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Wassup Peoples!Sorry this has taken a couple days to get out. Tuesday was our first day home from the hospital and we're all just trying to regroup. So...here's the story.
Last Thursday, Sept. 13th we went in for her 41 week check up. We brought everything with us just in case our midwife decided it was the day. Well, to our joy, it was. Shannon's blood pressure was high and they were concerned she might have preclampsia, which is a name they give to a multitude of symptoms that can be dangerous to the mom, not necessarily the baby and the only cure is to deliver the baby. They were going to test her for it, but since she was already overdue, they decided they wanted to induce her.
So, Shannon and I went to grab lunch then walked over to the hospital. At this time Shannon wasn’t dilated at all and was not effaced either...not a good sign. So, once we got checked in, she was induced. They had to give her an internal inducing device to get her to start dilating as well as pitocin. She had to lie in bed for 6 hours for it to start working. Her mom and my mom came down to join us for the long labor that we had just begun. After six hours she could get up, walk around; sit on a yoga ball as her contractions started to get a little closer together. She could also handle the contractions, but every time she was checked to see about her dilation, she was VERY SLOWLY progressing. By 1am she was at 5cm and had been in labor for 11 hours. I was getting tired and scared and she was having a hard time handling the pain. She decided to get an epidural so she could get some rest, in case she needed some strength to push eventually.
She was also put on a medication called magnesium due to her high blood pressure. This medicine was to prevent her from having a seizure, which was possible with her blood pressure as high as it was. This drug was horrible. It made her groggy, and couldn’t keep her eyes open, and said that she was having the weirdest dreams. Well, 7 hours later and three doses of epidural, she hadn't progressed at all (5cm and 50% effaced). We had to make a decision...do we keep trying or go ahead with a Cesarean section? And in complete disregard to her wants, she’s decided that it was best for Christian to get the C-Section, so selflessly.
She got wheeled down to OR with me in my scrubs and her mom in the waiting room. The c-section took about 30 minutes. "It wasn't painful per say - just an experience of extreme pressure, like a 500 lb man sitting on your stomach". That was her explanation, But - little Christian Michael Copeland came into the world at 11:33am on Friday, Sept. 14th, 7lbs 8oz and 21in long. He had meconium in his lungs that they had to get out and his left arm was limp. They were concerned about the arm, but it turned out that he was laying on it, and it was just asleep. He has full movement of it now, and has passed all check-ups since his birth.
We stayed in the hospital from Thursday till Tuesday since she was recovering from surgery. It was nice to be waited on and taken care of. She remained on the magnesium for 20 hours and finally got back to herself Saturday night around 6pm. Christian stayed in the nursery at night so we could get some sleep. They would just bring him in for his feedings every 3 hours or so. We had wonderful visitors that helped us pass the time, and had great bonding time as a new family.
This little guy is SO beautiful. We can't tell who he looks like yet, but I'm sure as he grows into his body and fills out a little we'll start to see it more. Her mom is staying with us for a couple days then her grandma may be here for a few as well.
So I deeply apologize for not being as active as I used to be, but kinda got a few things rounding up over here. I want to take this time to thank you guys SOOOO much for all the amazing, AMAZING Prayers, Well-Wishes, Thoughts and all, that means so much to me and Shannon, and we love your love to us, FORREAL!
I have a few things, HUGE, life-Changing things on the horizon, and if they go well, I will make the announcement to you guys, but know that there is definitely TONS of new art that you guys will more than likely not see until the release of the sketchbook, HARD COVER STYLE!
Enjoy the pictures, and can’t wait to share more with you guys, LOVE, PEACE and every other happy word in the dictionary.
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Comments: 178
bigvallysgirl [2009-04-19 17:05:00 +0000 UTC]
I see this is from 07 but still very nice to share...
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Sethard [2008-06-19 23:15:00 +0000 UTC]
Your father in law looks like Frank from "Everybody Loves Raymond"
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djdyme [2007-11-25 18:16:15 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations Kweli ... my wife and I went through something similar (we got the nod for the C-section about 23hrs of labour)
Now four months have passed ... and boy, do they grow up fast!
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silver-dog09 [2007-10-30 22:54:26 +0000 UTC]
Sorry I saw this so late, but wow...congratulations. I'm so glad that your wife and son are okay. I was reading your comments and I kept getting worried about them. How overdue was your wife when she had Christian?
I'm a mother, and I know how wonderful that joy is to know that your baby is okay.
I wish your family well, but speaking of babies, mine's calling me ....:3
to you all. Congrats again!
