Big excitement here on Holgate Street…Monday evening Nicki gave birth to a healthy baby boy!
Here’s baby Acorn (still his name for the time being). He was born in our home, just before 5pm on a cold and blustery June 9, 2008.
The labor and birth happened pretty quickly once it got going, and was an amazing experience. The midwives and I were all gathered around Nicki, there mostly for support, but there was little that we could do to help, and frankly there was little else that we needed to do. Nicki was totally focused and confident the entire time, and seemed to know exactly what she needed to do.
Unfortunately, we ran into some complications with the placenta not detaching, so we ended up having to call for an ambulance and Nicki had to be transported to the hospital. It was a scary couple of hours for us, but the hospital experience went about as well as we could have hoped for. Nicki did end up having to spend the night, but now we’re back at home and getting settled in.
Here’s a few photos, and I’m sure we’ll have a bunch more in the coming days.
Acorn sleeping on my chest. Tuesday morning in the hospital.
Sleeping on Mama’s lap, Monday night immediately after our car ride to the hospital.
Wednesday morning at home.
Anna holding Acorn for the first time. This is in the hospital, Tuesday afternoon.
We’re super thankful for all the well wishes and help we’ve had these first few days. We are truly blessed with great family and friends. Feel free to call or stop by and say hello when you’re in the neighborhood.
14 responses so far ↓
1 Bae // Jun 12, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Handsome…looks so much like Anna did as a little one. Congratulations, I had no idea you were pregnant. But so excited!!! I am really glad that you were able to have him at home and that mom and baby are doing well. Can’t wait to share birth stories…
Much love to all of you and your newest little acorn – Bae
2 Margie // Jun 12, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Congratulations! Right on the due date wasn’t it? So glad things went so well and can’t wait to meet the littlest Gunderson!
marj
3 Angela // Jun 12, 2008 at 2:47 pm
ACORN IS BEAUTIFUL! I kept on checking your blog over the last couple of days hoping for pictures and details. Thanks Dan for being so on top of it!
I’m glad Momma and Baby are doing good. It sounds like it was a crazy ride. I’m glad you and Nicki were able to have the home birth. I just wish all the other craziness didn’t have to happen!
We would like to stop over this weekend (Saturday more than likely since Sunday is Father’s Day) but we will call first to make sure it’s a good time.
I’m very happy for your family and the new addition to our group of friends as well!
Love,
Angela
4 Sally // Jun 12, 2008 at 5:46 pm
I’ve been waiting for these! He is soooo cute! I love the lower lip in the picture on Nicki’s lap. And of course, the cute big sister picture. Can’t wait to meet him!
5 Jeff // Jun 12, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Congratulations Dan, Nick and Anna! What a beautiful baby! We will see you guys soon.
Love
Jeff, Em and Gen
6 Ericka // Jun 13, 2008 at 7:01 am
YEAH!!!! I’m so happy for all of you. Family of four!! I will drop some soup off tonight on your porch. It will be frozen and then you can warm it and eat it. I’m so happy for ya. Please don’t hesitate to call if you need anything at all. 503.734.8886
Namaste,
Ericka
7 kelly // Jun 13, 2008 at 8:46 am
Congratulations!
So glad to see the beautiful pictures on the blog! He is so handsome. I loved reading how you described Nicki being so confident and knowing what to do! Whatta mama! We would love to swing by some time next week. We’ll call ahead first of course!
much love,
Horsford’s
8 Melinda // Jun 13, 2008 at 9:04 am
Congrats! He’s beautiful! I guess you’ll have to change the blog name to “Four Part Harmony” now. I’ll be calling soon to arrange to bring over some vittles….xoxo…Melinda
9 Kay Taffe // Jun 16, 2008 at 11:02 am
Congratulations on your beautiful boy! I’m sure you will have to get a crowbar to pry Grandma G away from this one….Kay
PS this is my first foray to your website – cool!!!!
10 Bob // Jun 16, 2008 at 4:55 pm
Wow! What a great day to be born. June 9th is my birthday too! Congratulations. So glad to hear all that all went well and everyone is healthy and happy. That’s just how life should be. I check the blog on a fairly frequent basis. It’s great to see what you all are up to. Can’t wait to meet the new addition to the Gunderson gang.
Be well,
-bob (from Florida)
11 Michele // Jun 18, 2008 at 7:19 am
He is so sweet! I am very moved by the beautiful pictures of your growing family. Nicki, I hope that we stop playing phone tag and talk soon. I can’t wait to hear about your birthing experience at home and how it is going in general.
Much love and happiness to the 4 of you,
Michele
12 Renae // Jun 19, 2008 at 6:54 am
What a beutiful boy! This blog page is great, so fun to see pictures and read about what you guys have been up to….you are one busy family! Congratulations on the new addition to your family!!!!!
13 heather clemenson // Jun 19, 2008 at 10:14 am
hi guys-
congratulations! what a gorgeous baby, and what a great name! love it. must have been an incredible experience at home, and i am so happy to hear you are all doing so well. enjoy your new addition!!
14 Mireya // Aug 29, 2008 at 4:21 pm
Nicki, how are you! I just read the story of the birth of your baby, and you are an amazing woman, to have a baby at home! wow! Thanks God you are ok after all
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