Wednesday, May 9, 2012

by the numbers - installment two

  • 1 - the number of "slow release" Melatonin pills I took at 11pm last night 
  • 105 - the number of minutes that passed before Melissa called to say "someone has arrived in labor"
  • 2 - Dr Peppers can squash the power of Melatonin 
  • 2 - the total number of Heartline staff available last night (Wini and Beth are out of town)
  • 2 - the number of babies born so far on May 9th at Heartline
  • 1 - baby of each sex 
  • 10 - the number of minutes that passed between the second woman showing up and the delivery of the second woman's baby - she then proceeded to try to bleed to death - we're equipped to deal with that thanks to your prayers, donations and support
  • 3hrs 10min - the time between the two deliveries
  • 1 - scary minute (45 seconds) when baby #2 of the night/morning had a stuck shoulder
  • 2 - moms needed a quick stitch or two
  • 2 - moms needed IV fluid (again - thanks for donating!)
  • 21 - the age of the first time mom that arrived first but gave birth second
  • 38 - the age of the third time mom that arrived second but gave birth first
  • 0 - the number of times Melissa (amazing midwife) acted stressed - that gal is one cool cucumber 

Yolene & her 6lb 10 ounce daughter born at 2:40am

Patricia & her 8lb 1 ounce son born at 5:50am

  • MANY wishes for a good day of rest for all of us and no more babies tonight (please wish that with us) 
  • Many more thanks for two more healthy babies and safe moms

10 comments:

Jaime said...

I love seeing the news about these beautiful, healthy babies. Bravo, guys. What a blessing you are to the families.

His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches over you.

Saintly Nurse said...

Lovely pics. Praising Him for two more good outcomes. Thankful for emergency equipment when it's needed.

If you don't mind my asking (and if you'd prefer not to answer I understand), how often do you see PP hemorrhages? Lots of factors play into it; I'm just curious. Imagining there is a high incidence of maternal anemia, which ups the chances, but imagining that you're also pretty low-intervention overall, which decreases the risk. Plus, everybody breastfeeds, and the good drugs do help when you need them. Again, just thinking out loud, and am curious.

Keep up the great work. Hugs!

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Always Unlucky said...

I LOVE THIS POST!!! Keep up the good work. Thanks from high speed photography

Marla Taviano said...

Hooray!!

Diana said...

The gift that you give these women is so unspeakably precious. Thank you thank you thank you.

still29 said...

I love these pictures of moms and new miracles. I found your blog tonight and can't stop reading. God gave me a heart for children and since becoming a mom myself I find it growing to include young moms. Supporting moms supporting/loving their own is so important/wonderful, no matter where in the world you may be!

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Mama D’s Dozen said...

Wow! Just Wow!

Glad to hear that Dr. Pepper squashes the power of Melatonin.


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