Samuel Stephen Atherton

He arrived on May 4th at 2:29 pm. HE is such a cutie! There is a picture on Daniel's blog. I still can't figure that out! I had several complications after delivery with losing a lot of blood on top of being anemic already...and now baby Sam is having some problems going to the bathroom. He has to go in for a biopsy on Wednesday morning so please pray that everything works out with that. It is so sad to see him in pain. So please pray that both of us get better soon!!
  • megan
    Congrats! Complications are no fun. I hope it all works out!
    by megan at 05/24/09 5:08PM
  • lynny
    We will pray for you and little Samuel. He is just beautiful.
    by lynny at 05/24/09 8:46PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Aww poor baby! I'll definitely keep all of you in my prayers!
    by denisemccaskill at 05/24/09 11:12PM
  • fullofgrace
    sorry you guys are having a tough time!
    {{hugs}}
    by fullofgrace at 05/24/09 11:55PM
  • jesusluver
    Aww! I'm sure he's adorable!, Poor baby we're praying for him and you! ^.^
    by jesusluver at 05/25/09 12:32PM
  • mel_ody
    Thinking of you and will be praying for little Samuel! He sure is a cutie!!
    by mel_ody at 05/25/09 8:09PM
  • samngloria
    Praying for you all! Let me know if I can do anything, we are only about 30-45 min away!!
    by samngloria at 05/25/09 11:24PM
  • lauriw1030
    What is going on? Please keep us updated! Praying...
    by lauriw1030 at 05/26/09 9:57AM
  • kountrykat
    We'll be thinking about you guys!
    by kountrykat at 05/27/09 12:40PM
  • marchmadness
    Mother has been keeping me updated. We are praying.
    by marchmadness at 05/28/09 12:12AM
  • megan
    Trust me, it has never happened before! It's honestly usually every 2-3 hrs...I feel ya!
    by megan at 06/02/09 5:29PM
  • bronwynisastar
    Hey Emily! I am praying that things are better for you and for baby Sam!
    by bronwynisastar at 06/15/09 5:41PM
  • mel_ody
    For the first 2 months after Indi was born, I was a walking zombie and miserable! Jeremy was complaining to a co-worker and she came back the next day with this book called "On Becoming Baby Wise" by Ezzo and Bucknam. A LIFESAVER!! I'd heard conflicting oppinions about it before we had a baby, but it worked for us. 2 months later, INdi was sleeping 9 hours and then 3 more after a feeding. We started it with Amelia earlier and she's already at 6-7 hours. It's easy to read and simple. Gave me such confidence as a new mother. So many people were giving me their 'advice'. It was finally nice to have something that worked for me and gave me confidence to turn down advice, most especially from my MIL. Anyways, the one thing I didn't like in the book was they say you should always put your baby to bed awake, but sleepy. I didn't like having them cry even though it made sense. I loved rocking my babies to sleep. But we did eventually do that. I would say it's worth a read for sure and then go from there.
    by mel_ody at 06/23/09 9:19PM
  • mel_ody
    Sorry, that was a long entry. But, to this day Indi sleeps 11-12 hours straight each night. (she started going 11 hours once we switched to formula at 10 months). It is so nice to put her down and then be "off duty" (unless she's sick or has the occasionaly fall of the bed or something) till 8 the next morning! Can't wait to get there with Mela!
    by mel_ody at 06/23/09 9:22PM
  • lauriw1030
    How are things going??? Is Samuel doing better?
    by lauriw1030 at 07/12/09 3:19PM
  • samngloria
    Emily!I'm sorry I haven't called yet! Its been crazy and I'm in Tampa right now. I'll be back on Wed and call you next week! I really want to get together!! SOrry!! Hope Samuel is doing great! Can't wait to meet him! :)
    by samngloria at 08/08/09 9:25AM
  • fullofgrace

    happy
    holidays!
    by fullofgrace at 12/24/09 1:20AM

Monday May 4th.

Well if Samuel hasn't arrived by Sunday...looks like I will go in Sunday night to the hospital and be induced on Monday morning. Please pray that everything goes smoothly and we have a healthy baby!
  • marchmadness
    I saw your name light up and wondered if.... Are you having contractions yet?
    by marchmadness at 05/01/09 11:07AM
  • lauriw1030
    I was hopeful, too! Praying for a easy delivery!
    by lauriw1030 at 05/01/09 2:01PM
  • jesusluver
    YAY!!!! 2 days!!!!
    by jesusluver at 05/01/09 2:16PM
  • jesusluver
    What's his full name?
    by jesusluver at 05/01/09 2:16PM
  • lynny
    How exciting! We'll be praying for you guys!
    by lynny at 05/01/09 4:16PM
  • denisemccaskill
    I was thinking he'd arrived too! I hope all goes well and I will keep all of you in my prayers :)..
    by denisemccaskill at 05/01/09 9:10PM
  • mel_ody
    Thinking of you guys! :)
    by mel_ody at 05/01/09 9:25PM
  • lauriw1030
    Congratulations!!! You must post pictures!
    by lauriw1030 at 05/09/09 9:38PM
  • sellerofpurple
    Happy Mothers Day!
    by sellerofpurple at 05/11/09 2:52PM
  • heather6330
    We're all waiting for pictures!
    by heather6330 at 05/13/09 6:12PM
  • marchmadness
    He is just beautiful! I hope you are feeling well. ((hugs))
    by marchmadness at 05/15/09 9:04PM

Wow. Time Flies.

