Our newest Hatracker -- Timothy Benjamin Sloan. And his Hatrack name is "Superstation," which shouldn't be too tough a leap for most of you. He won't be posting for a couple days or so at least, probably, but he's already registered.
So the story. As many of you know, we were past our due-date, and were scheduled for Mama to be induced on Wednesday morning. Well, while Superstation showed far more patience than his parents overall, the last few hours were apparently more than he was willing to wait, so he didn't.
Mama started having pretty hard contractions about 7:30 last night, and as soon as she hit 5 minutes apart (maybe 8:15?), we called the hospital and told them the situation. The nurse there said, "Well, if you want to come in now, you can." We think she figured we were rookie parents who didn't realize that five minutes apart meant there was lots of time left.
So we gathered everything we were taking that wasn't already in the car (Crystal City and coffee, basically), and headed out to the hospital. We got to the labor and delivery area at about 9:15, and they said that they were waiting for a couple rooms to be cleaned, so we should wait in the waiting room. Didn't have much choice, so we waited. After 20-25 minutes, I wandered back over there and asked if they knew how much longer it would be. "We're just waiting for a clean room."
"Um, we're kind of at the point where we'll take a dirty one."
"No, afraid not. It'll only be a short while longer."
Well, after only 5 or so minutes, they took us to "triage" -- not because they had to figure out what to do with us, but because that's the only room that was clean and empty, so we went there and Mama lay on the bed. They hooked up baby monitors (incorrectly, but a different nurse fixed that later), and lo and behold, Mama was having contractions, and they were really close together! So, the nurse checked the cervix.
Dilated to 8 cm. "Well, we'd better get you a room!"
So down the hall to the labor and delivery room, now clean, and reconnect Mama to the machines. Water hasn't broken yet, so they decide to break it. Whoosh. Lots of water. Lots and lots of water. And clear, so that's good.
The really bad part -- she was far enough along that it was too late for an epidural. Mama not so happy 'bout that. Breathing is forgotten, pain is paramount. (I, however, almost have feeling back in my right hand.) They didn't even get an I.V. in. Not much later, Mama says "I think the baby's coming out now." Nurse looks -- sure enough, he's crowning. Better get the doc.
Doctor comes in, lights, camera, action. Mirror is set up so Mama can see. "Ok, push!" One push -- long though it may have been -- and the head is out. One more, and out comes Timothy. A little bit of bruising on his face because he came out so quickly, and a little tearing for Mama, but this is normal they say.
7 pounds, 15 ounces. 20 inches long. Healthy, though not so happy, and feet are normal. As far as we know, so is everything else. He doesn't quite have Mooselet's eyelashes (unless they grow in quickly), but he has Grandpa Yak's cleft chin, far more pronounced than Papa's.
We are all well and healthy, and we thank you for the thoughts, wishes, and prayers. I believe there were some AIM messages sent -- those we didn't see, unfortunately, because the internet connection went down here at home. Grandma, knowing that we'd want it up when I got home, called the help line to get it fixed. First instructions for all help desks? Of course. Reboot the computer. So whoever did IM us, let us know what you said, please.
Again, thank you all for sharing our happy times. We'll post pictures when we can. I'm off to return to the hospital now, and Mooselet will meet his new little brother.
--Pop
[ November 21, 2003, 12:07 AM: Message edited by: Papa Moose ]
Posted by Ophelia (Member # 653) on :
Yay! Congratulations to the Moose family!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
Yay!! Congratulations. Posted by Strider (Member # 1807) on :
Congrats Moose!
i hope you don't mind smilies in this thread...
Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :
Congratz to the whole Moose & Squirrel family!!
I normaly don't do this but...
(oh, make sure Superstation gives back Grandpa's cleft chin. He need that to hold his denture's in.)
Posted by BannaOj (Member # 3206) on :
Hip hip hooray!
AJ
Posted by T_Smith (Member # 3734) on :
Cool beans and congrats!
Posted by sndrake (Member # 4941) on :
Congratulations! I am sure the little one will get past that "leaving the womb" unhappiness thing and discover the trade-off is well worth it!
Also glad the anxiety of overdueness is over and everyone is healthy and well.
Posted by Storm Saxon (Member # 3101) on :
Congrats, Moose. I wish every kid could have you as a father. Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
All the best to Mama S and TBS.
So are the Moose's Hatrack's first family or what? Every member has a screen name and they all post (or will soon post). Very cool.
Posted by saxon75 (Member # 4589) on :
::does a happy little dance, much to the bemusement of his officemates::
Posted by Vána (Member # 3262) on :
Yay!! Congratulations. I'm so glad to hear that everyone is healthy and safe.
Can't wait to see pictures!
Posted by Ayelar (Member # 183) on :
Wonderful!
