After a morning of calling around trying to find out for sure what we should do, (other than try to let Phyllis and baby get some rest), we were given a solution. Dictated one, rather. =)
We were advised that the only way we could now legally register the baby's birth would be to call the 'ambulance,' have them witness that we had a home birth, and take us to the nearest 'birth hospital.'
Which we proceeded to do, albeit, not particularly rushing. We had a very nice nurse help us out, a very bumpy ride to the birth hospital 30 minutes away, and were met by some more rather bemused nurses. (This sort of thing isn't done here. People usually panic at the idea of a home birth.)
Phyllis and baby are doing fine, and very happy to be together. They are recovering nicely from unwanted examinations which proved that they are healthy and happy, although we already knew that much. ;)
Baby is roughly 7lbs and 20 inches, allowing for conversion from metric.
Please be praying for understanding and mercy on the part of whatever doctor makes the decision regarding the birth certificate. We were told we might have to jump through some extra bureaucratic hoops, since we took so long to bring the baby in.
Thank you so much for your prayers and notes! We're all doing as well as could be expected, a little tired, but thrilled that 'Baby X' is finally with us. ;)
9 comments:
Praying! So glad Phyllis and "Baby X" are healthy and well.
yay baby! we are all grateful he is here. love you all and praying for you.
Na zdrovyeh (pardon my spelling)
raising a glass for the Hunsucker Family
Will continue to pray for documentation! So thankful that Mama and Baby X are now "officially" doing well.
;-)
Blessings to all!
Prayers for a simple and easy documentation from here forward! Wonderful to hear that they are both doing well!
Well, praying for this extra challenge now with documentation. I'm going to bed now. When I wake up I want to hear that Baby X is not only legal, but he has a name! LOL
Yay! Congratulations! I'm so glad you ended up with the homebirth you wanted after all. I'll join in praying that you sail through getting the documentation you need.
Praying with you... So good to hear Mama and baby are doing well!
So excited for you guys! Hoping the hoops are minor, but really just praising for a smooth birth. Blessings to your whole family!!
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