Update: 3/19, 3:40pm. Added a couple new pics at the bottom. Graydon is doing really great. She sleeps like a log, which is taking a bit getting used to, because Gabe barely slept the first few months.
Update: 3/20 11:00am. Added a couple more pics- woohoo for wireless internet access in the hosptial. Graydie and Jennifer are doing great. The baby is a sleeping machine.
Well, it took a long time and a c-section in the end, but Baby Graydon has arrived safely in the world. Jennifer and I arrived at the hospital Tuesday, March 18, with her having contractions. Though she eventually dilated to 8cm, we never got to that magic number 10, and a c-section was in order. Turns out the baby was pretty big- 8 pounds 13 ounces, and 22 inches long. Big girl- she is definitely long! She is practially double the size of Gabe when he was born 5 weeks early.
Despite not being in labor myself, I’m pretty tired just the same, so without further commentary:
Actually, here’s a fun bit of new- since Baby Graydon held out an extra day and wasn’t born until the 19th, she shares a birthday with her aunt Paula!
Awww!!! She’s gorgeous. (I begged Will for a link to see pictures.) She looks really healthy too, so YAY! Congratulations!!!
She is so beautiful. We are in agreement that she looks just like her mom!!! We are so happy for you guys. When and if you get ready for visitors give us a shout. We understand that you will be very busy, so if you should need anything at anytime, please do not hesitate to give us a call and we will be right over. We miss you greatly.
Rebecca D and Angie B.
Baby Graydon is beautiful. Now pull all your resources so Jennifer gets as much sleep as she needs; then, later, get some sleep yourself.
Give Gabe lots of attention…it could get weird for him.
Congratulations. As a gift, I will send you the music I promised a month ago.
YOU HAVE GOT YOURE NAMES MIXED UP. GABBIE IS A GIRLS NAME AND GRAYDON IS A BOYS NAME!
Congratulations Danny Boy! What a perfect looking little baby! Wow… get some rest bro.