The Short Story:
We tapped our 50 sugar maples (Acer saccharum) on Thursday and began our sugaring season. Friday was an exceptional day and Loren and I were at it until 11:30pm. An hour later, 12:30am and with less sleep, Mish's water broke. Contractions began quick and strong, but we still felt comfortable. Mish was so strong and I was amazed to see her working through these powerful contractions. She looked so powerful. She was in labor, a fast moving labor. 2 1/2 hours later after her water broke we were on the way to the hospital. Our Wonderful midwives felt a butt and said, whoa boy. Withstanding the will to push (later described as one of the hardest body functions to work against), this breached baby (butt first) had to wait for a doctor to see. Doc Woodruff felt a foot and said "uh-oh, would you agree to a caesarean?" We (she) agreed and to the OR we went, and within 5 hours of Mish's water breaking, I had Acer in my hands. After 3 days in the hospital, we are happy to be home.
The Story:
The arrival of Acer is the begining of an amazing chapter of our life story. We are still wondering what we're doing with a child and are enjoying spending these healing hours answering that question. As a new father, I am amazed at the immediate emotions of love, protection, and wonder I continue to experience. Watching a new mother, I have realized that there is nothing more to life than the natural nurture of a mother to her new baby. It is beautiful. Life is beautiful.
Yes, Acer can come out and play!
9 comments:
Congratulations you guys. He's beautiful!
Love you guys
-Eric and Monica
he's beautiful! congratulations, and can't wait to meet the new little guy!
love you lots,
annie & dan
Hi Guys, Great pics.
Glad everyone is home and healthy.
Just remember...it takes about 2 years to teach them to walk and talk and about 16 more years to teach them to sit down and shut up...
Uncle Brian
Congratulations guys!!
He is absolutley beautiful. you all look so happy.
May God Bless and keep you all safe.
Auntis Pattis
beautiful acer! he's amazing! i can't wait to see him and you guys!
amazing.
love you,
amy
Thanks for the "right-on insight", Uncle Brian. Haven't heard such thoughtful advice about raising kids in a long time.
Alan and Mish, I'm so proud of you. Acer is one lucky little man , to have picked such awesome parents as you.
Be well and cherish every beautiful, crazy moment.
LOVE Mel
Congratulations! He is adorable! We can't wait to see you all soon
WE LOVE YOU
~Francesca, Aunt Laurie, Gracie, and Uncle Chuck
I am forced to leave a comment by my father. He will not let me leave the room until I do so.
Congratulations on the miniature human being.
-Aaron Clark.
your story is so beautiful, my little girls a mommy, you two don't know how happy you have made me. i sit here and cry tears of joy, looking at the beautiful life you have both given. may god bless all of you, and may he keep you safe and happy in his ever loving hands. love the photoshoot. i don't know who makes the better faces allan or acer. great job guys.
love ya'll
grammy
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