I just noticed that the baby is on the last flower over there on my ticker. That is so crazy. Hopefully not too much longer and Baby Samuel will be here. I can't wait to meet him and feel very blessed to have this opportunity. Hopefully the next time I post I will have pictures. Actually Daniel will have to post them because I can never figure out how to do that on this site.
  • lauriw1030
    YEA!!! We are excited. Just try to keep youself busy this last month!
    by lauriw1030 at 04/09/09 9:58PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Wow..I didn't realize you were that close to the end either! I hope everything goes well for all of you and I can't wait to see pictures!
    by denisemccaskill at 04/09/09 11:17PM
  • jesusluver
    Yay!!! Baby Samuel!!! Stay safe!!!
    by jesusluver at 04/10/09 10:23AM
  • laura_ashley
    Ooh can't wait! :D
    by laura_ashley at 04/12/09 2:09PM
  • fullofgrace
    wow.....so close....oooooh excited!!!
    by fullofgrace at 04/13/09 12:55AM
  • mel_ody
    Hey Emily! Hope this last stretch goes well! Your MIL was telling me you were swelling some! Not fun! I had that pretty bad with Indi towards the end. So not fun! :( Excited to see pictures!
    by mel_ody at 04/13/09 9:41AM
  • samngloria
    Hey Emily! So excited for you! We need to get together so our boys can be friends. :) What a great name! :) My e mail is sam.n.gloria@gmail.com. Email me and we can make plans for sometime or at least catch up! :)
    by samngloria at 04/17/09 3:52PM
  • megforu
    ha ha yeah I thought you might appreciate that blog but I was pretty sure it wasn't anything Daniel hadn't shared with you when he was on OB. OOh, I bet you're anxious to get that little one out if you haven't already!
    by megforu at 04/29/09 12:39AM

Happy New year!

This year will hopefully bring a wonderful change in my life. Baby Samuel should be here May 10th!! To keep updated on all the excitement, check out the link to our web page on the left!
  • jra
    Aw...how cute! I still love his name :)
    by jra at 01/10/09 8:51PM
  • jesusluver
    Great I'll tell her ;-)
    by jesusluver at 01/11/09 1:53PM
  • megforu
    So excited for you guys. I know you're probably having a blast planning and you know, all that baby stuff. My sis-n-law (down here in Mobile) is expecting twin girls any day now so I'm anxiously waiting for the phone call.
    by megforu at 01/12/09 2:43PM
  • megforu
    Are you guys looking for a house/apt? You need to post some ultrasound pics.
    by megforu at 01/12/09 2:44PM
  • jesusluver
    They want everyone to call her Claire, How cute!!!!
    by jesusluver at 01/15/09 2:09PM
  • mel_ody
    Really like the name you've chosen! We're a little stuck in that department...
    by mel_ody at 01/17/09 9:49PM
  • jesusluver
    I'm sure Samuel will be a beautiful baby boy :-)
    by jesusluver at 01/19/09 1:02PM
  • lauriw1030
    It was so good to see you! We miss you here so much! Keep us updated...
    by lauriw1030 at 02/26/09 6:57AM
  • laura_ashley
    Mrs. Heather Brooks had her baby Friday, and Mrs. Lesly had her baby today! I'm excited! :) Just thought I'd tell you.. How are you?
    by laura_ashley at 03/16/09 8:19PM

It's a..........

BOY!!!!!!!!
  • goonie
    Congrats! I know Daniel will be happy its a boy.
    by goonie at 12/15/08 2:15PM
  • fullofgrace
    oh wow!!

    yay!!
    by fullofgrace at 12/15/08 3:44PM
  • laura_ashley
    YAY!
    by laura_ashley at 12/15/08 4:07PM
  • mel_ody
    How exciting!! Yay!
    by mel_ody at 12/15/08 4:15PM
  • soccerluver
    YAAAY!! I am Happy to hear u r Having one too!
    by soccerluver at 12/15/08 5:34PM
  • abs
    yayyy
    by abs at 12/15/08 8:49PM
  • lauriw1030
    Yay!!! A boy! Now, what will his name be?
    by lauriw1030 at 12/15/08 9:08PM
  • samngloria
    Congrats!!
    by samngloria at 12/15/08 10:35PM
  • denisemccaskill
    Aww..congrats! I'm so excited for you!
    by denisemccaskill at 12/15/08 11:32PM
  • alowe
    CONGRATULATIONS!!
    by alowe at 12/16/08 8:21AM
  • auamy
    congrats!
    by auamy at 12/16/08 9:41AM
  • wifelet
    OK, how did I miss this?? Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. How are you feeling?
    by wifelet at 12/16/08 8:35PM
  • bronwynisastar
    YEA for boys!!!
    by bronwynisastar at 12/24/08 4:18PM
  • jesusluver
    YAY!!! Congratulations!!!
    by jesusluver at 01/03/09 10:04AM
  • lauriw1030
    Did you hear that Kasey had her baby on Sunday night? 6lbs 6oz, 18 inches long. She was 3 weeks early and had to be on Oxygen for about 12 hours, but seems to be doing fine. Kasey has been having hign BP since the birth (not before) and they are still monitoring her. They are all happy!

    Can't wait to hear about yours! Our baby boom is starting here! HA!
    by lauriw1030 at 01/06/09 1:22PM
  • lauriw1030
    should be *high BP*
    by lauriw1030 at 01/06/09 1:23PM
  • jesusluver
    Mrs.Kasey and Anna Claire went home Tuesday
    by jesusluver at 01/07/09 10:55PM