Friday, March 4, 2011

Birth Adventure of Serena Joy Carson


21 comments:

  1. Hoorah!!! I'm so proud of you both! Welcome sweet baby girl. That dimple is amazing.

    Well done!!

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  2. Wonderful details of the story of Serena's birth! Enjoyed every minute of being there when Nana got the surprise of her life that her first grandchild, Serena, was born while she was out of the country! But glad we did not know about the birth until we were back on American soil! Congratulations to Mom and Dad and the awesome job Kari did in birthing this precious little girl. Can't wait to meet my new grand niece!
    Love,
    Great Aunt Susan

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  3. Wow! I'm impressed with the 20+ hours, no meds, and 3 weeks early by Kari; and with this documentary by Chad! I'm impressed with you too, Serena, and can't wait to meet you. -Kyle

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  4. I'm still so excited for you both! (((HUGS)))

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  5. so happy for y'all!!!!! birthing can be so intimidating but y'all did an amazing job!!! praise God from whom all blessings flow!!!

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  6. Well done guys! Congratulations!

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  7. Congratulations!!!! I am so excited that Serena is here! I cannot wait to meet my new little baby cousin! Love y'all!!!

    Meredith

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  8. I am so glad things went smoothly and that Serena is breastfeeding well! I am so happy for you and Chad! What wonderful pictures and a wonderful story.

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  9. So so happy for you both! Nothing like a little baby to brighten your already wonderful world. Enjoy her...it will be amazing how much this little bundle of joy will be teaching you both.Congrats...Love Sharyn and Dan

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  10. Congratulations Chad and Kari! I enjoyed reading Chad's detailed timeline. I cried for you Kari! :) You are a trooper! I look forward to meeting Serena! Will her first word be Hola? Enjoy her and all that goodness that will come from her.
    Karla

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  11. Thanks for this! I got all teary eyed seeing the pictures. Congrats to you two on your precious little girl. Welcome to the momma gang, Kari. So glad all went well. If anyone could pull off such a delivery, it would be Kari. Love ya!

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  12. congrats! congrats! Welcome baby Serena! You are so beautiful, just like your parents. Kari, amazing job, very very impressive. Coach Chad, also amazing, just not in the small human wanting to get out into the world from small opening, kind of way. I would also like to thank Dr. Duffy, the labor and delivery nurses, and Doula Kristin Abboud. Thank you for sharing your expertise, love and patience to Kari, Chad, and Serena to allow them to have such a wonderful experience. Well done!

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  13. Congratulations Kari and Chad. Healthy Mom and baby is the greatest blessing. An amazing job for a healthy delivery also. Looking forward to seeing Serena.
    Kevin and Travis Dziema

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  14. Congratulations Carsons! The Pinneos are rejoicing with you. Grreg and Shauna

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  15. Congrats Chad and Kari! What great news -- I've been out of the loop but just heard about Serena from the Toastmasters mailing list.

    Hope everyone is doing well. Serena's a beautiful baby.

    Luke

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  16. Congratulations, it is a wonderful time. Being parents for the first time is the best. Serena Joy is beautiful. It can not get better.

    Thanks for sharing your story and pics. This will be a keepsake forever.

    Len

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  17. What a wonderful story-telling of Serena's introduction. Congratulations to you both, and I am very impressed, though not at all surprised, at the strength and conviction that you both had. Can't wait to meet her!

    Lara

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  18. she's perfect, so tiny and beautiful baby. congratulations to you again for her and also choosing natural childbirth. though unsurprising from what i remember, traveling with you two. its inspiring to read about it. congratulations again on your beautiful new family.

    love,
    karen

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  19. Dear Kari and Chad,

    How exciting!! I am so looking forward to meeting Serena! What a beautiful name and a precious girl, for the most amazing couple.

    Kari - I love that you were wearing a tie-dyed shirt in one of the pictures; coupled with the commentary regarding you, the orchid flower, and natural childbirth, it made me start singing the GD lyrics "Sugar magnolia, blossoms blooming..." while reading the blog. :) You remain the kind, wonderful, strong, and beautiful friend that I met more than 10 years ago. You make the world a better place by simply being you.

    Chad - thanks for being as awesome and supportive as ever. You have a heart of gold!

    All my love to you three!!! Can't wait to see you this summer.

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  20. From The Erazo Family in Cuernavaca:
    She is a little sweet heart and a beautiful angel. Congratulations for both of you. May God bless Serena and her parents.
    Hope one day she can visit us in Cuernavaca.
    Thanks for sharing these precious moments!
    Love,
    Blanca and family

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