August 19, 2008
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Welcome to the world, baby S. !!!!
I was awakened around 2:30 a.m. to the sound of a baby crying—–it was coming from the answering machine, which is next to my bed.
I use ear plugs at night, and did not hear the phone ring, or the answering message. I did wake in time to hear Jeff’s quick message that they have a baby girl, and she was crying in the background. By the time I picked up the phone he had hung up.
I grabbed the cordless phone and went upstairs to Ken’s bedroom to let him know. We then called Jeff back.
God was watching over them for sure!!
This past weekend, before going south to be near the midwives, they had taken the bus up north near Hayward
WI for another performance the two girls had. Yesterday, Monday, they had packed everything up in LaCrosse, and headed down to the campground near the midwives. They had just settled in and gotten everything set up. Jeff and Judy took a walk around the campground near 9 p.m., and while walking, Judy started getting contractions. She had been having slight ones while we were there, but she knew it wasn’t the “real” thing. This time they WERE real. The baby was born about 1:30 a.m., with the midwives in attendance. Everything went beautifully. Both baby girl and Judy came through with flying colors!
They still have not decided on a name for her—-as of 2:30 this morning. I forgot to ask about weight, etc.. She does have dark hair, and Jeff thinks there is a hint of red, but hard to tell in just the lights of the bus.
We are not sure if we are going to go down there or not. We have only been home a week since the last trip.
Congratulations, Sweeties!! We now have a “Baker’s Dozen” grandchildren—”lucky” 13! God Bless You All!!!
EDIT
Hot off the presses—-err, camera phone at 12:45 p.m.
Still no name, but she is 7 lbs. 4 oz., and 21 1/2″ long. Hannah and Mindy are there now, and they took the pics and sent them to me right away. Thanks girls!!!
Comments (14)
Congrats to them and to you.
Whew! Glad they made it there in time. How many girls and how many boys do you have now in the g-kids? Great that all went well for both mom and baby.
a Baby in a Bus…..pretty cool. Wonderful that Mom and Baby as well as Dad are fine and congratulations. -g
@TheSunnyC - It had been even–6 boys,6 girls. Now the girls outnumber the boys! YEAH!!!
Congratulations. Glad all is well. Let us know the specifics as soon as you can.
Congrats to all of you , look forward to seeing baby photos
Congratulations to all
TONTOO
Congratulations… glad all is well. Won’t be too long until I get to make that precious announcement of a new granddaughter.. You have made me even more anxious for her to get here.
Congrats to the family on the birth of a BEAUTIFUL baby girl – she is really lovely. You must be happy and relieved that all is well.
Marie
Awww – she is gorgeous – now you have a baker’s dozen! Congratulations to all!
Wow! So exciting! She’s long and lean! I can’t imagine having a baby at Judy’s age. More power to her!
Congratulations to all! Your cup overflows! Just precious!
Congratulations on the new arrival. Happy “lucky thirteen”!
(Oh, what perfect timing she has!)
What a wonderful blessing to your family, and i love the name, will be keeping them all in prayer
sandy