Sunday, November 1, 2009

A surprise for all of us!!!! He's here!!!!

Hello all! This is not Jen, it is her DH as you all like to call us. I am Jen's husband Chuck.

What a surprise....Cooper Henry was born today at 11:01 AM at 31 weeks and 1 day!!!!!!

He weighed 4 lbs even. 16 1/2 in long. He was breathing on his own at delivery with an APGAR score (I Think that's how it is spelled) of an 8 at birth and a 9 after 10 min.

Jen woke up to small regular contractions today and back pain. The Dr's didn't want to let them continue due to the rupture, so they let us know today would be the day. This is the best hospital ever!!
They had her downstairs and ready for delivery in 10 minutes. I was at home doing laundry at the time and getting ready to bring lunch to my honey. We live 20 minutes away, but I made it here in 8 min.

Right now Jen is resting and in some pretty significant pain. They had to do a classical scar instead of the traditional cesarean incision. This will be a more difficult recovery, but all she cares about is that he is doing good and his Doctor's are very positive about Cooper's progress. They estimated that he may require the NICU for 3-4 weeks.

I/She will keep you all posted on his progress in the next few days.

This may be my only chance to address you all, so I have to say thank you for all of the sharing, stories and support you gave to my honey in the last year and two months. You all have been a real blessing to us all the way from Lily to Cooper.

15 comments:

  1. Congratulations to all of you. I saw his pic on Facebook, and Cooper is absolutely adorable. I hope you feel better soon. Big hugs to all of you, and I am so happy for all of you. I have tears in my eyes, tears of joy. Your little surprise rainbow is here.

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  2. Congrats! I am so thrilled for both of you! Big hugs! Jen wishing you a speedy recovery! Lots of love. :)

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  3. OMG!!! Congrats Jen and Chuck! I did not expect this post when I logged on. I will be praying for an easy recovery and that Cooper does awesome. Chuck, please give Jen my best.
    Marie

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  4. I am sitting here with tears in my eyes. What a beautiful blessing from God. Welcome Cooper!
    Please give Jen a big HUG. Nothing better then a Rainbow, God Bless.

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  5. I'm in tears too! Congratulations Jen and Chuck! Can't wait to hear more about Cooper. Jen, hope you start feeling better soon!

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  6. Oh my gosh! Yeah, I hope cooper does so super GREAT! congrats to the two of you.....

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  7. (((HUGS)))
    I'm so happy for you guys! Congrats and Happy Birthday Cooper!!!
    Can't wait to see pictures!!!
    Did you have to have a hyst. or did you keep your uterus?
    Been praying for you!

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  8. Jen and Chuck I am just sitting here with tears streaming down my face. I could not be more happy for you if I tried. Now PICTURES I want to see PICTURES (as soon as your up to it of course!). I hope you have a speedy recovery and I hope Cooper gets to come home soon. CONGRATS!!!!!

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  9. I'm so happy for you, Jen!! This is so exciting, and it sounds like he is doing really well, what a beautiful blessing! Praying for a quick recovery for both you and Cooper so you can bring him home soon!

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  10. Congrats!!! I'm glad he is here safe and sound. I'm for a quick recovery for both of you! I can't wait to see the pictures of your little guy.

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  11. Happy birthday Cooper! I'm so glad he is doing well. Have a speedy recovery, Jen! Post some photos when you get a chance -- we want to see that little cutie! :o)

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  12. OMG!! I am sooo excited and happy for you all! Welcome sweet baby, Cooper! Lily was certainly watching over her little brother that day.

    xoxo

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  13. Tears of joy for all of you!!! What wonderful, wonderful news. I'm so glad that mom and baby seem to be doing well for now, and will be anxiously awaiting more deails and updates. Much, much love.

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  14. Congratulations!! I am so glad he is doing well! I hope Jen recovers quickly!

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  15. Congrats Jen and Chuck. So wonderful to hear that Cooper is here safe and sound. Enjoy every little moment as I know you will. If and when you get a chance will you email me your address. Email is manzanita0802@yahoo.com incase you dont have it. Thanks and take care....

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