Our little angel boy is here! He was born on September 11th at 9:11 in the morning. Our sweet and amazing and wonderful birthmother wanted me there for the birth so that morning at around 6:30 I got a text that she thought maybe she was in labor. I got up and got ready quickly, but stilled wondered if at 36 1/2 weeks he would make his debut. As I was leaving I got a call that she was heading to the hospital and the contractions were 6 minutes apart. I drove as fast as I could...safely... and made an hour and fourty-five minute cut down to just over an hour (don't tell) When I was about 15 minutes away I got a call that said he as on his way, our birthmom was at a 9 and was as anxious for me to arrive as I was! So that last few minutes flew by, and me in my minivan sped like a crazy person. I parked...somewhere, I don't really remember, and bolted through the doors up a flight of stairs down several hallways and into the room that Greyson would enter a short 10 minutes later! Our amazing birthmom didn't even have time for an epidural and was superwoman through it all! He weighed a whopping 7 lbs 1 oz and 20 inches long. I got to be the first person to hold Greyson and also to give him his first bottle thanks to the generosity and sweetness of our birthmom. I can't really say enough about her and and I just need to add that without this sweet girl we would never have had the opportunity for our family to grow, for me to be in with my son in the very first moments of his life and to feel the sweet spirit that accompanies a birth of one of our Heavenly Father's children. Without her I would understand the atonement, pure love, selflessness, and joy a lot less. We are honored to know her and blessed to have her in our lives. I know with all of my heart that Heavenly Father loves her SO much and helped her and held her hand through one of the hardest moments in her life that no one else can every truly understand. There is a special place in heaven for people with that kind of love and understanding and faith. We love her!!!!!
Hayden flew in a few hours later and got to spend the next 2 days with me in the hospital. The whole experience was beautiful and the spirit was there throughout the process.
Here are a few photos of little Greyson, with a promise of more to come!
Meeting Mom!
First Bottle
Look at that Hair!
Loves to Hold Hands
Meeting Dad and Saying Hello :)
Sweet Greyson
Our Family!
14 comments:
WOW! congrats, how wonderful, he is beautiful. What an awesome family you guys are, and so blessed with such amazing children.
what a beautiful, sweet post! and what an absolutely precious baby boy! so happy for you guys! can't wait to meet him. let us know when you're back in town and maybe we can get the girls together and I can get a newborn fix :)
Wow, you make me cry. It's amazing how Heavenly Father has blessed you with such sweet little spirits. Congrats on sweet new baby boy. We are beyond thrilled for you.
Congratulations, we can't wait to meet him in person. What a Blessing the birthmother has been I can't imagine how hard of a thing this must be for her but what a blessing. It is so fun to see your family of five, what a perfect little family. Congratulations again.
Tears of JOY for your family. I am so beyond happy for you guys! And we can not wait to meet him.
We are just so excited for you guys, i know those girls will take such good care of their baby brother!! Gabe and Sam are so excited to have another boy in the family. :) Can't wait to meet him, good luck on your drive home if I don't get to see you before! (Maybe I will just *have* to come see you soon!)
Congrats! It almost makes me want a newborn again. :)I wish we were closer to meet him in person but hopefully we will in December. He is adorable and it looks like Hallie is loving it.
Congratulations! I'm so excited for you guys!!!!!!
yeah!!! congrats! he is so cute! love the family picture
Thanks for posting the pictures, he is adorable. I loved your tribute to the birth mom, she is one brave woman. We love you and miss you!
Congratulations!!!! He is so cute! Love the name too. What a perfect addition to your sweet family.
What a handsome little guy. You guys are such an inspiration to me. Thank you for sharing your testimony and giving me hope. Congratulations, I am sure little Greyson will be a wonderful addition to your already amazing family.
Congrats! That is simply amazing! He is a gorgeous baby!!!
Congrats! Seriously, this post made me tear up a bit. You guys are amazing. Congratulations! I hope school is going well! We miss you guys!
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