That's right. Mr_porteiro_head and Beverly are excited to announce the birth of their fourth child, Hyrum [middle name to be determined, but probably not Graff]. He was born at 8:18 Saturday night and is a gigantic premie at 6 lb. 2 oz, 19 inches.
Mother and son are doing fabulously. They're doing all sorts of tests on Hy because he's a preemie, but he's very strong and we'll probably be able to take him home after 48 hours.
It came very suddenly and realatively easily. She only had one big push and the baby shot out of there like a cork in a pop gun. He didn't even have time to get a cone head or a squished face.
If I were in 9th grade, this would be a concluding paragraph. I'd probably even repeat my thesis statement.
[ January 09, 2006, 11:42 PM: Message edited by: mr_porteiro_head ]
Posted by twinky (Member # 693) on :
Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :
Congratulations, and welcome to the world, Hyrum!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Congratulations, Porter and Bev!!! Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
Mazel Tov!
Any chance of pictures?
Posted by Stan the man (Member # 6249) on :
!!Congratulations!!
quote: If I were in 9th grade, this would be a concluding paragraph. I'd probably even repeat my thesis statement.
Posted by xnera (Member # 187) on :
A big warm welcome to Hyrum, and congrats!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Yay, now I see this. It's too bad he couldn't wait another 13 days, then he'd share my birthday, but I'll make him a hat anyway .
Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
Congratulations!! Welcome to the world, Hyrum!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "my brother is exalted."
Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
That's awesome, I'm glad he is doing so well. Here's hoping he comes home very soon and you start a wonderful life together. Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Congratulations!
Good work, mom and dad - and welcome to the world, Hyrum!
Babies are so wonderful. *happy smile*
Posted by El JT de Spang (Member # 7742) on :
Congrats.
And a happy zeroeth birthday to Hyrum.
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Mazel Tov! I thrilled that mother and son are healthy.
6 lb. 2 oz, 19 inches is just not a preemie to me. Is he even in the NICU?
Posted by james01 (Member # 8863) on :
Yay for babies!
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Congrats, mph and Bev!
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
A lady in my old ward had a 12 pound preemie on her last pregnancy. I think she had gestational diabetes. He was huge, but still had underdeveloped lungs.
Yay for Hyrum!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Mrs M. I'm guessing he's considered a premie because he was due on Valentines, even if he is almost to term.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
That is very cool! Congrats to you and yours! Posted by Amanecer (Member # 4068) on :
Congratulations!!! That's fantastic!!! !!!
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
Congrats and welcome to the world Hyrum!
Posted by Theaca (Member # 8325) on :
I wonder if the due date was correct?
(I was born 19 days late, and my brother was born a whole month AND 18 days late. His due date was off a month, we think, but the doctor refused to admit he was wrong.)
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
Congratulations.
Posted by Black Mage (Member # 5800) on :
Whoo! Go Bev and MPH!
So, have you decided on a Hatrack name for Hyrum so we can talk to him? Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Oh, I'm so glad he's doing okay! I freaked out when I read the other thread...
Congratulations. And I'm glad bev is fine, too. Give her lots of love and ketchup from me. Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Congratulations!
Very exciting news, indeed.
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
Hooorayyyyyyy!!!
Posted by Elizabeth (Member # 5218) on :
Darn sticky thread! I have spent the past few minutes trying to find it!
Congrats, P and B!!!
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
Huzzah! Posted by CaySedai (Member # 6459) on :
Awesome news! Posted by human_2.0 (Member # 6006) on :
Congradulations!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Congratulations!
(And pictures?!)
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
I meant that such a big preemie doesn't seem to even be a preemie to me, the mother of a micro-preemie. I'm guessing that the baby is about 36 weeks - they send babies over 35 weeks to the newborn nursery here.
I'm happy about the baby and I'm also happy that beverly didn't have to be on bedrest, which is called pregnancy prison for a reason.
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
So happy for you -- welcome to the world, Hyrum!
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Yay! And I love the name you chose! Congratulations!!!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Oh happy day. Congrats to you and Beverly on the new addition. Is Hyrum the first Hatrack baby of the new year? Cool.