Posted by TheTick (Member # 2883) on :
Woohoo! Congratulations! Posted by beatnix19 (Member # 5836) on :
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Posted by katharina (Member # 827) on :
So why Superstation? I love it. Very unique and memorable.
[ November 19, 2003, 02:38 PM: Message edited by: katharina ]
Posted by Mrs.M (Member # 2943) on :
Mazel tov! So glad the everyone is happy and healthy.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
Posted by MyrddinFyre (Member # 2576) on :
Hooray! And welcome Superstation!
Posted by Jeni (Member # 1454) on :
Congratulations!
Posted by Kayla (Member # 2403) on :
Congratulations!
(Tell Mama I sympathize with her. The same thing happened to me. )
What time was he born? What color is his hair/eyes?
Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :
Woah ! Welcome to the new member of the family, and congrats everyone !
Posted by AndrewR (Member # 619) on :
Big Congrats to all and one!
(And sympathies to Mama from my wife, whose epidurals did not work, and who had induced labor--which caused stronger-than-normal contractions. )
Posted by cyruseh (Member # 1120) on :
CONGRATS!
(am i the only one who thought this was going to be about the rolling stones?)
Posted by zgator (Member # 3833) on :
Woo Hoo!
Congratulations! Let the sleepness nights begin again.
Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :
Congrats Moose and Squirrel!
Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :
HOORAY!!!! *dances a happy dance* Congrats, Pop and Mama!!!
*clinks glass* L'chaim!
Posted by Hobbes (Member # 433) on :
Congratulations both of you! And of course congrats to Mooselet as well, I'm sure he'll make a great older brother.
Hobbes Posted by dkw (Member # 3264) on :
Hurray!
*goes to add Superstation to the Guess the Author list*
Posted by BYuCnslr (Member # 1857) on :
ya! Another healthy baby mooselet! :: offers everyone candy cigars ::
Posted by prolixshore (Member # 4496) on :
YAY!!!!
Congrats Mama and Papa!!!
--ApostleRadio
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
Woohoo!!! Congrats to all of you and welcome to the world lil Superstation!
Posted by Shan (Member # 4550) on :
Congratulations! I loved zgator's comment of "let the sleepless nights begin" - I am sure you remember how to type with one arm, Papa? Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
Yippee!!!
My congrats and sympathies to Momma.
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Congratulations!!! I'm glad everything went fairly smoothly, but I'm sorry Squirrel had to go through all that pain. Welcome to the (Hatrack) world Superstation. I'll bet Mooselet would be happy to show you around the place!
Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :
BABYYY!!
I've given up on this whole "putting off a landmark thing" being as I miss my ID, and where better to make my landmark 2000th post than in Superstation's announcement thread! YAY BABY!!!
^_^ I hope he grows up to be healthy, happy, and just as good a father as his own.
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
Kat: look at the initials of the new mooselet and then think back to the early days of cable.
Posted by Maethoriell (Member # 3805) on :
awesome!!
Posted by Pixie (Member # 4043) on :
Congratulations!
I hope Mama's doing well.
And you too, Papa. And the children. This is so exciting! Posted by amira tharani (Member # 182) on :
Yayay! Congrats to all and welcome to Hatrack, Superstation!
Posted by BYuCnslr (Member # 1857) on :
quote:I am sure you remember how to type with one arm, Papa?
Hehehe, I've most parents a one up in that department, go right-handed dvorak!
I'm so happy for you two! A wonderful family of four! Wow! :: happily awaites for futher updates :: Satyagraha
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
Congrats, Moose, Squirrel and mooselet.
Give your whole family my love, Moose.
[ November 19, 2003, 03:47 PM: Message edited by: Ralphie ]
Posted by Juliette (Member # 5484) on :
I am so excited and happy for you! I have been checking hatrack every day, waiting for the news. What a wonderful name too!
[ November 19, 2003, 03:49 PM: Message edited by: Juliette ]
Posted by Lime (Member # 1707) on :
*arm pump*
Woohoo! Congratulations! Both Vána and I wish your family the absolute best. Posted by Chris Bridges (Member # 1138) on :
Congratulations! (does happy dance, carefully, to avoid tearing)
Posted by MaydayDesiax (Member # 5012) on :
YAY! ::hugs to the Moose family:: You must be so extremely proud. Congrats!
Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :
Yipee! Glad everything went well Posted by Annie (Member # 295) on :
Awwwww!
I love it when my friends reproduce!
He got here just in time for a Crystal City signing, you know, and I bet he wants an autographed copy....
"To Superstation- dams & bridges"
love you all! Annie Posted by hansenj (Member # 4034) on :
YAY!
I'm so happy for you and your family. With the rest of Hatrack, I have been anxiously following your threads, and it's very exciting that little Superstation is here.
