A new baby has joined our family!
Jul 18th, 2012 | By Joy Anderson | Category: Featured ArticlesAt last!
I’d like to introduce you to my adorable little son, E.M.
(Guess his name in the comment box below!)
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s email that will reveal the HUGE BABY SALE discount you’re going to receive on all our products as our way to say THANKS for welcoming our son into this world! P.S.: It has something to do with his birth weight!
Even though my due date was July 21 (remember, the same due date as my baby girl 2 years ago!) I knew I was going to have him on July 8. I told EVERYBODY that we were having him on that day, but no one quite knew how I could know what day he would be born. Especially when it’s not really us who’s in charge of the whole “I want to have a baby today” bit.
But regardless, I knew it would be July 8. After all, my daughter’s birthday is July 7, and I certainly couldn’t have him BEFORE her birthday (he would only be 38 weeks then, and I wanted a healthy baby), I couldn’t have him ON her birthday (who wants to share their one and only special day?), so it seemed right that I have him AFTER her birthday. But, if you’ve known any pregnant lady, you would know that we’re not very patient. When we cross that 36 week mark, we’re DONE. D-O-N-E. DONE. So the only day that seemed doable in my frazzled mind was July 8. I must have engrained that date in my psyche so far that my body had no choice but to go into labor that morning.
Typically when I go into labor, I have uncomfortable contractions every 3-5 minutes, go into the hospital, get admitted, and then have my epidural set right as they start getting painful. My past deliveries have been a walk in the park, and quite enjoyable. I learned real quick that this delivery was NOT typical.
I woke up at 5am on July 8 with contractions. They were painful, but still 10 minutes apart. Thinking that the contractions were odd–and certainly not real labor, as they were so far apart–I tried to go back to sleep. By the time 6am rolled around, they started coming more frequently and were more painful. I jumped in the shower, knowing that there was no way I was going to have a baby without getting ready first! Finally at 7am I woke up my husband, said, “We’re having a baby today babe – we got to go!” and we raced off to the hospital. The contractions hurt… bad… but they were still 7 minutes apart. Certainly I wasn’t close to having a baby, I thought.
We made it to the hospital by 8am, and after I was checked, they rushed me into a labor & delivery room. They called the doc and let him know I’d be delivering within the hour. I was FRIEKING out. ”What do you mean within the hour!?!” I thought, “If the baby comes too fast I won’t have time to get an epidural!” In between contractions I emphatically demanded that I HAD to have an epidural. In my mind, there was no way I could deliver without one… the contractions hurt SOOO bad… and were coming every 2-3 minutes by that time.
Nurses started flying around, putting all sorts of monitoring devices on me, setting an I.V., and tracking down the anesthesiologist. I couldn’t focus. I didn’t even know what the room looked like. I couldn’t breathe correctly. I never took birthing classes because I never thought I needed them. I had never felt such pain. I heard screaming inside my head and realized it was ME screaming. But I didn’t care. It was the only way I could get through the pain.
Finally, at 8:30 the anesthesiologist came in to set the epidural. It took another 20 minutes before my legs went numb.
Relief. That’s all I could feel.
And gratitude. So grateful that I could enjoy the rest of the delivery without pain.
The delivery came before I knew it, though, and at 9:13 A.M., my sweet son was born.
He was perfect. Ten fingers. Ten toes. And a head full of dark brown hair. Quite the opposite from our youngest daughter who has a mop of bouncing blonde curls and just turned 2 years old the day before.
Guess his name in the comment box below. I’ll give you a hint: His initials are: E.M. :-)
Stay tuned for tomorrow’s email that gives you more details on our HUGE BABY SALE on all our Start A Preschool products so you can get your preschool started this fall and start making money quick!
Congratulations Joy! I’m going to guess Evan Matthew? Can’t wait for the sale! Thanks!
Congrats!!!!!
Congrats on the new baby boy. I’m guessing the name is ethan micheal?
Congradulations to you and your family Joy! He is goregous! I’m going to guess Ethan Michael. Can’t wait to hear from you soon. Enjoy!!
I’m guessing Ethan Michael.Congratulations!
Congratulations hun
Congratulations hun
I wish you and your family the best!
