Kheezekhoni going to hospital today [Archive]

gettingby

06-24-2009, 12:02 PM

Rikki is on her way to the hospital for her induction today. Will post more later as there are further developments.
Woot !!!!!!!!!!!! :D :party: :dancing2: :dancing:

Troy, you make sure they take wonderful care of our Rikki and baby. We love you all. :D

Coppernob

06-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Any news? I am not good at waiting! Sending positive vibes Rikki's way. :)

alicat61

06-24-2009, 07:47 PM

:) Hi Troy and Rikki,
Wishing you all the best, How exciting

xMenace

06-24-2009, 07:51 PM

It may have been delayed until tomorrow. At least that's how I read her notes on FB, not that that's always accurate. Sounds like the birthing center was too busy.

Marcia K in Fl

06-24-2009, 07:59 PM

Rikki and Troy

Oh we are happy for you. Can't wait for the pictures!

I wish you a safe, happy delivery and a bundle of joy!:)

zdooder

06-25-2009, 02:42 AM

Thanks guys... was a busy day, sorry I didn't post more updates "as they happened" and I'm sure Rikki will fill in in more detail, but...

Denis Quinlan was born 6/23 at 11:17pm, weighing 6lbs 10oz, and 20in long. He and mom are doing well, so far.

The long version...

Got there and they sort of talked her into getting an epidural and using pitocin to induce, which was okay. Epidural worked wonderfully on the third (!) try, but I'm so grateful that the anesthesiologist kept trying! After several hours with little progress, the baby started showing signs of stress (heart rate decelerations during contractions) so they started talking about C-sections. Mostly because Rikki's labors have always been short and fast, we felt that something must be wrong so we went ahead with the C-section. Turns out it was probably a good idea -- his cord was double-wrapped around his neck.

So... I need to get back to the hospital but I'll check in later.

Thanks to everyone for the positive vibes!

Troy

gettingby

06-25-2009, 05:03 AM

Glad to hear he has finally made his entrance into the world and that both are doing well.

Rikki, I know you didn't want a c-section but it looks like everything came out well in the end.

Congrats to the entire family.

http://bgreetings.com/ecards/family/new_baby/14.gif

alicat61

06-25-2009, 06:01 AM

:) Hi Troy,
Thanks for the news. Give Rikki and Denis a big hug from me

lorilei

06-25-2009, 06:17 AM

wow...it's actually great that she has had experiences delivering before, so that you could tell a c section might be called for...I love the name and can't wait to see the picts...congrats!

Evermont

06-25-2009, 06:20 AM

Congrats from me to Troy and Rikki ... the whole tribe :D

davef

06-25-2009, 06:40 AM

Welcome to the world Denis!

Congratulations Rikki, Troy and Family.

foxl

06-25-2009, 07:50 AM

Welcome to the word Denis, and congratulations to Mom and Dad ... waiting on pix, and hope all is well!

valc3

06-25-2009, 07:53 AM

Welcome to the world Denis. You have incredible parents. Congratulations!!!

Marcia K in Fl

06-25-2009, 08:16 AM

Welcome Denis!

I am glad everything worked out-a new miracle added to this world.

soso

06-25-2009, 08:21 AM

Congrats to the happy family!

notme

06-25-2009, 09:09 AM

Congratulations on your new bouncing baby BOY!

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u302/melodysbrokenpieces/congratulations/boy.gif

Lizzy

06-25-2009, 09:41 AM

Congratulations to the whole family!!! Is Denis pronounced the same as Dennis?

Jan B

06-25-2009, 09:48 AM

Mostly because Rikki's labors have always been short and fast, we felt that something must be wrong so we went ahead with the C-section. Turns out it was probably a good idea -- his cord was double-wrapped around his neck.

Troy

My heart skipped a beat when I read the last line. I'm HAPPY, HAPPY about the c-section. It's a great thing Rikki has birthing experience!

CONGRATULATIONS RIKKI, TROY, and family and WELCOME to the world, little precious Denis boy :)

mortis505

06-25-2009, 09:53 AM

Welcome Denis, and congrats to Rikki, Troy and the rest of the family.

Let me know when I can bring over those onesies and the blanket.

mzteacher

06-25-2009, 11:55 AM

yeah!!!! what great news!!! so happy to hear all went well...congratulations to ricky. troy and the whole family on the joyous arrival of little denis!!
susan

mzteacher

06-25-2009, 12:27 PM

ooops...i now it is rikki and not ricky....i have a student named ricky so just habit....and an edit wouldn't post...sorry...but happy happy baby to rikki!!
susan

Dewey

06-25-2009, 01:25 PM

Congratulations, Rikki, Troy and Denis! I'm so glad that you both opted for c-section. There's a reason! Thank goodness! Best wishes to you all, and I too, look forward to seeing pics! :thumbsup:

mell1682

06-25-2009, 01:30 PM

Welcome to the world baby Denis!!!!!

Coppernob

06-25-2009, 09:50 PM

Congratulations to you both, Rikki and Troy, on the safe arrival of your little boy, Denis. I am so glad that you opted for the C-section and that he was finally safely delivered into the world. Babies always make me feel that there's hope for the future! So welcome Denis. :)

zdooder

06-26-2009, 05:05 PM

Rikki was discharged this afternoon so she and the baby are now home. Which means you'll probably be seeing more of her online soon. :)

In the meantime, I threw up some of the photos on our website at:

Denis Quinlan (http://gallery.akropolys.com/v/denis/)

Thanks so much for all the well wishes -- it appears to have worked!

Troy

foxl

06-26-2009, 07:30 PM

Aw isn't he Beeeyoootiful! Looks like he is ten feet LONG and slender, too!

