Jacob Michael is here!

**Daphne** · 07-23-2005, 06:34 PM

Howdy everyone.

This is Cheryl (Labontet), Daphne's mom.

Yesterday, July 22nd, Daphne and Malcom became parents to Jacob Michael. He was 7lbs 8 oz and 19 3/4" long. He and mama are doing very well. Daddy is too.

Me, I am so happy. Just think, I have 2 grandsons now and should never have trouble keeping up with their birthdays. Isaiah and Jacob have the SAME birthday! Isn't that just to cool?

I got here yesterday morning around 10:30 and thought that I would have easily missed seeing him being born. She came in to the hospital Thursday evening around 10:00 pm. He was born yesterday at 5:05 in the afternoon. Long labor to say the least. Daphne was even asking to have a C-section if necessary. Her words "Just get him out" She had a midwife helping her, but later in the delivery process, Jacob's heart rate was going down to a level she did not like, so she called in the doctor on call and he used forceps to get the baby out.

Everyone is doing good now, she should be getting out of the hospital tomorrow afternoon. Boy is she ready to get out of there and get back to her home.

I will be here with her for all of this next week to help when needed, and will be going back to Florida on Saturday.

I am sure Daphne will be getting on the boards in the next few days and will fill you in.

Talk at you all later. Bye.

**Kimberlina** · 07-23-2005, 06:41 PM

Yay! Malcolm sure knows how to call the date!

Sorry to hear Daphne had such a long labor and needed to have forceps used, but I'm glad about the outcome! Can't wait to see the little guy- glad everyone is well.

**Kimberlina** · 07-23-2005, 06:42 PM

Oh, and I wanted to add that it is so neat that your grandsons share the same birthday!

**QuilterMom** · 07-23-2005, 06:55 PM

Welcome to the world Jacob! You share my birthday!!!

**frugalbutterfly** · 07-23-2005, 07:04 PM

Hey Cheryl, your a new grandma again, yay

Glad to here Mr. Jacob got here ok and everyone is doing well.
Enjoy being with them, I am sure you won't miss our lovely heat.
Yes that is really neat both girls have their first born, sons, and with the same bday, what a special blessing.

**Michelle** · 07-23-2005, 07:04 PM

Congratulations!!!

**Dixie** · 07-23-2005, 07:09 PM

Welcome to the world, Jacob Michael!

Congratulations, Daphne, Malcom and Cheryl!

**AmyMCGS** · 07-23-2005, 07:18 PM

Congrats!

**forestdale** · 07-23-2005, 07:18 PM

Congratulations! What great news. I'm so pleased to hear that baby Jacob, mum and dad are all well.

**mom2matty** · 07-23-2005, 07:19 PM

Congratulations and welcome Jabob Michael!!

**dolphin** · 07-23-2005, 07:27 PM

Congratulations!!! I'm so glad they are doing well and will be coming home soon. Send our love and hugs!

**KKCondrey** · 07-23-2005, 07:47 PM

Thanks for the post Cheryl. I was about to post on Daphnes other thread that since you hadn't been on here either maybe you were on your way from FL to VA and now here you are.

Give her, Malcom and the newest village baby our best. I'm sure she can't wait to gte out of the hospital....those were the longest 2 day's of my life. At least he is here, I'm just sorry that her labor was so long.

Can't wait to see pictures. I bet he is a beautiful little boy.

**Katybird** · 07-23-2005, 07:48 PM

Thank you for the update Cheryl. It is good to see you back in the Village.

Congratulations on the birth of your precious new grandson. I am sorry that Daphne had such a long hard labor. I am glad that they are all doing well now. I can't wait to see pictures.

**Darlene** · 07-23-2005, 07:51 PM

What wonderful news! Thanks for updating us Cheryl, please give our best to the proud parents and Congratulations to you all!

to the world Jacob!

**Daphne** · 07-23-2005, 08:08 PM

I am usually on the boards everyday, but for a while now I have mainly been lurking instead of posting. (I know, bad of me!) But anyway, it's nice to have everyones posts. I know Daphne will love knowing that you all care so much.

Hey Beckie, I am glad to see you here.