Well talk about an exciting day! We have some very funny stories to tell, and a fantastic little boy.
We got to the Hospital @ 6:30 and got into the delivery room and then the waiting started. Somewhere around 8 Dedra needed some tissues and chap stick so I ran to the target around the corner, and before I could get back the doctor had broken the water and the race was on. Dedra starting having what I would call small contractions almost right away. At about 9:30 the real fun started. As the delivery began to progress it became apparent that this was going to be much different than Hanna's. The contractions started coming much closer, and the nurse quickly ran out to go find the anaesthesiologist to preform the epidural. When he came in he was noticeably trying to hurry. We were able to get the shot, but during the episode I fell and was knocked unconscious. (I will leave that for a later story.) Hard labor started somewhere around 11. Dedra had a contraction that had all the nurses running around like crazy. I think it lasted over 10 minutes with out a break. She was amazing and somehow made it through without any of the sickness she had the last time. At 11:18 Hunter was born!
Dedra and Hunter are both doing wonderful. God is good, all the time! Hunter is bruised on his face and arm, and looks like Rocky at the end of Rocky 1. The nurses and Doctors are all very happy with all his statistics, and for that we are very thankful.
Hanna and Haden, and several of our friends from North Carolina came in to visit last night. We wish all of you could be here! Dedra is in The Women's Hospital of Greensboro in room 108. She has her cell if you would like to call.
Hunter was circumcised this morning, and Mom and baby boy will be going home on Friday.
5 comments:
Good Morning My Sweet Dedra, Hunter, Hanna, Haden and Jeff.
Awoke to such awesome news of our new little guy and that all is well. Was worried when we didn't hear from you by bedtime. He's a perfect and healthy little man and I love the pictures so please keep sending them. Wish we were closer for sure to help out. I'm so glad that everything went well and the wait is over. He is so blessed to become part of this awesome famiy and The Hick's are blessed with God's perfect miracle: a newborn son. Congratulations to all of you. I so wish I were there to give him a "Grandpa Simmy and Memaw Ousley sloppy wet neck kiss and just love him to pieces for them. They are truly smiling down on you all today. I have happily spread the word to eveyone down here that I can think of. I told Papa that I would take pictures up this evening so he could see his new great-grandson and he was tickled and happy for ya'll.
Love you much and miss you more,
Aunt Vivi
Oh, Jeff. I completely forgot to mention how impressed we are that you "Used your HEAD" for this delivery. Hope there are no residuals as Hunter and the Hicks need you at your best.
Love, Aunt Vivi
First, CONGRATS! Another nephew for me; the nephew to niece ratio is at a better place now. Second, you (Jeff) and Dedra need to have one more baby, let's say in 18 to 24 months, and let's make it a girl this time. I like when we have even numbers of things: Jen & Rich = 2 kids. Rob & Amanda = 2 kids. Jeff & Dedra = FOUR kids (or 6. or 8 get crazy, whatever you want). Third, I have asked more people than I know, and maybe it's because I live on Austin Island, but I can NOT get a straight answer on Hunter's middle name. I've heard answers such as "Bill", "Gary", "Who are you and why are you not wearing shoes?", "Uncle Sal", and "Mittens". Knowing Jeff, (I've known Jeff for a couple years now) I can't imagine him agreeing on "Hunter Mittens Hicks", but Dedra is just that crazy and maybe he was scared to fight her on it. Or, maybe it's due to an old old OLD lost fraternity bet.
So, congratulations Dedra, Jeff, Hanna, & Haden (I love you).
Hey Hunter! What's your middle name? I love you, Your Aunt Allison.
Hello Jeff, Dedra, Hanna and Haden!
Congratulations on the birth of Hunter. Glad that everyone is safe and doing well. We are thinking and praying for you guys and can not wait to meet our new friend Hunter. With love,
Your friends,
Mike, Stephanie and Kayla Virag
Congrats! we are so excited for you guys and just as last year the girls would love to come and meet their new cousin. we love ya'll and are ready for more pics!
love,
robert
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