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10:45am, September 19, 2009
Cameron arrived yesterday at 4:17 pm/ Both Cathy and baby are doing great. Cameron is a bit of a "light weight" weighing in at an even six pounds. Boy is he tiny! He is 19 inches long. He was early by 11 days and was delivered early because of Cathy's gestational diabetes. She kept her sugars under great control, but because she was using insulin, they didn't want to chance having the placenta stop working. According to the OB that may have been happening since he is so small. They did testing twice a week for the past month to assure that the outcome would be a good one, but nothing is fool-proof as we all know. Cathy's labor was pretty fast. We thought it was going to drag out for a lot longer since after four hours she was only at 4cm and the baby was still pretty high. Well that all changed fast...she went from 4 cm to fully dilated in less than an hour, pushed about 2 or 3 times and there was Cameron! No one was more shocked than the doctor. Said he never saw anything like it. Cathy said it was a breeze this time around. So glad it's over. I'm TOO OLD for all the drama.They are staying in the hospital an extra night so they can continue to observe Cameron and make sure that his insulins levels are ok. Cathy is having a hard time being away from Brayden since this is their first ever separation. He is doing great though. He has been a wonderful boy through the whole labor and delivery. He was right there with us the whole time. Cathy did a wonderful job of preparing him for what was to take place. During the actual delivery he kept pretty busy on my laptop and I made sure he wasn't able to see what was going on. Once Cameron was born and crying...that was the end of the laptop for a while. Brayden was in awe of his little baby brother and so sweet and loving to his mommy. It was priceless. I was skeptical about having him there for the delivery, but Cathy insisted that she wanted him included. After witnessing it, I have to agree. It may have been different under other circumstances, but Cathy was very quiet and focused through the whole labor and delivery and there was nothing to frighten an almost three year old. So...having a new grandson will be another blessing for me. I just wish I were a bit younger and had more energy for two boys!!!! Hope you are all well. Hugs to all of you.
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~Where God wants me~
As you might remember, the head of a company survived
9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was
His turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her
Alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike
Because of an auto accident.
One of them
Missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take
Time to change.
One's
Car wouldn't start.
One couldn't
Get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man
Who put on a new pair of shoes that morning,
Took the various means to get to work
But before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot.
He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today..
Now when I am
Stuck in traffic ,
Miss an elevator,
Turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...
All the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself,
This is exactly where God wants me to be
At this very moment..
Next time your morning seems to be
Going wrong ,
The children are slow getting dressed,
You can't seem to find the car keys,
You hit every traffic light,
Don't get mad or frustrated;
It May be just that
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you
With all those annoying little things
And may you remember their possible purpose.
As you might remember, the head of a company survived
9/11 because his son started kindergarten.
Another fellow was alive because it was
His turn to bring donuts.
One woman was late because her
Alarm clock didn't go off in time.
One was late because of being stuck on the NJ Turnpike
Because of an auto accident.
One of them
Missed his bus.
One spilled food on her clothes and had to take
Time to change.
One's
Car wouldn't start.
One couldn't
Get a taxi.
The one that struck me was the man
Who put on a new pair of shoes that morning,
Took the various means to get to work
But before he got there, he developed a blister on his foot.
He stopped at a drugstore to buy a Band-Aid.
That is why he is alive today..
Now when I am
Stuck in traffic ,
Miss an elevator,
Turn back to answer a ringing telephone ...
All the little things that annoy me.
I think to myself,
This is exactly where God wants me to be
At this very moment..
Next time your morning seems to be
Going wrong ,
The children are slow getting dressed,
You can't seem to find the car keys,
You hit every traffic light,
Don't get mad or frustrated;
It May be just that
God is at work watching over you.
May God continue to bless you
With all those annoying little things
And may you remember their possible purpose.
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Very interesting thoughts! I like it!! Things happen for a reason, it would seem!
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Thanks for posting this here for us Diane. It's a really good perspective to keep in our minds! Hugs
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Have you ever been delayed and when you finally go going, came across an accident that you might have been in time for without your delay? There are things we don't see as well because our delay prevented proof. The trials we suffer here probably do have purpose but we still need that "way to go, girl" sometimes. I think good things wait around the corner for us as well. I have been at the bottom of a mood and have a friend pay an unexpected thanks, for something I didn't even know had much meaning, and lift my spirit up. Most of the people at DS have thus far shown bravery in the face of their problems and the abundant spirit to reach and boost up others.
