I just wanted to say thank you to everyone that thought of me and prayed for me. Not just through my pregnancy, but even before when I was struggling with just getting pregnant. After everything I can look back and say that God was there the whole time, having His hand in all that happened. I believe that I am healthy and my son is safely here because I had people praying for me and that means so much to me. So thank you and if I could I would give each one of you a great big hug!

Woo hoo!!! ::heading over to your blog:: I'm so happy for you, hun!! ::hugs::

He is Beautiful!! and I must say, you look wonderful & you just had a baby!!!!! you are stunning!!!

Very beautiful family!

Awesome....I just got done reading your blog post about the delivery and looking at the pics......it seriously brought tears to my eyes.....it is amazing what our bodies can do.....congratulations to you and your family......

Awww look at those CHEEKS!! Josiah is just adorable Esther, you did a great job mama! Wow I should say you did a great job. You are small and to push out a 9lber you rock girl in my book!!

Glad to hear all is well. Your daughter is adorable too by the way. What a beautiful perfect family you have.

Way to go, Esther! Congrats on your sweet little boy. Your family pics are beautiful. Abby sounds like a tough cookie. Maybe she'll be your labor coach for #3. ;)

WooHoo! cute pics!!!

Yeahhh!!!! Great pictures & birth story!! What a cutie he is - I love those cheeks!! :-D OMGoodness what a trooper Abby was! You tell her that all your C'Mommy friends are so proud of her! :mrgreen:

Way to go Esther! :-D You're birth story brought me to tears! So happy for you and your family. :mrgreen: May the Lord bless this little bundle of joy!

Thanks gals! I was in tears too! (wink wink) I think this birth has given me courage to know that with God I CAN do anything. I have a new respect for moms that go all natural! It isn't easy! But so worth it!

I just read the blog- your story in alot of ways was like brandon. . .over two year to get pregnant and he came hard and fast with blood shot eyes and my perfect little/big=) man though, unlike you- brandon never looked little to me- LOL. He's such a moose comparitively. Though I loved the part where your dh took your hand and looked into you eyes to cheer you on- what a good job describing that moment (I felt like I was there) and "Go Abby"! What an awesome little girl and amazing experience for her! Congratulations!!! -ren

Yay, thanks for sharing the pics and story. He is so perfect!!!! That was a powerful birth story too. I'm so glad he's here!

Congratulations! And yes...those cheeks! Ohmygoodness :mrgreen:

and, just gotta say...that rush of feelings and fear...transition baby, that's what that was...learn to recognize it and it 'helps' It doesn't necessarily change things, doesn't keep the fears from coming, but if you can recognize it, you can get on top of things more quickly and focus :)

good job momma ;)

Aww Ester! That brought tears to my eyes. Sorry it was that hard, but he is a cutie!! A healthy little cutie, and that makes it all worth it. :mrgreen:

Congratulations! And yes...those cheeks! Ohmygoodness :mrgreen:

and, just gotta say...that rush of feelings and fear...transition baby, that's what that was...learn to recognize it and it 'helps' It doesn't necessarily change things, doesn't keep the fears from coming, but if you can recognize it, you can get on top of things more quickly and focus :)

good job momma ;)


I agree. I think this birth has helped me face my fears in a way. I had no choice, I couldn't back out even when I wanted to. But once it was all done, it was done. And my recovery has been much better.

I did have to stay an extra day in the hospital though, I lost almost a liter of blood and came close to hemorraging. But God took care of me!
Thanks everyone

BEAUTIFUL! I almost cried!!! You described it wonderfully!!!

:)

Congratulations!!!

Josiah: [welcomesign] ....

I am so happy for you and your family Esther!!!!

Abby: [clapping]

God bless u all!!!

Paloma.

He is absolutely adorable, LOVE the cheeks! What a great way for dh to encourage you, LOL. Abbey looks like such a proud sister and what a trooper cutting the cord and all! Congratulations!

Thanks for sharing Esther. What a beautiful birth story! PTL!

He is so cute! Congrats!

Ester your birth story brought tears to my eyes. I am so proud that you did it. He is adorable! I LOVE dimples too, I think dimples are blessings from God (I do have one [halo] but thats what I was always told) Congrats mama!

Oh Esther! He's beautiful... and a big boy :) Abby looks so happy with him! And of course you looked like you walked off the runway and not like you'd just given birth!