was born healthy. And your little Louie had the cord wrapped around his neck, oh my, so he is lucky, too. And your daughter is lucky to have you there as well.
Wrapped around twice so he literally could not descend. Every contraction was a nightmare for him. I shudder every time I think about it. Literally shudder.
Changing hospitals mid labour was emotionally tough for her but when the first hospital said they were just going to send her home once again to labour at home once again (which we had been doing for three days by then), I pushed us straight on to the little rural hospital - it was a 45 minute drive - but I was not having them send her home again. And it turned out to be a critical decision. Sometimes we humans have to trust our instincts.
Congratulations to the new mother and baby. Thank goodness for modern medicine! Your daughter is fortunate to have you by her side for support and help.
The team in the operating room were exemplary are so so kind - we were so grateful!
both were done for reasons which made them imperative. Babies come into the world in many ways and their well being and that of the mother are crucial to the decision of how they arrive.
You were wise to move her to a different hospital where thing were taken seriously. You all had a happy outcome because of that decision. I had 2 C sections and although the recovery was challenging,
the change of teams - though difficult - was critical to this wee boys life. Shocking really: They simply did not believe these were real labor pains she was having. Something was not right. And I knew it. And we never saw the same person twice in the big hospital so it was very hard for them to understand. The team in the small rural hospital was awesome.
You were a powerful and necessary support and advocate for your daughter and the baby. It could have been a tragic outcome without your insistence.
I love the comment: the grass keeps growing. Best wishes to the two moms and the babe.
Thank you Shari! It’s true though right? And to be fair the grass is still growing / I haven’t got out there to cut it yet!! 😆
Welcome to the world little one and may your life be filled with much love and joy. Hope the two mamas are regaining their breath
Thank you so much, Amber! Everyone is 100% better every day!
So happy that the three of you are safely home! Soon a normal, natural rhythm should ensue allowing peaceful recuperation for all of you. And yes, the grass continues to grow! Not sure about the Farmy, but we have had massive amounts of rain down here, filling the lakes and rivers and giving giant growth to our gardens. We've frozen 12 gallons of strawberries already and it looks like we'll have bumper crops of raspberries and blackberries too! Berry preserves this year for sure! It's wonderful to have all back home safe and sound and hear from you again. xo
I think they have had lots of rain too - though John got one cut of hay in - not sure if there have been more - he is not the best communicator!
Glad to hear your grandson is doing okay despite having the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck. Recovering from a hot C-section is hard. I know. Glad you are there to help your daughter and grandson. Is this your first grandchild?
Hi Nancy - this is my 9th grandchild - and because I can travel quickly I am a bit of a troubleshooter in the family so she asked me to come and stay awhile. We are doing so well now. Better every day.
I’m glad to hear that!
That would have been scary, but I'm so glad you were there. Such a wise decision. Yes, life goes on and baby is a strong little boy. Well done all of you. Sending hugs. ❤️❤️❤️
He is a lovely strong boy. Thanks Gods!
Congratulations to you both ... lucky boy x
Thank you Christina! Have a great day yourself too!
Sounds like a harrowing few days for everyone. Wonderful that things turned out as they didn't. Louie looks like a winner.
So grateful for the successful outcome. We were very lucky.
All around the miracle that took place in that operating room in the small local hospital, people and animals and plants and the environment kept on doing their thing so that there would be a world to welcome him, plants to nourish him and people and animals to be his companions. That is the *other* miracle. I know that "how dare the world be unchanged" feeling after a loss, but in the end, it's reassuring, I find. You are working to make a space which is green and wholesome and bursting with life. That will be his earliest memory, and something to be proud of. Congratulations to you both for your hard work, and welcome, small person, to the little Eden your granny is making.
I am looking forward to the rhubarb and strawberries. The strawberries will be fun to grow!
Reading this, I was so glad of your hands pressed together - I thought of your strength joining your daughter’s, welcoming her son. Sometimes when big things happen I feel like I’m from outer space when I have to walk through a supermarket full of people. I wonder if there is some clarity to our vision in those moments that we lose once we join the current again. Sending joyful hugs.
This is an interesting observation - "Sometimes when big things happen I feel like I’m from outer space when I have to walk through a supermarket full of people." That is exactly how it feels! I will pass on your hugs!
Congrats on baby Louie’s arrival. And may the unexpected stress of it all be replaced with peace, much happiness, and the time to love on each other.
All that! Oh yes. Thank you!
Phew! I am SO glad you three are home. Now do take the time to huddle - and cuddle - and let that grass grow. Congratulations!!
Bloody grass! At least in Illinois it stops growing for half the year. !!
When my kids were young, we had a house fire and were displaced. And I remember going to the grocery store and marveling at how all the people were doing these normal things and I was going through this momentous event.
And also, my daughter had a C-section with her first baby. I was not in the operating room with her but my husband and her best friend and I had all been in the labor room. When Henry failed to drop, they decided on a C-section. All of a sudden the room was full of nurses and doctors and she and her husband were whisked away. It is definitely shocking! But also I was so grateful he was born healthy. And your little Louie had the cord wrapped around his neck, oh my, so he is lucky, too. And your daughter is lucky to have you there as well.
It’s truly a miracle!
Wrapped around twice so he literally could not descend. Every contraction was a nightmare for him. I shudder every time I think about it. Literally shudder.
Fantastic that the nurse sent you to the smaller hospital! I'm sure she saved the baby's life!
I've got about a quarter of that fieeld of garlic and it's looking very good - almost ready!
Changing hospitals mid labour was emotionally tough for her but when the first hospital said they were just going to send her home once again to labour at home once again (which we had been doing for three days by then), I pushed us straight on to the little rural hospital - it was a 45 minute drive - but I was not having them send her home again. And it turned out to be a critical decision. Sometimes we humans have to trust our instincts.