Welcome Jackson Jonathan Newgard! Joe and I made it back just in time. I dropped him off at my parent's house at 4:00 a.m. (so he could sleep because he drove the whole way) and rushed to the hospital. Tiffany was definitely in labor! She was doing great with the contractions despite being extremely uncomfortable because of Jackson's position on her lower back. At around 5:55 a.m., the nurse and Kory held her legs as she pushed through each contraction. She would push hard for ten seconds, quick breath, and then repeat two more times. With every contraction we could see the head just a little bit more. I have never witnessed a live birth before, and it was one of the most amazing, beautiful, horrifying things I have ever seen! Tiffany did amazing, I look at her in awe of enduring one of life's hardest yet rewarding tasks. At 6:24 am, the doctor delivered a dark hair, tiny baby! Jackson weighed 7 pounds and 9 ounces. He was 19 inches long. He took to crying right away, but had to have his little lungs suctioned out a few times. He is beautiful.
Both mom and baby are doing great! Kory was amazing through everything as well. Jackson took to breast feeding right away, a true man already who loves boobs =)
Avery, when she met her brother, stared at him for about thirty second a little unsure. It is funny to see her face change into confusion when he starts to cry. Kory, Tiff, and Jackson will stay the night at Tacoma General one more time. The family of four will be all home tomorrow night. I thought Jackson would have dark hair like Avery, but he is actually somewhat blonde. He has been mellow all afternoon and awake. He sucks on his little thumb... so cute!
Thank you to all who had the Newgards in their thoughts and prayers the last couple days! When we get home tomorrow, I will post some pictures, I don't have my laptop with me. I have always known that I could get home in 7 hours when need be, when I was in college and now. Last night proved it. I have the world's most amazing boyfriend who drove all night, after a rough day of skiing, to get me to Washington. I love you Joe!
January 17 marks the day the Alyssa died in 1984. The cycle of life continues as we welcome this new baby into our family. Welcome Jackson, you have a huge support group behind you that will be loving you the rest of your life!
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Tell Tiffany congratulations. I remember when I was babysitting you two when you were both little! Little Sofia Lindberg and Jackson will have to get to know each other! Being they are only a couple of days apart! I wish all of you the best! Thanks for the updates!
This post made me cry... and i cried when Tiff told me that he was a good breast feeder and i almost cried when the Steelers won... What an amazing day! Glad you made it here safe. Drive home safe too!
Jami, so happy you made it in time...just like Bre making it to see our little Sofia come into this crazy world. I had chills when you mentioned that Jackson was born almost 25 years to the day, later then Alyssa. God's timing never ceases to amaze me. Give Jackson kisses from us. You're a special Auntie.
Hi Jamie - So happy to hear you made it home for Jackson's birth. Tell Tiffany congratulations. If you're not back to Nampa yet, drive safely!
Linda
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