Apr 18, 2009

Baby Boy is here!

Our baby boy, Joel Grayson, arrived to our family on Friday April 17th at 7:18 pm. He weighs 6 lbs 14 oz and is 17.5 inches long. It was a quick delivery, much quicker than I ever imagined it would be. I was admitted at a 3 at 10 am, the pit was started at about 11:30 am. The doc broke my water at 3 pm. I got my epidural at 4:30 pm and he was born at 7:18 pm with just three contractions of pushing. It was fast!! I wasn't quite prepared for it to happen that fast, infact I just about had an anxiety attack because I was planning on it taking longer and having a little more time, but it didn't work that way. It went very smoothly and I am feeling great! He is adorable!

Maya came and met the brother this morning and was so sweet with him. She wanted to hold him and give him kisses. Ricky was handing Joel to his brother and Maya reached out to grab him. She held him on her lap and gave him kisses. She was thrilled with him and so cute. She’s going to be a great big sister.

The pics are in no specific order! Enjoy!

Joel Grayson

Big sister loving her brother.

Mama and Joel

Joel's first bath

Handsome boy
Mama, Poppy and Joel

9 comments:

Sarah said...

Congrats! We are so excited for you and will be thrilled to come check him out soon!

Amy said...

congratulation! he's a cutie!

Andrea said...

Congrats girl! Let me know if you need anything!

Elisabeth Taylor said...

Congrats- cute name and cuter baby! Maya is too cute with him! We'll be by soon to visit. We're so happy for you and glad everything went smoothly!

Melinda said...

CONGRATS!! I'm so happy to hear that all went well..and fast!! Much better than last time!
He's a doll!

LoveYaMissYa said...

Adorable, I only wish we could come see him now. He'll be so much bigger in a few months when we get there to see him.

Christie said...

Congrats! Can't wait to come see him. Let us know if you need anthing!

amelia said...

I haven't given my congrats yet! He is the cutest little guy. Let me know if you need anything...I want to come visit you and see him!

alyssa said...

Teresa! You had another baby! Congratulations!! I lost the link to your blog a while ago and I was so happy when you sent out the email announcing baby Joel's birth. I love the name, if Bentley had been a boy her name would have been Grayson. Anyway, I would love to catch up with you once you get your bearings. Congrats again!
Love,
Alyssa