Christian Jacob Hayes

I am proud to announce that I have my second grand-baby in arms today!

He was born yesterday, August 11, 2010 at about 11:39 PM.  He weighed in at 8 lb 3 oz, and is a wonderful 21 inches long.

Here is a photo-log of the last day or so.

Daddy & