A healthy and beautiful Max Bryant Jordan was born on Monday October 20th at 3:10pm. He was 8 pounds 8 ounces; 19.5 inches long.
Here are a few pictures that tell about our journey...
Here are a few pictures that tell about our journey...
All started well without any complication. However, once Heather's water broke little Max's heart rate began to rapidly drop without explanation. Heather was whisked away for an emergency c-section. The Doctor's said that we had to get him out very fast. This was a very scary and anxious moment for both Heather and I. Once they took Heather away, I was told that I needed to "hang out" for a minute until given further instruction to join her in the operating room. During that time of solitude, I prayed with all of my soul that Heavenly Father would look over both Heather and Max. I knew that all would be well..
A few minutes later, Mas was "extracted" and he started to cry. I had never been so happy to hear the sound of a baby crying--at that point, we knew that little Max would be OK. The Doctor help up Max's umbilical cord and said, "I think this was the problem." It turns out that he had a "true knot" in his umbilical cord. Once the water broke, and he dropped, the knot tightened and that is when he started to lost oxygen and and his heart rate started to drop. We were brought to tears once we knew that he was going to be OK.
Here is our happy reunion.
I love this picture because I think it displays the true joy that commonly proceeds a trial of faith. He and Heather are absolutely beautiful!
Big cheeks...he is certainly a Jordan!
First bath...
Proud dad with his new little buddy. I have a couple of BYU T-shirts waiting for him when he gets a little older!
Noah, Zach, and Bailey came to visit later that evening. Noah was so anxious to see and hold his new little brother. He will be a big help to Heather as she recovers...
What a day, what a journey. Max is truly a blessing from heaven.
34 comments:
WOW! What a story! I'm so glad everything turned out as it did. We're really happy for you guys and really empathize with the experience because ours was pretty similar i think... such a relief and blessing. We can't wait to come see the dude. Those cheex are awesome!
contrats to your family.
glad to hear he was ok bro, trust me those tense moments are not fun to go through, we have been there and understand what ya'll were going through completely. hopefully the recovery time and life back to normal transition will not be difficult either. Congrats again!!
OH! I'm so happy for you guys! He's so beautiful!! He has a such a nicely rounded head - the kind that can only come from NOT going through the birth canal =) I'm so glad Heather and Max are healthy and happy. Let me know if I can help during these next weeks of recovery.
Heather you look sooooo beautiful! And is he precious! I love those cheeks I just want to squish and kiss those cheeks!
How come I am the only one who has alien looking babies?
He is adorable. I am so happpy for yall!
Oh, I'm so happy for you all. I'm glad that everyone is healthy and well. He really is a blessing!! PLEASE let me help out with the other kids while you are recovering.
I love all of the pictures. Especially the one with Heather holding max. You're right Travis...it really does capture the moment perfectly.
What sweet pictures! Thank you so much for sharing them with us! Our love to you all and know we are thinking about you!
Welcome Max! So glad everyone is ok. You guys look so happy it almost makes me want to do it again! We're happy for you guys!
Whew! What an experience! I'm so greatful we live in a time to be blessed with modern medicine. I'm glad you're all doing well. We'll bring dinner as soon as you need us to.
he is sooo cute!! congratulations you guys. hope your recovery is good and you get lots of down time!
Congrats! I'm glad everything turned out okay. He is beautiful.
Congratulations! I'm so glad you are all doing good and Max arrived safe. Labor and Delivery seems to always be filled with many silent prayers! You guys look so good and Max looks like he fits right into your family! We Love you all!
Congrats! Oh, the whole experience makes me cry, there's nothing better than a new baby!!!! I'm so happy for your family!!!
Congrats you guys! What a true blessing and little miracle he is! I am SO happy everything went well and he made it here safe! Heather you look beautiful! Way to go! Your family is so darling and I am just so happy for you both! He is a cutie by the way! OH and I LOVE the name Max! Someday, if we ever have a boy, that is on the top of the list :)
Congrats! I thought about you guys all day yesterday and hoped everything was going well. Max is beautiful!
Congrats! We are excited for you guys! Hopefully we will make it to Utah soon so we can meet Max!
Congratulations!
Welcome to earth (not so) little Max! Congrats you guys, he is just precious!! Do let us know if we can do anything for you all.
Congrats!!! He is adorable and very healthy looking. Gotta love those 8 pound babies :)
Oh the joys of new life!! I am so glad that you are both doing well. Congrats!! Please let us know if the kids need to come over and play or when you need a meal or two brought over. If you need anything at all, we're here for ya.
Yay for babies! Glad everything turned out okay. Heather, you radiate! Congratulations, you guys!
I am so glad everything turned out ok! He is soooo cute, can't wait to see him in person.
Kalisa
Congrats!! We're so happy for you guys. 4 kids that's amazing! Chris & Kandice
Congratulations! i am so glad things are all okay! that would be so scary! he is so adorable! i love the cheeks! he just looks perfect!!
WOW--Congrats you guys!!! He is SO SO cute!!! I am so glad that everything is all right and just as it should be.
I tried to leave a comment earlier, but it didn't work for some reason, so I'll try again! I'm so glad that he's here safe and sound. He is adorable! I love those cute chubby cheeks. Hope you're doing well.
Congrats on #4!
Congratulations Heather! He is so beautiful and you look so happy! I am so glad you are both doing well! I will come and get Bailey to play this week so you can rest.
What a blessing that you don't start on your own and that they have to start you... I'm so glad all is well, and he is so adorable!!! Good luck with 4.. you are a GREAT mommy and I'm sure will handle it with grace!
I'm so glad that everything is okay! Congratulations on such a beautiful little boy. Please let me take the kids or bring meals or whatever you need...just call!!!
Congratulations!! I am so excited for you guys. Max is so adorable! What a little blessing. My heart started racing for you when I read about the knot in Max's umbilical cord--how scary (another thing I can worry about with my own baby....). I'm grateful that everyone is doing okay now. I'm looking forward to more pictures!!!
Oh my goodness, what a journey! We are so glad that both mommy and baby are doing well. Our thoughts are with you as you adjust to your new life with 4 beautiful children :) Congrats guys, Max is adorable!
Glad to see that everything turned out great. Congratulations!!!
Hey, I just checked out your blog - hadn't been in a few days - and now you have a new baby! Congratulations! What a lovely, sweet baby...and wonderful family you have!
Love you guys!
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