In the middle of a blizzard, in the middle of the night, almost in the middle of the parking lot... Charley Dean Bennington made his appearance at 10:48pm last night, 1/27. He weighs 9.8 lb and 21in long.
I'm typing this on jer's blackberry cause he went home with the stomach flu and I can't figure out the computer nor how to get into my email contacts! Stayed tuned here and to email for pics later.
I will briefly say that with Gods grace and protection I had a wonderful med free labor that progressed so quickly it surprised even our doula. Charley was born about 12 min after we got to the hopital. He is big and healthy and nursing well.
There's no doubt God protected us all the way... From safe and quick passage in the weather to the perfect timing of Mom and Dad's arrival to babysit at the exact time we needed to leave. Jeremy didn't even start to feel sick until several hours after birth. The poor guy has gone home to dope up on my leftover meds and will bring big sister here hopefully this afternoon.
What an amazing night!!
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Congratulations and welcome to the world Charley!
Congrats!! My second one was really fast too (not quite 12 minutes though)! You didn't get a chance to use the bath, even! If you ever have any more kids, you may have to do what I told Marcus we were doing... just camp out in the hospital parking lot the last month or so! :) Can't wait to see pictures!
I am beyond thrilled for all of you - Laura, congratulations on your med. free birth - I'm so very proud of you and I bet you were thrilled to have the Doula there to help! What a story!!! What a way to enter the world!
So glad he's nursing well and so happy Tessa has a little brother to annoy the crud out of :)
Jeremy - feel better, I hope this passes your system quickly and that everyone will be healthy enough to enjoy the special moments with the Charley Dean.
AWESOME!! Can't wait to see the new family pictures
Congrats! Laura and Jeremy! Congrats to Tessa! Enjoy!
-Meridith and Michael
YAY! What an amazing birth story! Can not wait to see pictures!
yay, Laura - congrats!!!
oh my goodness, what a night! congrats to you and jeremy! i hope he feels better asap! poor guy. can't wait to see pics!
Yay congrats. I knew it was Charley in there all along!!! I'm so excited for you! <3 ya ~Lori
Congrats Laura, Jeremy, and big sis Tessa! I cannot wait to see pictures...wow, 12 minutes, that is fast! If you have any more, you might have to go as soon as labor starts....
Congratulations!! What an awesome birth story!!!
OMG! That's wonderful news and my, what a big boy. Glad all went well and you're both fine. Hope your DH feels better soon!
Congratulations! I am so excited for you guys! Charley is a great name. Who won the baby pool? I am looking forward to pictures and praying for your hubby.
Ok, how wierd is this? I was due 1/4/09. You were due 2/4/09. I had mine 12/27/08. You had yours 1/27/09. Our due dates being exactly one month apart was a bit of a coincidence, but the actual birth date too??? Wild!!!
Congratulations!!
Jennifer, Patrick, Brady, and Holly
Congrats and welcome Charley!!!!!
CHristyD.
Congratulations! Can't wait to see the pictures.
Cinder
Congrats Laura! Mom called me and woke me up this morning with the news, but I'm so glad she did! Glad to hear you're both healthy! :) Can't wait to meet him!
Congrats! Glad you had a quick labor and a healthy baby!
Happy birthday Charley!!!
Congrats to you all, Laura! I KNEW it was a boy!! :) Post pics soon...you are awesome.
Mary Beth (yuku mommy)
Congratulations to the entire Bennington Family!
Congrats! How exciting! Can't wait to see pics!
Congrats Laura, Jeremy and Tessa! We can't wait to see pictures!
Phil and Gillian Frazier
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