Jack's Waterbirth

It's a BOY! The birth was amazing and I feel so blessed to have the prayers and support of friends and family before, during and afterwards. I woke up at 8:50am Wednesday with a contraction and they started getting closer together by 9:15. I called Tim, my doula, and my midwife at 9:30 to let them know things were progressing while my mom filled up the birthing pool upstairs overlooking the balcony deck and canyon views. I really didn't want to rush anyone over since I didn't know how long it would be before things really got going, but since each was a ways away, they decided to come as soon as they could, fortunately, as he entered the world at 11:25! Levi labored with Tim and I in the pool for a little while and then played with Grandma downstairs until a couple of minutes before the baby arrived, when he came up and watched it all happen with intrigue, greeting the baby with an introduction to his monster trucks. One of the highlights for me was gently pulling him out and onto my chest from the water, seeing how much he looked like Tim and Levi (in more ways than one, as it turned out!). God totally hooked us up with great comfort and support, as well as all the roads opening up to our house the night before after the forest fires had cleared up nearby. Here's a few stats for you: Jack Timothy Kaleo Klein Born on his due date (10-24-07), like Levi, weighing 6#8oz, like Levi, and 19 inches long, like Levi! His hair appears to be a little darker so maybe I had more to do with this than just the 40 week hotel stay, we'll see how he looks as he grows up! Jack is named after his paternal granddad (John), who grew up as Jack (variation of John meaning "God is Gracious"), Timothy is for this hunk I know and love who is an awesome Dad and was a perfect support during my labor, and Kaleo is to honor his maternal grandpa's Hawaiian heritage and means "One Voice," as I was just finishing a Bible Study on discerning the Voice of God. Levi is adjusting well so far but it will probably be tough once we lose the 1-to-1 ratio when Tim goes back to work. This is a really ROUGH version, hopefully I can refine it and add more pics and video footage later. God is Good! Tim, JJ, Levi, and Jack
Song is by Bright Eyes, First Day of My Life.

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[babiegirl1987]

wow, you made it look easy and you looked good afterwards!

i want a birth like that, preferably a quick one tho! And it was good you had your man there the whole time. what a good man.

x

[forbiddenx0xjezter]

How beautiful\! your son was born on my son's due date, he made his entrance three weeks early though. lol

[loveCOACH4ever]

that was so beautiful, i got ttearry eyed

[SEBwear]

very nice. congratulations

[millamaya]

You seem to be a light woman. I am too (95 pounds). did this fact make any difference for you at the moment of the pain while giving birth ? it seems you are so relaxed. Good for you!

[nooeellVV]

YAY MR. KLEIN!! =D (hes my 2nd period teacher =D)

[PattyNickels]

aww JJ, just recived your pics through the mail.... Funny how I saw jack like 2 weeks after he as born! well GOD BLESS! love you lots!

trisha!

[Kitschx]

Wow you look amazing after just giving birth!

[JadedIllusions27]

Aww this was so sweet to watch. The mom looks so beautiful and serene I wish I looked that awesome after my delivery LOL. Congrats to you all.

[pcd925]

hi ya that was nice