OT: Guess the date and time that Colson39's (Chris & Beth) baby will be Born!!!

[poohbearwithme]

As we await the birth of a future dis'er...Here is a thread that people can take a guess on when Colson39 and his wife's baby will be born: He stated in his poll thread that baby was due in a couple a of weeks. I'll start:

April 6th at 4:00am

[Tent Camping Mom]

April 15, at 7:47 a.m.

[Shannone1]

April 13th, 11:55pm

[seabee]

Do we win a trip to the fort if we are the closest?

April 1 at 7:15 am That's my guess, and when I win I'd like my ressie for the 1400 loop. Thanks!:lmao:

[terri01p]

APRIL 4th at 11:36 a.m.

Whenever my first child was born we only had one car and it was stuck in the mud:rolleyes1 . So like the true rednecks that we are we went and borrowed a car from a neighbor at 3:30 am , yea they were still up. And after all the noise half our neighbors loaded up and we all went to the hospital. True story, hope your goes smoother and my dh forgot to call my mom. :rolleyes: lots of memories from 26 years ago.

[stacktester]

April 4th @ 0126.

[Katie Dawn]

Congrats again in advance Chris and Elizabeth!

Hmmm......I am a Doula and teach Childbirth Classes so I'm going to have to "qualify" my guess a little.

If you guys induce I'm going to guess two days before your due date (let's say that is April 2) at 7:30pm.
If you don't induce I'll guess 5 days after your due date (let's say that is April 9) at 2:30am.

Just a few more days before you experience Love At First Sight!!! :cloud9:

[DavidH]

Congratulations!!!!!!! :cheer2:

March 31 @ 11:07 am

If she starts cleaning with determination, especially odd stuff,....put the bag in the car! And, no matter how important they told you timing contractions was in class - she will not want to "play along". :mad:

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy...

David

[Brer Bear]

April 5th, 5:05 am....going to be up ALL night..sorry!

[Rhonda]

April 10 at 4:28 p.m.

[lisa8200]

April 3 @ 4:37 PM

[PolynesianPixie]

April 8 4:10 pm


first :headache: then :cloud9:

[2goofycampers]

April 15,,12:01 AM,,,,gonna make TAX day a HAPPY day for you.

[loveDmouse]

I am going to say April 1 @ 1:23pm :thumbsup2

[RvUsa]

APRIL 27th at 3:47 AM! Good luck and hang on, it will be a bumpy ride.... "I love you hunny.... I HATE YOU.... I will never let you touch me agian.... Come here I want to kill you...... I LOVE YOU, isn't he cute?" just a litte 3 second excerpt from our delivery room conversation. LOL


I changed mine after I saw the official date, 1st born's are always late.

[ntsammy5]

December 12th? A very long pregnancy!

[AuburnJen92]

april 10th, 4:11am

[JCJRSmith]

April 3, 2008
10:27 a.m.

book it!!!! :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

[Donna]

April 5th at 4:05 a.m. (play 405 in the lottery,lol) . all i can say is, better HER than me! :goodvibes

[4daubers]

April 11 5:30 PM

I love babies! Enjoy every minute...they grow up fast!

[my3princes]

April 7th at 9:30 PM

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

April 14 ...... 11:15 pm :cloud9:

[Colson39]

lol, just so y'all know, the official due date is April 19th, so you can base it off of that. Although my mom keeps on saying she's going to be 2 weeks early, so some of you are right on the money with that...heh.

I'll have to make sure to show her this thread later, she'll get a kick out of it!

As for my official guess, I'm going to say April 11th at 3:30 PM ;)

[seabee]

When my mom was preggers with me she was due on the 11, and I graced everyone with my presence on the 1st. My brother was due the 18, and arrived on the 8th. Ya never know!! Then again, both my girls went right to their due dates. I will say good luck, and get lots of rest now. And take a ton of pictures!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Bring a catcher's mit into the delivery room with you just for gits and shiggles.

[Momof626x3]

April 16, 8:15 pm.

Good luck! And my only advice is remember to bring her flowers or something to say, "Thanks, honey" after that sweet baby is born.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Chirs, If you want, I can PM you my phone number in case you get in a jam, I have delivered a few, I am sure you could handle it. :thumbsup2

[Escape Artist]

My heart says: April 2nd, 12:04 AM (my son's birthday...we missed April Fools' Day!)

My sense of humor says: April 5th, 6:07 AM (04-05, 6:07, 2008)

Real guess: ...hmm... April 21st, 3AM.

I loved the suggestion about bring her flowers. Make sure you give her something memorable just for *her* (not your sweet baby). Jewelry is nice. :thumbsup2 And foot massages...lots of foot massages!

Sue in Texas
...the best days are the days when babies come (Gone With the Wind)... :goodvibes

[BigDaddyRog]

Bring her a 60" plasma. If she doesnt like it, at least ya got something to watch when you're sleeping on the couch.

[AuburnJen92]

Bring her a 60" plasma. If she doesnt like it, at least ya got something to watch when you're sleeping on the couch.

can you sleep in complete daylight with those things?

[LarryJ]

As we await the birth of a future dis'er...Here is a thread that people can take a guess on when Colson39 and his wife's baby would be born: He stated in his poll thread that baby was due in a couple a of weeks. I'll start:

April 6th at 4:00am

When it's done in the oven and ready to serve to his/her's new parents. :lmao: :cool1: :rotfl2: ... Just hope there is no warming required before final plating :rotfl:

Larry

[breick]

April 27th 2:30 am

[Us3]

Ok, I'm going to say April 16th at 3:45pm. (btw, that's my birthday, :thumbsup2)

[fldisneymommyto2]

My guess is April 23rd at 2:07... but I should really look to see when the full moon is.

