Tree Guy's Wife!

[Old Monkey]

Best of luck Natalie. I hope everything goes smooth and you get one of those mild mannered sleeping babies I've heard so much about. Tell your husband to bring a lot of snacks for himself. I ate and ate and still bonked hard after the kid finally came out. He should also bring any type of over the counter medication he might need. Good luck getting some Tylenol for Dad at the hospital.

I would say have fun but... you know.

[MasterBlaster]

Good luck to ya, Lassie!!!

[stehansen]

Good luck, hope it doesn't hurt too much. Bonked hard OM?

[Old Monkey]

Tunnel vision and a little light headed. I would be armed with a case of cliff bars and some ultra slimfast if I did it again. I have a hard time keeping my sugar levels up. In fact I think I need to go grab some cookies as I type.

[squisher]

Best of luck Natalie! We need to turn this thread into a prediction thread I'll take May 8th at 3:00am.8)

[Paul B]

Be well Natalie! :) Make sure tree guy takes care of himself as well as you!

[Old Monkey]

Best of luck Natalie! We need to turn this thread into a prediction thread I'll take May 8th at 3:00am.8)

May 15th, 5:45 am. The first one is usually a little late. Haley was 12 days late but I wouldn't wish that on you by predicting it. She was also 10 lbs. 11 ounces, something else I wouldn't recommend.

[Frans]

Oh boy! or girl!
Hope it all goes well, Natalie.

OM, you are just a pig! :)

[Old Monkey]

Thanks Frans, that reminds me there is some left over ham in the fridge.

[stehansen]

OM you gotta represent! You can't be fainting. On my first kid when they asked me if I wanted to cut the cord I was too busy crying. On #2 I was prepared though.

[cybergeek23851]

I'm gonna call May 11th at 7:30 PM EDT.

[Old Monkey]

OM you gotta represent! You can't be fainting. On my first kid when they asked me if I wanted to cut the cord I was too busy crying. On #2 I was prepared though.

I think cutting the chord is a bone they throw us guys to feel like we have done something. Mainly I just watched while the person I care about most in this world experienced truck loads of pain and discomfort. Oh and I kept my mouth shut where appropriate.

[sotc]

did nat go in? if she did i say may 6th 10 pm

[Old Monkey]

I don't think she did.

[Banned by Squirrels]

Keerist, 10lbs 11oz!!!! :\: :\: :\:

She would have killed me!


Good luck you two.:thumbup:

[vharrison]

Natalie, we are all excited for you and The Tree Guy!

[fishhuntcutwood]

Good luck Natalie! Hope all goes well with the Tree Guy, His Wife and His Baby!

[No_Bivy]

Good luck, we will light a candle when you go in. I guess May 9th, early morning.

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Oh and I kept my mouth shut where appropriate.

That was the number one piece of advice to the husbands at our Childbirth Ed. classes. :lol:

Thanks for all the good wishes!

I have a bunch of snacks packed in my hospital bag for Tree Guy and a few more to be added to a small cooler to take with us. Our hospital has a fridge where you can put stuff for the husbands.

Do I get to predict too? I say May 13 at 3:35pm. I'm hoping I don't have the baby before Wednesday because my dad doesn't come home from logging camp until then.

[xtremetrees]

She been having that siggy for some time. And I thought pulpwood was heavy.

[JamesTX]

That was the number one piece of advice to the husbands at our Childbirth Ed. classes. :lol:

Thanks for all the good wishes!

I have a bunch of snacks packed in my hospital bag for Tree Guy and a few more to be added to a small cooler to take with us. Our hospital has a fridge where you can put stuff for the husbands.

Do I get to predict too? I say May 13 at 3:35pm. I'm hoping I don't have the baby before Wednesday because my dad doesn't come home from logging camp until then.

The 13th would be a good day. All the best people I know (well, me at least) were born on May 13th.

[vharrison]

I will go for May 22. That is my dad's bday. Are we putting any money on this? :D

[Burnham]

Best wishes, Natalie. I'm keeping my mind on healthy baby thoughts, whatever day/time she/he comes.

[Chisel Tooth]

I wish you all the best, 10 toes and fingers works for me. I will go with Monday the 14th 7:30AM. I don't know if we have any money on this or not Gigi, we can always send some money to get a collage fund started. I want to know about names what names do you two have picked out?
See Ya
Mike

[squisher]

Hmmm Natalie has not been on the board today :/:

[Stumper]

Push?

[Frans]

Breathe

[No_Bivy]

heck with that, get the epidural!!!!:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:lol:

I'm still here. Thought I might be getting induced this weekend but all is well. I have lost weight my last few appointments so yesterday my doctor sent me for a NST - Non Stress Test. It's basically where they check the baby's heartbeat and movement, along with any contractions I may be having. Then I got sent for an ultrasound to make sure the placenta and umbilical cord were working properly and I had enough amniotic fluid. Everything came back perfect, and it was great to get to see my baby again.

The main concern was that the placenta was starting to breakdown early and that was causing my weight loss. If that was happening then I would of been induced right away since I'm considered full-term already. Fortunately that's not the case so he's going to let me go naturally.

