Saturday, December 13, 2008

Oh Baby, do we have a Baby Boy

Welcome to the world Theodore Alan!!
He is 8 lbs, 8 oz and 21" long. Born at 2:29 pm December 13, 2008!!
First photo I took as I entered the room!
Theo in his infant crib about to be tightly swaddled by his nurse.
Nana holding "Teddy" for the first time. He is named after his late grandfather, Theodore.
A proud Nana moment! By the way, it is totally coincidental that I dressed all in blue today and that this morning, I whimsically changed my blog color to blue!! As another aside, both my sister and I dreamed that the baby was a boy and that his name would be Theodore!
The happy family!

After 36 tough hours, Alison gave birth naturally, as she planned! She never complained and was good natured, as always, through the entire process. She is now thoroughly exhausted.
I am happy beyond any mere words. For so many reasons, through so many tears and years of waiting he will be very, very loved.

Thank you to everyone who who has inquired and sent love and wishes. Now I must sleep!!

PS. Positive thoughts for our friend, Bob. He is very very sick. As I write, LM has called the local rescue team and they are now on the way to the ER. Not sure what will happen. I visited them for a short while tonight and came away very worried. He is in the capable hands of LM and his God.
Also, I visited Dad and he was GREAT today - very thrilled about baby Teddy.

6 comments:

amy in ct said...

congrats to you and your family, he's a cute little teddy isnt he! good for her, going natural, i had the epidural and was glad at the time but they never tell you about the lower back pain you will have for the rest of your life from getting it.
prayers and peace go out to bob.....
and i am so glad dad was great today...
sleep well while you can.... something tells me you will be off seeing baby quite often after today!
amy in ct

Beverly said...

congratulations on a healthy baby Teddy. He looks quite healthy. I also hope Bob is better...

Jeff- in the Berkshires said...

Congratulations to all on the new arrival! Sending peaceful thoughts for Bob and LM.

One Woman's Journey - a journal being written from Woodhaven - her cottage in the woods. said...

Congratulations on this new baby grandson. I smile. He is a beautiful baby. So sorry about your friend.

islaygirl said...

Congratulations to your family on the safe arrival of little Teddy. And restful wishes to the new mum. SLEEP WHEN THE BABY SLEEPS is the best advice ever.

And prayers for Bob, and strength for you and LM.

xx

Anonymous said...

Oh he is the most beautiful baby. His Florida Auntie can't wait to see him, just may have to escape up there soon.