My advice... what got you into this situation will also help get Reilly out :lmao: have fun:banana:

[CampingChristy]

Let's see.....................April 5th 12:36 pm

How does that sound? I will take the 200 loop!! :rotfl2:

[des1954]

My guess is....

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He'll come when he's darn good and ready!!!

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I win!!

[RvUsa]

Cheater!!!:lmao:

[disney4dan]

There were too many posts to keep track, so I'm just going to go ahead and guess.

April 3, noon. Nice and easy, plenty of time to grab a coffee in the morning and take a leisurely stroll to the maternity ward. NOT!

Best of luck, here come the happiest and most fun days of your lives! Love 'em while they're little, because it's not long before they grow up.

Typed while sitting on the couch with DD who is sick as we sit and spend the afternoon watching the first season of the Brady Bunch on DVD. The entire season!

[mickeyluvr004]

ok I say April 25th at 7:37 pm that is when my son was born. He will be turning the big 20 :scared1: boy did that go sooo fast:) Good Luck with your new bundle of joy and enjoy him now look out for the terrible 2s that start at 1 :lmao: which will come oh sooo fast :laughing:

[Colson39]

Typed while sitting on the couch with DD who is sick as we sit and spend the afternoon watching the first season of the Brady Bunch on DVD. The entire season!

Oh you don't know how much you just scared me with this...lol

[BigDaddyRog]

Yeah....be prepared to give up control of the tv...you still get to hold the remote, but you dont get to decide what gets watched any longer...hope you like the disney channel 24 hrs a day...with occasional breaks to watch Animal Planet, and Nickelodeon

[Colson39]

I've been forced to watch the Little Einsteins on Disney with my nephew more times than I can county. I guess that was some up and coming training...lol

[Us3]

Yeah....be prepared to give up control of the tv...you still get to hold the remote, but you dont get to decide what gets watched any longer...hope you like the disney channel 24 hrs a day...with occasional breaks to watch Animal Planet, and Nickelodeon

HAHA...this is SO true.

[ang38]

April 20th @ 6:23 am.....early morning babies are the best!

[IDoBelieveInFairies2]

April 21st. 9:06 am. The best blessing ever! Life is good!:)

[Conan the Librarian]

April 4, at 4:44 am.

[We4mickey]

Tax day April 15th at 4:20 am. It just isn't right if you don't have to stay up all night right off the bat.

[Us3]

Tax day April 15th at 4:20 am. It just isn't right if you don't have to stay up all night right off the bat.

No kidding...I haven't had a good nights rest in over 9 years! :rolleyes:

[PolynesianPixie]

Is Beth in labor yet?

[loveDmouse]

According to my guess she should have had the baby a few hours ago so maybe that is the case and Chris of course has been too busy to let us know yet. ;)

[Colson39]

lol, no she is not....

....however, she went to the doctors yesterday for her weekly checkup, and the doctor said "It looks like he'll probably be born in the next week to a week and a half.", so sometime around April 8th - 12th. My mom keeps on saying it's going to be a week from now, but we shall see. I know there are quite a few grandmothers and grandfathers who are chomping at the bit for their grandson to arrive....lol

[Gatordad]

4/10/08 @ 3:33:33 Pm

[loveDmouse]

lol, no she is not....

....however, she went to the doctors yesterday for her weekly checkup, and the doctor said "It looks like he'll probably be born in the next week to a week and a half.", so sometime around April 8th - 12th. My mom keeps on saying it's going to be a week from now, but we shall see. I know there are quite a few grandmothers and grandfathers who are chomping at the bit for their grandson to arrive....lol


Darn. Guess I will need to guess again. :rotfl:

Hope she is doing well. I would imagine she is ready to get it over with now. Good luck to you both!

[3gr8kids]

I'll pick 4-08-08 at 4:08 pm

Wishing you both a healthy, happy baby, and a quick, easy delivery! :flower3:

[VACAMPER]

I can beat that my last baby was born on 05-05-05. Not at 5:05 though the nurse tried to make me and I was ready but not the baby.:laughing:

[PolynesianPixie]

I can beat that my last baby was born on 05-05-05. Not at 5:05 though the nurse tried to make me and I was ready but not the baby.:laughing:

ok, Amanda, we have way too much in common! I have a cinco de mayo baby, too! Not '05, though....'99! :rotfl:

[Us3]

So how is the dw doing? I hope she is feeling well and strong. I know from experience that every pregnancy is different...so I hope she's had an "easy" one! The last month is the most uncomfortable and that nesting instinct...what a crazy behavior that is...:laundy:

Congrats and best of luck to you guys for a smooth delivery! (saying this early because I'm thinking we'll be at the Fort when the official announcement is made!!)

[Colson39]

She's doing alright, the swelling has begun to take it's toll on her. This has definitely been the roughest month, she needs a lot more rest.

Although she still goes out for a walk (not just as long) almost every night, just a lot slower and a little bit more "waddling" (but don't tell her I said that....lol).

She is absolutely glowing still though, she's going to be a great mom! Oh yea, I hope I'll be a great dad as well! lol

[loriandmatt]

my best wishes to you both and my sympathies to your poor swollen wife.

the swelling has begun to take it's toll on her

Dude! i am lucky that i was able to take a week or two off work BEFORE i had my daughter. i had cankels from hell. the swelling was so bad that i couldn't fit into any of my shoes. even flip flops - the straps over the top of my feet were cutting in. seriously. i looked like aunt marge from the third harry potter movie. We resorted to a cheapo pair of velcro strapped shower shoes just to get me back and forth from the doc appts and the hospital.

my first order of business after i delivered her and shed that water weight....a pedicure with some pretty polish for my tootsies.

good luck to you and tell her to hang in there...perfect strangers are sympathetic to her plight.