I guess I'm going to have to make sure I check in daily!

[RIVERRAT]

GOOD LUCK Natalie.

[MasterBlaster]

Heck yea, check in daily!!!

[Frans]

My brother was born with the cord wrapped around his neck.
Before I learned that I always wondered why he is such a weirdo. Now I know :lol:

[Mr. Sir]

May 9th. Around 10:00 pm.

[Mr. Sir]

Orrrr, May 10th, 9:00 pm. hmmm

[squisher]

Heh one or the other eh? Come on now:/:

:lol:

[Stumper]

My brother was born with the cord wrapped around my neck.
:lol:


Frans I changed a word to reflect a different perception of the reality regarding weirdness.:P

[sotc]

did nat go in? if she did i say may 6th 10 pm

so howd it go? :D pay up guys :shifty:

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Sorry, I'm still here, no baby yet.

[pete mctree]

GOOD LUCK!! :)

[vharrison]

Nat, what happens to your signature if you are overdue? Does it pop up and say the DOC WAS WRONG?!!

[pantheraba]

I have been loving watching your signature, Natalie.

I'm sending good thoughts your way and looking forward to LOTS of great pictures. Stay rested, healthy and you and Tree Guy take care of each other...it's almost BABY TIME!!!

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Nat, what happens to your signature if you are overdue? Does it pop up and say the DOC WAS WRONG?!!

:lol:

Let's hope we don't find out!

[SteveBullman]

I have been loving watching your signature, Natalie.



i personally find the avatar distracts me from anything else:D

[zzr1200]

i personally find the avatar distracts me from anything else:D

My mind appears to run along the same line as yours....:big-rolling:

[Stumper]

Since I switched to lousy internet service I have disabled avatars- it saves me all sorts of grief.

[Al Smith]

Since I switched to lousy internet service I have disabled avatars- it saves me all sorts of grief.Cableless,oh no.

[TheTreeSpyder]

Not one of those!

Good Luck Miss Natalie.

[che]

Natalie? You there, Natalie?? Are you a MOM yet?? :D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

I'm still here! I can't believe it's my due date today.

I don't feel like I'm going to have him today - no indications whatsoever. No problem. I'm feeling like I'm okay with it being a few more days. I have my doctor's appointment in a hour and a half so we'll see what he has to say.

[SteveBullman]

natalie....my guess is your husband will be VERY happy with what the doc has to say:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:lol:

Yes, I'm sure. Well, ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

[sotc]

"im only trying to help:D" good luck natalie....... and your hubby :)

[vharrison]

Natalie, what did the doc say?

[Al Smith]

Babies get born when they are darned good and ready,or so it seems .:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Doctor said basically what Al said. :D

He doesn't really have an opinion on when the baby will be born. I said that my feeling was that it would be early next week and he said it was likely. I have another appointment next Friday and if I'm still pregnant by then he will schedule me to be induced on Monday, May 21st.

I'm feeling good though. I actually don't mind having the extra few days at all.

[MasterBlaster]

Just relax!

[No_Bivy]

"re-connect" with tree guy.. It may speed things up. Or wait, I dunno?

[squisher]

"re-connect" with tree guy.. It may speed things up. Or wait, I dunno?

:lol: :thumbup: Or wait I dunno either.:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

I don't think I'm that desperate yet.

:lol: :P

[Skwerl]

Nat, is the thought of reconnecting with Tree Guy that unpleasant?
:O :lol:

[squisher]

Heh somehow or other she got herself into this mess in the first place :P . Just kidding ya Natalie, good luck when the time comes.:)

[Al Smith]

Suddenly,for no reason at all ,Ms Nate will get the over powering urge to clean the house.Not real strange,except it might be 2 a.m. in the morning.Perhaps two days prior to this,feeling compelled to make sure there is plenty of food in the house and other things.Aha,baby is on the way.

This is called the nesting instinct,it's been with the ladies since time immemoral.Natures way,so to speak.It has worked for centuries,relax,it will happen.:)

[Paul B]

not having any younglets of my own yet, I figure ole Al's advice is pretty valid. :)

[Al Smith]

not having any younglets of my own yet, I figure ole Al's advice is pretty valid. :) It's a woman/mother thing,she will know,and be fine with it.Ha,with the birth of my two,my ex handled it better than me.For heavens sake my actual part it in was likely less than 5 minutes,being real honest about it.;)

Now then,about births,my ex handled things pretty well,I was the nervous one,to a point.However when my only daughter,who now has a masters degree became in the family way at the tender age of 16,I fell apart at the seams.You know though,in spite of my worry and fretting,nature had it's way and things worked out just fine,in spite of me.

[stehansen]

Suddenly,for no reason at all ,Ms Nate will get the over powering urge to clean the house.Not real strange,except it might be 2 a.m. in the morning.Perhaps two days prior to this,feeling compelled to make sure there is plenty of food in the house and other things.Aha,baby is on the way.

This is called the nesting instinct,it's been with the ladies since time immemoral.Natures way,so to speak.It has worked for centuries,relax,it will happen.:)

True, all of it. I remember my wife changing the cupboard liner stuff in the middle of the night.

Al you lasted 5 minutes with an ovulating woman? You were doing pretty good.

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Well, Tree Guy and I did spend Saturday morning and afternoon cleaning out and reorganizing the garage. Friday I had run every errand I could think of, bought new curtain rods, hung them, got very domestic with making dinner and extras for the freezer. Right now it's almost 3am and I'm wishing running the vacuum wouldn't really tick Tree Guy off. :lol: Maybe I'm closer to having this baby then I think!

[vharrison]

Natalie, we are very excited for you and the Tree Guy!

[Stumper]

Natalie, Time for jumping jacks.:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:lol:

[stehansen]

Natalie, Time for jumping jacks.:D

Maybe low impact if there is such a thing.

[Frans]

I am thinking of scrambled eggs right now..

[MasterBlaster]

:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Well, I'm still here and no baby. It may be time to take drastic measures. :O :lol:

[MasterBlaster]

Well do what you gotta do, girl! And good luck!!!

[che]

Good luck, Natalie!!

[fishhuntcutwood]

Good luck. Almost there!

[sotc]

were 3 weeks behind you guys, hope it goes as easy as possible :)

[squisher]

Dam I'm excited for all you guys. Let's see some babies.:)

[Frans]

I guess having a baby is like being in the military, Hurry up and wait!

Best wishes! It is great to hear that all is going the way it should. Next stop? ,
A new life!

[stehansen]

Go Natalie!

[TheTreeWiseMen]

You'll be at 10 cm before you know it!! All the best. :)

[vharrison]

You'll be at 10 cm before you know it!! All the best. :)


TreeWiseMen has children!! Natalie, any news?

[Skwerl]

I think today may be the big day... :D

[vharrison]

Brian, you might be right, it has been 19 hours since she has been on the board. That is not like her.

[MasterBlaster]

About time!

[sotc]

wooohooo!

[TheTreeWiseMen]

TreeWiseMen has children!! Natalie, any news?

Oh yes, I paid attention in baby classes!!

[cybergeek23851]

spoke too soon, she's here!:)

[Tree Guy's Wife]

I'm still here. This baby is in no rush. I can see he is already ruling our lives. :lol:

It'll happen when it happens I guess. I'll try and post here when I go into labour.

[vharrison]

Thanks Natalie!

[Paul B]

I'll try and post here when I go into labour.

how 2007 is that statement? HAHAHA an expectant mother is promising to post a message to her internet friends AS she goes in to labour.... what a world we live in eh?

party on Natalie! :dude:

[stehansen]

I'm still here. This baby is in no rush. I can see he is already ruling our lives. :lol:

It'll happen when it happens I guess. I'll try and post here when I go into labour.

Do you know it's a he?

[MasterBlaster]

When the water breaks, fire up the laptop!!! :beer:

[Paul B]

maybe we will hear from treeguy finally?
" GO TELL THE TREEHOUSE I AM ABOUT TO PASS A HUMAN BEING FROM WITHIN!!!"
might surpass the old school, honey, hold my hand and let me squeeze it when I feel pain.... :shifty:

[Old Monkey]

Maybe she could take a Blackberry with her to the delivery room.

[Paul B]

Good idea OM. it is a wireless society now isnt it?

[lumberjack]

You'll be at 10 cm before you know it!! All the best. :)

You'll be at their graduation even sooner :thumbup:

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:lol:

It is funny, isn't it. What I'm particularly loving is how every one of Tree Guy's customers say to me when I answer the phone, "Have you had the baby yet?!" Seems everyone is waiting impatiently.

Yep, 2 ultrasounds say it's a boy so hopefully they are right. If it's a girl hopefully she likes blue!

Tree Guy is always on here, he just lurks under my user name because I'm always automatically signed in.

So, will keep you posted or have Tree Guy do so.

[Paul B]

sounds good TGW.. and hey, TG, dont forget those little cigars!

ps, let me know if you are overwhelmed in the report dept, I got my coquitlam biz license last week, gotta pay some bills...

be well Nat, and go have that baby! :)

[Al Smith]

Ha,an old story,1973.When the former Mrs Smith was about 6 months preggy I got cravings.Every night,about 6 to 8 beers and two giant bags of taco chips.I must have had the breath of a dogs butt,yuck.;)

[Paul B]

Ha,an old story,1973.When the former Mrs Smith was about 6 months preggy I got cravings.Every night,about 6 to 8 beers and two giant bags of taco chips.I must have had the breath of a dogs butt,yuck.;)

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA thanks Al, thats gonna be my diet too when and if...
:) thanks for the laugh amigo, you made my day!

[Al Smith]

Well,most likely the only thing worse than taco chips and beer would have been pickled eggs and beer.Chemical warefare,so to speak ,phew.:O I think perhaps the ex Mrs Smith would have protested the obnoxious emmisions,for want of a better discription.Instead of smelling like a dogs behind I most likely would have been sleeping with the dog.

Hmm,now I do wonder,would a few pickled eggs help encourage the baby to make the great escape?Maybe a survey is in order.

[Frans]

:big-tongue2:

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Thanks Frans - that pretty much nails how I feel about it too. :lol:

STILL no baby, and you don't even want to know what I tried yesterday.

Just shows that babies come when they are good and ready and not a moment before.

[fishhuntcutwood]

That little bundle of joy is going to start getting mail in there if it doesn't happen soon!

Keep us apprised, and stay strong Natalie!

[cybergeek23851]

That little bundle of joy is going to start getting mail in there if it doesn't happen soon!

Keep us apprised, and stay strong Natalie!


Any longer, He'll come out wearing Redwing Loggers, a silky, and a smile, ready to be a little groundy. :D

[Old Monkey]

Or worse, a teenager!

Baby's first word: "Whatever!"
Baby's first sentence: "Like I care!"

[vharrison]

Natalie, how are you feeling today?

[GASoline71]

Or worse, a teenager!

Baby's first word: "Whatever!"
Baby's first sentence: "Like I care!"

Devon, just wait until you get to the... "Dad, you are such a dork."

I always respond with... "If I'm a dork... what does that make you?";)

My favorite right now is... "It's not fair!":)

Gary

[Old Monkey]

Why would my daughter ever think I was a dork? I mean sure my wife thinks I'm a dork but...

[GASoline71]

Trust me on this one... don't sing loudly to the radio in the truck when her friends are within earshot... That will surely lead you down the path to dorkness. Don't ask me how i know...;)

Sorry for the derail Natalie... now... where is that kid?

Gary

[JamesTX]

STILL no baby, and you don't even want to know what I tried yesterday.

Ahem - http://pregnancy.about.com/b/a/256455.htm .

[Al Smith]

STILL no baby, and you don't even want to know what I tried yesterday.



Well,regarding that,sometimes it is not polite to ask.;)


Due to the fact the pickled eggs most likely is not a good idea,I came up with another brain storm or brain fart as may be the case.

It has been said the the yet unborn infant can recognize certain sounds while still enwombed,such as the mother's voice,music etc.With that in mind,get a tape player and play rap music,followed by never ending renditions of Tiny Tims,"Tiptoe through the tulips"I Imagine that after a day or so,young treeson will make the great escape just to able to turn off that obnoxious music.:|:

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Well,regarding that,sometimes it is not polite to ask.;)


Due to the fact the pickled eggs most likely is not a good idea,I came up with another brain storm or brain fart as may be the case.

It has been said the the yet unborn infant can recognize certain sounds while still enwombed,such as the mother's voice,music etc.With that in mind,get a tape player and play rap music,followed by never ending renditions of Tiny Tims,"Tiptoe through the tulips"I Imagine that after a day or so,young treeson will make the great escape just to able to turn off that obnoxious music.:|:


:lol:


Well, went to the doctor today and now have a scheduled induction for Monday. :( Not what I want to have happen. Of course, now that it's be arranged I'll have the baby Sunday night. In any case I'll be having this baby early next week at the latest. Yay!

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Ahem - http://pregnancy.about.com/b/a/256455.htm .

:O :D

[MasterBlaster]

Good to see a light at the end of the tunnel, eh? :)

[Al Smith]

Well,actually it would be young treeson seeing the light at the end of a tunnel,figuratively speaking .:D

[Tree Guy's Wife]

ROFL

Al, you are so funny!

[No_Bivy]

You and tree guy need a special night out. Then you know you will screw things up by going into labour......:lol:

[Old Monkey]

I hope you go into labor naturally, that petocin (sp) is a rough ride.

[Stumper]

Why would my daughter ever think I was a dork? I mean sure my wife thinks I'm a dork but...

Kathy is a remarkably beautiful, intelligent and perceptive woman.

[Tree Guy's Wife]

I hope you go into labor naturally, that petocin (sp) is a rough ride.


Yes, that's what I've been worried about. Fortunately it's the last resort. It will only be used if the prostaglandin gel doesn't work and that's supposed to work 95% of the time so.... hopefully I won't be in that 5%. I've been having lots of contractions for the last 10 days or so they just will stop. Hopefully that's a good sign and the gel will just keep them going and progressing.

[Frans]

Yes, that's what I've been worried about. Fortunately it's the last resort. It will only be used if the prostaglandin gel doesn't work and that's supposed to work 95% of the time so.... hopefully I won't be in that 5%. I've been having lots of contractions for the last 10 days or so they just will stop. Hopefully that's a good sign and the gel will just keep them going and progressing.

I have a treemenduous amount of faith that you are going to have the most beautiful baby with no problems at all.







---well at least until they get to the 'terrible 2s', and then the defiant years, and then the preteen years, and then, heaven forbid, the independant teenager years, and then the leaving you for college years, and and and ......


Oh boy, better shut up now :D

[stehansen]

I hope you go into labor naturally, that petocin (sp) is a rough ride.


Yup.

[vharrison]

Natalie, I see you are still waiting! No worries, the first one is always late.

[Old Monkey]

We were 11 days late. That's about as long as they will let you go before they induce.

[SteveBullman]

are you very big nat???
my missus is quite small this time in comparison to last time.

[JonnyHart]

Erin's pretty huge now.
Scheduled cesearian on June 7th at 9:00 am. Absolutely 100% sure it's a girl.

[Skwerl]

A pregnant woman's husband can refer to her as 'pretty huge' without too much risk of bodily harm, but for the rest of us it's a very risky proposition.
:\:

[SteveBullman]

we're having a girl too, supposed to be due june 3rd but i think she'll be earlier than that!

[SteveBullman]

i think it'd be fun to be a pregnant woman.....the ammount of times people asked jodi when the baby was due....i'd have had heaps of fun, telling them i wasnt pregnant and bursting into tears...you could make someone feel really embarrassed haha

[Tree Guy's Wife]

I'm not very big (in my opinion). I'll find and post a picture later. Besides, size doesn't matter. :D

I'm being induced tomorrow if nothing happens before then. :( Not what I wanted but on the other hand I am ready to have this baby!

Sometimes I think there should be a manual everyone is required to read on how to talk to, or NOT talk to, a pregnant woman. I can't believe what complete strangers will say to me. Either I'm too tiny and starving the baby or I'm too huge and will never lose the weight, and if one more stranger walks up to me and rubs my belly I'm going to punch them. Oh, and the 472 phone calls and emails saying "Haven't you had that baby YET" are really fun too.

Okay, rant over. :)

[SteveBullman]

havent you had that baby YET?

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:lol:

Shut up Steve. :lol:

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Here, I discovered an even better reply:

:violent1:

[stehansen]

A pregnant woman's husband can refer to her as 'pretty huge' without too much risk of bodily harm, but for the rest of us it's a very risky proposition.
:\:

Are you sure about that?

[S_T_S]

i think it'd be fun to be a pregnant woman.....the ammount of times people asked jodi when the baby was due....i'd have had heaps of fun, telling them i wasnt pregnant and bursting into tears...you could make someone feel really embarrassed haha

One of the senior managers at Hazel's work (a real loser) asked one of her colleagues if Hazel was pregnant. There reply was that 'She had a lymph problem which was causing the weight increase and it would only get worse'. They also said Hazel was quite upset about it so not to ask. He said nothing and constantly avoided her until 7 months in when Hazel was preparing the leave work, by that time most of the other people where she works knew about the joke. Pretty cruel but funny all the same, even he had a chuckle.

[bernmeister]

Best of luck Natalie. :thumbup:

My wife had to be induced for the births of our four children and she says its not really all that bad. (i was way more shook up than she was!) the doctor asked if i would like to cut the cord and i said "thats what im paying you for" :lol:

we hope to hear some good news soon!

[MasterBlaster]

Steve, why is your wife wearing a light fixture? Is that some sorta Brit thing, orrrr whut?

No wait, I know! SHE'S the light of your life, eh????

:D

[vharrison]

Steve, why is your wife wearing a light fixture? Is that some sorta Brit thing, orrrr whut?

No wait, I know! SHE'S the light of your life, eh????

:D

:lol:

Natalie, good luck tomorrow! We will be thinking of you.

[No_Bivy]

get-r -done= healthy baby

[Old Monkey]

Good luck Natalie!

Welcome to the world Tree Guy's Kid!

[vharrison]

Today is the day!

[sotc]

thinking about tree guy......... and you :D good luck!

[MasterBlaster]

And the adventure begins!!!

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Got the phone call this morning and am heading in to be induced now. If it works (please gel, work) then I won't be on here for a couple of days probably. I'll try and get someone to update if I can. Otherwise, I'll be back!

[MasterBlaster]

Good luck!

[Frans]

Butch how about making the baby an 'honorary member'?
:)

[MasterBlaster]

How do I do that? :?

[Frans]

I guess her/his mom could do it. I dunno. Or teach the little tyke to read and write :)
I have heard of parents creating email addresses and even web sites for their little ones

[fishhuntcutwood]

We're all thinking about you Natalie! Best wishes for the whole family!

[Chisel Tooth]

We are having a baby? Cool! so what will we call the baby, The Tree Tike?
See Ya
Mike

[vharrison]

TreeGuysTyke

[No_Bivy]

Candle is lit,........fingers are crossed...............Well, boy or Girl?:D

[Al Smith]

TreeGuysTike Treeson would fit.Don't forget your breathing Nat.

[Al Smith]

Now,a little story befitting the blessed event.After the birth of my first born,I was exausted,wrung out,all done in,wow.I didn't do a damned thing expect maybe 5 minutes at the most some 9 months previous.

How some ever,during the ex Mrs Smith's labor and delivery,I got so much into it that I was pushing with her.Lawdy it felt like I had been kicked in the neather regions by a huge mule,several times,ugh.:O The baby's mother of course was full of pep.

I said something to one of the nurses several days later ,laughing of course.She remarked that in that small hospitol they rotated delivery nurses every 6 months.The reason,thy push too and develop 'roids in the process.Double ugh.

[Skwerl]

Tyke should be spelled with a y I think. TreeGuysTyke is my suggestion.

[rumination]

I'm probably too late, but best of luck Natalie!

[Stumper]

But ....Tyke means mongrel dog/Yorkshireman. We don't want to start the poor child out with an inferiority complex.:P

[vharrison]

TreeGuy, any news? You handing out cigars yet?

[Chisel Tooth]

I think she said it was a boy Bivy, I was ready for the girl. But I did find a last minute gift for a boy, or a girl. I guess the six pack would work for both.
See Ya
Mike

[rbtree]

Must be about that time. Best wishes to you, Natalie, for an easy birth and healthy baby!

[vharrison]

No news?

[MasterBlaster]

Damn! What's up???

[SteveBullman]

how long do they generally keep you in hospital for after the birth over there?

[MasterBlaster]

I'm not sure, maybe a day or two. They usually get you out quickly if there are no complications. We'll probably hear something soon.

[Frans]

The girl is prob. just having the experiance of a life time! I am sure she will check back in when she is good and ready. After all, looking at your new baby is ALOT more important than any web board. :)

We are sending good thoughts your way, Natalie!

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Just got home. Roman John-Michael was born May 22/07 at 12:02pm. He weighed 9lbs 7oz and was 22.5 inches long. Considering I only gained a total of 18lbs during my pregnancy you can say I was all baby! He has dropped to a little over 8lbs which is normal and healthy. We are both doing great but I'm exhausted. I'll post more later and include a picture.

Thanks for all the well-wishes.

Natalie

[Skwerl]

Yaaay! :D

[Frans]

Good going girl! Congratulations!!!:thumbup:

[JamesTX]

I only gained a total of 18lbs during my pregnancy...

I can't wait tell my wife that - there was 50 pounds more of her to love when we had our first.

[Thor's Hammer]

Natalie, thats fantastic news. I love what you've called him. and 9lbs? I bet treeguy is over the moon.
I love baby stuff:)

[TheTreeWiseMen]

Yipppeeeeee!!!!

[pete mctree]

YEY!!! cogratulations!!

[SteveBullman]

well done nat! i think we were all starting to get a little concerned when we didnt hear from you for so long. just told my wife the weight...she says "ouch"
congratulations

[SteveBullman]

natalie, i just realized hes born the same day as keeley....2 treehouse babies on the same day, whats the odds?

[JamesTX]

natalie, i just realized hes born the same day as keeley....2 treehouse babies on the same day, whats the odds?

Since hindsight is 20/20, I'd say that the odds were 100%.

[Al Smith]

Hip hip horray:D Rather hefty size I would say.Should be eating steak in about a week .;)

[S_T_S]

Conratulations from me as well, Abbie is now just over 4 weeks old.

Enjoy the sleepless nights........

[che]

Bunch of babies here. Cool! :thumbup:

Congrats, Natalie!! Rest up.....enjoy your new son. :D

[Chisel Tooth]

We have a Baby! Welcome to the world and next to the tree house Roman John-Michael, can't wait for your first post, in 2 or 3 years of course. Many congrats. glad to know all is well. Welcome back to the tree house Natalie, we all missed you .
See Ya
Mike

[MasterBlaster]

Well that's great to hear! Ten fingers and ten toes, sweet!

And two TH babies on the same day? That's amazing!

[SteveBullman]

just trying to work out how far apart they were, what time zone is natalie in?

[roller]

nice one Nat congrats,to you and your husband...

[xtremetrees]

Shes had that siggy forever.

[fishhuntcutwood]

Congrats Natalie!!!

OK, I'm behind the power curve, who's the other baby?

Edit- Nevermind. Congats Steve....I'll go over to your thread now....

[mpapuga]

Well, if there ever was a good time to speak up , this would be it. Congratulations on your baby, children change a persons life for the better.

Mark

[Thor's Hammer]

welcome mark:thumbup:

[MasterBlaster]

Dang, you finally spoke up.

Welcome to the participation, Mark! :beer:

[Old Monkey]

That's great news Natalie. That's a big boy you have there. Big babies are fun. May he be a good sleeper.

[top hopper]

Congratulations Natalie and Tree Guy!!

[pantheraba]

Yayyyy, Natalie...and you STILL look great. Snuggle Roman for me.

[Rotax Robert]

All the best to you Natalie. We wish you well.

Mr & Mrs Rotax

[MasterBlaster]

Yayyyy, Natalie...and you STILL look great. Snuggle Roman for me.

Am I missing a picture somewhere? :?

[SteveBullman]

i think he may be referring to the avatar hehe

[GASoline71]

AWRIGHT!!! Congrats to you and the Tree Guy Natalie!

Gary

[Burnham]

Splendid news, Natalie. It's most welcome, as is Roman!

[Tom_Scheller]

Best, Best, Best wishes! Babies put everything in perspective.

...now I can git workin on the 18lbs I gained in the last nine months!

TS

[MasterBlaster]

Stay on the alert!!!

[Stumper]

Congratulations!

Arranged marriage negotiations should commence forthwith. Roman and Keeley should marry June 2, 2027.

[sotc]

hoorah! congrats natalie and tree guy

[Bodean]

Three Cheers for the new baby, Natalie and TreeGuy!!

Awesome news!

:)

[Paul B]

Congrats Natalie and Treeguy. :D
Welcome Treeguysandtreeguyswifeskid

Steve - pacific northwest time, GMT -8

[TC3]

Oh, Nat ! That's fantastic news ! I'm so happy for you !!!
:big-angel:
Babies are magic.
Pics soon, ey ?!? LOL

[rumination]

Excellent news! Congratulations Natalie and TreeGuy!

[SteveBullman]

that makes roman 3hrs 33minutes older than keeley, pretty damm close!!

[Canuck]

Damn. Congrats to both of you.

[Frans]

"Born 12:02 PM". You just have time to make it to the bar for cocktail hour!

[squisher]

Awesome Natalie, congratulations!!! I need another baby, I looked away for a minute and now I don't have one anymore. Enjoy every minute!

[stehansen]

Excellent job Natalie. Congratulations to you and TreeGuy. That's a pretty good size kid. My wife gained anywhere from 30 to 50 pounds with our three kids. Our doctor said "anything more than 20 pounds and it is just yours to lose later".

[olyman]

stephen--and very few women do---piece of gold on the finger--got him for life---uh huh---

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Thanks everyone.

Roman has been a very good baby so far. He's sleeping with daddy right now so I have a few minutes.

For those that are interested a quick summary of his birth:

We go the phone call Monday, May 21 at 7 in the morning to go in to be induced. I was induced at noon (after waiting for the doctor to show up for 4 hrs - :roll: ) and after monitoring me and baby for an hour to make sure there were no bad side effects sent us home and told us to come back at 6pm for a second dose. We live about 40 mins away from the hospital so decided to go to my sister's instead, who is only 15 mins away. We hung out there for a while, Tree Guy helping BIL with some projects around the house and I just hung out with my sister. I started getting some good contractions and we were back to the hospital for 6pm. I was already at 3 centimeters by then so they decided to leave me. At 7:30pm they broke my water and my contractions got fast and hard. By 9:30pm or so I had my epiderul (heaven) and was able to get some sleep here and there. 9:00am on Tuesday, May 22 I started to push. This is where things stopped being so easy.

I pushed for over 2 hours before we all realized that I was not going to be able to deliver him on my own. I was beyond exhausted. It was decided to vacuum him out. They basically put this little round suction thing on his head and pull as I push. When they got his head out everyone went crazy, yelling at me to stop pushing. He had the cord wrapped tight around his neck and was pretty blue. They had to cut it off of him before I could deliver the rest of him and then they rushed him off to the warmer to get him breathing. It took a bit but he started to pink up. Probably was a very short time but it felt like hours. They had Tree Guy pulled over there but no one was telling me what was going on. Finally I could hear them say that he was pinking up and they called over to me that he was okay. I only got to hold him for about 30 seconds though before they had to check him again. My recovery took a long time. Normally they have you out of delivery and in the maternity ward in an hour and it took me 4 hours to be well enough to do so. I didn't get to hold him again until then. :(

We stayed at the hospital until yesterday. Things are going really well now. We're just headed off to the doctor's in a few minutes.

Side note of life with baby - it's taken me about 3 1/2 hours to write this post. :lol:


Here is a picture:

[JamesTX]

Wow - scary moments there. I know the relief you must feel. He's beautiful.

[Burnham]

Nat, he is one of the most handsome babies I have ever seen. Scary there for a bit, but thank goodness for good doctors and hospitals.

I am very happy for you, all three.

[squisher]

Beautiful baby Natalie! Congratulations :)

[Thor's Hammer]

wow natalie, gorgeous baby.
With our first, My wife went through 72 hours of labour, and refused the epidural. In the end, they used the rubber sucker tool (the von tuesse machine) to drag him out. Turns out his head was twisted, and would never have come out under ordinary conditions. like you, she was 4 hours before going back into the maternity ward.

[sotc]

scary stuff, glad its all working out well. sounds like its time consuming, guess i better get used to it :D

[Skwerl]

Wow, he's big! Looks like he's ready to start walking and feeding himself already!
Congrats Nat and Treeguy, very handsome baby. :)

[Old Monkey]

Every birth is different(and usually a little scary). Glad he is OK. I love those cheeks. He looks a couple of weeks old, with his eyes open and head almost round again.

[Al Smith]

That is an unusually large baby,and your first,which takes longer anyway.

For what it's worth,my ex,who was a little woman at 5 feet tall,took most likely 72 hours on the first one.She never dialated more than 5 cm before she shoved that kid out.He was only 6 lb 4 oz, 20 inchs which by the way,so was I.The second at only 4 lb 3 oz and 17 inches took about 48 hrs.

Ah but nature has it's way and I'm glad this story has a happy ending,good going mom.:)

[Frans]

Mom, that baby is the most beautiful little guy in the world! :thumbup:


Thank you for keeping us all informed!

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[MasterBlaster]

Finally! Great news! And a cute kid to boot! Congratulations, Mom! :thumbup:

[che]

He IS a beautiful baby, what wonderful coloring. I thought Burnham was just being 'nice'.....but I'll have to agree, "Nat, he is one of the most handsome babies I have ever seen."

I would have had an older sister, but she had the cord wrapped around her neck and she wasn't as fortunate. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad your outcome was so much better!!! How scary! :\:

I certainly wasn't going to say anything before, but now that you KNOW.....I was so totally amazed at how unbelievably painful those contractions are. I had about three (!) When they decided it was time for a C-section I was relieved. They still had to use forceps to get my son out.....he was big too, 10lb3oz and wanted to stay IN mom!!

It's kinda cool when they come out 'already grown', not nearly as 'fragile' feeling. Wait until you pick up the first 'little newborn' after this.....very strange.

Congrats again and thanks for sharing. The 3-1/2 hour posts are pretty normal for kids running around. Just remember to save often cuz it sometimes is even longer!

[Thor's Hammer]

hehehe. I was 11lbs, And did'nt want to come out. Mum still has flashbacks :D

[Reddog]

Good looking child. Glad everyone is okay.

[Paul B]

thats great Natalie! have you checked out the petzl saddles for little kids yet? :D

[No_Bivy]

at least a dozen candles.......... you get your merit badge now:D

[Mangoes]

One Canadian closer to world domination!



Copngratualations. Go get some sleep.

[xtremetrees]

I second the Petzl and cheers to roman michael. I cant imagine bring life to the world.

[sawinredneck]

Congatulations Natalie!!! Good looking future climber!!!
Andy

[Bearclaw]

Finally! Great news! And a cute kid to boot! Congratulations, Mom! :thumbup:

Couldn't have said it better... might thoughts exactly natalie.

[stehansen]

Wow, sounds like it was a close call, that is one seriously handsome baby Natalie. TreeGuy I'm assuming is on top of the world.

[Big A]

Congratulations TreeGuy and Nat, enjoy this time as its soon gone, doesnt seem 20 years since my first was born. Lovely looking baby too :)

[vharrison]

Natalie, he is beautiful! Congratulations to you and the Tree Guy! Hey, I called it May 22! Besides the 2 TreeHouse babies, don't forget it is Butch's birthday also...and my daddy's!! I would say Roman is in good company!

[SteveBullman]

ha didnt realize that was your bday too butch

[MasterBlaster]

Ha! Me neither!

[fishhuntcutwood]

Congrats, and of course a great looking baby!

FWIW, I was born the same way-cord around my neck, blue, not breathing all that. Back then, they didn't know better-the doctor just slapped me across the face a couple of times to get my breathing. Did all right in front of Mom and Dad. But it worked!

I'm glad it worked out for you too!

[stehansen]

Just like in the movies.

[cybergeek23851]

Congrats Nat and Tree Guy! :D

[Old Monkey]

...the doctor just slapped me across the face a couple of times...

I bet he wasn't the last.

[JonnyHart]

Very handsome boy Natalie. Congrats!

[wiltingoak]

Good work there Natalie (and the other conspirator necessary to induce reproduction).

[Tree Guy's Wife]

Thanks everyone.

He's already a week old today - it went by so fast! We're really lucky in that he is just such an easy going baby. He only ever fusses if he doesn't get fed fast enough (which is about 3 seconds after he wakes up). He sleeps really well too. We can even put him down in his bassinet wide awake and he puts himself to sleep. We'll see how long that lasts. :)

Tree Guy and I are really enjoying him. Tree Guy was supposed to go back to work Monday of this week but is now only going to work Thursday and Friday of both this week and next. He doesn't want to leave him.

[squisher]

:) Great to hear Natalie. Gotta watch out now though I think my wife gets a little jealous sometimes over the attention the little one gets. Enjoy every minute, I'm not religious but the closest I've ever come was when my baby came into this world. Absolutely amazing time.

You guys will probably start to make more money now too, as the Treeguy realizes just how valuable his time away is ;) .

[Tree Guy's Wife]

:)I'm not religious but the closest I've ever come was when my baby came into this world. Absolutely amazing time.


So interesting you said that. Tree Guy has said several times that if seeing that baby being born doesn't make you believe there's a God nothing will. It is an amazing experience.

[Chisel Tooth]

Nice looking boy! The Tree Guy has proud poppa syndrome, I didn't want to go to work either, I just wanted to stay with Jon after he was born. You have to kick him in the ass and tell him go to work, and that Roman will be here when he gets home. I'm glad everything is ok.
See Ya
Mike

[Tree Guy's Wife]

There's the advantage of being the boss - he can send his guys to work and stay home with me. I say he's not working but he's still booking estimates and jobs. Besides, I LIKE having him home - between him and my mom I haven't cooked a meal or cleaned since I had Roman. I'm taking advantage of every second.

[pantheraba]

You go, girl...glad y'all are doing so well. Roman is a beautiful boy...I understand TreeGuy wanting to be around.

My best to you all.

[Old Monkey]

This thread resulted in a healthy baby boy. That's always a good thing.

[Chisel Tooth]

I think it was the good vibes from all the good people here. How are things Nat? How about a christmas pic of Roman.
See Ya
Mike