I guess I’m a lot of things: a wife, a mom, a daughter, a sister, a crafter, a cook, a reader, a writer, a homemaker, a pianist, and probably a lot more too. But at the end of the day, I’m just a Christian trying to find and obey God’s will.
Danica gave birth at 4:33AM. She was TOTALLY HARDCORE. She labored through the night and when the midwife asked, “do you want me to check if you can push?” She responded, “No; I want to wait and go as long as I can.” Total pushing time: 3-5 minutes.
No name. Weight unknown. We’re going to sleep. Better photos later.
***Update 1***
8 pounds, 11 ounces
Yup, my name is Danica. Like the race car driver, whose name I know, but whose career I know nothing about. A Nascar fan I am not. Things like reading, playing piano, gardening, cooking, sewing, writing, and keeping my bathroom bleached are more up my alley. Read more »My maiden name is Sinclair (not Patrick), and I come from good stock. (So says my husband, anyway!) I'm the oldest of 9 kids--and my parents are neither insane, uninformed, or Catholic. They're actually the best parents you could ask for. Seriously. (And, consequently, I think pretty highly of my siblings, too, whose blogs you can access from the links below.) I've joined a new clan, though, and my husband and I have been "leaving-and-cleaving" for 2 years and counting. We have a son who you'll read much (too much?) about. Oh. And there are pictures of him, too--hundreds of them--should you care to click on over to my flickr account. I'm a stay at home mom who is redefining that title--I literally stay at home as much as I possibly can. I love to be home! Home, by the way, is in Northern California, although my roots are in a lil' ol' town in Northern New York. Lastly, I take all blame for any ridiculous, outlandish, illogical posts. Anything worth commenting on or linking to is due to my husband's encouragement. In the spirit of the Little engine That Could, "He thinks I can, He thinks I can, He thinks I can,...", and sometimes, that's all a wife needs.
"Even in countries like Canada and the U.K., there is no intrinsic right to health care. Rather, citizens in these countries are told by government bureaucrats what health-care treatments they are eligible to receive and when they can receive them. All countries with socialized medicine ration health care by forcing their citizens to wait in lines to receive scarce treatments.
Although Canada has a population smaller than California, 830,000 Canadians are currently waiting to be admitted to a hospital or to get treatment, according to a report last month in Investor's Business Daily. In England, the waiting list is 1.8 million."
A fabulous thought on responding to our children's fears: Yes, your fears are valid, and YES, Jesus came to deliver.
Well said. Nothing genius, but then again, it seems that us duped Americans just need a lot of basic truth these days.
"Sotomayor’s comments were literally scripted — for a lecture. She then published that speech in a law journal. It’s apparent she meant what she said, and if a white judge ever said anything similar, his career would be over. And, as former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy notes, any typical citizen who said anything of the sort would be dismissed from a jury pool."
Creepy: the exact word I use when describing my feelings about leaders who go out of their way to promote infanticide. But that's another story. (ht: lore.unskewed.com)
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Congratulations to you all!!
October 21st, 2008 at 10:25 am
AWESOME!!!
another baby. so exciting. danica’s my hero. and so is mom because she can sleep in such strange positions like the one she’s in in the picture.
October 21st, 2008 at 10:25 am
WOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOO! I’ve been checking here constantly waiting for this awesome news! You go girl! I can’t wait to hear about how everyone is doing. What a great picture. Congrats on that little boy. Jameson will be thrilled in a few months when his brother can start to play. My older two are only 17 months apart and it’s great fun! A playmate! Rest up everyone and be blessed! And welcome to the world little guy!
October 21st, 2008 at 10:56 am
Congratulations!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:03 am
HARD CORE! 3- 5 minutes?! Yea, I’d say that’s pretty awesome. Congratulations on a sweet home birth. I can’t wait to hear the story (but take your time getting it to us: enjoy that precious baby for now).
October 21st, 2008 at 11:11 am
you definitely get the award for most accurate due dates!! love you guys - congratulations!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:13 am
Hi there! congratulations to all of you! I was delighted to hear of a successful home birth and a new little face. I like reading your blog.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:23 am
@ Liz: she totally does. One baby born the day before her due date (like– 3 hours before, actually) and then one born the day after (like– 4 hours after, actually). Next time, I expect a baby ON the due date exactly at noon. :)
Oh man… it’s killing me that you’re so far away, D!
October 21st, 2008 at 11:40 am
it was almost on your birthday, ryan!!!
were you in labor when i spoke with you yesterday?
many blessings on a wonderful new addition to your family. can’t wait to see him.
love margaret
October 21st, 2008 at 11:47 am
Ahhhhh! Congratulations! I am so overwhelmed for you!
October 21st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
How’s the carpet Ry?
October 21st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
I’m psyched for hearing the name next. :)
October 21st, 2008 at 12:53 pm
@ Mrs. Nordberg: from what I understand, Danica went into labor at 10pm their time (1am our time). Does that help answer your question?
October 21st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
Congratulations! I’m so happy for you! Maybe you should name him Colin. ;)
October 21st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Congratulations on your new little blessing! Enjoy!:-)
October 21st, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Yea! A weight! I’m with Brietta about the name. Can’t wait to hear!
October 21st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Congratulations!!! That is such a sweet picture. Praying for a calm, sweet, blessed time with your new baby.
October 21st, 2008 at 1:33 pm
Oh My Danica….CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your dad left our house last night around 9:30 P.M. our time. To think that shortly after that you were in the throws of labor. I love you and anxiously await the news of this precious little boy’s name and all about your homebirthing experience. CONGRATULATIONS Nana…Love you too! Nancy C.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:06 pm
CONGRATS Ryan, Danica and Jameson!! Yay! A little brother…how much fun is that!?!? Love you guys!
The Pierson 4
October 21st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Congratulations!!! I am thrilled you had another BOY! Ry, this more than makes up for the Red Sox loosing! We can’t wait for more photos. Love to all of you!
Jude
October 21st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I can’t believe that my brother has brothers - and my sister has sisters….I’m sure between naps there is discussion of my new newphew’s name - isn’t there a 12 hour rule or something??!! Can’t wait to know him and call him by his name!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I think we need yet another Gabriel/Gabe! Just kidding! Congratulations. Can’t wait to hear more updates. Enjoy your little butter ball!
October 21st, 2008 at 3:31 pm
surprise! A BOY!
I guess little Fiona will be coming to your home another time. –but let’s not talk about that right now : )
Oh YAY and double YAY to the Dunphey family and Sincliar family!!!!
October 21st, 2008 at 4:36 pm
Congratulations! So glad everything went well and you now have (another) beautiful baby boy!
October 21st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Again, congratulations Ryan and Danica and Jameson….
Anther baby boy, are you trying to catch the Tomford’s
or possibly Andy & Deanna, haha! Just Kidding… Enjoy
your new little bundle of joy guys. Good Job Danica~~
October 21st, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Hurray for a new baby! Congratulations! I would love to hear more about the home birth and how it all went. Love this photo.
October 22nd, 2008 at 9:45 am
Danica, Ryan and Jameson,
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Michele
October 23rd, 2008 at 12:52 pm