Hi Hy-rum!
Sorry, I tried to resist.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
quote:It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "my brother is exalted."
I know, which is awesome considering the fact that he's partially named for Hyrum Smith, the brother of Joseph Smith.
BTW, we have a middle name. Elwin. It is a version of the name Alvin (another brother of Joseph Smith), and it means elf friend.
quote:6 lb. 2 oz, 19 inches is just not a preemie to me. Is he even in the NICU?
No, he's not in the NICU. He's doing fabulously. His blood sugar is staying up, he's nursing from Bev, and everything is set for him to come home tomorrow night.
No, the due date wasn't right. The hospitals weren't talking to each other correctly. The most correct ultrasound (and therefore the most accurate) had him at Feb. 5th. That means he was just four weeks before his due date, which means only one week premature.
quote:So, have you decided on a Hatrack name for Hyrum so we can talk to him?
Yes. Since Beverly isn't here, and cannot contradict me, I decree it to be Xerxes. That means that the internet names for our kids are Mario, Peach, Care Bear, and Xerxes.
quote:(And pictures?!)
Soon.
quote:I meant that such a big preemie doesn't seem to even be a preemie to me, the mother of a micro-preemie. [Smile] I'm guessing that the baby is about 36 weeks - they send babies over 35 weeks to the newborn nursery here.
Yup. 36 weeks it was.
And for what it's worth, he is so much smaller than our earlier kids that he feels like a preemie to us.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Was it Bev who was saying she usually had big babies?
I guess Hyrum would have been a welcome change after all the big ones!
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Yeah, our smallest one before this was 8 lb. 6 oz.
The last one was 9 lb. 7 oz, and she did that natural. Posted by R. Ann Dryden (Member # 8186) on :
My heartiest congratulations! Sounds like he's doing very well, and I hope and trust Bev is as well. My little one was born at 36 weeks too but as I had eclampsia and the placenta wasn't functioning correctly, she was only 5 pounds, 18 inches. I'm thrilled for your family and like everyone else, looking forward to the pictures.
Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :
Wow! Congrats! And welcome to the world, Hyrum!
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
Btw, how old are your other children, if you don't mind me asking? I just saw this is your fourth, and was wondering about it...
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
We were joking that bev's body probably said, "No more big babies! This one is old enough to be safe, get him out before he hurts me!" I'm glad he's happy and well. Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
Congrats, MPH! I have 4 too ... and immediately knew that was my limit.
My oldest's middle name is Hyrum - I was teaching SS (Church History) at the time. My books said it meant "noble one", though, not "my brother is exalted". That's pretty cool.
Posted by KarlEd (Member # 571) on :
Congratulations to the happy couple! Hope both mother, son, and proud papa are doing well.
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by JennaDean: My oldest's middle name is Hyrum - I was teaching SS (Church History) at the time. My books said it meant "noble one", though, not "my brother is exalted". That's pretty cool.
Especially is you happen to be Hyrum's brother. Posted by kmbboots (Member # 8576) on :
Yay! Pictures?
Posted by Rember (Member # 8273) on :
Hi, Hy!
Posted by forensicgeek (Member # 8430) on :
Congratulations!
Posted by IanO (Member # 186) on :
Congratulations
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
Mazeltov to the happy family! Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Congratulations! Glad all are doing well. Can't wait for pictures.
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Yay!! I'm glad everyone is happy and healthy!
Posted by solo (Member # 3148) on :
Congrats Porter and Bev!
Posted by pooka (Member # 5003) on :
Hyrum and Hire 'im. They rhyme. Rock on, mph and bev.
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
Congrats!!!!!!!!! Wahooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Congratulations! *high-five*
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Pictures are here! (And we are all home!) Story to come....
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Yay for being home!
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
It's nice.
Posted by Evie3217 (Member # 5426) on :
He's gorgeous, mph. Posted by Belle (Member # 2314) on :
Oh, he's so beautiful. I mean, he really is, he perfectly shaped head, that sweet little fuzz on his head, he's a charmer, for sure. Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Awww, he's got a full head of hair!