Thanks for posting, and hugs (GENTLE ONES) to Denis and Mom!

BTW whatEVER you do, try not to make her laugh with that incision ... my husband the constant joker about did me in several times!

valc3

06-26-2009, 08:07 PM

What a beautiful baby. He looks soooo long. Congratulations.

Coppernob

06-26-2009, 09:20 PM

Congratulations - what a beautiful, healthy, vigorous looking little boy! Great pictures - thanks for posting them. :)

Dewey

06-26-2009, 09:50 PM

Thank you so much for sharing! Rikki looks beautiful - she's a glowing mom! And the baby is handsome! :) Congratulations!

Funnygrl

06-26-2009, 11:30 PM

Yes! That's awesome! Congrats!

The baby, and your whole family, are gorgeous.

alicat61

06-27-2009, 12:40 AM

:) Hi,
Glad to hear that all is going well and that Rikki and Denis are home. Thankyou for sharing the Photo's They are just great

statdeac

06-27-2009, 02:46 AM

Wow, what a long baby...and proud parents. Excellent documentation of the event, Troy.

Congrats guys!

GrammaBear

06-27-2009, 05:45 AM

Congratulations to the proud Mommy and Daddy and Welcome to the new little person in their lives.

GrammaBear

matingara

06-27-2009, 06:37 AM

Yay Rikki - i am sure that young Howard will bring you great and lasting happiness...

ant hill

06-27-2009, 06:46 AM

Congratulations Troy & Rikki, Rikki you have done a sterling job as the hardest thing that life can give & Troy have done a great job in supporting Rikki.

And last but not the least to the new member of life
may we welcome Denis to our world. :D
http://themarty.com/Flowers_on_Parade2/Pictures/Flowers%20by%20Occasion/congrats.jpg
Congrats and recover as the hard work is done. :):D

palefacegirl03

06-27-2009, 11:41 AM

Denis Quinlan was born 6/23 at 11:17pm, weighing 6lbs 10oz, and 20in long.

Ok, Rikki, I am really glad you and Denis are both doing great, but you really should have held him in until 12:06 am on the 24th , so he could have shared a birthday with my son , he turned 23 on Wednesday.

I am really happy that everything went well .
Congratulations Troy and Rikki.

Keezheekoni

06-27-2009, 01:38 PM

Geeze, I just get on here to check in and find this thread...! Except I have to make a correction. :) He was born on 6/24 at 11:17PM. :T

Apparently Troy had his days mixed up. :)

Penny

06-27-2009, 01:41 PM

Geeze, I just get on here to check in and find this thread...! Except I have to make a correction. :) He was born on 6/24 at 11:17PM. :T

Apparently Troy had his days mixed up. :)

I'm just happy both of you are doing so well. You have to forgive Troy, childbirth is so hard on men. :D

Carwy

06-27-2009, 02:41 PM

Congratulations to you both, on the arrival of your little boy, Denis.

palefacegirl03

06-27-2009, 03:45 PM

Ok, much better , our boys can share a birthday! Denis and Scott, only 23 years and a few hours apart.

carolyn

06-27-2009, 04:08 PM

Congratulations, to you both, on the bith of your beutiful son.:flowers:

Keezheekoni

06-27-2009, 08:22 PM

Thanks on the congrats everyone! Thought you might like some pictures. :) (Some are graphic, during the c-section, so if you're squeemish don't look.)

Picasa Web Albums - Aurica - Quin's BIRTHday (http://picasaweb.google.com/Keeheekonispics/QuinSBIRTHday?authkey=Gv1sRgCKmp7b-cgJiXOQ&feat=directlink)

soso

06-27-2009, 08:25 PM

wow! Good work!

palefacegirl03

06-27-2009, 09:20 PM

Great pictures. Loved the pump right there and working .

Coppernob

06-27-2009, 09:39 PM

Love the pictures - thank you so much for sharing them.

mazea

06-28-2009, 02:04 AM

CONGRATULATIONS! Lovely news:)

Dewey

06-28-2009, 03:24 AM

Rikki, once again - Congratulations and thank you for sharing such beautiful pictures! Wish we were there to celebrate with you!

SueM

06-28-2009, 06:07 AM

Many congratulations Rikki and welcome to the world for your little one.

Sue

gettingby

06-28-2009, 07:38 AM

Rikki, he is such an adorable young man.:) Later on, if you feel like matchmaking, my great niece is only 6 months older. :rofl:

Oh yeah. Wish I looked that good after my c-section. LOL.

Keezheekoni

06-28-2009, 03:38 PM

Rikki, he is such an adorable young man.:) Later on, if you feel like matchmaking, my great niece is only 6 months older. :rofl:

Oh yeah. Wish I looked that good after my c-section. LOL.

Thanks so much, Cin! I think what you see on my face is relief that Quin was okay...his heart rate had dropped so severely that he wouldn't have made it through a vaginal delivery. I've never had a more frightening experience in my life.

If you want to read the whole (LONG!) story, it's on my blog: Confessions of a Starbucks addict (http://keezheekoni.blogspot.com).

poodlebone

06-28-2009, 07:17 PM

Congratulations! He is a gorgeous baby!

ant hill

06-29-2009, 03:23 AM

Aww Rikki :D, He's adorable!!!! Rikki please oh please, Give him every chance to dance!!

genie86333

06-29-2009, 09:51 PM

Rikki,

Thank you so much for sharing those wonderful pictures with us! Quin is quite the cutie!

Congrats to the whole family!

Welcome Denis Quinlan!

Cloudedbrains

07-13-2009, 04:39 PM

I am late as always :(

But what a wonderful little boy you got there ans thankyou for the pictures :D

Well done Rikki and hoping that by now you are all settled in to family life at home ;)