Posted by: beautifulheritage | April 12, 2008

7:25…a little excitement

I’m dictating to my beloved because I’m no longer allowed to sit up.  My last attempt at such a radical maneuver resulted in my blood pressure plummeting and the world fading rapidly away. 

So I lay here like a slab of meat and wonder if this birthday will be the 12th instead of the 11th after all. 

I’m sorry my humor has seemed to evaporate.  As Anne of Green Gables said, fainting is not the romantic experience that books lead you to believe.

Thank you again for your prayers.

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We are still here with virtual support. 4/12/08 would be good. Nice even numbers. But then again 4/11 would be here quicker and does have a “ring” to it.

Keep up the good work!

By: Kerry on April 12, 2008
at 12:50 am

You take care of yourself and follow doctor’s orders! We’re with ya!

By: Jane on April 12, 2008
at 12:51 am

Come on baby!
We’re all thinking about you and sending you vibes for a birthday today.

By: Jennifer on April 12, 2008
at 12:51 am

Prayers have been said and will be repeated. You can do it! Except for that sitting up stuff. Don’t do that.

By: Julianne on April 12, 2008
at 12:51 am

Praying and praying! Come on now, Mr. Pushy - let’s get it ON!

By: anniepooh on April 12, 2008
at 12:53 am

OH, I know how that feels — I always come VERY close to fainting when they put the epidural in, my BP just plummets and it’s a TERRIBLE feeling (scary, too.) I hope things kick in very soon and that you are holding your sweet baby tonight!

By: Kristin on April 12, 2008
at 12:57 am

Praying!!!

By: Sue on April 12, 2008
at 12:59 am

Come on little one, hurry up and make your big appearance already; have a little bit of mercy on your poor mama.

Prayers and hugs.

By: Jamie on April 12, 2008
at 1:04 am

The same thing happened with my sixth– my bp went down to 18 over something and it was just awful. To this day, I have low blood pressure. Which is the reason why my beloved (to borrow your phrase) says no more kiddos.

Can’t wait to hear the news– I was late to this party but thankfully not too late!! Am hoping someone runs your cable up to the hospital so you can post newborn photos!!

By: Marybeth Whalen on April 12, 2008
at 1:05 am

Just take it easy… Sweet boy will be here soon!

Dear God, Bless Jenni this evening. Keep her body strong to bring this blessing into the world. Bless her spirits that she may have comfort and peace in this waiting. Bless her family in her absence. Bless sweet Hubby in his undying support of her. We ask in Jesus’ name-AMEN!

By: Headless Mom on April 12, 2008
at 1:46 am

You are a talented, beautiful and beloved Mama.

You are also an exhaustingly gifted writer. If this labor goes on much longer, I may have to check myself in. I swear to you, I found myself waddling this afternoon. I am pooped. Can’t imagine your state. I pray soothing peace for you and a speedy delivery.

By: Amy on April 12, 2008
at 1:48 am

You got it girl, almost there.

Do we all get to be in the birth story?

By: Heth on April 12, 2008
at 1:51 am

Jennie- keeping you in my prayers. It can’t be long now. You know, my baby #3- I KNEW she was going to come on the 4th. Sure enough I went into labor on the morning of the 4th. And you know, that stubborn little bundle waited until 4 minutes before midnight to make her appearance just to prove who’s boss! ((Hug)) It won’t be long now!

By: Stacey on April 12, 2008
at 1:51 am

I’ve been continuing to pray for you, but haven’t been able to check in. I will keep praying.

By: Joanne on April 12, 2008
at 1:52 am

wow- you are brave! I am praying for a safe delivery- thank you for sharing with us . ( kinda silly that a stranger is commenting on one of the most intimate and special moments of your life. Anyhoo- Bless you!

By: Cari Dugan on April 12, 2008
at 2:10 am

Hey Jimbo…keep up the good work…we love you guys…still praying…..

sapulpa crew

By: Sarah on April 12, 2008
at 2:12 am

Have the baby already - I have to get some sleep but I can’t sleep knowing you’re not done yet.

((wink wink))

By: Liz on April 12, 2008
at 2:19 am

Still sitting here, pulling for you and cheering for you. I’m totally not going to be able to go to bed tonight until I know you’re okay!