Where's a pic with the proud papa?
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
I'm sure he seems tiny, compared to your others, but he really doesn't look "preemie" at all. Nice cheeks on that one!
How old is the little girl (Care-bear?), the previous "baby" in the family? My third was a couple weeks shy of 2 when his sister was born. It was hard on him. But she looks older than that to me.
[ January 15, 2006, 09:12 PM: Message edited by: JennaDean ]
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Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Gorgeous babies all of them. I agree, Hy definitely doesn't look like a premie. He looks perfect.
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
He's beautiful. And such cute head fuzz!
And Beverly, you look amazing for someone who's just given birth! (Not to say you wouldn't look amazing for someone who hadn't just given birth... You know what I mean).
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Aw! Congrats, dude!
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Thanks, everyone! I am bursting with joy and pride at his arrival and how wonderful he is. The birth was easy on me physically, I can't take credit for that. I am accustomed to having enormous babies, so a premie (even a big premie) passed through me with ease.
To answer questions, I will go with the names "Mario", "Peach", "Care-bear" and "Xerxes". Care-bear is 2 1/2, Peach is coming up on 5, and Mario is 6 1/2.
I am ready to tell the miraculous story of Hyrum's birth!
My due date according to my LMP was Feb 14th. But I had an early ultrasound (supposed to be more accurate) that said Feb 5th. But the midwives never went by that date. So when I went into the hospital with preterm labor, they got on track to do all they could to stop it. I was dilated to a 4, 70% effaced at this point. I was on medicine and bedrest. But the contractions wouldn't quit. Funny, the morning of the day Hyrum was born, I went to a big photography shoot of Porter's extended family (taken to and from by wheelchair, with permission from the midwives). We took the opportunity to have a family portrait taken. Hyrum is there in the picture in my belly, just to make his debut appearance hours later.
It was later that day that the contractions began getting more insistant. So much so, that I took my medicine early. I had been talking to family about premies and the problems they can have, and I was scared. I really wanted to stop the labor. But in the back of my mind, I kept wondering if something was wrong with the baby and that was why he was trying to come. I decided I'd better call the midwife. She said go to the hospital NOW. They might have to keep me there on an IV to more aggressively stop labor, or if I was far enough along, they would just let me go.
I came in, sure that no matter what I wouldn't have the baby *today*. I mean, that was just crazy. My contractions were 2 minutes apart, but they had been for days on and off. Upon entering the hospital, I was still at that 4 cm 70% effaced. Porter and I both doubted that would change in the next hour while they observed me. But for whatever reason, there was progress in that one hour--even though I had just barely taken another double dose of the medicine.
On top of this, my midwife burst into the room with a great big smile on her face. She had found the record of the early ultrasound! Apparently, it had been placed in the records of a previous birth by an inexperienced intern. She declared that I was one day from 36 weeks and I was welcome to go on into labor with their blessing! They admitted me to labor and delivery. I was scared, excited, confused, overwhelmed all at once! I had planned to go natural, and I still had my doubts about how I would fare--so little time to mentally and emotionally prepare. We hadn't even finished packing the hospital bag properly.
Porter left briefly to run an errand for me. There was a birthing ball in the corner for me to use. The nurses began running a bath for me to relax through labor in. I was laying on my side and relaxing through the slowly intensifying contractions (still quite manageable at that point), and I informed the nurse that my water had broken. When the nurse looked, she found blood. My waters hadn't broken after all. The midwife was quite concerned. She broke my waters right then to find even more blood there. My amniotic sac all filled with blood! And yet, the baby seemed to be fine. They told me that if there was any distress, they would rush me in for a C-section. I accepted that firmly, knowing that what had to happen would happen. I was afraid, though. Afraid for my baby, afraid for the unknown. It was hard to relax then, and with my water broken, the contractions intensified. It was under these circumstances that Porter returned. My how things had changed!
We were left alone in the dim light, my specially-selected music playing to soothe me. Porter lightly rubbed my back and shoulders. I found that as the contractions became intense, long, and close together, the deeper I breathed, the better I felt. I found that blowing out a long exhale also helped relieve pain. Porter said that he couldn't tell when I was in or out of a contraction (it wasn't showing up on the monitor.) I briefly said (when I could) that I was spending more time in contractions than out of them.