- lori

[PolynesianPixie]

my best wishes to you both and my sympathies to your poor swollen wife.



Dude! i am lucky that i was able to take a week or two off work BEFORE i had my daughter. i had cankels from hell. the swelling was so bad that i couldn't fit into any of my shoes. even flip flops - the straps over the top of my feet were cutting in. seriously. i looked like aunt marge from the third harry potter movie. We resorted to a cheapo pair of velcro strapped shower shoes just to get me back and forth from the doc appts and the hospital.

my first order of business after i delivered her and shed that water weight....a pedicure with some pretty polish for my tootsies.

good luck to you and tell her to hang in there...perfect strangers are sympathetic to her plight.

- lori

OMG I resemble that! My first was born July 31 and we went camping a couple weeks before she was born....in a tent.....on thin mats...... ok, I'm better now. Anyway, the photos from that trip make me want to cry. I had tree trunks for ankles! I swore I'd never be pregnant in the summer again!

[loriandmatt]

see....the problem there was that it was your first born....had you already had one you would have known better than to go tent camping and sleep on what amounted to a sheet of wax paper when you were that far along. We all live and learn, don't we?

i worked up until i delivered my first....with #2 i knew what to expect and therefore said "see ya" two weeks before my due date. i knew i would not be able to concentrate. (hell, i could barely stay awake long enough to answer e-mails)

now the cankle thing....that took me by surprise. #1 was born in Feb. Cold Cold COLD. #2 was born in July. i retained so much water i was pretty sure i could hear sloshing when i walked.

[TxTink :)]

How exciting!!! :banana: :yay: :flower3:

[3gr8kids]

i had cankels from hell. the swelling was so bad that i couldn't fit into any of my shoes. even flip flops - the straps over the top of my feet were cutting in. seriously. i looked like aunt marge from the third harry potter movie. We resorted to a cheapo pair of velcro strapped shower shoes just to get me back and forth from the doc appts and the hospital.
- lori
ME TOO!!! My DH is convinced that's where the saying "barefoot and pregnant" came from!! I couldn't even wear Tevas - the velcro wasn't long enough to get around my ankle or over the top of my feet!
OMG I resemble that! My first was born July 31 and we went camping a couple weeks before she was born....in a tent.....on thin mats...... ok, I'm better now. Anyway, the photos from that trip make me want to cry. I had tree trunks for ankles! I swore I'd never be pregnant in the summer again!
My second DD (the one that not only caused the cankles, but also the lovely melasma/chloasma that still haunts me to this day) has the same birthday as your first DD :)

[PolynesianPixie]

ME TOO!!! My DH is convinced that's where the saying "barefoot and pregnant" came from!! I couldn't even wear Tevas - the velcro wasn't long enough to get around my ankle or over the top of my feet!

My second DD (the one that not only caused the cankles, but also the lovely melasma/chloasma that still haunts me to this day) has the same birthday as your first DD :)

I have melasma, too. You mean I can blame that on my DD?


Oh gosh! Maybe we should move this conversation! We will completely freak out Beth and Chris!:scared1:

[Dis Dawg]

This is my guess. Colson39's baby will be born after Beth is dilated to 10cm and pushes like Hell! What did I win?;)

[2goofycampers]

..It is my guess that the new member of the Colson family will arrive on the first day of the rest of it's wonderful loved life. Mr.:goofy:

[We4mickey]

I won't tell you then my Dr. thought I would deliver early and DS didn't arrive until 5 weeks after his due date!!! :confused3 He didn't want to induce me. Did stress tests 3 times a week and everything seemed normal so, he said lets just let things go naturally, it's your first. :confused: We had no problems everything was fine. Just wasn't his time yet. When DS #2 came I think Dr realized I carried both of them very low, so he didn't even say anything about being early and he was. :goodvibes

[kmurawski]

OMG I resemble that! My first was born July 31 and we went camping a couple weeks before she was born....in a tent.....on thin mats...... ok, I'm better now. Anyway, the photos from that trip make me want to cry. I had tree trunks for ankles! I swore I'd never be pregnant in the summer again!

I have a July 31st baby too. He was born during a heat wave in '95. Guess where his first trip was? WDW of course when he has 6 weeks old. We weren't campers at the time but we did have the comforts of OKW in a 2 bedroom unit.

Where has Colson39 been??????????

[Colson39]

lol, I'm here, are you talking about where was I at the end of last year? If that's the case, I just had a small break from the forums for a couple months (but came back around February), no worries, I'm back with a vigor ;)

So the latest update is that she feels a lot more pressure, all I can think of now is a volcano, is that bad?? lol

[2goofycampers]

So the latest update is that she feels a lot more pressure, all I can think of now is a volcano, is that bad?? lol

Not for you ! He's getting ready !

[PolynesianPixie]

I have a July 31st baby too. He was born during a heat wave in '95. Guess where his first trip was? WDW of course when he has 6 weeks old. We weren't campers at the time but we did have the comforts of OKW in a 2 bedroom unit.

Where has Colson39 been??????????

WDW at 6 weeks! Brave! Better to break them in early though!!!!:goodvibes



Chris~ pressure means he's dropping! It will be April 8 for sure!!!!!

[Gatordad]

I have a July 31st baby too. He was born during a heat wave in '95. Guess where his first trip was? WDW of course when he has 6 weeks old. We weren't campers at the time but we did have the comforts of OKW in a 2 bedroom unit.

Where has Colson39 been??????????

July 31st babies are good, but not like those born on 7/30.

