Parker Lee Van Alstyne arrived at 7:31pm last night; weighing a healthy 8lbs. 6oz. and 20.75″ long. He’s healthy, he’s gorgeous, he’s big, and he has LOTS of hair.
The birth went really well. We got to the hospital at 9am, and Jess was already half-way there, but then things slowed down a bit. At about 3pm, our midwife decided to break her water and move things on a little faster with pitocin (a labor inducing/speeding up drug). Then we really got somewhere. It felt like a super long day, especially while we were just waiting, but after it was all over, we just wanted to stare at him and get some sleep. Jess was a superhero! She did the whole thing without any pain meds! She’s going to be a truly great mom (and hopefully I’ll be an ok dad :).
There will be lots more to follow I’m sure, but most of the Parker coverage will be done by Jess on her own site, yet to be finished and unveiled.
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whoo hoo, congrats to you both! he’s adorable!
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Congrats! Way to go with no pain meds. I only hope I’ll be so brave someday :) Glad you’re all happy and healthy!
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He’s beautiful! We are so excited for all three of you!
Kristy
P.s. If Jan was your Nurse’s name, she delivered Izie too!
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Wow, congratulations! He’s beautiful. As are the captures you took of the little guy’s first days. Glad to hear it all went well.
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Congratulations from Erin and I!
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I hear Parker looks just like his dad when he was a young soul just starting out in the world. A great YaHoo to all of you from your Wyoming family!