When I could speak again, I said, "Baby coming...." Porter said, "What do you mean, 'baby coming'?" I felt shock coming on. I instructed Porter to go to the other side of the bed and grab and press the center of my arm (a pressure point to hold off nausea.) I felt the baby descending into the canal--a terrifying and powerful feeling. I managed to utter, "Call the nurse." He did.
They quickly found me complete, the baby in the canal, and shifted into high gear. It took all of my willpower to respond to their instructions amidst the frightening sensations of my body (Roll on your back when you can, Hold this leg up, etc.) They didn't have time to break the bed down or set much up. They were tracking the heart rate, and found it dropping as his head was compressed. "Let's have this baby now!" the midwife declared. They told me to push on the next contraction. I thought, "What contractions? There are no contractions! Just one big, never-ending, clampdown!" (I didn't know about the low heart rate, but I did manage to ask if they were getting a heart rate, which they confirmed.) Anyway, I decided it didn't really matter when I pushed. I pushed. I cried out. There was a shout of alarm as the head popped out, followed soon after by the slithering of the whole body. I wasn't exactly in a position to observe, but I hear tell that there was a great splash of blood as the head emerged. Porter said that one minute there was nothing, and the next minute there was a baby laying on the bed. He couldn't believe his eyes!
I couldn't believe it either as suddenly a wet, wriggling, crying baby was placed on my belly. My head was in a whirl. I didn't comprehend what was happening--it all happened so fast. I heard the women around me saying, "Look at that cord! Have you ever seen such a thick cord on such a little baby?" I was so out of it that at first I thought they were talking about his head being unusually large on such a small body. They found him to be 6'2" and 19 inches long. "Long and skinny!" one nurse declared. He didn't need any extra oxygen--to our delighted surprise. His lungs were mature! He even had a strong suck-swallow reflex--something many babies this age have not fully developed. He and I have established a strong breastfeeding relationship already. We are both home now, after the normal 48-hour hospital stay.
They inspected the placenta afterbirth, since they suspected it was beginning to separate--thus the bleeding and the preterm labor. What they found puzzled them--not an edge coming off, as is normally the case, but small pockets of abruptions all over the placenta. It would appear that were it not for the extra-thick cord, this baby would have had serious problems getting the needed nourishment. After he was born, the midwife squeezed as much of the cord blood as she could back into his body. They tested the blood, and found that indeed, it was full of all the things the baby needed for survival. What a miracle! Had this labor been put off further, he may have died. And as things happened, I was spared a C-section.
Porter's mother (who cared for our children through all this mess) was freaking out inside because she had had a preterm labor stopped, only to have a dead baby two weeks later. Same time of year as well. I wonder about the ghosts haunting her now. She is deeply relieved that all worked out for the best for us.
I believe in miracles. I believe in the power of prayer. We had so many people praying for us, family and friends. Porter was able to give me a priesthood blessing before we went to the hospital the first time. He blessed me and the baby to be strong. He blessed the medical personnel to be inspired and know what to do to best help us. I feel that we have received these blessings. We are deeply grateful to God and those who extended their faith in our behalf.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
quote:Where's a pic with the proud papa?
Well... we do have a pic of his hand. Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
I love those pictures. Especially the ones with the littlest big sister.
And it sounds to me like he was just good and ready to be born! I'm sorry it was scary for you, but I'm glad that you're both okay. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
That's a great story. I am so glad he did come when he did.
quote: took the opportunity to have a family portrait taken. Hyrum is there in the picture in my belly, just to make his debut appearance hours later.
This is awesome. You'll have to tell him the story when he's older, point out his "first" family photo. Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
Beautiful pictures! WHat a sweet family!
Congrats!
Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :
quote:Originally posted by ketchupqueen: I love those pictures. Especially the ones with the littlest big sister.
Yeah, and with the "exalted" big brother!
It sounds like a wild and scary ride, that turned out perfect in the end. I'm so happy, kaynahora, that Hyrum and Beverly and the whole family are well.