[PolynesianPixie]

I'd have to disagree ;)

[bxtx]

July babies are great (that' s me) but AUgust babies are beautiful as I had 2 of my boys then!

I am guessing APril 11th, 3:03am.

As a mom of 3 who's had 3 very different births, just remember when "they" (i.e. Drs) want to interfere with nature's well proven way to use your "BRAIN"


Benefits - what will this intevention get you?
Risks - what the risks (best way to get rid of dr!)
In what time - when doe you have to make a decision?
Alternatives - what else can we try?
Nothing - what happens if you do just that?


Good luck!

Bex

[3gr8kids]

July 31st babies are good, but not like those born on 7/30.


I'd have to disagree ;)



I would have to agree with Ami ;)

[loveDmouse]

I am putting in a new guess. (I didn't see any rules that I couldn't after my time went by :lmao: )

I say Monday, April 7 @ 2 am!

[Gillian]

April 8th sounds good to me also, because 8 is a good number, but I'm going to say Monday the 6th, early morning.

I think I win - DS was born at the end of September so I had to go through 4 months of summer!

And we went to Disney World that July, but didn't camp.

[PolynesianPixie]

Bumping! Is it today??????

[loveDmouse]

I think my last guess is right and he just has been too busy to get on and let us know the good news. :thumbsup2

[poohbearwithme]

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[Colson39]

Well today is her last day of work, she gets off at noon today, and then she won't be going back for a while.

Can you tell I'm jealous? heh

Still no contractions, but he did keep her up all night last night in her belly, she said Reilly had 5 trips to the bathroom...lol

[Colson39]

UPDATE

Beth's water just broke (at least we're pretty sure it did, considering all of a sudden she ran into the bathroom wondering why she had wet herself...lol).

We called the doctor and they're sending us to the hospital. Actually, we had just come back from lunch with our mom's, and we were all sitting at her mom's house when it all went down, so to speak.

We're missing a few things so my mom and I are going to go pick them up, and her mom and her are on the way to the hospital (she's not having any contractions or anything yet). Dad is on his way from the horse track, and we're all going to meet up at the hospital.

So I can't give you a definite winner yet, but it's REALLY close ;)

P.S. I'm trying to fight back the nerves right now...lol

I don't know when I'll get back online, might be a day or two, but the "three" of us will see you guys soon ;)

[ntsammy5]

GOOD LUCK

[Gatordad]

good luck brother.

[4daubers]

This is so exciting. I thought I was just going to read another date entry and it's an update.;)

Congratulations mom and dad...can't wait for the full detail.:lovestruc

I do have to giggle a little though...water broke, told to go to hospital and where is Colson39...giving us an update. Gotta love it.

[happy_redhead]

How exciting, I hope all goes well.

Congratulations

[KristinU]

Best wishes Colson family! How exciting!

[ang38]

Breath~~~~~
Lot's of Luck! Hope it doesn't last too long~~~

[2goofycampers]

..Don't forget the "Push Present" ! Congratulations DAD and MOM !!!:cool1: :thumbsup2 :goodvibes

[PolynesianPixie]

YAY!!!!!!!!!! How exciting!!!!!!!!!!:banana:

Hold her hand, rub her back, tell her you love her, and when she says she hates you just say I know, and take take it too personally. :goodvibes

[terri01p]

GOD SPEED ! SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE ...hehe:cheer2:

[disney4dan]

WOO HOOO! :banana:

Here's hoping that the new arrival sleeps at least 8 hours in a row each night and only cries twice per week! Best of luck tonight and enjoy the new addition to the family.

Welcome to the wonderful world of parenthood. I remember my MIL making a comment one day that only a parent can understand. She was around to help raise our youngest quite a bit, and I overheard her say "I would walk through fire for that kid!" Good to know that Granma's got the kids back!

[5happycampers]

I am so excited for you both! A new adventure awaits you. Best Wishes!

[domesticdiva]

I am thinking April 14th at 3:11 am.....we'll see!! Good Luck!!!

[3gr8kids]

Wow - good luck - our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most joyous time!

[poohbearwithme]

As we await the birth of a future dis'er...Here is a thread that people can take a guess on when Colson39 and his wife's baby will be born: He stated in his poll thread that baby was due in a couple a of weeks. I'll start:

April 6th at 4:00am


DO OVER!!!!

April 14 at 6:00pm


Good luck and best wishes...May he be healthy, weathy, and blessed.

[fldisneymommyto2]

Woo HOooo.. can't wait to welcome Reilly to the Dis board:cool1:

[Shannone1]

Hey- my first and only guess was April 13th at 11:55pm.....I might win :cool1:

[Tent Camping Mom]

Congrats!

Now unless she has about 2 days of labor :scared:
I don't think I'll be winning the due date guess...

.

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

Oooooo, yippie!!! How exciting!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

DOnt come back on the boards and say you didnt pass out in the delivery room...cuz we'll all know you're lying!!!;)

This is where it all starts to get fun buddy!!

[ynottony99]

:confused3 Well perhaps the baby and I will share April 14th as our birth date. Of course I have a 48 year head start........We should hear something soon if her water did break. They probably won't let her go too long with out delivering due to concerns about infection.

[We4mickey]

I was hoping when I got home from work we would have heard. Maybe she is waiting until the 15th (my guess). Good luck, you're in for the ride of your life.

[TxTink :)]

How exciting- we're all thinking about ya! :banana:

[chief19spixi]

Wooooo Hooo

[big kahuna1]

Sorry but I remember guessing that she would have the baby when she has the baby at whatever tme she has the baby so there is no way I cannot win. Selecting a date and time just won't cut it. :rolleyes1

[des1954]

My guess is....

