Lots of clock-watching in Ashlee's ~ 22 hour labor.
My dad was engrossed by the machine that measures the contractions. I can't blame him though; I watched it like a hawk and enjoyed learning that the docs use integrals to figure out the strength of the contractions. Or at least their machines do.
Surprise! Despite a superhuman effort by Ashlee, it turned out that Noah would be most safely delivered by C-section. Here I am transporting Noah from the delivery room to the nursery, past my family. Ashlee does all the work and I get the victory lap. How fair is that?
It turns out that Noah's birth was not without complications. We've been on edge for a few days and Noah is under close watch by the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Check out that hair!
Finally, 19 hours after delivery, Ashlee is able to hold Noah.
Our son is on the mend, and as 9 pounds 5 ounces one can only imagine that he dwarfs many of the kids in NICU. Hour by hour he is making improvements, and we look forward to the day we will take him home with us.
We are thankful for God working as our provider in all of these situations - He is a giver of good gifts. For me, a lovely wife who has given us a beautiful son. Hello world!
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Congrats Nick and Ashlee! I look forward to seeing Noah soon. I will let you know when I head that way.
Congraulations to both of you, Ashlee and nick. We know that it has been a very hard nine months for Ashlee, and we also know that is is well worth evry minute of it. (Nick, all you could do was watch for nine months, and grit your teeth because you couldn' be of much help). Ashlee, Nick,Noah, we love you all three very much. We are so happy that our Number 10 Great Grandson is on the mend.
Love ya all Granny & Grumpy McCandless, Florence Colorado
Congrats. You all are in our prayers as God continue to strengthen Noah and give you comfort and peace!
Congratulations! I'm sorry about the complications, but glad mom and baby are doing well. Keep us posted with pictures! COngratulations!
WOW! I am truly impressed by your endurance and bravery during the labor and delivery, Ashlee!!! Just reading about it makes me hurt all over! I am so proud of you! Your little Noah is a doll and I can't wait to meet him--and to introduce him to Luke! Congratulations to both of you. I am so grateful that mom and Noah are recovering well from the complications. BIG HUGS TO ALL 3 OF YOU!!!
Sara Turco
Awesome! Sorry I missed your IM last night...that is some life-changing stuff right there! You'll be a great dad. More to say but I'll talk to you online -Jason
Congratulations! Noah is a handsome young man. You are in our prayers!
-LaRaine and Jeff
Yeah! Noah is here! I bet you guys are so proud. I hope you get to come home soon. I will be praying for your family!
What a big, handsome boy!!! Wow! I can't wait to see him in person.
Love you guys. I'll be seeing you soon.
Congratulations on your baby boy. Praying that he gets well soon. Going home is lots of fun. Babies/children truly are a blessing from God. I just laid mine down in his crib. BEAUTIFUL. Jennifer Chiles
Mazel tov, Nick! All my best wishes to you and your family. Maria
Nick and Ashlee,
wow, what a marathon and guess what, you both won. Noah will be your first prize ribbon in life to show off and enjoy each day of your lives.
Congratulations as many have already told you,
but also; prepare yourselves with shields of love for when he breaks your hearts, spears of patience when he tries your boundaries and helmets of knowledge for when he tries to expand his and lets you know it. A good daily exercise in humor will go a long way in helping with all of the above.
Keep in touch,
Aunt Reva and Uncle Rick
Ashlee He's adorable!!! Congrats on being a new mommy. Wonderful feeling isn't it? Love and miss you. Your cousin - Amanda
Congratulations Nick and Ashlee! :)
I suspect that you will have your hands pretty full with Noah these days!
All the best!
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