By: Rocks In My Dryer on April 12, 2008
at 2:23 am

Well? What’s taking so long? C’mon Jenni! We’re waiting! Tell that baby to hurry up, we’re getting impatient here. ;-)

By: shel on April 12, 2008
at 2:28 am

On the bright side, if little one does wait for tomorrow, it will be your twelfth child born on the twelfth, and the month, day, and year will all be divisible by four (that sort of thing always strikes me as nifty). On the other hand, the eleventh would probably be best for more real world considerations!

Hang in there!

By: Lauren on April 12, 2008
at 2:37 am

Oh…today is the twelfth…In that case the eleventh really would be best, right? : )

By: Lauren on April 12, 2008
at 2:38 am

Praying. Hang in there.

By: Valerie on April 12, 2008
at 2:51 am

I was thinking the same thing about the 12th child on the 12th..
Where I am, it’s still the 11th.. Not sure about where you are at..
But I know through personal experience (though not with my 12th child) that whatever preferences you had about the birthdate before you went in have probably been tossed out the window by now!! =)

God Bless you and your baby - He’ll be here soon!

By: proverbs31 on April 12, 2008
at 2:52 am

Came here from BooMama and just wanted to let you know that you have been in my heart and prayers all day!

God’s blessings on you and this precious baby…

By: LeeAnn (Frazzmom) on April 12, 2008
at 2:55 am

We’ll pull. You push.

*~*waiting and praying that everything is going as well as can be expected, for Pete’s sake*~*

By: laurazim on April 12, 2008
at 3:01 am

Glad to see this at least! I have talked to home (Molly) without gleaning much info and have called your cell phone. Call me and reassure me fer cryin’ out loud!

By: Mollien (Mom) Koenig on April 12, 2008
at 3:10 am

12th on the 12th has a nice ring, but that is too many hours from now! I keep checking back to see how you are doing! Praying that things can be done soon!

By: christy on April 12, 2008
at 3:18 am

Hugs to all of you!!! Keep us posted.

By: jody on April 12, 2008
at 3:32 am

I like the 12th child born on the 12th; but then again, it means waiting longer….. Hopefully he’ll mess it up and make it on the 11th anyway :-). Hang in there!

By: Gretchen on April 12, 2008
at 3:35 am

I still can’t even stand for there to be any pressure on the area where my spinal block was and i won’t tell you how old the youngest monster is…because it makes people worry!

By: wineymomma on April 12, 2008
at 3:36 am

Since it’s been a while, I have high hopes that your uterus started cooperating and there will be a baby soon. We’ll be thinking about you, and River’s excited to have a new little cousin (even if she doesn’t know it). If you need some entertainment while passing the time, you can watch her scream on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=_FnJIoWilq8
Love you!

By: Erin K on April 12, 2008
at 3:45 am

Hang in there, girl. You can do it. It surely won’t be much longer now.

By: Tami on April 12, 2008
at 3:49 am

I just held my first ever less-than-a-day-old baby about an hour ago. I don’t even know you, but I’m so excited for you!!!

By: raych on April 12, 2008
at 4:26 am

Still here! Still rooting for all of you!

By: Amy on April 12, 2008
at 4:31 am

darnit, i wish i was there! this waiting thing is for the birds! we’re still prayin’. hope to hear good news sooooooooon!

By: becca on April 12, 2008
at 4:37 am

continued prayers! i get that way from epidurals too! he’ll be here soon Jenni!

By: smgdesigns on April 12, 2008
at 4:53 am

My dh whispered this often: “Each one is one closer.”

And… “Enjoy this: you do not know when you pass this way again.”

So: whispering this to you tonight, Jenni… Each one is one closer… enJOY!… you do not know when you pass this way again… (um… you may be thinking that is a GOOD thing, right about now. ~weak smile~)

I am praying for you tonight, Jenni. Savor the moments. They are all much too good–GIFTS!

And you’ll hold the best one soon!

By: Ann @ Holy Experience on April 12, 2008
at 5:05 am

My baby (#4) was born April 12th of last year. It’s a good day. Hope all is going well for you!

By: Jenny on April 12, 2008
at 5:40 am

Thought of you the whole drive across five states! Prayers for a very quick end to this!

By: Kristin on April 12, 2008
at 6:26 am

Still up Jenni. Praying for you now. What a gift awaits you! Praise the Giver of every good and perfect gift!

Chris in Canada

By: Chris on April 12, 2008
at 6:33 am

I’m up praying too!

By: Joanne on April 12, 2008
at 6:40 am

Ave Maria!

By: Jason Wells on May 29, 2008
at 6:29 pm

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