Sunday, 05 July 2009
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Baby Surprise Is Here!
I am extremely proud to introduce:
Derek Bennett O'Neal
Born at 1:38 p.m. California Time on July 5, 2009 (at 39 weeks and 1 day)
Weighing in at 7 lbs 10 ozs (two ounces smaller than Jack), measuring in at 21.5 inches (two inches longer than Jack)And yes, I did get my VBAC -- I labored for 40 hours and pushed for a little over 2.5 hours, and it was so worth it!
Derek and I are both doing well, and Johnny was the best labor coach I could have asked for. I promise to post the full birth story and pictures later (maybe tomorrow), but for now, I am going to put my fried brains to sleep! I'm about to pass out from the events of the last few days. Just wanted to keep you all posted! In the meantime, here's a cameraphone photo of Derek:
Oh, and as for the name: Derek is a name that Johnny and I both like, but it has no particular significance. Bennett is in honor of Johnny's maternal grandfather, whose name is Gerard Bennett.
So there you go ... more later! Thanks to everyone for their kind emails and FB postings!
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Comments (28)
CONGRATULATIONS! i just saw your FB status and had to rush to xanga to see if there was an update. derek shares a bday with one of our nieces. i'm glad you guys are doing well, can't wait to hear the birth story and see pictures. get some rest, you need after 40 hours of labor and 2.5 hours of pushing. wowie! good job! did you get an epidural for all that pain?
Do you know how many times I kept checking your xanga this weekend to see if you had your baby yet? :) :)
Glad to hear that you and the baby are doing well! And I'm amazed/happy that you found time to post an update. :) Derek is adorable!!! Congrats!
Congratulations!! Wow 40 hours!! You are awesome!! Rest well and can't wait to hear all about it.
So, so glad that you had a great VBAC and that you and baby are doing well. He looks so sweet. Can't wait to hear/read about your whole experience. Soak up these early moments and get some rest.
Sending a huge hug
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Oh he is just beautiful Beverly!!! I love him I love him I love him! Big hugs to you and Johnny and congratulations again!
Derek looks so sweet and adorable!! And Derek is just a great name. I hope you get some rest the next few days... Although it may be easy for me to say since I've fallen off Xanga-land, I hope you don't worry too much about having to update us and focus on recuperating and spending time with your immediate family. Congratulations again!
I was thinking about you all weekend. I was thinking baby surprise could come any time now. Derek is perfect! I'm happy to hear your VBAC went well! Can't wait to hear the full story. Rest well for now. :)
Congratulations!!!! Welcome to the world, Derek Bennett!
omggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg, mommy, i'm so proud of you! u labored for 40 hourssssssssssssssssssssssss, that's a lot!! and u pushed for over 2.5 hours! triple props for ya! that's is one tough labor there...
make sure to post the full labor story...get some rest. bye
OMG! CONGRATULATIONS!!! He's just adorable!!!
YAY!!!! CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh my gosh Beverly, he is gorgeous! Congrats again to you guys!!
Congrats! I love the name Derek and I am so glad that you had a successful V-BAC. I was thinking you might had went into labor because you hadn't updated and I was right! He is so cute and I can see some hair under his cap! Can't wait to hear about your labor but get some much needed rest and let your mommy spoil you and Derek!
WOW. 40 hours of labor?!! I thought 17 hours was bad! You're a strong woman! He is adorable! I can't wait to hear the labor story!
Congrats Beverly!!! He is a cutie pie. You are the "woman" for laboring that looong.
omg I'd kill myself if I pushed for 2 1/2 hours! I pushed for 15 minutes, no epi
but congrats to you!
Congrats! he is to cute!
You don't know me, but I think your baby is beautiful. I'm a grandma of 14, almost 15.
he's just beautiful!!! congratulations again~ YOU DID IT! :)
congratulations!
he's gorgeous congrats!
Congratulations! He looks absolutely perfect!!
Congrats! Derek & I share the same birth day :o)~
Congrats to your family! =) Derek is such a beautiful baby and I love the picture of Jack smiling and looking at his new baby brother. Can't wait to read about your amazing 40 hour marathon!! Much love to you all! =)