tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post5720477838686057889..comments2024-03-28T13:43:19.402-04:00Comments on Martin Family Moments: The 7th Baby's Birth StoryColleenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-21827992030225211872020-07-22T10:59:09.282-04:002020-07-22T10:59:09.282-04:00This was a fun and laugh-out-loud read--thank you ...This was a fun and laugh-out-loud read--thank you for your stories!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-4238381773802816342016-09-02T17:58:26.833-04:002016-09-02T17:58:26.833-04:00Congratulations! He looks like a very lucky guy to...Congratulations! He looks like a very lucky guy to have so many people clamoring to meet and hold him right after he was born! I'm sure his large and devoted fan club will continue to follow him throughout his life.Jenny Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-72175141979597850732016-09-01T09:38:59.596-04:002016-09-01T09:38:59.596-04:00I'm so sorry you went through so much! You ne...I'm so sorry you went through so much! You need a doula next time. I would've been slipping you food and making sure you were moving around all night. That's crazy and cruel that they didn't let you out of bed! They can still monitor just fine when you're up or take off the monitors and just do it intermittently. It's not like they had started the pit yet, ugh. I'll stop now :) In the end, he is absolutely perfect and I'm so glad he's here!!Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-59794145783859664222016-08-30T22:52:32.763-04:002016-08-30T22:52:32.763-04:00Congratulations to you!! Well done! Love his name...Congratulations to you!! Well done! Love his name!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385125152722680152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-34401449154582956072016-08-30T19:22:52.339-04:002016-08-30T19:22:52.339-04:00If you have a labor that goes slowly enough to get...If you have a labor that goes slowly enough to get an epidural around 6 cm, then that would be the best option for me. My natural ones just went so fast and that is traumatizing, so I understand having anxiety about it the whole pregnancy! It was so nice knowing the plan involved at least the option of pain medication this time!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-53411543166602727692016-08-30T19:19:55.317-04:002016-08-30T19:19:55.317-04:00Yup! I think he was hoping he had it so we would b...Yup! I think he was hoping he had it so we would be in the hospital longer and he would have more time with Miss Haley!!Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-48183581863083282032016-08-30T19:18:06.007-04:002016-08-30T19:18:06.007-04:00Neither! But I think natural next time, if there i...Neither! But I think natural next time, if there is a next time ;)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11451797365712728579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-58790732533154811862016-08-30T17:04:26.607-04:002016-08-30T17:04:26.607-04:00I get a cookie!!!!
I get a cookie!!!!<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03030030108671604522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-81662955227084088912016-08-30T13:29:07.927-04:002016-08-30T13:29:07.927-04:00Aw you are so blessed to have all these beautiful ...Aw you are so blessed to have all these beautiful children-- congrats! So, would you be induced and have an epidural again, or just let the fast labor start and continue on its own merry way?! (Two not-so-appealing choices, I know!!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-79091798321173180232016-08-30T11:12:15.352-04:002016-08-30T11:12:15.352-04:00He's absolutely gorgeous! I also laughed at th...He's absolutely gorgeous! I also laughed at the "Thank you, Jesus" progression. Congratulations!JoAnna Wahlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09942928659520676271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-34141181151507852922016-08-30T09:38:24.984-04:002016-08-30T09:38:24.984-04:00Welcome Baby Brendan!! Welcome Baby Brendan!! Lucky as Sunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303329791458313858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-92228590947017957782016-08-30T08:02:51.111-04:002016-08-30T08:02:51.111-04:00Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! So many things! I probably...Oh my gosh! Oh my gosh! So many things! I probably should not tell you that I ate a huge lunch while in labor with Benny. I was like "hey, if this baby isn't coming any time soon, please let me eat." Ate I did. He ended up not arriving for 5 more hours, so it wasn't a big deal. ha. Babies sure have their own timing and crazy stories. Thanks for sharing baby Brendan's story. No wonder you were so on my mind and I was praying like a crazy freaked out mama. You needed it! :) Give my love to Brendan. xoSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16604810218733272554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-18389694924639602612016-08-30T06:29:55.805-04:002016-08-30T06:29:55.805-04:00Congratulations! You're awesome, he's awes...Congratulations! You're awesome, he's awesome. God bless. Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527973802393864654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-42411652414374687352016-08-30T03:37:08.921-04:002016-08-30T03:37:08.921-04:00Your "Thank you, Baby Jesus!" progressio...Your "Thank you, Baby Jesus!" progression had me laughing out loud! Congratulations to all, he is gorgeous!jeannemphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306421122463686979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-3057254122369839882016-08-29T23:49:09.698-04:002016-08-29T23:49:09.698-04:00I've gotta agree with you that the most annoyi...I've gotta agree with you that the most annoying part of labor is when hubby tells me when contractions are starting and stopping. And comments such as, "Whoa - that's a big one" or "Okay, it's coming down now" really are NOT helpful! God bless those hubbies who can really do nothing right at that time!<br /><br />So happy that you made it through and have a beautiful little baby to snuggle - congratulations!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10078522964286003583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-70882099513395566672016-08-29T23:01:19.581-04:002016-08-29T23:01:19.581-04:00So good. Congrats!! (Ps- Now I'm craving a coo...So good. Congrats!! (Ps- Now I'm craving a cookie.)Theresa Breslinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880852012326491741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-25388248587892123052016-08-29T22:50:13.608-04:002016-08-29T22:50:13.608-04:00Great story! Brendan is adorable. Loved the video...Great story! Brendan is adorable. Loved the video of seeing those cute faces all around their new brother. Did Xander really ask if he had jaundice?? Hilarious!<br />Best wishes to all of you.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15035231628115404437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-18266711492934892752016-08-29T20:52:25.893-04:002016-08-29T20:52:25.893-04:00Ahh he is so precious! The pictures of each of his...Ahh he is so precious! The pictures of each of his siblings holding him are so sweet. And the ones of you holding him directly after birth - I think I looked and felt the exact same way. :)Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12474102263935151756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-56435140372980793342016-08-29T19:08:35.358-04:002016-08-29T19:08:35.358-04:00Congratulations again!
Glad Baby Brendan kept the ...Congratulations again!<br />Glad Baby Brendan kept the yellow tint to a minimum! Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08553760391176072177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-16638192345440198812016-08-29T15:59:49.114-04:002016-08-29T15:59:49.114-04:00I guess I earned a cookie! But it didn't take...I guess I earned a cookie! But it didn't take much effort; you did an great job describing all the thoughts and feelings that went into Brendan's birth. <br /><br />Since becoming a mom, I love reading/hearing birth stories. It's so amazing to usher new life into the world.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Alicia @ Sweeping Up Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18166554346293304750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-18506903744559677372016-08-29T15:32:15.624-04:002016-08-29T15:32:15.624-04:00Pitocin is a b! I'm sorry it was such an ordea...Pitocin is a b! I'm sorry it was such an ordeal, but Brendan looks so precious. Congratulations!Ellen Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01282413486073228102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-48188073234420067682016-08-29T15:20:50.501-04:002016-08-29T15:20:50.501-04:00Hi, Colleen! Congrats on Baby Brendan! Glad the ...Hi, Colleen! Congrats on Baby Brendan! Glad the epidural at least helped the pushing stage. A question for you.... I've never had an epidural. 8 babies, all natural. The last 3 have been very painful, and I felt panicky the entire pregnancy. Baby 9 may be on their way soon. Do you recommend epidurals, given your experience?Catherinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-38036362991659606852016-08-29T13:39:59.559-04:002016-08-29T13:39:59.559-04:00Congratulations! Such a cutie!Congratulations! Such a cutie!wtiger9https://www.blogger.com/profile/12549950537536699976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-56919555553894959992016-08-29T11:01:44.135-04:002016-08-29T11:01:44.135-04:00You are so incredibly blessed. Your family is beau...You are so incredibly blessed. Your family is beautiful. Congratulations. We need to hear the name details!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5937303870758455964.post-81413564555857486132016-08-29T09:04:36.681-04:002016-08-29T09:04:36.681-04:00Congrats! What a beautiful family! It's nice w...Congrats! What a beautiful family! It's nice when the big kids go off to do their things, and Mom gets uninterrupted baby time.Kellyhttp://inthesheepfold.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com