Congratulations! Posted by BelladonnaOrchid (Member # 188) on :
Hey, it's about time Papa Moose! Congradulations to you, Squirrel and the little Mooselets!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Mazel tov to the Moose and Squirrel family!!
**Ela** Posted by T. Analog Kid (Member # 381) on :
<hoists glass of Sauza Hornitos Reposado>
Salud!
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
Silly nurses! Poor Mama Squirrel! I'm glad both are safe and healthy.
Congratulations!
Welcome Timothy (Superstation)!
[ November 19, 2003, 04:40 PM: Message edited by: Christy ]
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Congrats to Papa Moose and famiy!
Welcome Superstation!!!
(not too impressed with your hospital, though, by your story....)
Farmgirl
Posted by Jaiden (Member # 2099) on :
Congrats from both Pod and I! *resists urge to put smilie*
Welcome to Hatrack Superstation!
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
Congratulations!!! Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Yay Pop and Squirrel! and welcome Superstation!
Ni!
Posted by Leonide (Member # 4157) on :
I saw the thread title and started bouncing up and down, clapping my hands. I'm so happy for you both! And Mooselet!
Posted by solo (Member # 3148) on :
Congrats to Moose, Squirrel, Mooselet and Superstation!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
Well it seems like I'm repeating everyone else - but really, what else is there to say?
Congrats!
I hope SuperStation is one of those babies who sleeps through the night from day one. (well, you can always wish...)
Posted by Lalo (Member # 3772) on :
Wow. This is pretty freaking rare. People who should reproduce, are.
The world's a better place today.
Posted by littlemissattitude (Member # 4514) on :
Congratulations! Posted by Mr.Funny (Member # 4467) on :
Congratulations! Posted by celia60 (Member # 2039) on :
woohoo!
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!
<smilies omitted here>
(((((all FOUR Meese!)))))
Posted by Bob the Lawyer (Member # 3278) on :
*thumbs up*
Posted by Trogdor the Burninator (Member # 4894) on :
**burninates Superstation**
Good Job Mr. Moose, and better job to your lovely wife. I hope all goes well during the new baby adjustment.
You're an awesome Dad, Moose. One I hope to emulate. Give the little guy a kiss on the head for me.
Pat
Posted by Tresopax (Member # 1063) on :
YEA!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Welcome Superstation!! You're our cutest newbie in a really long time.
Congrats Moose and Squirrel and thanks for letting us know!!
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Congratulations!
Christine
Posted by Shigosei (Member # 3831) on :
Congrats Moose and Squirrel! It's always nice to meet a new Jatraquero.
Posted by ana kata (Member # 5666) on :
Congratulations, Moose family! Welcome to hatrack, Superstation.
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Congrats on the new ibn, Pop. I'm so glad he's finally decided to join the rest of us.
Posted by eslaine (Member # 5433) on :
Closure. (Thanks)
Congrats!
Posted by kacard (Member # 200) on :
Hurrah for little Timothy Benjamin! We were just thinking about him tonight and hoping he was actually here. Our best to everyone. Kristine
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
Congratulations to the Moose and Squirrel family! Congrats to the newest big brother on Hatrack!
I love the name. Good set of initials for a future author... or anything else he plans on being... well unless he wants to become a doctor.
Here's hoping you get some sleep in the next year or so, but hey... that just means you'll be up with the rest of us insomniacs. We are a pretty good company, I think.
Hmmm... wonder if the kid is gonna grow up thinking the sound of typing is a lullabye.
Posted by Zotto! (Member # 4689) on :
Huzzah! Congrats, Moose family! *cheers*
Posted by Morbo (Member # 5309) on :
Yay!
Congrats to Mama Squirrel and Papa Moose !!
Welcome to the forum, Superstation.
Posted by Scythrop (Member # 5731) on :
Welcome to newbieland Superstation!
Congrats Moosi from downunder newbie
Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
Congratulations! *hugs Mooses* (mooses? meese? meeses? moose?)
Posted by Zalmoxis (Member # 2327) on :
So Pop:
You (and Mama S.) aren't going to raise him up to be a Braves fan, are you? Because that would be just wrong.
Posted by Eruve Nandiriel (Member # 5677) on :
*gasps* Go Braves! Posted by Scott R (Member # 567) on :
Moose:
LiteBrite, Junebug, and Super-K definitely approve of your name choice.
Congrats.
Posted by skrika03 (Member # 5930) on :
Pooka sympathizes with Ryuko.
Congratulations to the Meese.
Who was edwin meese?
Posted by wieczorek (Member # 5565) on :
Congrats! GL to the Superstation. Posted by Ryan Hart (Member # 5513) on :
HOORA for the MOOSELET!
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Thank you all for your support and kind responses. Our hearts are warmed by the overwhelming love we consistently receive from the Hatrack community at large and its members, near and far.
