Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
More photos - look soon
While I was in the hospital, a photographer came and took some photos of Patrick. In the flier it says we can only order for 2 weeks, so look soon. Go to:
www.bellababyphotography.com
Click on "View Photos" and the password is 1110patricklayton
Enjoy.
www.bellababyphotography.com
Click on "View Photos" and the password is 1110patricklayton
Enjoy.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
From Steve...
Joy got to the hospital early (5:20ish) and received her Pitocin drip around 6:30 am....Around that time I was still comfy in bed snoozing......
I finally meandered into the hospital around 7:30, about the time the doctor 'broke the water'.....Things progressed quickly after that and she was deemed to be in full active labor at about 9:00am.
At exactly 12:16pm, after a fair amount of pushing, Patrick Russell Layton was born, although he came out kicking and screaming all the way! (No, really, ask Joy! He was kicking inside all the way out!)
He measured 21.25 inches long (as per the official measurement), 9.00 lbs, and with a head circumference of 14.5 inches. (Ouch!)
Both mom and baby are doing well, and are resting.
We'll get pictures posted as soon as possible.
I finally meandered into the hospital around 7:30, about the time the doctor 'broke the water'.....Things progressed quickly after that and she was deemed to be in full active labor at about 9:00am.
At exactly 12:16pm, after a fair amount of pushing, Patrick Russell Layton was born, although he came out kicking and screaming all the way! (No, really, ask Joy! He was kicking inside all the way out!)
He measured 21.25 inches long (as per the official measurement), 9.00 lbs, and with a head circumference of 14.5 inches. (Ouch!)
Both mom and baby are doing well, and are resting.
We'll get pictures posted as soon as possible.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Still 3 and Long
No progress on the baby front. The induction is set for the 10th. We're just counting down and trying to get through the long "to do" list. :)
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Happy Birthday, Daniel
7 years. Can you believe it? I can't. It's crazy to think that 7 years ago there were 17 people in my hospital room welcoming our new addition into the world. Sean Buckley brought me a chocolate shake from Burger King (A TRUE FRIEND). He came on a Friday afternoon and it was a rainy weekend. I remember that. I loved having so many visitors.
Daniel is really changing a lot these days. He's growing taller and leaner, he is athletic as ever, and he is a good brother. He is a sweet friend to our neighbor's little boy, Nathan, who is 2. It is really fun to watch them play together. I can't wait to see him interact with our new little one. He chose out 2 small pumpkins this year (he always seems to go for the little ones), and he wanted to save his smaller one for the baby. He is very thoughtful and he's a good problem-solver. We went around the table at dinner saying what we love about Daniel and he started by saying that he loves when people feel his hair (he has a really short buzz, and you can't resist rubbing it when it's freshly cut). Caitlin said she loves how he shares with him when she asks nicely. I said that I love that he solves problems and gets the solution all by himself (for instance: He's cold. That's the problem. Instead of whining or complaining or walking around in shorts and a t-shirt, he dresses warmly and gets socks on and gets his jacket on all by himself - without asking for help.) Steve said that Daniel gives the best hugs, and Kenneth said that he loves how Daniel is easy to please.
Daniel is a good boy and a wonderful addition to our family. He is sensitive and tender and a caretaker.
We talked about the big decision he has coming up (choosing whether or not to be baptized - he can make that choice at 8), and he decided he would like to memorize all the Articles of Faith (there are 13 of them) before he turns 8. Kenneth is trying to learn them right now, too, so I guess we'll work on it as a family. What a cool goal for him to set.
It was a wonderful birthday for our boy, and I'm relieved that he doesn't have to share it with baby #4. Now that we got through today I'll be fine whenever this baby chooses to make his entrance.
As a note: Daniel's favorite food is crab, he loves soccer, and his favorite cartoons are Scooby Doo and Phineus and Ferb.
Daniel is really changing a lot these days. He's growing taller and leaner, he is athletic as ever, and he is a good brother. He is a sweet friend to our neighbor's little boy, Nathan, who is 2. It is really fun to watch them play together. I can't wait to see him interact with our new little one. He chose out 2 small pumpkins this year (he always seems to go for the little ones), and he wanted to save his smaller one for the baby. He is very thoughtful and he's a good problem-solver. We went around the table at dinner saying what we love about Daniel and he started by saying that he loves when people feel his hair (he has a really short buzz, and you can't resist rubbing it when it's freshly cut). Caitlin said she loves how he shares with him when she asks nicely. I said that I love that he solves problems and gets the solution all by himself (for instance: He's cold. That's the problem. Instead of whining or complaining or walking around in shorts and a t-shirt, he dresses warmly and gets socks on and gets his jacket on all by himself - without asking for help.) Steve said that Daniel gives the best hugs, and Kenneth said that he loves how Daniel is easy to please.
Daniel is a good boy and a wonderful addition to our family. He is sensitive and tender and a caretaker.
We talked about the big decision he has coming up (choosing whether or not to be baptized - he can make that choice at 8), and he decided he would like to memorize all the Articles of Faith (there are 13 of them) before he turns 8. Kenneth is trying to learn them right now, too, so I guess we'll work on it as a family. What a cool goal for him to set.
It was a wonderful birthday for our boy, and I'm relieved that he doesn't have to share it with baby #4. Now that we got through today I'll be fine whenever this baby chooses to make his entrance.
As a note: Daniel's favorite food is crab, he loves soccer, and his favorite cartoons are Scooby Doo and Phineus and Ferb.
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