I'm about ready to make like a baby ... and head out!
Lot's of you have been asking, so I'm updating what I know, as it is, for anyone interested. Perhaps a friend (DBM, David? - I'll call you both at some point tomorrow) might update info via comments, good news, any news later on, as may need be.
I'm currently sitting at work - how in the world can anyone expect me to get anything done!?! - 10, 12 or 16 hours from now; I'm to spontaneously tell whomever is near the office; "my word! wife is in labor, i'm gone!" and then ... I may very well be screaming "PUSH" and after long last (too many of you know all the bloody details) I shall finally meet my boy.
It's going to be the absolute most bittersweet moment of my life; the events of the last two years (miscarriage, stillbirth, the complete insanity of all of this ...) unfolding all at this one beautiful moment.
My heart is completely torn; on one hand, this should be (and is) all about Milo. It's his day. Our day. On the other hand, his siblings are forever part of our lives, how could we not be obsessing over this? Lives, intertwined.
Let's hope that he's blessed with a much smoother transition into this world. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
Anyhow, it's on, no matter how smooth the transition - at some point today. Laura goes in for a test at 300pm; results to return 2 hours thereafter. If the lil tyke's, from this day forward known as Milo, lungs are set, we'll induce at some point later this evening for a birthing some time mid night or morning next.
Laura and girlfriend are together now; they plan to go and have a nice breakfast, then if time and circumstance permit, something girly to help relax themselves, perhaps a pedicure. Trust me, no one has earned this little bit of indulgence more than Laura.
It looks like I'm set to get a free pass from here at 200. Not sure if Laura will see this or not before my mother arrives, so I may very well be surprising her at l&d... I'm a nervous wreck: I can't wait to be with her. I can't wait to be with them.
Stand by for details....
I'm currently sitting at work - how in the world can anyone expect me to get anything done!?! - 10, 12 or 16 hours from now; I'm to spontaneously tell whomever is near the office; "my word! wife is in labor, i'm gone!" and then ... I may very well be screaming "PUSH" and after long last (too many of you know all the bloody details) I shall finally meet my boy.
It's going to be the absolute most bittersweet moment of my life; the events of the last two years (miscarriage, stillbirth, the complete insanity of all of this ...) unfolding all at this one beautiful moment.
My heart is completely torn; on one hand, this should be (and is) all about Milo. It's his day. Our day. On the other hand, his siblings are forever part of our lives, how could we not be obsessing over this? Lives, intertwined.
Let's hope that he's blessed with a much smoother transition into this world. Keep your fingers crossed for us.
Anyhow, it's on, no matter how smooth the transition - at some point today. Laura goes in for a test at 300pm; results to return 2 hours thereafter. If the lil tyke's, from this day forward known as Milo, lungs are set, we'll induce at some point later this evening for a birthing some time mid night or morning next.
Laura and girlfriend are together now; they plan to go and have a nice breakfast, then if time and circumstance permit, something girly to help relax themselves, perhaps a pedicure. Trust me, no one has earned this little bit of indulgence more than Laura.
It looks like I'm set to get a free pass from here at 200. Not sure if Laura will see this or not before my mother arrives, so I may very well be surprising her at l&d... I'm a nervous wreck: I can't wait to be with her. I can't wait to be with them.
Stand by for details....
posted by justinian at 10:27 AM
54 Comments:
Fingers crossed tightly over here. I'll be standing by, eagerly awaiting news of Milo's arrival. Good luck to everyone.
On pins and needles here, good wishes for all from me to you.
I'm so excited, I can't hardly stand it! I'm sending lots of good wishes and love to all three of you!
You are so cute! You don't post often enough...but when you do, you make me smile. You're a good dad already and I know you're going to have so much fun being Milo's dad.
If we don't hear from you before the big event...
All our love and best wishes to you and Laura and Milo.
I can't stand it!! I can't wait to hear all about it. Lots of good wishes and thoughts about you all.
I'm DYING here...How on earth are we going to make it through the night??? Praying for you guys!!
You bet we are standing by! Good luck!!
I'm already in tears for you all and you haven't even started yet! Can't wait for the lovely news. In the meantime - breathe!
I'm so excited for you both!!!! Good luck to you and Laura (and to Milo, of course!) -- I'll be anxiously awaiting news of little M's arrival. I hope everything goes as smoothly as can be. At least Laura will have pretty toes while she's in labor!
I'm thinking of you guys and can't wait to hear all about the SAFE arrival of Milo!!
The suspense is killing me!
Checking in regulary for the news...
I'm hyperventilating over here.
Eagerly awaiting news...
Whatever you need, just call.
A regular lurker checking in to wish you luck and let you know I will be thinking of you!
Whoo Hoo! I can't wait for the good news! Eeeek!
Oy, I can barely stand the suspense!!! I hope you're getting ready for induction as I type this...
got everything crossed here and wishing everything goes smoothly and routinely. and I simply can't wait to meet Milo. Good luck guys. sending all my love to you and your family.
Amnio went well - well, results were just perfecgt - the actual amnio took three attempts!
They've induced now, and i've snuck home (we live 5 minutes away) to get a quick shower, update blog and grab the cd player (the hospital doesn't have one).
It's hot in the house, will cool off in shower, then back to hospital. Will update tomorrow... my bet is on 3am birth. Mom thinks 1130pm.
Place your bets.
Thanks Justin! Here's to a smooth ride for Milo and of course Laura and I hope someone told you about the 'two finger' rule and that your poor hands don't get crushed at the height of proceedings:) Good luck guys, can't wait for news. And due to timezone differences I will wager 1.37am without really knowing how far away that time is:)
thanks for the update Justin. this is SO exciting. My bet is 1:15am or 5:55am. can't decide which. thinking of you all and refreshing like a maniac.
I can't remember the time difference, but if you say 3, I say 2. I don't think I can stand it.
Milo! Milo! Milo!
This is like one of those cliff hangers! I can't stand waiting!
Inductions can take soooooo long... I'm betting sometime around 9pm tomrrow. ;-) Just don't tell her that.
Fingers crossed, can't wait!!!!! Good luck Justin and Laura, c'mon MILO!
And thanks for the quickie update!
(ok, ok, it technically IS tomorrow, I didn't realize the time). But I did tell Laura it would happen on a Tuesday. So 9ish tonight then.
He's here! Safe and sound! Justin just called me. Milo was born at 8:23, is 7 lbs 6 oz and 19 inches long. Everyone is healthy and Milo is feeding already.
I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to write this! Let the congratulations roll in.
WOOOOHOOO!!!! I love seeing this good news! Can't wait for pictures and all the details!!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
welcome, milo! we've been waiting for you! we're so incredibly happy to have you here safe and healthy.
I'm crying! Stop it stop it!!!!!! MILO WELCOME TO THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And then there were 3...
Congrats! So happy for all three of you! Now how 'bout some pictures!!
Fantastic! I am SOOOOO happy!!! Welcome to the world Milo! And Congratulations laura and justin!
Wishing you a speedy recovery laura.
Sending lots of love and (((hugs))))
Congratulations my friends! And welcome to this world baby Milo! So so so so happy for you all.
Congratulations Justin and Laura!!! Welcome to the world Milo!! I am so happy for you guys! I can't wait to see pictures! Sending tons of love and hugs!!
Thanks for the update DBM!
YAY!!! YAY YAY YAY!!! Weclome Milo!!!!
Can't wait for the pics!!
Long time lurker stepping in with heartfelt congratulations!!!!! ALl the best to the three of you!!
Hooray!!! Congrats Justin and Laura and welcome little Milo!!
hmm, pictures? :)
Coming out of lurkdom to say a HUGE congratulations.
I am so pleased for you all, we will raise a glass of something over here in the U.K tonight to say welcome Milo.
love Denise
Happy tears! Happy tears!
Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Milo! I am so pleased for the three of you. It's going to be a beautiful journey.
PS. No more insulin! :)
Yay!! Another heartfelt congratulations from over here in UK. Was checking regularly from Brussels, and checking again was one of the first things I did when I got back home.
So pleased for you all...
I've been checking in nonstop! I'm beyond happy to hear about baby Milo's arrival. Congratulations and welcome to the world, Milo! Can't wait to see pictures...
Oh joy! Congratulations Justin and Laura! Can't wait to hear from the proud parents. :)
Wonderful news! Many congratulations and welcome to baby Milo!
I thought I congratulated already, but I'm so crazy happy that I must have forgotten. Woo! Whoo-hoo! Hoo-ray! Haaaaaaaaaaa! Yippeeeeeeeee!!
Welcome, little man. You are such a lucky boy to have a mom and dad like yours. They love you so.
Cannot wait to see your sweet little face.
Congratulations Laura and Justin!!! Welcome to the world Milo...everyone is so happy you made it safe and sound!
HOORAY!!! I am so happy for all of you - welcome, Milo!!
Welcome to the planet, little Milo. You be nice to your mommy and daddy, they deserve all the best - and here you are.
Welcome, Milo! We are so happy that you're here!
YEAH! So pleased that you have arrives all safe and sound and are feeding and being completely fabulous:)
Congratulations Laura and Justin, it'll get better every day:)
Sounds like your induction went well, timing-wise. Robert and I are so happy for you both. Happy birthday, Milo!!!! Can't wait to see photos!!!!
Oh yeah!!! Gah...I'd been checking the blog. I didn't realize there would be updates in the commnents. Congratulations you guys! This is such super great news. Hello Milo!
I am pretty late to this party, but this is HUGE. Congratulations Laura and Justin and WELCOME Milo. I am so happy for you all. This is the most wonderful thing I wanted to read here. (and reading it made me cry). Thankyou so much DBM for sharing Laura and Justin's news so quickly with us all...now pics please?
Congratulations!!! I have been on pins and needles!! Hooray!!
Coming out of lurkdom to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS!
So pleased for you :o)
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