Monday, July 21, 2008

Happy Birthday Asher!!

So after all the drama, Asher gave his mama a gentle* and model birth--if exhausting (helped by a wonderful midwife). We are just so glad that he came early, since as it was he weighs in at 8 pounds 3 ounces!! We will post pictures and details later, of course, but the short of it was that Katrina went into labor at about 2:30 this morning and after 15 hours of labor including 3 hours of pushing, little Asher is here!!

*Obviously, I mean as gentle as a force of nature can possibly be.

So here is some sort of picture of Asher and his absolutely *incredible* mom. There will be more pictures and details later, but I thought I would get at least something up. We really aren't sure what Asher will end up looking like, though he does seem to take after Katrina's side of the family a bit. His eyes seem dark, and his hair is still a mystery! The reality of his presence is still sinking in. We are just so grateful that his birth went so well.


Posted by Katrina at 3:57 PM

34 comments:

  1. tricki_nickiJuly 21, 2008 at 4:11 PM

    Congratulations you guys!! Can't wait to see pictures of your new little man.

    So glad he's here, and the waiting is over. ;)

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  2. MJuly 21, 2008 at 4:54 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

    Oh, Katrina, I saw the post this morning and sadly, I was just so glad to be on the other side of it! I was so hoping you would have an easier time of it than I did, I'm glad you got to have a good experience!

    Happy Birthday, Asher!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    Congratulations!!! I'm glad everything went well. Can't wait to see pictures!

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  4. Kelli NicoleJuly 21, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    Yay!! Congratulations! I'm so glad he arrived safely and and healthy! Wahoo!

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  5. Rachel MaeJuly 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Yay! Many congratulations. I've actually been thinking of you all day . . . glad you're done! What a relief! Can't wait to see the boy.

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  6. Rachel MaeJuly 21, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    Also, THREE hours of pushing! I did two and thought that was bad. I can't imagine. Pushing really threw me for a loop.

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  7. Ariana RoseJuly 21, 2008 at 5:44 PM

    Congratulations to both of you!! 3 hours of pushing?! Wow, wow, wow. I'm so glad you two are both healthy and of course can't wait to see pictures of you all :)

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  8. Tracy and OdieJuly 21, 2008 at 6:26 PM

    Hooray! Hooray! Congrats you two! Can't wait for photos. Love you Katrina...

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  9. KayliJuly 21, 2008 at 7:19 PM

    Exciting, exciting, exciting! Yahoo for his arrival!

    Congratulations everyone!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    congrats katrina! he looks so sweet and precious!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 8:33 PM

    YAY! Congrats!! I'm so happy for you! And that picture is gorgeous! It's not often women look that great after 3 hours of pushing! I'm so happy everything went well for you all! Now just try to get as much sleep as humanly possible! What's the old saying? "Whoever said they 'slept like a baby' has never actually had one!"

    Congrats again,
    Sara Emily Haley

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  12. ArielJuly 21, 2008 at 9:50 PM

    Halleluiah! The drama has finally come to an end. A million congratulations on your cute little guy.

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  13. TheOneTrueSueJuly 21, 2008 at 10:09 PM

    Congratulations Katrina! How wonderful!

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  14. SamanthaJuly 21, 2008 at 11:18 PM

    Congratulations! He's wonderful...and so are his parents!

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  15. DiannaJuly 22, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    Wow Katrina, you look great! This is the best "3 seconds postpartum" picture I have EVER seen! You look like a woman who is relieved to be finished with pregnancy. Who can blame you with a cute guy like that looking back at you. Congratulations!

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  16. VictoriaJuly 22, 2008 at 7:01 AM

    Congratulations!!! Glad everything went well!

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  17. The Shabby PrincessJuly 22, 2008 at 7:26 AM

    Congratulations!!!!

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  18. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    Wow! He's really here. He's perfect. I can't wait to hear all about your birth and see more pictures of little Asher. Glad you're both doing well.
    Love you guys.

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  19. LCMJuly 22, 2008 at 9:28 AM

    Happy Birthday baby and Great Job Mom! Congratulations.

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  20. TiaJuly 22, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Congratulations! I'm so happy things went smoothly for you after the rough ride you had the last several weeks. Can't wait for more updates!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 22, 2008 at 10:30 AM

    Congratulations Katrina! I am so glad he is here and you are finished with all the drama. YEAH! Happy Birthday Asher.

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  22. LA GUERA SALSERAJuly 22, 2008 at 12:20 PM

    Three cheers for Baby Asher!!! Baby Asher, Baby Asher, Baby Asher!!! Congrats Kat :)

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  23. sarahJuly 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    congratulations :) Can't wait to see more pictures!

    (three hours of pushing? ow ow ow *winces*)

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  24. LauraJuly 22, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Hooray!! I'm so excited for you guys! Well done Katrina! Best wishes! :)

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  25. DanielleJuly 22, 2008 at 2:36 PM

    Congratulations!! Baby Asher is here safe and sound. I couldn't be happier for you guys. Can't wait to hear all about it....but no hurry. Just rest and enjoy that new little soul.

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  26. ArielJuly 22, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Hey, where are the pictures? We need more pictures!

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  27. The BenchesJuly 22, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    I love him already! He is so sweet. I'm so happy for you!

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  28. H.CookJuly 22, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    Oooohhhh many congratulations!!! Soooo wonderful! I have enjoyed following your journey so much. He is beautiful.

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  29. LindseyJuly 22, 2008 at 7:09 PM

    YEA! Congrats Trina! I can't wait to hear and see more!

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  30. KellyJuly 22, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    I am a friend of Autumn's (I VT her) and I admit that I have been reading your blog for months! I love it! You are so fun, and I have heard such great things about you from Autumn- she is fantastic, too. I have never commented, but felt so overwhelmingly happy for you today- what a wonderful blessing in your life- I remember the day my first was born, a boy, too, and it is a feeling I will never forget- I see it in your face in this photo. Please accept my congrats and best wishes!!

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  31. Heather E.July 22, 2008 at 8:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Asher! katrina, I am so sorry that I'm not next door to help you out. I'll be back in two weeks ready to help!

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  32. The JacksonsJuly 22, 2008 at 10:35 PM

    Nice work Katrina! Can't wait to meet the little guy. He's sure to be a cutie. Post more pics asap!

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  33. UnknownJuly 23, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    yay! baby!

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  34. KateJuly 23, 2008 at 1:19 PM

    Oh, he's finally here! He's a cutie for sure! Way to go with the labor and pushing. Sounds very intense. Relax, sleep and cuddle that boy as much as you can!

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