We are all back home, healthy and safe. We will reply directly to many/most of you eventually, but for the next few days at bare minimum, and possibly the next few weeks (months? years?), we won't have a whole lot of computer time. I'm certain you folks understand, but if you don't, please keep it to yourself.
Also, since I won't have time to read through threads and form coherent replies and such, and because the idea of "evil occurs when good men do nothing" came up recently, I'd appreciate it if those of you who have opinions that differ from mine would not share them until I'm back full-time to disagree with you. Those of you who do agree with me, continue to converse.
I was disappointed with all of the digital pictures we took (quality, not content), but we already have a roll of film being developed, so pictures will be made available soon. Please be patient.
<Quickly reviews responses.> Oh, he was born 11/18/03 at 22:22. Dark hair and lots of it -- far different from Mooselet. Chubby cheeks, which he must get from Mama Squirrel. He has a bit of an overbite, but without teeth, is that an oversuck? Anyway, I've seen lots of kids whose chins seem sunken, and not that many adults, so I assume it's fairly normal and resolves itself. Or that we'll make sure orthodontia is covered by our insurance.
He's got a powerful cry, but doesn't use it too often. More whimpering most of the time. He's eating well -- took to Mama's breast faster than Mooselet (or I!) did.
quote:I am sure you remember how to type with one arm, Papa?
<Relieved this isn't an Onanism thread.>
Ok, there will be more later (as well as having to catch up on the 500 or so new threads since Tuesday). But again, thank you for sharing some of our happiest moments. We love you all.
--Pop
Posted by Ralphie (Member # 1565) on :
quote: He's eating well -- took to Mama's breast faster than Mooselet (or I!) did.
But not for a lack of trying, eh Moose?
Posted by The Rabbit (Member # 671) on :
When do we get to see Superstations pics?
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Congratulations Papa & Mama and Mooselet.
Welcome Superstation!
Oh...I get it, TBS...ah, you are such a Card.
Posted by Papa Moose (Member # 1992) on :
Ok, a couple of the shots from the Grammaphone (my mother-in-law's cell phone) were decent -- here and here. That should tide you folks over until we get the others developed.
--Pop
Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
Oh Pop he's gorgeous! yeah to the new mooselet!
Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :
Oh my cuteness. *dies*
The hair and the chins are so endearing. What a sweetie Pop!! Congrats again!!
Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :
i'm getting clucky... so cute!
Posted by larisse (Member # 2221) on :
I swear... Jatraqueros produce the cutest kids ever. And Mooselet and Superstation lead the pack. Those pics are just too darn cute. Hahaha... my parents have a similar photo of me giving my little baby brother a kiss on the nose when they brought him home from the hospital.
Posted by LadyDove (Member # 3000) on :
Pop and Squirrel and Mooselings-
How utterly sweet. What a blessed family you are.
Posted by docmagik (Member # 1131) on :
Congrats to the lot of you!
Posted by Javert (Member # 3076) on :
All I can say is, I LOVE THAT BOY'S SCREEN NAME!
Congratulations Ma and Pop. I second each and every sentiment of everyone one the board. Can't wait to see what pearls of wisdom he brings to Hatrack in the future.
God Bless, and get some sleep while you can! Posted by Dead_Horse (Member # 3027) on :
How precious! What sweet little boys you have there. Good job, Mama and Papa!
Posted by ClaudiaTherese (Member # 923) on :
Beautiful. Simply beautiful.
The tenderness and care in Mooselet's face as he holds his brother is heart-breaking.
Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :
Those two are just perfect!!!
Congrats
Posted by kwsni (Member # 1831) on :
Those two are just adorable!
Ni!
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
Wow! Those are some great pictures!! Mooselet is such a sweetheart and little superstation is a cutie!
Posted by Ela (Member # 1365) on :
Very cute.
**Ela**
Posted by Christy (Member # 4397) on :
*bubbles* *melts down to a pile of sticky sweet goo on the floor*
How wonderful! What sweet children!
Tick, tick, tick...
Posted by asQmh (Member # 4590) on :
Yes he's beautiful and I'm sure he's witty and brilliant to boot, but I'm worried about the early onset of procrastination.
It's been three days. He's yet to make a single post.
Q.
Posted by mackillian (Member # 586) on :
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
Congratulations, Pop! I'm thrilled for you and Mama and Mooselet!
Dear friends of ours had their baby boy the same day, I think. And thanks to your well told recount of birth, I now have the two stories hopelessly mixed. Either that or the stories are remarkably similar. Posted by JaneX (Member # 2026) on :
*squeals*
How did I manage to miss this thread? Congratulations, Moose and Squirrel and Mooselet! Welcome to the world (and to Hatrack), Superstation!
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