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Hi friends. I hope you have all been well. I find myself staying bored most of the time. Oh it's nothing to do with "idle time" just bored with the chores of life sometimes. My Cathy is due to have the baby in about 3 weeks. Every day I wonder if I should be packed and headed that way. I need to be there when he is born, but I really need to be there to help after the birth! He is going to be a "planned" induction, but we all know that babies come when THEY are ready no matter how we plan. Cathy has been feeling alot of pressure and some cramping as well. She goes to the doctor twice a week for special tests because of her diabetes. It is under great control and she hasn't gained a pound this time either. They just worry about the placenta stopping it's job too soon and they aren't taking any chances! PTL....So far everything is going great. Tomorrow they will do the growth check and we will have an idea of how big he is. Last time he was right on target so we aren't really worried about a large baby...but then again even sophistcated tests have an margin of error...so who really knows how big he is? Just pray he is not too big! Brayden continues to amaze us all with how smart he is. He has always been a great talker and in the past few months that has even improved if that's possible. He loves people and he tells them EVERYTHING. Last week he and Cathy were at lunch with a friend. In the booth across from them sat a lone man, eating his lunch. Brayden decided to stand up in the booth and look at Cathy's friend and begin his tale of "potty training". He looks at Eileen and says..."Eileen, I am potting training. You know what you have to do when you potty train? He puts his hand in his pants and takes hold of his "pee pee"....and continues "You have to take your pants down and sit on the potty chair and hold your pee pee like this. Then you have to bend it down and point it into the potty. Mommy told me not to touch it too much though because then it gets too big and won't fit down in the potty chair!" By this time the gentleman was spitting hamburger into his napkin and tears were streaming down his face from laughter. Leave it to Brayden to liven up a crowd! He is full of stories and loves to tell one about every day. Cathy wants him there when Cameron is born...I told her to be prepared for the "BIRTH STORY" to be broadcast in every place they go for the next year or so.
Hope you are all well as I said earlier. I am ok. Diabetes is sometimes getting the best of me and stress............well we all know what stress can do. Hang in there guys and remember that I think of you always.
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So good to hear from you! Wow! it's time for the new baby already? Hope everything goes well. Yes, those kids can really embarrass a mother sometimes, especially little boys it seems. Hope you're doing well and not working too hard! I need to write a journal one of these days.................I've been busy but also lazy!
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From the mouths of babes. :) Brayden is adorably funny.
As for Cathy, I will say a little prayer that Cathy's pregnancy remains uneventful and her delivery will be a happy one for all. And as always, you're in my prayers too, dear friend.
♥ Lynne
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too funny.
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Children are really something else!! LOL! I'm glad to had the chance to get on DS and write in your journal again. It was so good to hear from you. My prayers go out to you and all your family as always...
Love Alice
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my grandson announced he need to go potty while we were on the expressway. His daddy said, son there is no where to go right now you have to hold it. My grandson, strapped in a car seat said, Daddy, Me can't reach it.
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This is the best news I've heard in a while... Congratulations to you all!
Looking forward to seeing lots of pics baby Cameron, and Brayden too. :)
♥ Lynne
centenniel
Congratulations Grandma. So happy for your whole family . Hugs Gloria
Glot
Oh yes can't wait to see pics! What an absolute joy to be right there when Cameron was born......so sweet about Brayden. My daughter has her other kids come into the bedroom right AFTER the baby arrives every time. Our 4th will be here around Nov. 22nd.....Julia Danae......it'll be another home birth in a birthing pool. I know how you feel being "too old" for all of this! For the first time tomorrow I'll be baby sitting Amber, Caleb & James all at the same time by myself! Oh Lord give me strength. God bless you all.....what a wonder to have a new baby in the family. hugs
Robynann
Congratulations!!!!
butterflyxlife
Oh ,wonderful news!Congratulations mum ,dad ,Brayden ,and of course ,grandma and grandpa!
Enjoy your stay ,with your TWO beautiful boys:)
Can`t wait to see the pics of little Cameron...what a sweetheart..so pleased it`s over for Cathy now ,and she can get on with life with her two boys:)
take care..look forward to seeing ,and hearing more from you ,once you`re back home.....can almost HEAR the pride in your voice my friend.....wonderful!!
Much love ,and gentle snuggles to your precious babies......so very happy for you all....sharon xoxoxox
Rocky7
Congratulations my dear friend. I'm sorry that I've been so long getting on here. Every time I try my computer gets stuck going from page to page on here. As always you were there where you were needed. I'm proud of you. Especially, keeping Cameron busy on your lap top. Good thinking! He saw all he needed to see and that was his new baby brother and his glowing mommy. Nice experience and memories for all...
God bless you my dear girl. You're a star!
Love Alice
AngelEyes333
Congratualtions my friend!!! You are soooo blessed!! YAY!!! xoxoxoxo
BlindTiger