born c.a. 3:05 a.m., January 18th; weighing 7.9 lbs., 20.5" long
IN OUR HOME!!!
Wow...amazing. Although we had Audriana's birth at our home in Winchester, VA and though we are partial to home birth, we did not plan on having Joseph here at our home in China.
Vikki was in labor for all of one hour. Jay was too busy making sure our suitcase was ready to go, getting oranges and drinks for Vikki, and by the time all of that was nearing its completion Vikki had sensed Joseph's imminent arrival. Probably after about 30 minutes of labor, Vikki was thinking we should go ahead and get to the hospital. We had debated whether if Joseph started to come between the hours of 12am and 2am whether we would go to the hospital or wait until morning. We were pretty sure we were going to wait it out if he started to come closer to 3am or later. Vikki began her labor around 2am, and at first she was thinking we would just wait until about 5am to head to the hospital. Again, around 2:30, Vikki started to think we should go ahead and leave sooner than later. Jay couldn't believe that there was such a rush, but as we got closer to 3am, Vikki started to get more and more anxious. Jay had just about put the finishing touches on getting us ready to leave and asked whether Vikki wanted him to send an e-mail out to friends. She said she would, but that he would have to be quick. Jay didn't realize just how quick he'd have to be. Five minutes later, Joseph arrived. Vikki pushed through three contractions. Jay caught him as he came out (we were on our way from the bathroom to the bed - where Jay thought he'd leave his wife and then call a taxi). After some deliberation, we woke Grammy up so that she could help us get ready to complete the last and third stage of the delivery. We had to clamp the umbilical cord with a clothespin. Vikki and her mother were not too worried about that, though that was perhaps the most uncomfortable part of the birth for Jay - having to cut the cord. We had prepared some alcohol beforehand and sterilized some scissors before Grammy cut the cord. Audriana came in shortly after we were finished with the delivery and got to see her new baby brother. After toasting with juice and thanking God for his protection and assistance, everyone got some rest while Jay cleaned up some around the house. A few hours later we got up and got around to go to the hospital so that they could check mother and baby to make sure everything looked good. The doctors were all astounded. Later, an administrative assistant (whose English was much better than the doctors - though several of the doctors were able to communicate with us effectively in English) told us that the staff and physicians couldn't believe that the baby was just a day old and that Vikki had just delivered earlier that day as the baby and mother both looked so good, vibrant, and healthy.
Praise God!
Vikki was in labor for all of one hour. Jay was too busy making sure our suitcase was ready to go, getting oranges and drinks for Vikki, and by the time all of that was nearing its completion Vikki had sensed Joseph's imminent arrival. Probably after about 30 minutes of labor, Vikki was thinking we should go ahead and get to the hospital. We had debated whether if Joseph started to come between the hours of 12am and 2am whether we would go to the hospital or wait until morning. We were pretty sure we were going to wait it out if he started to come closer to 3am or later. Vikki began her labor around 2am, and at first she was thinking we would just wait until about 5am to head to the hospital. Again, around 2:30, Vikki started to think we should go ahead and leave sooner than later. Jay couldn't believe that there was such a rush, but as we got closer to 3am, Vikki started to get more and more anxious. Jay had just about put the finishing touches on getting us ready to leave and asked whether Vikki wanted him to send an e-mail out to friends. She said she would, but that he would have to be quick. Jay didn't realize just how quick he'd have to be. Five minutes later, Joseph arrived. Vikki pushed through three contractions. Jay caught him as he came out (we were on our way from the bathroom to the bed - where Jay thought he'd leave his wife and then call a taxi). After some deliberation, we woke Grammy up so that she could help us get ready to complete the last and third stage of the delivery. We had to clamp the umbilical cord with a clothespin. Vikki and her mother were not too worried about that, though that was perhaps the most uncomfortable part of the birth for Jay - having to cut the cord. We had prepared some alcohol beforehand and sterilized some scissors before Grammy cut the cord. Audriana came in shortly after we were finished with the delivery and got to see her new baby brother. After toasting with juice and thanking God for his protection and assistance, everyone got some rest while Jay cleaned up some around the house. A few hours later we got up and got around to go to the hospital so that they could check mother and baby to make sure everything looked good. The doctors were all astounded. Later, an administrative assistant (whose English was much better than the doctors - though several of the doctors were able to communicate with us effectively in English) told us that the staff and physicians couldn't believe that the baby was just a day old and that Vikki had just delivered earlier that day as the baby and mother both looked so good, vibrant, and healthy.
Praise God!
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6 comments:
Joseph is beautiful! Congratulations! We are thankful that you are all healthy and safe! You are quite the woman Victoria!!!! Love and thoughts- Byron, Krisa. and Gracie
Congratulations! You all look so happy and Joseph is beautiful. We think of you often and I miss seeing you at church. Love and blessings Paula
WOW! Joseph is handsome and mom looks great. Jay, I'm a little envious, I am about to finish medical school and haven't had the blessing of catching a little one yet. We must have been with the grandparents in Little Rock when Joseph made his arrival. Blessings
I cannot believe you had him at home! Wow...I'm proud of you both :) the baby is GORGEOUS, and I'm bummed I dont get to meet him...or audriana, for that matter. Maybe next time you come back to North America...hmmm..All the best to all four of you. You are missed very much :)
-Love Bri
Yea! Now Cole and I have one more reason to celebrate the day! Joseph sorta looks like Shelby's baby pictures.
We are so happy for you and thankful that everyone is well.
Love you,
Jael and Cole
So sad I couldn't have been there for Joseph! Then you could've had a "planned" homebirth :) But I'm thrilled that everything went well. What a beautiful family of four! May God begin his great destiny for Joseph's life. And may you spur him into his high calling in the Lord!
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