tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post6074522066079237421..comments2024-03-27T17:28:13.744+01:00Comments on Away From It All: A Birth StoryLisAwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03299284773832500834noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-42158812735028629142010-03-07T05:04:41.400+01:002010-03-07T05:04:41.400+01:00Ok, I don't know how I missed this post. What...Ok, I don't know how I missed this post. What is wrong with me?!<br /><br />I was cringing at the sight of your hospital room. I don't think I'm a germaphobe until I see stuff like that and realize that it just looks.....germy. Was it germy? I guess the tile walls would at least be easy to hose off? But it certainly doesn't look comfortable.<br /><br />I'm so glad you felt better after the birth. Usually that's when I'm feeling like total utter crap, which reminds me that it wasn't that bad to be pregnant even though I'm one of those "don't do pregnancy well" type of people.<br /><br />He was such a cute newborn. Even though he was purple.<br /><br /><br />p.s. What do you want for that blog makeover I promised you....like a month ago....?melissabastowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07707231121450160335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-91888732307724742242010-02-23T17:35:37.703+01:002010-02-23T17:35:37.703+01:00I'm glad the depression hasn't come back! ...I'm glad the depression hasn't come back! Yay! And you did not look enormous at all--especially for a fourth baby.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660156433881882098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-22280619396988337702010-02-23T04:47:42.964+01:002010-02-23T04:47:42.964+01:00I love this story, and am completely captivated by...I love this story, and am completely captivated by the pictures of the hospital. What an experience!!<br /><br />I'm so glad everything went well!!Randihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11851220760568533019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-89538876115703750482010-02-21T04:07:23.757+01:002010-02-21T04:07:23.757+01:00I'm so sorry you had to stay so long waiting f...I'm so sorry you had to stay so long waiting for the little guy to come! And I always sort of love hanging out in the hospital, but I'm not so sure I would feel the same way in the "family room." You are made of strong stuff, Miss Lisa Lee P!Andi Kate, Children's Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276051519521844931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-58833501141830440082010-02-15T04:46:45.044+01:002010-02-15T04:46:45.044+01:00Wow! I hope you have forgotten what it is like to...Wow! I hope you have forgotten what it is like to have a baby in the states! That room looks like a prison cell! And makes me feel like I was in a penthouse suite for my births! I'm so glad Spencer finally came out with out serious damage to you or him! Love you and wish I were there to have helped!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454832318583154673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-10653430562902586282010-02-12T00:31:07.750+01:002010-02-12T00:31:07.750+01:00I'm so glad you got to have a "family roo...I'm so glad you got to have a "family room" and that Greg managed to bring you some good food. You really look great in your full pregnancy glory! Too bad you don't feel great! I remember on my last baby, the doctor said "just a few more pushes and you won't be pregnant anymore!" That was THE best encouragement at that moment.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896888700175603711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-32093293947182065952010-02-11T23:35:55.532+01:002010-02-11T23:35:55.532+01:00Remind me never to live in a former Communist stat...Remind me never to live in a former Communist state. I'm so glad it all went well in the end!Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-24439863062262730952010-02-09T20:43:26.755+01:002010-02-09T20:43:26.755+01:00I loved reading about your birth. Each one has bee...I loved reading about your birth. Each one has been very different with my kids. I agree that the older I get (who knew being pregnant at 29 would feel so different from 23) made my third pregnancy really uncomfortable. Dare I ask if you will have more?Jenn Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02000134950344758765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-17292544381977748312010-02-08T20:35:25.395+01:002010-02-08T20:35:25.395+01:00Purple is a nice color when compared to Smurf blue...Purple is a nice color when compared to Smurf blue. I remember feeling I could swing from the chandeliers (yes the hospitals in Utah have chandeliers, you know :D) after the first child but not so much with the others. Big gravity change! Can't wait to see #4, #3, #2 and #1. xogramaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089889939697034575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-31138230828387829762010-02-08T17:49:50.134+01:002010-02-08T17:49:50.134+01:00What a cute little guy! I'm so glad everything...What a cute little guy! I'm so glad everything worked out well. =)Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-64820273757574321672010-02-08T17:35:28.357+01:002010-02-08T17:35:28.357+01:00Wow, what an ordeal! So glad for the happy conclu...Wow, what an ordeal! So glad for the happy conclusion. Being finally home and feeling more like you than you have in months is such an incredible feeling, isn't it? I kind of think part of the reason pregnancy is so uncomfortable is so that we embrace the sleepless nights and whatnot more readily. At least I know I'd rather be woken up at 3am than be the size of a small elephant again...<br /><br />Congrats!Kimberly Vanderhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653757517652257445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-37664921377759839102010-02-08T16:38:32.076+01:002010-02-08T16:38:32.076+01:00Wow, what a cozy little delivery room.
