Miss Madelene Kate arrived at 7:05 a.m. with a bit of drama.
We didn't make it to the hospital before she made her appearance.
In fact we altered course from our original hospital destination to our local hospital. And in God's gracious providence, we were just a mile from our local hospital when I realized that this baby was coming out. Far from the calm and peaceful delivery in the hospital with James, Madelene Kate arrived to the honking of our van as Ben tried unsuccessfully to get cars ahead of us to move.
For those who don't want the graphic details, I will include those in the next post. Mommy & Baby are healthy and happy. Madelene Kate weighed 7 lbs 3 oz and was 19 inches long. She nursed right away. She has a beautiful head of hair. And we are amazed by God's kindness.
Thank you for praying!
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Welcome Madelene! We are so excited to meet you!
ReplyDeleteOH MY!!!!! WE are thrilled for you- and what an exciting entrance she has made! Can't wait to meet her- and glad you all are doing well!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA! I told you not wait too long :) Joe and I are thrilled for you guys... and so glad to have you in the club of crazy delivery stories. We love you guys and can't wait to meet the little girl! But I'm guessing you win since it sounds like you did it all alone, while I had Joe to help out. Amazing!!
ReplyDeleteUnreal! This is becoming a trend, I think! So glad you are doing well, and can't wait to hear more and meet your little one!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS! Can't wait to meet here and hear the story!
ReplyDeleteSo excited for your guys! Well, what do you know - big brother James had it right! He got a sister!
ReplyDeleteOH YAY!!!! I have been checking constantly for the updates, you can imagine the HUGE smile on my face when I read the words "It's a Girl!" WOW! I'm so thrilled for you (and glad James got a sister like he wanted!!) Love you! Can't wait to meet little miss Madelene!
ReplyDeleteo I SO wanna hear the details :) fun times!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I am so excited that it is a girl and I can't wait to hear how it all happened!! Congratulations you guys!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations... she is beautiful and a beautiful name you chose as well!
ReplyDeleteAwwwww... She is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
I knew when you said the contractions were painful that it was a girl! And I couldn't believe when I woke up to your sleep post that you were still home and then wondered if you were going to make it to the hospital! Ha! Wow! So amazing! Can't wait for the gory post!! How's your car doing?!?!!! :) Ben got a big dose of trusting God with his fears, I'm sure. Couldn't be happier for you all and can't wait to meet your girie! So does that mean you're at SGAH?
ReplyDeletemi so glad that a officer knows how to drive Ha ha ! Madmen all over the e place words dont work left the flashers on Uncle John
ReplyDeleteOh boy! I can't wait to hear this one!!! So thankful everyone is healthy and well!!! So excited for you guys!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ben and Debbie. Boy does she look like her mother! We are so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteYes, bring on the details! Bring on the details! What excitement!
ReplyDeleteWow, my friend. I'm so delighted for you and Ben. Absolutely marveling at God's grace in giving you a sweet baby girl on top of your James. Hope to meet Madelene soon.
Hi mr.& mrs. Partlow,
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!
YAY its a girl!!!!!!
James really did now what it was going to be:D
james is having fun at our house.
love,Eliza
Congratulations!! Madelene is BEAUTIFUL...I think Madelene Kate and Madison Grace are destined to be friends. They have almost the same name, and a very very similar arrival story. Best of luck to all of you over the next few weeks. And kiss little sister and Big Brother James for us!!!
ReplyDeleteOh - and did I mention they were the same specifications at birth?!! 7 lbs 3 oz. and 19 inches!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Can't wait to meet Madelene "van" Partlow! Def. you and Carissa should start a club! :)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
Wow, just think of the money you saved yourselves and your insurance company by delivering in the car! Can't wait to meet her.
ReplyDeleteShauna
Oh, my! What a story! I will check back for the blow-by-blow! Wow!! I love what Mari said, "Madelene "van" Partlow". That's really funny! Congratulations and I hope you enjoy topping all your friends' stories (except for Charissa's!) for years to come--Beautiful little "Mini Debbie" you got there!
ReplyDeleteChris
Just heard the story from Kurt! What an amazing adventure you had. Love you guys and glad to hear you've got a girl. They are special!
ReplyDeleteGeoff