Mom started labor on Tuesday evening. After several nights of false labor, it took a few hours to realize that this was the real thing. At about 2 AM, we called Grammie in and headed to the hospital. We arrived and got settled in a delivery room by about 3 AM. The labor was relatively mild compared to other birthing experiences, so Mom did well getting through the pain and once she got an epidural around 5 AM, her and Daddy were able to catch a nap before the real excitement started. The delivery was fast and painless for Mom, another wonderful birth with a miraculous result!
Gehrig was born at 8:08 AM on Wednesday, October 12th...right on his due date! He arrived just on time and was just the right addition for our family! Another little boy seemed like it was perfect for us!
Gehrig and Daddy in the delivery room
Gehrig meets his brothers! Teddy was in awe!
Tyrus couldn't wait to hold him!
Denton wasn't as interested in the new baby, but was a good sport about sharing Daddy's lap after his finger got pinched in the cupboard door.
This was later in the day on Wednesday and Mom was feeling good and excited to introduce Gehrig to his brothers.
Precious new boy!
Bundled up for the trip home!
As much as Mommy loves the a couple days in the hospital to rest & get to know the new baby, she was ready to come home and be with the family.
Finding a safe spot to set the baby without his brothers bothering him has been a bit of a challenge!
All the boys love to hold Gehrig and ask if they can hold him usually several times each day, especially Tyrus.
As a family on the move, Gehrig was out and about with us by the weekend!
Gehrig is already 3 and 1/2 weeks old! Daddy was able to stay home for the 2 1/2 weeks after the birth and that was a big help as we all settled in to a new routine and pace of life. Things are busy, but it is a blessed busy and we could be more thankful for having Gehrig part of our family.
In other October news, we had a great Superhero Halloween!!
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Congrats Danielle (& Dave & big brothers!)! He's beautiful. I hope all is well!
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