I love y...Wow, what a cozy little delivery room. <br /><br />I love your hospital stories, it's like being in the 50s. <br /><br />I'm glad all turned out well (as it usually does, cozy room or not).Alison Wonderlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764321314666554990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-70073653121927451632010-02-08T07:25:05.511+01:002010-02-08T07:25:05.511+01:00I have missed you!
What a trooper you are. Wow. ...I have missed you!<br /><br />What a trooper you are. Wow. I am so glad he is safe and healthy and you are mending well too. I hope you like the four kids thing. For me it has been the perfect number. Not that you are done...Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-21324603809064653972010-02-08T05:42:19.272+01:002010-02-08T05:42:19.272+01:00I love birth stories! Wow, that was some fancy roo...I love birth stories! Wow, that was some fancy room you had at the hospital! We American moms would freak out if we were given a room like that! Where's our tub? Our lovely wallpaper and cozy pictures on the wall? What, no tv? We're pretty spoiled here! And as a mother of 4, I can say, just when you think you've got it all figured out here comes #4!Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062439478458703873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-89532426982965925532010-02-08T05:36:19.803+01:002010-02-08T05:36:19.803+01:00I'm so very happy for you and your family and ...I'm so very happy for you and your family and also so glad you can have your baby in a Polish hospital with gecko colored paint on the walls and be totally content. :)<br /><br />Love your purple baby and your birth story. I'm glad you're not pregnant anymore and enjoying the relief of that.<br /><br />Here's wishing you a multitude of naps and warm baby snuggles.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486223394459963669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-14620205950537041542010-02-08T04:22:59.490+01:002010-02-08T04:22:59.490+01:00I'm so sorry you had to deal with depression {...I'm so sorry you had to deal with depression {and other unpleasantness} during your pregnancy! Hearing that makes me wish I lived close by {minus the cold!} so we could have commiserated over a bag of chocolates. Misery loves company and whatnot, you know?<br /><br />Your bundle of joy is ADORABLE. I can't believe how big he is!! I still think that giving birth in those Polish hospitals looks incredibly brave, but you survived like a champ. I totally identify with feeling fabulous afterwards-- isn't it great to see your ankles again? Or eat and feel your stomach fill up down where it's supposed to, not smashed into your ribcage? Yeah, it's always wonderful to have that marathon behind you. :)<br /><br />Great post, and enjoy your little cutie. :)MelancholySmilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111279059498208927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-6057401049305754362010-02-08T00:30:28.059+01:002010-02-08T00:30:28.059+01:00Glad everyone is home and happy and well. I love r...Glad everyone is home and happy and well. I love reading birth stories. And I'm glad my birthing rooms were a bit . . . cozier. :)Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-14710355393086474412010-02-08T00:24:48.453+01:002010-02-08T00:24:48.453+01:00That is a big baby! Why was he purple? (If you don...That is a big baby! Why was he purple? (If you don't mind my asking.) I'm so glad you're home and happy and well. Congratulations on that darling little dude and I'm really happy that you're feeling so much better!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4869329841369921947.post-3340874457959639742010-02-07T23:50:02.284+01:002010-02-07T23:50:02.284+01:00Wow, what a birth story! And he was really big. ...Wow, what a birth story! And he was really big. I'm glad it all went well in the end, and I'm kind of praying that my labor and delivery are like my others and unlike your last one...Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16913479841360204974noreply@blogger.com