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He'll come when he's darn good and ready!!!

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I win!!





Kahuna.... your guess has already been done!!

Looks like it might be 4/14 or 4/15 according to Chris' post on the Useless thread. YAY!!!

[wildernesswookies]

Maybe he will come on my Birthday. The 15th -- TAX BABY!!!

[Colson39]

Ok, so I finally got a chance to get to a computer!!! It has been a crazy couple days, I'm on my mother-in-laws laptop on the hospital wireless right now, so I'll make this quick for now!

So as I mentioned before, Beth's water broke on Sunday afternoon. After heading back to our house, I met Beth back at the hospital with her mom around 7 PM Sunday night. At first the lab said he water hadn't broken, but after some ultrasounds and further investigation, it was determined that it had and she was admitted.

She spent the first few hours walking around the labor and delivery room, because her nurse wanted to get the motions started. We had a full Irish nurse (accent and all), her name was Susanne and she was from Belfast. Absolutely great nurse, she was so helpful the entire time.

Beth started getting contractions around 9 PM or so, but they were pretty far apart. Around 11 PM they have her Pertosin (spelling???), some drug that helped her contractions along. Between 1 and 3 AM was the worst, she was in a lot of pain, but her cervix hadn't opened and she could not get an epidural (Beth did not want to go all natural). She was literally shaking with pain, I felt so bad for her, but around 3 AM she was able to get the epidural when her cervix finally opened and it helped her out a lot.

The moms went home around 11 PM actually, forgot to mention that, but around 4:45 AM the nurse told me to call them to get to the hospital. It wasn't till 8:30 AM though that she started to go into full labor mode, at this point everyone was ragged.

We had a great doctor, and she really helped a lot, and was informative. It was Beth's doctor from all along, and so she was familiar with Beth. Oh, I should mention that Beth works at the hospital that she delivered at, because you will see further in the story that she got quite a few perks...lol.

So the labor continued, but the baby wouldn't move. The doctor joked that she would be pushing for 3 hours, but 2 1/2 hours later, Beth was still pushing. The doctor actually stayed the entire 2 1/2 hours, which I guess is usually rare, they normally only come once the baby comes. But like I said, she got some perks...lol.

After 2 1/2 hours, the babies heart rate started fluctuating down to 100 BPM up to 200 BPM, so the doctor decided that this was enough and ordered a C-Section. The doctor fought hard not to have oned, she really didn't want to, but in the end, it was just getting too risky. Both moms and I had helped during the labor, holding and pushing and coaching, but they would only allow me in the operating room.

I had to wait almost 15 minutes outside the operating room, in all the gowns, and it was a very long 15 minutes. I was alone most of the time, and I was fighting back the emotions, I was really scared. Once again, Beth's working here had some perks though, because at least 3 or 4 nurses came to see me to tell me everything was going to be alright.

So I went into the operating room, and sat with Beth as they did the C-section. It went as smooth as butter, her doctor was there and even joked with me a couple times, I can't even explain how great she was. About 5 minutes after I got there (I was behind the curtain with Beth, so I couldn't see past her neck), we both heard the screaming of Reilly. He cried about 5 times and that was it, at first I was worried, but he was just quiet! Beth and I instantly started crying, it was probably the first timed I really started crying the whole time. The anestheliologist joked at me that I need to start on his college fund now....lol.

About a minute later they said "Come on over daddy" and I got my first glimpse of Reilly. He was so gorgeous, and he was so quiet! He wasn't even crying, he was just moving around, getting used to this new world. Shortly after I was able to hold him and take him to Beth, and I don't need to tell you how happy she was.

Right after that I had to leave the operating room with Reilly and the head nurse, and he was put into the carrier thing and we went out to the waiting room to show my mom's and Beth's best friend. When we came around the corner they were already all in tears cause they were worried about Beth, but when they saw the baby and the nurse told them everything was ok, it was a great moment. They were so excited!

So after all of that Beth rested in her original labor room, and then we moved to her recovery room. Like I said, Beth's employment here at the hospital has some perks, and she was able to get the "Empress Suite", which is actually 4 rooms in one, so we have this huge private room that has a fridge, private shower and bathroom, and a whole little couch sitting area. Trust me, all the other rooms share a bathroom and the shower is across the hall, I can't tell you how nice this is!!

They actually came and served us "high tea" in the afternoon today, it was all this fancy tea and desserts, I mean, it's just great!

Beth loved her "Mom" necklace that I got her, she started crying when she saw it! She's wearing it right now!

So, to wrap it all up (I probably missed a bunch but I'll be able to post a bit more tomorrow), Reilly is doing great, mommy is doing great! He weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long.

Oh, and what most of you are waiting for, he was born at 11:01 AM on April 14th!!!!

I'm going to go help Beth a bit now, my mom and dad are coming over in a bit, so want to get stuff done before tonight. I'll probably be more active tomorrow!

Oh, and here isa picture, but trust me, I have A LOT more, and some really great one's, but this is the only one I could get on her moms computer right now.....

.....so I introduce to you Reilly Russell Olson.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/IMG_0140.jpg

[Rhonda]

Woo-hoo!!!! Welcome Reilly!!! :lovestruc

He's beautiful!! Congratulations to both of you!!

[Colson39]

lol Rhonda, thanks, but "she" is a "he"!!! I'll forgive you this time, but I expect a get out of jail free card for that one....lol

[mrsgus06]

Wow! Glad everything turned out great! He is a very handsome little man!
Congrats!:cheer2: :cheer2:

[Momof626x3]

Congratulations! Glad everyone is doing well. Reilly is so adorable!!! Enjoy him while his little and cuddly and doesn't talk back to you!!!

