Happy Halloween! Our little boy, Greyson Alan, was born today, October 31st, 2006, at 7:30am. He was 7 lbs. 3 oz. and 19 inches long. Labor was pretty quick - starting at 3:30am; I like it that way though. It was the same length as the one with Madelyn. He is sleeping, nursing, and peeing/pooping wonderfully, at least so far. We'll see how tonight goes. My parents are in town and they are taking care of Madelyn while Ben stays with me. Madelyn visited tonight and didn't seemed to mind the idea of another baby in mom's arms. We'll have to see how it goes when we bring him home!!
On another note, I had no idea that afterpains in the uterus were worse with a second child. I have been miserable periodically today trying to deal with them. It is especially bad when Greyson nurses....of course. Hopefully the pain won't be this intense for very long.
By the way, Ben and I were hoping that Pipsqueak/Greyson wouldn't arrive on Halloween but he was insistent. Neither of us really appreciate this "holiday" very much. Ben mentioned last night that on a positive note, we can have a costume party for birthday parties.... does anyone else have any positive thoughts/ideas about having a Halloween baby?
UPDATE: If you think you saw this post spell our new baby boy's name like "Grayson", you are not going crazy. Yesterday, Ben and I agreed on the spelling "Greyson" and the middle name "Alan" (after my dad's middle name) - so Greyson Alan Rhodes is his name!
4 comments:
Melissa, I cannot believe you actually blogged the same day as you had Grayson!
I am DYING to talk to you, so maybe sometime today I will be able to catch the hospital number. Mike and I are ecstatic, and also miserable because we can't be there with you all. We love you SO much and can't wait for Thanksgiving! Praying for each of you, and missing you dearly.
P.S. On a positive Halloween baby note, there will be plenty of candy to go around at birthday time. Plus, it'll be a good excuse to bow out of some of the weird Halloween customs, and have a real celebration of your own.
Congratulations, I'm so excited for you both. Obviously you weren't induced, so that is a plus even if it was on Haloween.
Congrats. Love the name. I agree afterpains with number two was MUCH MUCH worse. I never take medicine, well rarely, but gladly took what was offered with that.
Take care.
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