After 34 hours of labor, Patrick Aaron Doherty finally made his entrance into the world today at 6:09 P.M.
He weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 5/8 inches long. He has a head full of hair. At first his hair looked really dark, but after it was washed you can see that it is actually a light brown...for now. He is very alert and has had no trouble latching on for his food, for which he started begging almost immediately! (Just like his Daddy, this little boy.)
We are so thankful that Mommy was actually able to finally deliver this precious one, without tearing or even an episiotomy. They were being very careful with the pitosin, trying not to overstimulate her uterus since Nathaniel was born by C-section. That was one month away from being 10 years ago, so she really wanted to try having a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean) this time. It didn't look good there for a while, but then finally, there he was. They will probably get to go home tomorrow. Baby and company are doing great!
We give a great big THANK YOU to all of you who were praying. We really appreciate the prayers. This Grandma is exhausted and is going to bed now!
One side note: This is rather special to me. Today would have been my Grandfather's 105th birthday, so Patrick and Rev. Jesse Hawthorne share the same birthday. I love it!
15 comments:
awwww Gayla..he's so precious. He's also a little bigger than my son, he was 9 lbs 6 oz and I think 23 inches. Try not to spoil Patrick too much.. :)
Joyce
He's beautiful!
Oooopps! The above comment is mine!:) -Katryn
Congratulations!! He is a doll!!
Grandma Gayla - Congratulations!! He really is beautiful!! We already love him, can't wait to meet him! Aunt Pat
Congratulations Gayla, he's gorgeous! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy!!!
Congratulations to all!!! Now the fun begins.
Thank you all! I know I am a bit prejudiced on this, but he really is a cutie! I think we'll keep him! LOL
Congrats!!!
Congratulations, Grandma Gayla! That's cool that he shares his birthday with his Great Grandpa!
Gayla, your sweetheart baby boy is beautiful!!!! I can see the love and excitement in your eyes and I'm so happy for you. Sharing birthdays with a great man, is also so special! I'm happy Mother, Son and Dad are all doing well. Love you!
Beautiful baby!!! Congratulations!
Congratulations to Candice on a successful VBAC (most never attempt it!)
And of course congratulations to you all that your cutie is finally here!
Gayla, I'm just stopping by to check and see if you are still around! :) I've missed seeing you! Maybe you can blog something before too long so we can see what's going on in your life. Love you!
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