[3gr8kids]

CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy your precious gift, he's beautiful and I bet he has your hair, lol.

[Colson39]

Actually, he's got a nice head of hair, I would have though not since my brother and I both didn't have hair when we were born, but he's got some nice dark hair right now. Probably more then I have....haha

[Rhonda]

lol Rhonda, thanks, but "she" is a "he"!!! I'll forgive you this time, but I expect a get out of jail free card for that one....lol

Oops - I knew that! I was just so excited, it was a typo! lol

[terri01p]

Congrats to you and your wife for a beautiful baby boy ! :cloud9:

[RvUsa]

I know it sounds korny, but now you know that you have never really loved anyone like you do when you first see them!! It is indescribable how much that one little person can change your life in a split second.

CONGRATULATIONS! And welcome to the "DADS" club.

[Marek 4]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!:flower3:

[kmurawski]

Welcome to our world Reilly! Congrats mom and dad!

[RvUsa]

April 15,,12:01 AM,,,,gonna make TAX day a HAPPY day for you.

April 14 ...... 11:15 pm :cloud9:

Tax day April 15th at 4:20 am. It just isn't right if you don't have to stay up all night right off the bat.

I am thinking April 14th at 3:11 am.....we'll see!! Good Luck!!!

And the winner is.... I Love Disney & Cruising, domesticdiva cheated that guess was after the announcement of the water breaking!

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

Congratulations!!! He's beautiful!! :cloud9:

[ILoveDisney&Cruising]

And the winner is.... I Love Disney & Cruising, domesticdiva cheated that guess was after the announcement of the water breaking!

Thanks for the research! I couldn't remember what I guessed :lmao:

[fldisneymommyto2]

Welcome to the DIS world Reilly!!! He is absolutely beautiful Chris and Beth! Good work!!!

[ntsammy5]

Great picture..... Great news. Congratulations to all 3 of you!

[PolynesianPixie]

Yay!!!!!! :banana:

Congratulations!!!!!

He is gorgeous!

[2goofycampers]

What a beautiful boy ! Was a good looking couple,,,now a great looking family ! Congrats you two ! :thumbsup2 Denise and Frank

[poohbearwithme]

Welcome to the world http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6264/disney20babyou2.jpg

[Us3]

I'm so glad Reilly made it into the world so happy and healthy! What a wonderful delivery story...sorry dw had to have the c-section...but so glad everyone is happy and healthy!

Congrats on your beautiful baby boy (it's ok to say "beautiful" when he's this young, haha). He's absolutely perfect...i'm sure you, dw, moms, and family are so proud!!!

Now I can't wait to see pics of his first trip to the Fort!!! :goodvibes

Best Wishes,
Sonya

[BigDaddyRog]

Ahhhhh....ya did it! Ya did it gooood too!! Thats a good lookin boy ya got there, Chris. And it sounds like you held up like a champ through all those emotions rushing through you in those upside down hours!!!! Congratulations, buddy. And, you'll never know it...but the Cesarean is better for YOU than you'll ever have to know about now!!Now go shave his head and teach him how to properly groom a goatee!!!

[VACAMPER]

Just reading your post made me cry. Takes me back to when I had mine. Except mine were almost 10 ponds and 23in. But anyways, he's beautiful. Take lots of pictures to scrapbook.:woohoo:

[kc5grw]

Congrats Chris, great looking boy. :thumbsup2

[We4mickey]

Congratulations and WELCOME REILLY! One can never imagine the feelings you can have the first time you hold them in your arms. Now rest up, you're gonna need it.

[loveDmouse]

Congrats! He is a cutie. Glad everyone is doing well! :thumbsup2

[TheGreatGonzo]

Welcome Reilly!
Congratulations MOM and DAD.
Now we need to get him a DIS name and teach him to use a computer.

[hoosiergirl]

Congrats to both of you! What a sweet little baby boy! Enjoy these first days--you'll treasure them all of your life!

[Isi]

:flower3: Congratulations....:flower3:

[auntie]

:wizard: Congratulations:wizard:

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[Colson39]

Thank you everyone!!! I'm on a computer for a few minutes, so I just wanted to say thanks for all the well wishes!!

Reilly is going along great, he's starting to cry a bit more now when he's hungry, which he definitely is getting hungrier more often...lol. But overall, he's a really quiet baby, but I'll knock on wood now...hah.

I was able to get some more pictures up, so I thought I would share them with you guys! I was telling Beth about all your well wishes, it made her smile!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5364.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5376.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5383.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5388.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5448.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5449.jpg

Below is my brother and Reilly

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5466.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5476.jpg

[4daubers]

We wish Reilly a life filled with blessings of love and health. He is a great looking baby!

Be sure to print this thread and give to Beth for Reilly's book. Your post about the delivery is very sweet, heartfelt and a great gift to a little guy from his dad. There's not a mom reading your post that hasn't teared up. :lovestruc

[g8trmom1]

He's beautiful....and so perfect.

~Chris
Gatordad's Better Half

[seabee]

Congratulations!! What a beautiful baby! I am so happy for the both of you, your "birth report" made me cry. Anyway, I wanted to get something for the new guy. I didn't want to use his real name since none of us do so here ya go...
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jimpecoy/babycolson.jpg

[Shannone1]

Congrats !! :cool1: I loved reading your birth story. Thanks for sharing your pictures with us so quickly !! You have a beautiful family. :goodvibes

I was close with my guess....only 12 hours off !!

[disney4dan]

I know it sounds korny, but now you know that you have never really loved anyone like you do when you first see them!! It is indescribable how much that one little person can change your life in a split second.