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WieldtheKey [2007-10-11 16:45:36 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations! I'm glad it all turned out alright. Best wishes to you
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InvisigothXVI [2007-10-04 22:06:12 +0000 UTC]
congrats to the fam!!
a september baby; whats that? virgo or something?
my mom did the c-section thing with me and my brother
I don't think I could have a baby the other way @_@
well, now whenever lil kweli gives his mom any trouble, she can tell him about the hours and hours of labour lol
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PassionStar [2007-09-29 04:46:33 +0000 UTC]
aww congradulations!!! The weird thing is is that sounds almost exactly the way my son's birth went... minus the high bloodpressure....
good luck to you and god bless
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chriscopeland In reply to cheeks-74 [2007-09-28 04:58:44 +0000 UTC]
Haha, thanks man, yeah we're pretty excited, he's a true bundle of Joy. Cant wait to share more with you man, good to hear from you yo. Hope all is well, PEACE!
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Wanderer-of-4-winds [2007-09-28 02:28:32 +0000 UTC]
Felizidaes por Tu!!! XD
Been watch your work man ......
Hope to have many gud memories
try to keep your sleep as most pority equal to ur son ......trust me
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Dan-Van-Cool [2007-09-25 07:30:52 +0000 UTC]
Congrads!!!
hehe Future Bears fan? Thats cute man.
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Dwight-Wulfe [2007-09-24 17:48:05 +0000 UTC]
Congratsulations!!! My baby will be born around Feb26 CONGRATS wit Virutal cigars!!!
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MichaelLangdale [2007-09-24 13:42:08 +0000 UTC]
congratulations and best wishes to you and your family.
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BfstudiosLLC [2007-09-24 07:35:59 +0000 UTC]
Congrats on your baby! Your work is amazing!
I had a similiar experience recently with my boy. (He decided to come a tad early) My wife almost over dosed on the magnesium (eek)
I hope my boy gets to meet your son sometime.
Again your work is incredible and thanks for sharing your story.
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tnperkins [2007-09-24 07:12:27 +0000 UTC]
AWESOME! Congrats to you and yours, man. No feeling like it. Makes me remember the birth of my own son. My best wishes to your family.
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greenestreet [2007-09-24 05:14:34 +0000 UTC]
AWESOME!!! There's a good reason why I'm congradulating you so late.... I just had my 2nd kid around the same time you did.... Mason Alexander Greene born Sept. 17th 10:05 am!!! Maybe they can meet one day... Congrats again...
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chriscopeland In reply to greenestreet [2007-09-24 06:57:00 +0000 UTC]
YEAUHHHHHHHH! Thats tight man, i was actually going to call you and see how that was going, i had a feeling that your little one was coming around the same time as mine. CONGRATS and God Bless homey, and yeah i think they will definitely be meeting one of these days.
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FlowMaster [2007-09-23 16:33:08 +0000 UTC]
Wow, God is good. Ur baby looks beautiful, Im glad all went ok I cant wait to c the lil guy in person. Im super glad for u dog, Godbless
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mcsketchalot [2007-09-23 11:51:05 +0000 UTC]
Best wishes to you all, thank you for sharing this with us man.
God Bless.
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IvikN [2007-09-23 07:08:02 +0000 UTC]
OOOHHH za Babyez!!! Dont slurp him to much oh baby will turn into jelly.
All need to have a babyez sometimez.
Babyez PAWA!!!
BabyezbabyeazBAAAAABYYYYYEZ!!!!!11eleven
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kit1 [2007-09-23 03:12:47 +0000 UTC]
Absolutely gorgeous. Here's well wishes to Mother, child and the rest of the family. Hope you're all doing well and that you get some well deserved sleep over the next few months.
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Ninja-Boogie [2007-09-23 00:10:25 +0000 UTC]
Seems a bit redundant by now, but congratulations. It's great to hear you're all doing good.
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punkoutkast [2007-09-22 20:53:27 +0000 UTC]
Congratulations!!! I wish you and yer family have an awesome life!!!!
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digital-alero [2007-09-22 19:04:10 +0000 UTC]
congrats man!
May God bless you and your family!
baby pictures always bring a smile
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mijka [2007-09-22 18:12:51 +0000 UTC]
YaY! mini-kwel!
CONGRATULATIONS!
(...someone go get that kid some crayons or sumthin'...never start too early!!!)
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KidneyTheft [2007-09-22 17:36:11 +0000 UTC]
congrats man. good luck and keep to the pencil. peace
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Monkeyslunch [2007-09-22 16:51:57 +0000 UTC]
Probably the best artwork you've ever created, eh? : )
Congratulations! Your pictures and words made me very happy. Starting out my day after seeing someone so happy and proud to of brought a new life into the world with that "hey, look what I did" sort of look was great. Take care, and good luck, you're a dad!
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AaronHoustonArt [2007-09-22 14:51:31 +0000 UTC]
dude,that is f'n awesome [link] definitely a different experience man.very life changing.
and you got a cute kid.obviously someone is gonna be a bears fan huh.poor kid.
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