Saturday, June 21, 2008

Baby makes three

I am very happy to announce the blessed birth of Michelle and Jeff Chapin's daughter, baby Sunny Josephine!

Last night, literally seconds after I posted about them leaving to head to Grant for some tests to I believe confirm preeclampsia (pregnancy induced hypertension) I got a message on facebook from Jeff saying that as they were headed out they noticed that there was a pattern to Michelle's contractions and that they thought she was going into labor! horray! So after speaking with Kathy (midwife) and Amy (apprentice midwife/doula) they were given the greenlight to birth at home as long as there were no further complications with her blood pressure while in labor. While at Nathan Smart's surprise 30th birthday party last night I got a call from Amy saying, "Are you sitting down?!" Bouncing baby girl was born in the pool and breech! 6 lbs of love!

I am so happy for those two crazy kids!!

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

looks like prayer and good energy did their jobs!

Anonymous said...

looks like prayer and good energy did their jobs!

JVH said...

Good thing they didnt step foot in the hospital...
Proof of The power of prayer!
Congrats to them!

Olive said...

yes she would have been sectioned for sure. i am just happy that everyone is healthy, happy, and safe at home

nathansmart said...

happy birthday to us both!

Sarah said...

yay! I love homebirth breech stories, gives me faith that I could do it if need be.

Olive said...

sarah - you totally could! any more kids in your future? please say yes :)