Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Congratulations to you Tori and on the safe and healthy arrival of little Gaven! It's so wonderful to hear the good stories like this. Just goes to show that having a bad thyroid needn't be the end story of your life. Does me good to know that. :-) May your recovery be quick and may you enjoy your role as Mommy all the days of your life. God bless, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hi Tori, Heartfelt Congratulations, and thanks for the update! You're truly an inspiration to others. Best to all of you, Elaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Congrats!! Love his name! Jen Birth Announcement > Gaven Kendall was born at 12:10 am on July 4th, weighing 6lbs 4oz and > measuring 19 inches long. He's a perfectly healthy little boy with normal > thyroid levels and no signs of goiter. We managed to avoid a medical induction by > using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and a membrane sweep. It was a long, hard > labor, but the hospital staff was very respectful of my wishes for a natural > birth. The nurse wheeled in a full length mirror so I was able to see the > birth. was incredibly supportive, knowing exactly what I needed to hear, > physically supporting me through every contraction, and fully participating in > our son's birth. After 31 hours of labor, I finally pushed Gaven out and > pulled him onto my chest in a flood of joy. It was truly an amazing birth > experience that and I will forever treasure. Thanks so much to everyone for > all the positive energy. We could not have imagined a more wonderful > experience. > > Peace, > Tori, , and baby Gaven > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 In a message dated 7/11/2003 6:29:04 PM Central Daylight Time, L@... writes: > We could not have imagined a more wonderful experience.>> Congratulations Tori, and Gaven. Now enjoy him:-) Terri Graves disease 1979; treated with RAI; exothalmia 1982, treated with IV steroids; since then on one or another form of replacement hormone. New flare up of TED with severe double vision, swelling in intraocular muscles and inflammation in August of 2002. Currently hypoactive. Treated TED with prednisone. It worked while on prednisone, but TED came back worse after. Underwent Orbital radiation June-July 2003. No change yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 CONGRATULATIONS Tori & !!!! The birth sounded perfect! Birth Announcement Gaven Kendall was born at 12:10 am on July 4th, weighing 6lbs 4oz and measuring 19 inches long. He's a perfectly healthy little boy with normal thyroid levels and no signs of goiter. We managed to avoid a medical induction by using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and a membrane sweep. It was a long, hard labor, but the hospital staff was very respectful of my wishes for a natural birth. The nurse wheeled in a full length mirror so I was able to see the birth. was incredibly supportive, knowing exactly what I needed to hear, physically supporting me through every contraction, and fully participating in our son's birth. After 31 hours of labor, I finally pushed Gaven out and pulled him onto my chest in a flood of joy. It was truly an amazing birth experience that and I will forever treasure. Thanks so much to everyone for all the positive energy. We could not have imagined a more wonderful experience. Peace, Tori, , and baby Gaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Oh Tori! Congratulations. You've crossed some kind of magical line, I think, and even more miraculous than the birth will be the daily, lived experiences of the years ahead. Good luck and congratulations on a healthy baby boy. I'm so happy that he's in such perfect shape! B Birth Announcement Gaven Kendall was born at 12:10 am on July 4th, weighing 6lbs 4oz and measuring 19 inches long. He's a perfectly healthy little boy with normal thyroid levels and no signs of goiter. We managed to avoid a medical induction by using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and a membrane sweep. It was a long, hard labor, but the hospital staff was very respectful of my wishes for a natural birth. The nurse wheeled in a full length mirror so I was able to see the birth. was incredibly supportive, knowing exactly what I needed to hear, physically supporting me through every contraction, and fully participating in our son's birth. After 31 hours of labor, I finally pushed Gaven out and pulled him onto my chest in a flood of joy. It was truly an amazing birth experience that and I will forever treasure. Thanks so much to everyone for all the positive energy. We could not have imagined a more wonderful experience. Peace, Tori, , and baby Gaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Hi Tori- Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy! A wonderful experience for you and your husband too (even though you had to work very hard)! I love all my children but that 1st natural birth is the one I remember best. Love, > Gaven Kendall was born at 12:10 am on July 4th, weighing 6lbs 4oz and > measuring 19 inches long. He's a perfectly healthy little boy with normal > thyroid levels and no signs of goiter. We managed to avoid a medical induction by > using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and a membrane sweep. It was a long, hard > labor, but the hospital staff was very respectful of my wishes for a natural > birth. The nurse wheeled in a full length mirror so I was able to see the > birth. was incredibly supportive, knowing exactly what I needed to hear, > physically supporting me through every contraction, and fully participating in > our son's birth. After 31 hours of labor, I finally pushed Gaven out and > pulled him onto my chest in a flood of joy. It was truly an amazing birth > experience that and I will forever treasure. Thanks so much to everyone for > all the positive energy. We could not have imagined a more wonderful > experience. > > Peace, > Tori, , and baby Gaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 11, 2003 Report Share Posted July 11, 2003 Tori, I'm so happy for you all. What an amazing story, from beginning to end. I'm so glad you opted for the natural means of achieving labor with such great results. Terry > From: L@... > Reply-To: graves_support > Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 19:27:42 EDT > To: graves_support , ai_alt_med > Subject: Birth Announcement > > Gaven Kendall was born at 12:10 am on July 4th, weighing 6lbs 4oz and > measuring 19 inches long. He's a perfectly healthy little boy with normal > thyroid levels and no signs of goiter. We managed to avoid a medical > induction by > using acupuncture, Chinese herbs, and a membrane sweep. It was a long, hard > labor, but the hospital staff was very respectful of my wishes for a natural > birth. The nurse wheeled in a full length mirror so I was able to see the > birth. was incredibly supportive, knowing exactly what I needed to > hear, > physically supporting me through every contraction, and fully participating in > our son's birth. After 31 hours of labor, I finally pushed Gaven out and > pulled him onto my chest in a flood of joy. It was truly an amazing birth > experience that and I will forever treasure. Thanks so much to > everyone for > all the positive energy. We could not have imagined a more wonderful > experience. > > Peace, > Tori, , and baby Gaven > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 13, 2003 Report Share Posted July 13, 2003 Hi Tori Congratulations to you both, & Tori, on the birth of your baby boy. Welcome to Gaven. I can only imagine 31hrs! Well done. What a joy it must have been for you - at the end. I'm so glad you were able to have the labour you wanted (and baby Gaven). I remember how determined you were. Take Care and give him lots of hugs and kisses from us all. Love Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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