Thursday, February 17, 2011

Ladies and Gentlemen - Archer Shay!

We had just pushed the Publish button for our previous post when the hotel phone rang and Drs. Sudhir and Yash informed us that R had started to bleed again due to the previa. A C-section was underway and we were to expect a car in 15 minutes.

R managed to hold on for many weeks after the first bleed and for that we will be forever grateful. She remains in the hospital recovering from a significant amount of blood loss; her husband met us there, handling his own personal stress and concern gracefully as he congratulated us on our little one.

Archer Shay is 7.25 pounds and a "male boy" according to the birthing doctor. We still don't know his length, time of birth, etc. for various reasons - some serious, some funny - but we'll fill you in on details tomorrow. He's staying in the NICU overnight with oxygen and an IV but we were told there's no reason he shouldn't be able to leave the NICU and join us full time by tomorrow afternoon. He was wide awake when we finally saw him, calm as a cucumber and - can you believe it - his name suits him!

No pictures yet. We were only able to see him for about five minutes and that was while wearing a full gown, hairnet and mask. We'll go back at 9am and we can't wait!  I'll be able to sleep tonight - YEAH RIGHT!

We did it!

31 comments:

  1. Im so happy for you both. Feels like i have just read the last page of a great book. Congradulations guys. Amanda

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  2. YAHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been waiting with baited breath since hearing from Jaime that you'd been called to the hospital. Congrats, guys ... you did it!!!! Love to you all :)
    PS - Is the birthday 2/17 or 2/18???

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  3. Hooray, Hooray!! Welcome Archer and millions of congratulations to you. My thoughts will be with the three of you as well as R and her family. Hip, Hip, Hooray!

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  4. Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! I can't stop cryinggggg! We need pictures....xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
    AUNTIE Jaime

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  5. Yippee! So glad we have a happy ending....or should I say beginning? Yes, we need pictures. Big hugs & love to you all.

    Alice

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  6. Welcome Archer......Congratulations Mom and Dad - sending big hugs and kisses. Wowee I have goose bumps.
    xoxo
    Sheryl

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  7. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!!!!!!!!! Amy Germaine called to tell us to check the blog and we all screamed!!!!! So excited. LOVE the name. Great middle name too ;)

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  8. Happy Birth-Day To You, Happy Birth-Day To You . . . hooray! Today's Lauren F.'s birthday too -- love them Aquarians! -- Barbara

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  9. Congratulations!!! What fantastic news!! Can't wait to see a picture. :)

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  10. Words cannot express how happy I am that you have a healthy baby boy! Auntie Dru can't wait to meet your new addition. How hard it must be to wait to hold him...I know from experience...what a dream come true!! YEAH!!

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  11. Congratulations!!!!! Enjoy every minute.

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  12. This is brilliant News!!! Congrats to you both....can't wait to see pictures either! Lovely name :)

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  13. Congrats Guys and welcome Archer Shay! I am praying all goes well with R and that she recovers as soon as possible ;)

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  14. We are all very happy and excited for you both, good luck for the next few days.I have to admit I had few tears of JOY ...Good Luck to R,
    Aurelie

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  15. Congratulations, you two, and welcome to the world, Archer!

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  16. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Welcome to the world Archer Shay!

    Love,
    Tracy, Brett and Lila

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  17. Huge congrats! We are just three weeks behind you and I've been checking your blog several times a day for news. So exciting:)

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  18. I am so excited for you guys. I can't wait to see your little man!

    Lindsay

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  19. Your dream came true! We are SOOOOO happy for you both! Enjoy every moment, it's the BEST feeling in the world:) Love you guys and congratulations!!!
    Love,
    Laura, Bill, and Chase
    xoxo

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  20. Yippeeee!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome, Archer Shay--you are one of the luckiest babies ever--you have awesome parents!!
    Lots of Love,
    Jacob, Jeff, Jen, Jonah & Leah

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  21. Welcome to the world Archer Shay! And congrats to such special parents...YOU DID IT! And he is here. We cannot be any happier for you both, it's been a long road and look what you have....so worth it! Cannot wait to see the little man.
    Love to you and your new addition!
    Kristine, Marty, Emily and Eric

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  22. OK .... lets see some pics!!!
    :) Lise

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  23. Yayyyyyy Congrats! I LOVE the name too :) I can't wait to meet Archer and see the happy family together! P.S. It's really quiet around here without you!

    xoxo
    Cheryl P

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  24. Big congrats to your new family!

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  25. Great news. Much congratulations Mommy and Daddy. :D

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  26. A Big Congratulations from the UK!!

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  27. Congratulations mom and dad! Simply wonderful heart warming news.

    Congratulations.

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  28. Such wonderful news for you both. You are now the family you always dreamed of. Archer is gorgeous!

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  29. Congrats to the both of you!! Archer is so Cute. Your email almost brought me to tears so I had to sign on to the blog. Please keep me updated with the details. I am sure you both are trying to juggle sleep with feedings.

    Congrats to you again! What a happy ending to all the obstacles you have overcame. You are great parents and Archer is so lucky to have you two as mommy and daddy!!

    xoxoxo

    Uncle Greggers

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  30. I'm a little late on congratulating you guys but CONGRATS!!!!

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