CONGRATULATIONS! And welcome to the "DADS" club.

I agree 100% John, the bond you get with your kids is so hard to describe. I remember hearing about that before I was a parent, and not really understanding until that moment when each baby comes along. Colson, wait until the first time you instinctively pick out the cry of your child out of a bunch of other kids; it's kinda freaky, but cool.

Nancy used to work in a hospital when our kids were born, and it was great when she was in labor. Our middle child, Rachel, almost didn't make it through the first few weeks of gestation, something to do with hormone imbalance and her not "taking root". She was in the hospital at the first sign of trouble, and had really great care the whole time.

Welcome to this great big wonderful world Reilly! Now let your parents get some sleep.

Best wishes to you, Beth, Reilly and that extended family you have. Looking forward to the photos of everyone sitting on the porch.

[proudmomof4]

Congratulations!!! That's a beautiful family you've got there.

[chief19spixi]

Congradulations!! I wanna cry here... your baby is adorable, thanks for sharing the pics with all of us!

[VACAMPER]

The new picutures are so good. What a beautiful baby. Mom looks good too. He might be a quiet baby now. They like to wait until their home to start the screaming. Just kidding. I had 2 babies that never cried and 1 that didn't cry but also never slept. Good luck! He's perfect.

[bigdisneydaddy]

Congratulations :thumbsup2

[des1954]

Chris-

Reilly is one beautiful baby boy!! I'm sorry for the ordeal Beth had to go thru getting Reilly into this world, but it ended happily!!

I have this feeling though you might have to get a second job so that your boy will have every possible advantage known to mankind (and I don't just mean Disney)! Reilly seems to be in very good and capable hands with you and Beth. Thank you so much for sharing the pictures. Give him a hug & kiss from "Grammy Deb", if you would please!!

[ntsammy5]

Great pictures. I was wondering who the guy with hair was :lmao:

Oh, BTW, when's he getting his first Mickey ears?

[Colson39]

lol, he'll be getting his first Mickey ears sooner than he probably knows!

Thank you everyone for the well wishes, and thanks Seabee for the sign, I already saved it!

Everything everyone is saying is so true, I never really "connected" until now, being able to hold him and see him and protect him, it's just so overwhelming. All I keep on thinking about is all the great times we're going to have at the Fort, about taking him to all the places I was when I was a kid, about making sure he doesn't get into the golf cart when he's 4 years old and crash it like I did....lol.

I will be sure to print all this out and put it in his scrapbook, you all have been so great with all your wishes, and we all appreciate it.

All I have to say, is Reilly doesn't even know what he's getting himself into...lol. You know how in the hospitals they sometimes play some kind of baby lullaby when a baby is born? I think when Reilly was born 10 cash registers started ringing at Disney....lol

[Tent Camping Mom]

He is beautiful! Congratulations! and

Happy Birthday Reilly!

Now, am I the only one here with teary eyes? That was a great report!

[my3princes]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/Colson39/100_5388.jpg



This picture is so precious. They are both beautiful.

Congratulations!!!

[BigDaddyRog]

Chris...2goofycampers and Seabee had a great idea, this is what we came up with after a little tweeking....maybe you could print this for the nursery door or something. This is the first DIS baby since Ive joined, we're all proud of him too!!!


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/reilly.jpg

[JCJRSmith]

Congrats to both you and Beth. That there is one good lookin' boy!!! :thumbsup2

Something to look forward to: as he grows he's gonna get into things for no other reason than the fact that he was born male. When your wife is exasperated and asks you, "Why did Reilly do that?" the only answer is, "Because he is a boy!!!" :lmao:

[JCJRSmith]

Chris...2goofycampers and Seabee had a great idea, this is what we came up with after a little tweeking....maybe you could print this for the nursey door or something. This is the first DIS baby since Ive joined, we're all proud of him too!!!


That sign rocks, Rog!!!! :thumbsup2

[Colson39]

Chris...2goofycampers and Seabee had a great idea, this is what we came up with after a little tweeking....maybe you could print this for the nursey door or something. This is the first DIS baby since Ive joined, we're all proud of him too!!!


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t296/dj_bigdaddyrog/reilly.jpg

I'm printing this out now to put on the door!!! Thanks!!!

[Gatordad]

congrats brother!

[AuburnJen92]

Congrats to the both of you! Now I can make the blanket and send it out. Yeah!

[Us3]

Rog, that sign is priceless...great job! :thumbsup2

[Colson39]

Congrats to the both of you! Now I can make the blanket and send it out. Yeah!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Boomer1]

Congratulations Chris & Beth and welcome baby Reilly. The pictures are beautiful. The one with Beth holding Reily reminded me of a poem I had on the wall opposite the rocking chair in my babies' rooms. It said " Quiet down cobwebs, dust go to sleep. I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep."

All the best.

Krista

[ynottony99]

Congratulations!!!!!! Beautiful family!!!!

[lisa8200]

Congratulations...:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[bxtx]

Congratulations!! Welcome to the world baby Reilly! Watch out Beth - you'll spend your time just aksing "Why did you do that?"! I know, I have 3 lovely boys!

Woo hoo!

Bex

[magnolia-belle]

Congrats! He is so sweet.

[kc5grw]

Congratulations!! Welcome to the world baby Reilly! Watch out Beth - you'll spend your time just aksing "Why did you do that?"! I know, I have 3 lovely boys!

Woo hoo!

Bex

Yea, and the usual response is "I don't know" or once there are siblings "It wasn't me". :rotfl: Or even better "Do what...?

