Born August 26, 2008 at 10:42 p.m.
7 lbs. 11 oz. and 20 3/4 inches long
One hour old. Poor little guy had his first shiner from the forceps. Labor was 'quick' at 4 hours. One minute I'm pealing potatoes, the next we're driving to the hospital with constant contractions. Delivery was almost as smooth up until the last minutes. Grady decided to come sunny-side up and right near the end of pushing,
we lost his heartbeat. It suddenly became a whole other experience. I can't even explain what it was like when he cried for the first time. The doctor said the next day it most likely was a mechanical error and that his heart did not stop, but I was grateful for the doctor's quick actions and for Matt, who was nothing less than incredible through the entire labor and delivery.
Day 2. "Look at that Hair!" That's what everyone says when they see him.
The nurses were so wonderful during our hospital stay. They treated us like we were the only family there. I enjoyed those days learning the essentials of caring for this sweet little guy. Matt insisted on changing all the diapers. I told you he was incredible!
Is the family excited? What do you think?
Grady had lots of visitors in the hospital and at home this first week. Thank you to everyone for so many kind wishes and all of your support.
It's like Sailor grew up when we brought Grady home. He is so into our new addition. He follows anyone who is holding Grady and walks gently by your side. He runs when he hears a cry and sits and stares at the baby. He's been gentle, and responsive when we want him out of the way, too.
Here he is sleeping like a baby...and I know I'm supposed to sleep when he sleeps, but I haven't been so good at it. It's 1:30 a.m. here and I just put him down (again) but I just had to finally squeeze this post in. (we got high-speed internet today -YAY- so it was easy to get this done now - have been eagerly wanting to share since day 1. )
"Dream Sweet Dreams, I love you!"
11 comments:
golly....I want to ball. he is so precious Jen. I am so so happy for you all. There is so much joy that comes from having a baby and growing your family! He is so adorable! I can't wait to meet him!! Indeed, dream sweet dreams!! :)
He is so beautiful and so perfect! Congratulations Jen! We love and miss you and can't wait to meet him too!! I am soo glad that all went well for you! Amazing!
look at all them smiles! So cute! Congrats Jen!
Oh Jen! He's so adorable! Congratulations!
I am balling! Yeah! Baby Grady is here, we are so happy for all of you. Please tell Grandma, Grandpa and uncle we send our congratulations too! What a beautiful, lucky baby. Welcome to the world Grady! I'll send the goodie box with presents soon, I hope you don't mind, I am sending a few hand me downs of Logan's too.
Lots of love, hugs and kisses(please kiss Grady's adorable little baby feet from Auntie Alicia, I can't resist baby feet!)
Dennis, Alicia and Logan
Isn't he the best thing ever? So many emotions going through your head. I remember you had quite a head of hair when you came out. Congratulations to you and Matt. Your lives have just changed for the better. Oh, nice to see you are Gramma's "dream sweet dreams" alive.
ahhhhhhh....tears welling up.....so happy for you!!!!! I am so happy for you guys, and a quick 4 hour delivery. I am hoping to be so blessed my first time around. And yes, it appears that everyone, even me 1000 miles away, is smiling at little Grady! Congrats.
These pictures are so sweet. This truly is a whole new world and it will be better with Grady in it! We love you and get all the rest you can! Also kiss that baby's grandma and grandpa for us!
Grady is such a hansome little man!
Congrats!! New babies are the best ever.
I'm sure you have been taki8ng a million pictures!!! Where are they? How are the boobs doing...we are waiting!
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