Verity Rene has Arrived!!!
Verity Rene, April 28th, 2009, 3:43pm, 8 lbs 20 in
So after 9 days passed due, Vivian went into labor first thing this morning, by 2:30 was pretty sure she was in labor. The midwives came at 4am and found her 5 cm. Within a few hours, she was 8cm! But, then, she stayed that way for another 6 or so hours! Verity was posterior, causing Vivian a lot of pain and doubt (and noises). Just when we thought we couldn’t go on, the midwives asked us to go take a shower and be alone. I held her while she wailed and all of a sudden, the bag of waters finally popped. Vivian pushed Verity out, with an ARM by her head, in less than 5 minutes (and didn’t tear!) I was able to catch her myself and cut her cord. She was very quiet and wide eyed, so sweet.
Verity Rene is HERE! She was born on April 28th, 2009 @ 3:42 p.m. She was an even 8 lbs of baby girl who did not want to come out because of her hand that was on her head and her being in a posterior position. Her gestational age according to her newborn checkup was 41 weeks!
Right now mama and baby are resting while I am blogging.
This was one of the most humbling experiences of my life. How did my wife do it?!? I was able to be there for her 100% for the first time in my life that I could remember. I was given the blessing of being healthy while my healthy girl was born. To be there and support my beautiful, gracious wife, was a gift from God! Just like Verity! I was able to catch Verity and cut the cord. WOW! As you can tell, this is one powerful experience that I was able to have in my life that I will never forget. I am holding her right now..:)!
Just after I caught Verity!
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That is the coolest most beautiful thing! Congratulations to all of you, and thanks for sharing.
She is so beautiful! and Chris, seriously, you need to keep writing. I’ve never seen/read this side of you and I have to say it is very touching! I’m sooooo happy for you guys and I know your little blessing is going to bring my favorite Ortecho’s even closer!! Give my wife sweet kisses for me and tell her she’s my inspiration!
Wow indeed! I would of fainted. Congratz.
Wow! That was so powerful to read. I am so happy for you guys. What an awesome birth story. Oh, and Verity had an arm by her head?! Oh man, go Vivian. You ROCK Mama!!!!
Congrats! I am very happy for you all…can’t wait to meet Verity.
Wow! Great job Viv! Chris, congrats, and I agree with Steph. Your post really touched me, there are real tears on my cheeks! We totally miss you guys….<3
Wow – congratulations… How amazing and how brave you both are!
Beautiful, just beautiful! Thanks for letting me be there, I will never forget it either. Hip hip hurray for Vivian!!! Wonder Woman.
CONGRATULATIONS! verity is so sweet!
Congratulations!! What a gift from God!
This is wonderful. I’m so happy for you both. God is good.
CJL
she is so sweet! so glad you got to be there for each other
What a beautifully expressed experience. God bless the Ortechos.
I’m so happy for ya’ll – I can’t stop crying!
I thank God you’re all well and welcome my new grandbaby!
Way to go Vivian, Chris, Verity, and Ethan!
I wonder if Micah remembers Vivian’s birth at the cottage in 1984?
So many blessings, such a joy to share them.
Love,
PawPaw
wow! congrats & way to go Vivienne! Welcome Verity.
Wow Vivian. What a unique home birth. I tear up every time I read about it. I am so happy for you and your family. Happy Birthday Verity. You are loved.
What a blessing to hear such wonderful moments. I am so happy for you all!
Congratulations Vivian! I looked you up on a whim today, and find this. How awesome.
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