Dear Sweet Henry,
On Friday, September 6th 2013 at 10:51 pm, your Dad and I became your insanely proud and joy-filled parents. You weighed in at 8 lbs 12 oz and were 21.75 inches long. Big boy! Here's our happy family (minus our goofy mutt).
On Friday, September 6th 2013 at 10:51 pm, your Dad and I became your insanely proud and joy-filled parents. You weighed in at 8 lbs 12 oz and were 21.75 inches long. Big boy! Here's our happy family (minus our goofy mutt).
Henry... here's a recap of your birth story.
Daddy and I went to the hospital on Thursday night (Sep 5th) and Mommy got some medicine in preparation to be induced. Friday morning the doctors started me on the Pitocin to induce labor. Right away your precious little heart was reacting negatively to the contractions and labor. Throughout the rest of the day, you made very minimal progress in making your appearance on your own. Plus you continued to be a picky baby and didn't tolerate the Pitocin being increased or the contractions. You also wouldn't let Momma be in any position other than lying in the bed on my left side. I wonder if this is a forecast of a picky kid ;)
We had decided (per the doctor's recommendation) that we would do a c-section if you hadn't shown significant progress by 11 pm because we didn't want you under anymore stress. But around 10:15 pm your little heart went off the charts so the doctor said we needed to get you out right then. The next 30 minutes or so are a total blur. But at 10:51 pm, when we heard your cry for the first time and Daddy shouted, "We've got a Henry!!" time stood still. You were finally here. Our perfect, healthy and handsome little man. Our lives were changed forever... in the most amazing way.
So here we are and you're now 5 weeks and 1 day old. Its cliche but I'll say it anyways... time flies. I can hardly believe you're already this old. We're so proud of you little guy. You've been holding your head up since several weeks ago and yesterday you rolled over all by your little self! You did it 5 times too. Such a show off already :) Every day we're seeing you do something new and learn more about this great big world. Its been the biggest joy to watch you develop and grow. I am one blessed momma that I get to be at home with you each day and spend this precious time with you. (Thank you God!!!)
Here are some pictures of your first month. We love you more than we could ever describe to you little man.
Daddy and I went to the hospital on Thursday night (Sep 5th) and Mommy got some medicine in preparation to be induced. Friday morning the doctors started me on the Pitocin to induce labor. Right away your precious little heart was reacting negatively to the contractions and labor. Throughout the rest of the day, you made very minimal progress in making your appearance on your own. Plus you continued to be a picky baby and didn't tolerate the Pitocin being increased or the contractions. You also wouldn't let Momma be in any position other than lying in the bed on my left side. I wonder if this is a forecast of a picky kid ;)
We had decided (per the doctor's recommendation) that we would do a c-section if you hadn't shown significant progress by 11 pm because we didn't want you under anymore stress. But around 10:15 pm your little heart went off the charts so the doctor said we needed to get you out right then. The next 30 minutes or so are a total blur. But at 10:51 pm, when we heard your cry for the first time and Daddy shouted, "We've got a Henry!!" time stood still. You were finally here. Our perfect, healthy and handsome little man. Our lives were changed forever... in the most amazing way.
Here you are moments after being born
Momma meeting you for the first time (next to marrying your daddy, this is the very best moment of my life)
Proud Daddy holding you in the recovery room
Your Granny and Great Aunt Debbie came from Newport News to meet you
Grandma and Grandpa Gray meeting you
"Uncle" Dave
Aunt Emily
"Aunt" Brigite
Uncle Andrew and Aunt Sara
Aunts and Uncle
My handsome little man :)
So here we are and you're now 5 weeks and 1 day old. Its cliche but I'll say it anyways... time flies. I can hardly believe you're already this old. We're so proud of you little guy. You've been holding your head up since several weeks ago and yesterday you rolled over all by your little self! You did it 5 times too. Such a show off already :) Every day we're seeing you do something new and learn more about this great big world. Its been the biggest joy to watch you develop and grow. I am one blessed momma that I get to be at home with you each day and spend this precious time with you. (Thank you God!!!)
Here are some pictures of your first month. We love you more than we could ever describe to you little man.
Before cutting off our mommy and son bracelets
Meeting your big sister Leia
Meeting Papa and Nana
Blame momma for all the photos I'm going to make you pose for :) Don't worry... Daddy has already banished the idea of any matching outfits so you're off the hook there!
Love your sleepy face
After your first pediatrician appointment (about 1 week old)
Leia likes to give you lots of kisses. You're not so sure about her yet.
Apparently Dad's claimed you as a Cowboys fan... (we'll see)
Going to your 2 week pediatrician appointment
Meeting Aunt Amanda and cousins Teka and Savannah
Meeting Aunt Jamaica
Your 1 month photos! That's momma's bear she had when she was little.
And that's a wrap for now! Momma is going to do her best to keep this blog going so you can look back on it one day :)
I love you son.
a new blog post! hooray! sara and i look really tan for some reason
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