Don’t Hate Me Because My Labor Was Short

August 26, 2008

It’s been an exciting day to say the least. After a good night’s sleep last night, my girl decided to come a day early!

This morning my labor started at about 7 am. We got to the hospital at 8:30 and she was born at 10:01. How’s that for a speedy delivery. When I’m a little more rested, I’ll post the play by play for whoever’s interested. It was not without its humorous moments.

But, the girl is here. I can breathe again. We’re both healthy and happy. Thank you, THANK YOU to everyone who prayed for us. God fulfilled those requests in abundance.

Since my kiddos are in Auntie Jamie’s capable hands, I’m going to enjoy a little vacation at the hospital, complete with room service dining and people to push on my belly every few hours.

By the way, congrats to Mary and Amy (of Ohio)! FishBaby weighed in at a hefty 9 pounds, 2 ounces. Send me your addresses so we can send you a FishBaby prize.

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1 EmilyV August 26, 2008 at 12:28 am

She’s beautiful!

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2 Amy August 26, 2008 at 12:59 am

Congratulations~she is precious!!!

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3 dancebythelight August 26, 2008 at 1:00 am

Congratulations!!

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4 diana August 26, 2008 at 1:04 am

Congratulations Jessica and Bryan. She is beautiful!!!

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5 Monroegirl August 26, 2008 at 1:09 am

Congrats! i was only off by one ounce! argh! So glad she is here and Jamie is holding down the fort for you! YAY!! Enjoy your stay in the hospital; I would if I were you!

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6 Corrie August 26, 2008 at 1:20 am

Congrats!!

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7 supermommy August 26, 2008 at 1:25 am

Congrats! Way to go for such a short labor! She’s beautiful.

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8 Anna Christensen August 26, 2008 at 1:28 am

Congratulatidons! I am so thankful all went well–and so fast. :) She’s darling!

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9 Mrs. Pear August 26, 2008 at 1:42 am

Congratulations!

She is so sweet!

And what a blessing of a short labor!

Hopefully our little girl will be coming along shortly too! (Help arrives on Wednesday).

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10 The Joys of having Boys August 26, 2008 at 1:42 am

Congratulations, she is just beautiful!! I missed the weight by one ounce, are you sure there was not an extra ounce in there somewhere, LOL!

Get plenty of rest and enjoy this time you will be back to reality before you know it.

Way to go Fishbaby on giving mom a short labor, too.

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11 Mary August 26, 2008 at 1:49 am

Congratulations! She is so sweet!!! Wow, I guessed her weight.

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12 Janell August 26, 2008 at 2:06 am

Congratulations! Glad everything went so well for you! Short labors are great–I was blessed to have one of those, too! Take care!

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13 JessieLeigh August 26, 2008 at 2:06 am

Big, huge congrats to the whole Fish-clan! She is absolutely beautiful… all 9 lb 2 oz of her!

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14 Hopefulone August 26, 2008 at 2:13 am

*~*~*~*CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS*~*~*~*

She’s a doll.
Glad everything went well:) Enjoy your retreat…

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15 Briana Almengor August 26, 2008 at 2:14 am

I gasped when I saw the picture of your new one…She’s beautiful and looks like a pudge. She wouldn’t be a Fishkid otherwise, right? :)

And, I wouldn’t exactly say your labor was short..the last part of it perhaps, but girl, you did days (weeks even) of labor!

You are something having this post up already. I’m so glad; it’s an indication, I hope, that you are doing well. I’ll continue to pray for a seemless transition for you, Bryan and all the Fishkids.

Congrats!!

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16 LuAnn August 26, 2008 at 2:19 am

Congratulations!! That is wonderful that everything went so well. Let those nurses pamper you.

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17 Org Junkie August 26, 2008 at 2:51 am

Fast labor…yay! Congratulations!!

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18 Garden Gal August 26, 2008 at 2:52 am

Congratulations – such a sweet time as a family when a new little one arrives!

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19 topaztook August 26, 2008 at 3:13 am

Congratulations! She’s adorable!

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20 grammy August 26, 2008 at 3:21 am

God is so good. Congrats. Take care and don’t rush back to the work that you have waiting. It will wait. Again, Thank you God for a healthy baby and mommie.

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21 Katie @ 3 Blondes and a Redhead August 26, 2008 at 5:50 am

Congratulations! Gives me baby fever…

By this time, your labor should have been short. Your body totally knows what to do now – was your doctor wearing a catcher’s mitt? :)

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22 Jill August 26, 2008 at 5:55 am

Congratulations! She’s beautiful and we are all happy you both are healthy and well.

Jill

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23 BusyMom August 26, 2008 at 9:39 am

Congratulations!

Have each of your labors gotten shorter? A nice short labor is an awesome gift, a long labor can leave you worn out to be sure.

What a pretty little lady. Enjoy your “vacation” at the hospital.

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24 danahollis August 26, 2008 at 12:23 pm

Congratulations!

Glad you both came through it fast and safe.

What a beautiful baby girl! :)

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25 AHighandNobleCalling August 26, 2008 at 12:38 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! She is so sweet! I love babies!

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26 Tami August 26, 2008 at 12:48 pm

CONGRATULATIONS! She is beautiful!!! Enjoy the room service while you can.

Have a blessed day! Tami

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27 Ryann August 26, 2008 at 1:20 pm

Congratulations on a healthy and hearty baby girl. I love hearing about babies born large, sure beats the pants off of my 1 lb, 7.9 oz baby girl. Best wishes in continued health.
http://www.caringbrige.org/visit/addysonwroblewski
-Ryann

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28 Kelly August 26, 2008 at 1:58 pm

Congratulations! She is beautiful and I am so glad that you had a quick labor.

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29 Lynn August 26, 2008 at 3:27 pm

Congratulations!

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30 julie August 26, 2008 at 3:29 pm

congratulations!!!!!!!!!
she is lovely little gal!!!!
anxiously awaiting name and details! love,
julie

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31 Heather August 26, 2008 at 3:29 pm

Congratulations, she is a cutie!

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32 babydurland August 26, 2008 at 4:19 pm

Congrats, she’s adorable!

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33 Nancy M. August 26, 2008 at 4:38 pm

Congratulations! I’m glad it was quick for you. She’s beautiful! Enjoy your “vacation” in the hospital.

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34 Becky August 26, 2008 at 6:32 pm

Hurray! She is totally presh.

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35 Mrs. Bubba August 26, 2008 at 7:07 pm

Congratulations! She is adorable, enjoy your “vacation”.

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36 Tiffany August 26, 2008 at 7:31 pm

Oh, how wonderful!!! Congratualtions…and rest up!!! My son was 9 pounds 1 ounce..I love big babies :-)

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37 jlo August 26, 2008 at 11:46 pm

Yes, enjoy your hospital vacation and the delicious meals Jamie is cooking. The baby is so cute and I can’t wiat to hear her name and see more pictures.
Congratulations!!

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38 Cherie August 27, 2008 at 12:09 am

Congratulations! I’m so happy for you and your family. I have to say, I’m jealous of your short labor. I went through 42 hours! lol

She’s absolutely gorgeous and I hope you and she and the rest of the family continue to do well.

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39 Bethany August 27, 2008 at 1:00 am

Congrats!!!! She is adorable. Can’t wait to see more. Glad it was easy…that is how mine with Adelee’s was. She came the day before induction was scheduled and was fast and easy. Can’t wait to hear all about your birth. sooooo what is her name?

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40 Lizz @ Yes, and So is My Heart August 27, 2008 at 3:11 pm

Congratulations! She is beautiful.

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