Yayyyyy! Congratulations! I just found out that I’m 3months pregnant, Due January 24, 2013. My husband and I are very excited.
Hello Joy,
I am glad you and the baby are ok….may God richly bless you and your family.
Love,
Mae Jones-Sardis Georgia
Joy:
What a blessing! Congratulations on the birth of your handsome son! I am going to guess Evan as that is my son’s name. His initials are E.M. too, but his middle name is McCord after his father. I’ll pick Michael as the middle name. If Evan Michael is his full name those 2 names together mean gracious gift of god.
Congratulations on your bundle of joy! Is it Ethan Mitchell?
Edward Mason? haha, twilight anyone? Enoch, Elliot, Ellis? Am I even getting close to the first name?
I can’t wait for your sale!!! I’ve been waiting to get my preschool started… sounds like now’s the time! I’ll be checking my email!
Congrats! Im guessing Elijah Michael…..
Evan Marcus
What are wonderful news. Joy, babies are joy to your heart. And he’s sooo sweet. Congratulations!!
It is Edmund Matthew?
Congratulations!! He’s beautiful. I’m guessing Ezekiel Matthew.
CONGRATS!!!
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family his a true blessing. As to his name I’ll say Ethan Michael.
Hi Joy,
can’t wait for the sale …
Congratulations to you and your family . It’s a very good news thanks for sharing
EM Ed, Eddie, Eric Marcus
Take Care,
Suchita
Hi Joy,
can’t wait for the sale …
Congratulations to you and your family . It’s a very good news thanks for sharing
EM Ed, Eddie, Eric
Take Care,
Suchita
Congratulations Joy!
May God bless you and the baby….
I’m guessing Ethan Marcus or maybe Edwin Micheal
Anyway Congrats!!!
Blessings to you and your family! My guess for your son’s name is Ethan Michael. Enjoy your new little boy, Joy!:)
Congrats Joy!!! He is beautiful! I’m going to go with Eaton Mackenzie:)
CONRATS!! A new baby is always so speacil and such a blessing. Im going to guess/// Evan Mycheal
Congratulations!
May he continually bring joy to you and your family.
God bless!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! He is beautiful!!
My guess is Eli Michael!!
A new baby,a new member of the family, a new life,a new blessing,a new miracle!!What a gift from God!! CONGRATULATIONS!! He is Beautiful! Such a sweet picture of the two of you. Joy,I have been following you for quite some time now!:) You have been such a blessing in my life!! I visit your website often for inspiration,(it’s kept me going)toward realizing my dream for my own home-based preschool! I would love to talk with you! Many continued blessings to you and your sweet family!
Warm Regards,
Lynn Oh,is it…Eddie Michael??
Hmmmmm, Early Morning!? LOL Congrats. You’re both so beautiful!
Congratulations! I’m guessing Eli Michael.
Congrats to you
Congratulation on your new bundle of joy!
Congradulations to you, your husband and your family. May God continue to bless you richly.:-)
Aww, CONGRATULATIONS Joy on your new bundle of joy!!!!
Many, many, many blessings to you and yours.
Congratulations. I’m so happy for you and your family.
Congratulations Joy! Thanks for sharing the news.
Congratulations Joy! Great birth story and photos are amazing! Enjoy your blessings!
This is wonderful news Joy and the baby is soooooo cutie! congrats!! to you and your family.
Congratulations! I guess Ethan Michael
Welcome little man. Congratulations Joy !
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E.M. — Emery Marcus Happy Birthday baby boy
Edward McKenzie … or whatever you have … he is beautiful.
vmom
Congrats! So glad all went well and mommy and baby are doing well!
I am going to guess the baby’s name is Edward Michael! God bless!
Congratulation to you and the family on your new bundle of joy. I’m guessing his name is Eric Michael.
Congratulations…I am going to guess Emit Michael
Congratulations! Let’s see what about Eden Michael?
You look really good for just have, had a baby, lol.
Congratulations again, Blessing to you and your family, and happy belated birthday, baby girl.
Trust me, have a baby natural is less painful than having a tooth pulled. Sounds like you did good, congrats again.
Congrats!!! Ethan Michael
Congratulations Joy. I wish you and your family the best.
