*Update* Raptorling news. *Update*

[Raptor]

As many of you know, my wife and I are expecting our first child.  Her due date was Monday, but as of yet the baby still hasn't decided that its ready to show up.  She had a doctor's appointment yesterday morning to discuss inducing labor because the baby is rather large (estimated to be 8.5 lbs as of 2 weeks ago).

Now for the fun part.  About 30 minutes before we were to leave for the doctor's appointment, I got really nauseous and started throwing up.  My wife had to go to her appointment without me and the doctor told her he wanted to induce labor at 6:30 this morning.  Unfortunately, he also said that if I was sick, then I wouldn't be able to be there and there is a very real possibility that I could miss the birth of my child. 

The doctor has aggreed to delay inducing my wife until tomorrow morning at 8am to see if I am feeling better by then.  I'm hoping that whatever I have is just a 24 hour bug and nothing more serious.  If I'm not feeling better, then my wife will have to go through childbirth all by herself. 

Please keep us in your thoughts.

[captainspud]

The hospital can't lend you a hazmat suit..?

[Raptor]

Apparently not.

[captainspud]

Jerks.

[BWPS]

The hospital can't lend you a hazmat suit..?

It looks like he already has one on.

I'm really sorry to hear that, I hope you're feeling better tomorrow. I'll pray for you and the wife.

[The Phantom Eyebrow]

Thanks for the update sir, do continu to keep us posted - hopefully you've just got a 24 hour bug and you'll be right tomorrow.

The hospital can't lend you a hazmat suit..?

But Hazmat suits are designed to keep the badness out, not in! 
If Raptor was throwing up in a hazmat suit I don't think he'd be much support during the birth. 

[Protomorph]

MORE babies?

Oh, come on..is EVERYONE having a new addition to their families?


And congratulations, btw :)

[ow_tiobe_sb]

Congratulations, Raptor!  I hope you feel 100% better tomorrow.  Mrs. Raptor will be counting on you. ;)

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Fop o' th' Morning

[thalaw2]

Get well soon!  Do you think it might be brought on by nervousness? 

[Raptor]

Thanks everyone.

Get well soon!  Do you think it might be brought on by nervousness? 

Nerves had nothing to do with the amount of hurling I've done in the past 24 hours.  I just got word from friends of mine that there has been a 24 stomach bug going around having the same symptoms I had.  And as of right now, I'm back to eating solid foods (albeit extremely bland solid foods) and have had no signs of nausea.  So barring any unforseen circumstances, I will be accompanying Mrs. Raptor to the hospital in approximately 8 hours. 

The hospital offers free wi-fi in the maternity ward, so I will do my best to post some pics of the Raptorling once it decides to arrive.  (I say "it" because we are waiting to find out the sex.)

[The Hitman]

Congats, and get better quick, man!

[Gremlin]

Congrats, man!  For the babyness, not the illness.  I'm glad you're healing quickly.  Sounds like you should be okay for it. :thumbup:

[El Condor]

On the plus side, you'll always have a great story to tell?  :)

Hope you're feeling better, Rap, and I'm praying for a smooth, well, and happy delivery day!  :D

EC

[Alaric]

Congrats, feel better, and good luck!

[Raptor]

Hey guys!  Sorry for the delay in news, but the past couple of days have been really hectic.  Here's what's happened so far.

Mrs. Raptor and I went to the hospital Thursday morning for her to have labor induced.  Apparently whatever stomach bug I had was of the >24 hour variety because I was feeling fine by then.  Things were progressing slowly, so around 2:30pm I went home to check on the pets since we live 3 miles from the hospital.

I get back to the hospital room around 3:45 to find Mrs. Raptor wearing an oxygen mask and 3-4 nurses checking her charts.  I find out that the hormone used to induce labor is causing the baby's heart rate to dip during contractions (which are still in the mild to medium strength range) meaning that the baby isn't responding well to the stress labor is causing.  They had stopped the hormone drip and put Mrs. Raptor on oxygen in an attempt to stabilize the baby. 

Five minutes later Mrs. Raptor's doctor is standing in our room telling us that its not working and that the Anesthesiologist is on his way up to her room to give her a spinal injection and that three minutes after that we are all headed to the operating room for a C-Section.

This is a picture of me in scrubs waiting outside the operating room for the nurse to take me inside during the procedure.  Needless to say, I'm freaking out at this point.



Around 15 minutes later, at 4:15pm, we were introduced to our daughter, who, by the look on her face in this picture, had a few choice words for us after forcing her to make an appearance before she had decided she was good and ready.

 

While Mrs. Raptor was in Recovery letting the anesthesia wear off, I was allowed to sit and get to know my daughter for a few minutes.  Please excuse my shiny forehead, but given the stress of the situation, I was sweating a good bit.



I am pleased to announce that as of this morning, everyone involved is healthy and happy and just enjoying each other's company, so it is with great pleasure that I introduce you all to my daughter, Miss Sarah Alexa:

[ow_tiobe_sb]

Good show, old man!  :)  I'm relieved to know that all worked in you favour in the end.  Of course, young Miss Sarah is certainly a stunning reflection of the brave and lovely Mrs. Raptor.  :thumbup:  Cheers and congratulations to you and your entire family!  I would say "get some rest," but you are not likely to meet that opportunity very soon. ;)

ow_tiobe_sb
Phantom Bunburyist and Fop o' th' Morning

[BentonGrey]

Congratulations!  I'm very happy to hear that everything worked out, and that you've got a happy, healthy baby! :thumbup:

[YoungHeros]

Congratulations! :cool:

[Alaric]

Congratulations!  :thumbup:

[Protomorph]

Congratulations, on the new happy healthy baby!

[Time Titan]

Congratulations on the birth of your daughter Raptor!

[RTTingle]

Congrats!

Now all you guys having babies keep your ladies far and clear from mine...

... I know that stuff is contagious!

RTT

[Verfall]

Awesome buddy!

Grats to you and the missus!

[Tortuga]

Huzzah!

[Gremlin]

 :wub:

She's beautiful, Raptor.

[The Phantom Eyebrow]

Hurray! 

Congrats on the new arrival!   :thumbup:

[Ephemeris]

Congratualtions Raptor!

[Uncle Yuan]

What a beautiful little girl!  Congrats to you and the missus both, Raptor.

[MJB]

Awesome news. Congratulations Rap!!

-MJB

[Dweomer Knight]

Super grats!

DK