Friday, December 19, 2008

8 a.m. Friday Morning - Still in Labor

They don't call it "labor" for nothing. We are going for a record long labor here, but things are still positive and everyone is healthy. There is a strong possibility that we'll head to the hospital later today if we don't progress much more this morning. Momma Smock has displayed incredible courage and strength throughout yesterday and today. She is truly my hero and has earned her right to motherhood. Our birth team is working tirelessly with us. We are so blessed to have these souls here helping, and your thoughts and prayers guiding us. We cannot wait to meet this stubborn child!

Love to all....

13 comments:

Tmoney said...

whoa! hang in there Sarah!!! We're thinking about you guys.

Tom and Autumn

joanna said...

You are in our thoughts as well...keep that mama's energy up and her spirits strong. She has an army of friends sending their energy her way. Our love, joanna & carter

Unknown said...

You can do it!!!! You can do it!!!
We are thinking still and peaceful thoughts as you make the transition from parents-to-be to parents!
We love you both! Keep the positive energy flowing Hans!

Mizz said...

We love you Sarah and Hans and are thinking of you non-stop.

Please keep blogging.
Mizz and Dan

Unknown said...

sarah, you are amazing and i know that you and that baby are working so hard. as i write this i am hoping that there is already a healthy baby smock here in this world. we love you three!
julia, ryan and sola

Mike Schrock said...

Hey All,
UPDATE:It is 9 PM and Sarah is at Brewster Hospital and they have decided that a "C"section is the best route for both baby and mother. Sarah's motherly instincts are taking over and see is ready to do what ever is best now.
So let's all get out the prayers or positive energy going towards Sarah and baby!!
Brother Mike.

Unknown said...

Healthy baby, healthy mama. That's what matters. We have you in our prayers tonight and hope to share your joy tomorrow.

kathryn & andre

Ryan and Jeni Smith said...

Smocky is a Boy!

We are so proud of the new parents!

We wish we could have been there.

Jami Hoekstra said...

Wheee another boy! Congratulations guys, hope you are doing well Sarah!

Unknown said...

This is my first visit here and ,alas, there's a baby boy!
Good job Sarah and Hans--I'm so excited for you both. You are going to make the most amazing parents!
I'm sending love and good, renewing energy your way.
I can't wait to meet the little guy!
Love,
Sherrie

Mizz said...

Congratulations to Sarah and Hans! We are extraordinarily excited by the arrival of "the little old man" and our mystery baby's new playfriend. We hope both momma and papa are doing great and recovering well, and looking forward to putting something in baby's mouth that's tastier than the umbilical cord. Much love, michelle and dan

lil' sprout said...

your lil love is here. hooray! welcome to the world baby smock. we love you already and cannot wait to meet you.

Broderick Smith said...

A boy! I am excited to meet the little gy and have been thinking about you guys non-stop. Much Love. Broderick