Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The Story

One week ago we welcomed Dylan in our lives with open arms. Eric took the whole of last week off work preparing for the baby. My first contraction came Tuesday at 11pm, and every 5 minutes after that. I waited until 11:50 to wake Eric up to tell him that they were every 4 minutes apart. We put our sleepy baby in the car and drove to Sacramento. My mom and dad met us there, Kamryn went with oupa home to sleep and my mom stayed to be with me during the birth. I was dialated between a 3 and 4 and then one hour later I was ready to push. 25 minutes later we met our beautiful baby boy.  


weighing in at 7lbs 15oz
A very emotional daddy
Our beautiful son
Poor little guy went through a lot to meet us. He fractured his clavicle bone during birth. He was so brave, we didn't even know until Monday at his first doctors appointment. He's such an angel.
Kamryn was so sweet meeting her little brother. 
Ouma giving him kisses
Beaming with pride

Pappa with his new grandson and Kami girl
She loves her brother. 

We're so happy to have him home.
He has the best birthday ever. 
9-9-09
Born at 2:34 am, when added equals 9
on the 252 day of the year, which again equals 9
on Wednesday which has 9 letters.
He already has a lucky number. 

19 remarks:

Carter Family said...

He is beautiful! Congrats! I can't believe it was 4 years ago when we were watching you beam with happiness at your Wedding reception. Now look at you with 2 beautiful children. So glad to see you so happy!

Sarah said...

Hes gorgeous guys!!! Sami be glad he didn't weigh 9lbs 9oz. hahaha...been there, done that, wouldn't wish it on anyone! Good job girly!!!

Josh and Megan said...

SAM! You are amazing! Can you birth my babies? okay, joking... He is so handsome! Hope you are adjusting well...can't believe you are a mother of 2! Happy Anniversary!

Adrienne said...

He is so precious! I want to hold him so bad. And I want to see Kami interact with her baby brother. I hope you're doing well with everything. Those first couple of months are so exhausting! You are amazing. You don't look like you just birthed a baby in those pics! Miss you. Give my loves and kisses to your babies.

Anonymous said...

He really is the most beautiful baby boy sam! And Kami already looks like she dotes on him, she is going to be a good BIG sister :) Your little family is growing, and you look so happy and more beautiful everytime i see pictures. I miss you so much my friend! But promise im making a plan to get there soon! Love you lots!

XXX

The du Toit Family said...

Not only is Dylan brave little fella, he is simply gorgeous, and I love the 'story' - thank Nanna for the genes, it's nice to have them so that giving birth is a breeze. Glad to see that you are all thriving and I am loving the photo's, will show them to Nanna tonight. Love and miss you all.

Charlene and Co said...

Kami looks so impressed with Dylan- too cute Sam. Congratulations once again.
Hope the clavicle heals soon, poor little guy!!
Enjoy every moment and give him a HUGE KISS from me.
Mwah

RachelBarker said...

Sam you amaze me with your Labors! Kami is going to be GREAT big sister to Dylan, I can just see it :) You look BEAUTIFUL and I hope your getting enough sleep ;) When I come to EG to visit we are getting together! I love you!

RachelBarker said...

I cherish you!

Laura Keith said...

That is so cool!!!!! Not only was your labor story way too easy, but all of the 9's... totally cool!!! I'll come over again soon to spend a little more time. Love to you and the fam!

Mr. and Mrs. Smith said...

I wanna see that baby boy so bad!!! He is so perfect and adorable! I love him already!!!

Anonymous said...

I am in love with the pictures of Kami with little Dylan!! She looks so cute, I love her excited face! We honestly are dying to meet the little stud! He is soo tiny and so cute! You are lucky that he wasn't born on your anniversary...Nate was an anniversary baby and my parents haven't celebrated theirs for 23 years! Anyways, what a cute family!! We love you guys are so happy for you :)

Dan and Melissa said...

Sam he is so beautiful! Honestly he's the cutest baby boy I've ever seen. We can't wait to see him in real life!

Tom and Nan said...

What a beautiful baby boy! I'm so anxious to see him and kiss my Kami girl. I love you all!

Sharon & George said...

I loved spending time with Dylan and Kamie this week. They are so precious.

Burnhams said...

Sam- you are amazing! Nice work!

Knudson said...

cool story!! He is so cute! and what a cool birthday! love you!

Marc and Stacy said...

It was so fun to see him and all of you yesterday-if it hadn't been so crazy I would have begged to hold him. I'm excited to come see you and snuggle him on Friday. Montana loved running amock with Kami yesterday for a few minutes, so I know she'll be excited to go play.

I'm totally teary eyed and crying while looking at these posts- I know before long I'll be doing a post like this, and thats crazy to me!

Congratulations to your beautiful, blessed family!

Erin said...

soooo darling!! congratulations. he is beautiful! and so are you!! and i LOVE that he was born 09/09/09 - how cool is that?? you need to write ellen and tell her that - i bet she would give you something!!