Friday, April 3, 2009

Taylor has arrived!




We are excited to announce the birth of our beautiful daughter Taylor. She was born on April 2nd at 6:39 pm and weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and is 20 inches long. Robyn and I were surprised on Wednesday night (April 1st) at 10:30 when her water broke. She was given pitosin shortly after arrived and for the next 17 hours we waited for Robyn to dilate, but with little avail. After a discussion with our doctor, we concluded that it would be best if Robyn was given a C-section. Just minutes later, I was in the operating room with Robyn as they were slicing her open. It was a scary sight to behold, and all I could do was comfort Robyn and pray. In probably less than 20 minutes, they finally pulled out Taylor and it brought great relief to us both. Despite the fact that she was covered in goo, I felt an overwhelming feeling of love for my new daughter. It was an experience that I will never forget. One minute I was freaking out because I scared for my wife, and the next minute I was so excited to finally see Taylor. Robyn is recovering okay, although we will need to stay in the hospital a few extra days since she is stitched up. Robyn's mother Sherri was nice enough to immediately book a flight when she found out her water broke, and she has been with us to help out R0byn. We have also had family and friends visit and it has been wonderful for all of the support we have been given. Robyn and I are so proud of our beautiful new daughter and we are so excited for all of the adventures that we will have in the years to come.



14 comments:

Jenna said...

Congratulations! I'm glad everyone is doing well. Can't wait to see more pictures of the little one! :)

Kirstin said...

Wow! She is beautiful! Congratulations to you guys and Welcome to the world, Taylor! I can't wait to see more pictures!

Gretchen J'Deene said...

Congratulations!! She is beautiful! Robyn, you look great! Get some sleep while you can:) So happy for you!

Jenna said...

Congrats again! She is beautiful. Drew and I hope to meet her sometime soon. Say hi to Sherri for us. Love you all!!

Troy said...

She's a cutie!! Congrats guys!!

Bacchus Family said...

Congratulations! We hope you have a speedy recovery. Enjoy your time with your new baby girl.

~M~A~R~L~O~ said...

Taylor is beautiful and so are you Robyn! You look fabulous for everything you went through, poor thing! I am so happy you are doing ok and I am so excited she is finally here! I am thinking about you, just love on that little girl and give her kisses for me! Get some sleep too! Can't wait to see more pics, love ya mama!

Kristin Rose said...

Glad everyone is happy and healthy. We wish you the best with your beautiful new daughter. Congratulations!

James and Tricia Thomas said...

Congratulations!!! Look at all that hair!!

Brandon & Arianne said...

Way to go Robyn! And welcome Taylor! How exciting. Congratulations!

melissa said...

She is such a dream and I'm sooo excited for you guys!

Erin said...

She's already got lots of thick hair like her mama!

Genevre said...

Stu and Robin welcome to the club!!! I am so excited for you both. Taylor is lucky as she has great parents. She is adorable!

Seth Jenson said...

Congratulations!!!!