Congrats Joy, what a joy!! He’s beautiful. I’m guessing Earvin Myers
Ethen Matthew
Good job. You look so cute in that picture!
Congratulations!
Everett Matthew? Ethan Michael? Evan Micah? Elijah Maddox?
congratulations!
hmm let me guess, Eddy Martin
CONGRATS! HE’S BEAUTIFUL! MAY GOD’S FAVOUR REST UPON HIM ALWAYS
Congratulations!!
May God bless your little one and I would guess
hmmm, I dunno perhaps Earl Matthews ??
God bless!!
Congradulation to you and your family on your new baby boy. May God continue to keep, and blessed you and your family in this joyeous, happy time. Peace, love, and blessings to all of you. I;m going to guess that his name is Eddie Matphew Anderson.:)
Congrats joy may the little prince bring joy and happiness in your family, God bless
Wow! i have not really been replying your mail before, but to hear the news of your new born baby today is really something to cheer about, what a great news, THANK GOD and BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU.Love the smiles on your face, you and the baby look absolutely glorious. Guess Johnmark will sound good for him.
Hey! Congratulation Joy! I am so happy for you and the young man. A big God bless you both.
Love you greatly. Bye for now
Hey congratulations on your bundle of joy & welcome back to the circle. May you & family be bless. Looking forward to our continued communication. Much love & blessings.
Hello Joy,
CONGRATULATIONS! on your new baby boy, it is so nice to get this email from you because it’s been awhile since i have actually talked to you so i thought i missed the whole thing, but i’m glad i didn’t. Your son is absolutely adorable.
Enjoy, you look great and I pray you and your family be continually blessed.
Awesome! Congrats!
I knew you were special. My niece name is Joy and my daughter is having her first child. I hope her delivery is as quick as yours. She wants me to be one of her coach. I’m so happy for you. I have four children and one granddaughter and a grandson due in Oct.
Denise
Congratulations, Joy – and good luck with your lovely new baby boy. We are very busy here with the crèche development programme. Best wishes
Woow congrats on the new arrival,I am so happy for you Joy
Dear Joy,
Congratulations for the birth of your baby.
May your child be always surrounded by lots of love
and happiness.
Good luck with your surprise sale.
Best wishes
Coral.
Hi Joy,
Congratulation on your bundle of joy. LOL.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! My very best wishes to you and your family!
Congrats ! …….. That’s a good news…. You take care
God bless your baby and your family!
Congrats. I am going to say that his name is Ethan Michael or Ethan Mitchell.
Hi Joy
Congratulations to both of you, you did well.
Dear Joy
Glory be to God for the great things He has done. Only Him can do this! He loves those that love Him. He cares for our needs. He is there even if we don’t call Him. He is precious and special in our lives.
I am very glad to have received this good news. A horse is dancing furiously in my stomach as I typing these words. How are you, your baby and his father? Hope you are fine.
I will name the child: OLUWADARA (mean – God is Good). May His holy name be gloried. Thank you father for this precious and wonderful gift. May you protect, guide and care for both mother and her baby in Jesus Name. Amen.
IGE, OLUWASEYE JACOB
My eyes are filled with tears of Joy!!!!
My son is due to come in this world on the 13th of August!!! My son at home will be 5 on August 9 so I don’t want my second son to be born on Julian’s Birthday so I guess we have a lot in common!!!
My son’s name will be Sebastian Matthias!
I am guessing your son’s name is Emerson Martin, Emerson Matthew
God Bless You and Your Family!
Marina
What a blessing! Congratulations on the birth of your son. My guess on his name is…Emanuel Micheal.
Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.
Pamela Fanney
My Dear Joy,
What a joyous news! May the joy of the Lord be our strength.
Congratulations for such a wonderful gift from our Lord.
You yourself are looking very well: how the Lord gives us strength and renew it after birthgiven.
A healthy beautiful baby boy and his guessed name is Emanuel Mark. The Lord bless him and keep him in His perfect will all the days of his life.
Grace
Joy,
Congratulations!! What a sweetheart. How precious and tiny he is.
I’m going to guess: Edwin Matthew
Joy,
Congratulations on your bundle of life and joy! I’m going to say E.M. = Elijah Matthew or Elijah Malachi
May ALL of his steps be ordered by Christ!