Saturday night (about 9:30) while my mom was watching her favorite movie, Gladiator, with MiMaw (her mom), She felt her surges (what hypnobirthing people call contractions) becoming more and more regular. When she told my dad, I think it sort of sent him into "game time" mode.
We stayed at home and dad helped mom breathe through the surges until about 2:45am...then we were off to The Birth Center. We got there about 3am and mom was 7 cm. Unfortunately noone had taken a nap that day (except me) and dad and MiMaw were sleepy, but I think the exitement about seeing me helped them fight off the Sand Man.
About 9am it was time for mommy to push, so up on the birthing stool she would go and at 9:25 Sunday morning out I would come. I was a lot bigger than my mom or dad anticipated...8lbs 11oz and 21 inches long. The nurses kept talking about how big my hands and feet were...guess I won't be in those NB clothes very long.
The nurses and midwife thought my dad had been a doula in a former life because he did such an amazing job coaching my mom through labor...they said it should have been taped as a testimonial for hypnobirthing (thanks Loretta for helping my mommy and daddy bring me into the world in such a peaceful and calm way!).
I got to hang out with mom after I was born for a long time before I had to get a bath, and I had no problems with that whole latch thing...I'd been sucking on my hands for quite some time. We hung out at the Birth Center all day, my g'ma got me dressed and we went home about 7 last night.
Here are some pictures from my b-day...stay tuned for more life according to me... Benjamin Brock Sumpter (you can call me Brock).
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Benjamin: Welcome! I am very honored to meet you. You are a very handsome and also very lucky little boy because of many things--but most important, you have a wonderful and smart Mom! I can't wait to meet you. God Bless, Julie Fairman
Dear Benjamin Brock Sumpter:
This is such an exciting surprise for me! I am thrilled to hear you are here and hope that this is a wonderful holiday for you and your entire family. There is nothing like the miracle of birth at Christmas time.
Best, Susan Gennaro
Hi Brock!
Welcome to the world! I've been here for a month now, life outside the womb takes a little getting used to but it's pretty good. I can't wait to meet you! We'll have to play together sometime. You know, bat at rattles and stuff.
Your friend, Jude Cooley
Congratulations, I can not wait to take your photos! Happy Birthday.
Danica & Ben, congratulations on this new chapter in your lives! Wonderful people make wonderful parents, so Brock is so blessed to be able to call you Mom & Dad. Love him every moment and love each other more. Brock, welcome to the other side of the womb! We love you guys and may God continue to bless your family. btw, he's gorgeous! ~Cheryl Edwards & girls
I am so happy for you guys. Brock is beyond beautiful. The 3 of you of you are in for such an awesome experience... it is simply more than words can describe. Seeing all those firsts, how quickly they learn... life is truly a gift from God.
God bless you all!!! love... Desh (E and Juliet)
Hello Benjamin. I knew your Mom through a prenatal Yoga class and I had to tell you how strong your Mom was. She was still in class when she would be due couple of days away. You must've had a good time enjoying the Yoga stretch and doing a little exercise in your Mommy's tummy.
Danica, great job!!! Did you give a natural delivery?
Best wishes, Sherry Ouyang
Welcome to the world Baby Sumpter. It is such a pleasure to meet you. We all thank God that you and mommy are healthy. I can't wait to see you in person! You are a very blessed baby to have such lovely parents. May God Bless you and keep you always.
Love,Brother and Sister West
Hey Brock & Momma,
You are going to be on spoiled baby boy..you are such a cutie!
Can't wait to see you!
Brock, I am sooo happy that you are finally here. I can't wait to meet you and hold you. I am going to spoil you rotten!! Mommy and Daddy, congratulations. God has blessed a wonderful couple.
Love, Auntie Monica
Danica and Ben,
Brock is beautiful! Congratulations! Brock, welcome to the world! Can't wait to meet you. May God bless the three of you and your new family always.
Blessings,
Sister Yolanda
Dear Brock,
WELCOME into this world of loving parents and aunties/uncles -- proud grandparents and playmates. Welcome to the fun of bicycle bruises and lollipops -- to your first day of school -- Welcome to a loving world.
My wishes for you are TALL and happy ones -- They are wishes for your HEALTH and SAFETY and for your heart to be filled with SMILES.
Alice Reynolds
Dear Benjamin, welcome to this world! I know that you will be loved and supported by your family. God bless you.
I have known your mommie since she moved to Philadelphia. She is a wonderful nurse, person, and student. Love Janet D.
Congratulations many times over!!!
I am so very happy for you all and so impressed with how terrific Danica looks despite major sleep deprivation... (or has she been used to that with doctoral studies...)
This news is so very exciting and wonderful. I wish your entire family a very joyous new year.
Fran Ward
Congrats, I'm a fellow Brock Sumpter. Nice to see the name is getting used more. Good Luck kid, its rough out there.
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