Posted by Beren One Hand (Member # 3403) on :
Amazing pictures. I especially love the ones with "big" sister looking over the baby. Congratulations on a job well done!
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Congrats, Bev and Porter.
Posted by Space Opera (Member # 6504) on :
Yay! What a lovely birth story. Congrats to the whole family.
space opera
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
beverly, your story brought back a lot of memories for me. There's nothing more frightening than when your baby is in danger and there is no bigger miracle than a safe delivery and healthy baby. I couldn't be happier or more relieved for you.
You look unfairly fantastic in those pictures! I looked like death warmed over after Aerin was born and you look fresh as a daisy.
BTW, expect preemie clothes to be big until he gets to be about 7.5 pounds. Even if the label says up to 7 pounds, it really means over 7 pounds. Aerin is 8.6 pounds and she's still wearing some of her preemie clothes and some of her newborn clothes are still huge. I wish I could send you some of Aerin's old things, but they're almost all pink.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Thanks, all!
Thanks Mrs. M. The info about the premie clothing is *greatly* appreciated. I went out and got a few premie outfits, and while some fit OK, some still seem ridiculously big. I guess they make everything oversized. Some of the premie pants I got for him he can squirm right out of in a matter of minutes! It is good to know that he can wear them for awhile yet.
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Beverly, could you please email me your home address my email is breyerchic04 at gmail dot com
Oh Porter could do it too, whoever, just knitted a hat for the baby.
Posted by unicornwhisperer (Member # 294) on :
Congratulations Beverly and Porter! He is a cutey! I especially love the pics with his siblings.
ps I am also a bit jealous how good you (beverly) looked after you gave birth. Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Congrats!!!!!
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Address sent.
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Thank you, breyerchic! I can't wait to see it. Posted by Telperion the Silver (Member # 6074) on :
Long live Porter and Mary!!! Long live Hyrum!!! Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
yay! A new baby! Who gets to be the Hatrack godparent? Hyrum MUST be given a Hatrack name as well!
Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
Done - "Xerxes".
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
Awww He's sooooooo cute!!!!!!!
Posted by kojabu (Member # 8042) on :
Ooo can I be a godparent?
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
Are you willing to commit yourself to raising him up in our faith if anything happens to us? Posted by Tatiana (Member # 6776) on :
"They found him to be 6'2" and 19 inches long", I read that as 6 foot 2 and 19 inches long. I was like, whoa!
That is the most awesome birth story. How terrifying and magnificent a thing it is to be born! The pictures of Xerxes with Care Bear are so wonderful they make me cry.
I love the name Hyrum! His namesake was such a gentle and loving spirit. Your Hyrum is absolutely precious! May he grow up as true and good as was his namesake!
Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Thank you, ak! Posted by Altáriël of Dorthonion (Member # 6473) on :
I'd like to be the Hatrack godmother!
Posted by Little_Doctor (Member # 6635) on :
Huzzah!
Posted by Bean Counter (Member # 6001) on :
Babies... Ick! Except for yours! (and mine)
BC
Posted by 0range7Penguin (Member # 7337) on :
A little late to be posting this but CONGRATS!!!!!! Posted by Reticulum (Member # 8776) on :
Yay! Congratulations!
Posted by Uprooted (Member # 8353) on :
Beautiful baby, beautiful story, beautiful family!
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Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :
Yay! We received an adorable hand-knitted hat from breyerchick! Hyrum was so good as to model the hat for us.
Thank you, breyerchick! That was very sweet. Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Seriously cute. Posted by JennaDean (Member # 8816) on :
Ooooohh, babies! He's so cute.
Nice hat!
Posted by breyerchic04 (Member # 6423) on :
Oh he's precious in it, I'm glad I knit it a little big though, he'll grow into it, and it's all cuddly now.
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The info about the premie clothing is *greatly* appreciated. I went out and got a few premie outfits, and while some fit OK, some still seem ridiculously big. I guess they make everything oversized. Some of the premie pants I got for him he can squirm right out of in a matter of minutes! It is good to know that he can wear them for awhile yet.