[BigDaddyRog]

hehe...sounds familiar.............apparently there is some invisible kid running around my house named "Notme" because everytime I ask any of my 4 who broke, trashed, messed up, destroyed, spent, ate the last whatever and didnt throw the empty box away...they all rat out that little Notme kid!!!

[AuburnJen92]

hehe...sounds familiar.............apparently there is some invisible kid running around my house named "Notme" because everytime I ask any of my 4 who broke, trashed, messed up, destroyed, spent, ate the last whatever and didnt throw the empty box away...they all rat out that little Notme kid!!!

hence the reason i have one! (not really, but i had to say it!):lmao: :lmao:

[seabee]

Rog, I absolutely love that sign! Chris, I love that picture of Beth and Reilly. It is so precious, and just brings back so many memories. I hope you don't mind, I played a little. Thought I would post it so you could have it. You have a beautiful family, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jimpecoy/100_5388-1-1.jpg

[BigDaddyRog]

Rog, I absolutely love that sign! Chris, I love that picture of Beth and Reilly. It is so precious, and just brings back so many memories. I hope you don't mind, I played a little. Thought I would post it so you could have it. You have a beautiful family, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jimpecoy/100_5388-1-1.jpg

Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiice...........thats incredible!!!

[Sonoma]

Congratulations Beth and Chris. Reilly is beautiful! Thanks for sharing all of the pictures of him.

[Colson39]

Rog, I absolutely love that sign! Chris, I love that picture of Beth and Reilly. It is so precious, and just brings back so many memories. I hope you don't mind, I played a little. Thought I would post it so you could have it. You have a beautiful family, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m275/jimpecoy/100_5388-1-1.jpg

Wow Nicole, that picture came out amazing! You do such great work!! Beth is getting ready to get released right now, so I can't show her the picture yet, but I can't wait, she is going to flip! And I know her mom is going to absolutely love it!

All of you are the best, people don't really realize what a community we have here, and all of you prove it every day. Thank you so much!!!

[seabee]

I'm so glad they are going home!! Have fun with little Reilly, take lots of pics of his first day home(I'm sure you will). I was so much more relaxed when I went home, I just sat and held my girls all the time, I couldn't let go. Cherish it, because before you know it you will be saying "Don't climb on the counters", and "stop using the cupboard doors to swing" Yes, I admit it-I gave birth to arangatangs.:lmao: I will say though, having my girls was the BEST thing I ever did. Not a day goes by that I don't laugh with them.

I'm glad you like the picture. I shrunk it slightly to post it, I can send you a bigger version if you would like. Take care and enjoy having your new son home with you!

[AlyLynn]

Congratulations on your beautiful family!:goodvibes
The pictures are amazing. We have 4 children (2-13), so we know you're going to have a great time with your little guy!

[Escape Artist]

Hey, Colson, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! :cool1: :welcome: Reilly!

I missed your original post (darn tax day!), but I'm thankful I saw it now. What a great birth story...your wife is quite a trooper! Pitocin=no fun, but epidurals=heavenly! CSections, thank goodness we have 'em available!

Your little boy looks absolutely *perfect*! Hope your new and improved family had a wonderful homecoming. It's such a sweet, exciting time...a turning point towards the beginning of the rest of your lives!

Best wishes to all of you for a lifetime of happiness together,

Sue in Texas

[MBMacs]

Congrats on your new son. Enjoy this time, they grow up fast.

[bradisgoofy]

Oh man, I so missed this important event. Congratulations Colson and family. That is a fabulous picture.

[lovetomow]

You big baby breaking down in tears! :laughing:










I think I cried more than DW with out little princess was born. :lmao:

[Colson39]

lol, I don't want to imagine what Beth would have said if I didn't start crying..hah

[PrincessNana]

Wow Nicole, that picture came out amazing! You do such great work!! Beth is getting ready to get released right now, so I can't show her the picture yet, but I can't wait, she is going to flip! And I know her mom is going to absolutely love it!

All of you are the best, people don't really realize what a community we have here, and all of you prove it every day. Thank you so much!!!

I saw your picture on another thread and responded there first. Congratulations, Reilly is absolutely precious!

[Colson39]

lol, I just saw your other post, thanks!! He takes after his mom, I'll just give him the brains I guess ;)

[mamaloya]

OK, I have been living under a rock I guess. I have been watching for a new thread to start with the announcement.

CONGRATS!!!! :cheer2:

I LOVE new babies. A neighbor just had a baby, I kept her 17 month old while she went to the hospital. When I went to visit I didn't want to give her the baby back. :cloud9: I love that pic of your wife and baby. That has to be the most beautiful new mom pic I have ever seen. It makes me long for another baby, except I never looked that good after giving birth. :lovestruc

Congrats again and I hope you are all still doing well.

[Colson39]

I have a bunch more pictures, I'm going to upload some more over the weekend, stay tuned ;)

[candied]

I am new to the boards, but wanted to offer my congratulations to the newest member of your family. He is beautiful! Enjoy your new daddy status.

Candace

[TxTink :)]

Absolutely adorable- Congratulations!!! :flower3:

[CCIntrigue]

Been away from the boards for awhile -- sorry I missed the big moment!

Congratulations! Beautiful family!

[DianeRD]

Congratulations ! Reilly is a beautiful baby. I'll be waiting to see him in his Mickey ears.:goodvibes

[CampingChristy]

Congrats!! Your son is awesome, but I wanted to tell you that your wife is beautiful! That pic you have up of her and the baby will be one that she will cherish for life!!!

I am happy for both of you!!

[Rhonda]

Chris - please give our best to Beth, and give Reilly a big DIS hug for all of us! :grouphug:

I'm going to close this thread now. But, feel free to keep posting your pictures in the Chit Chat thread! :goodvibes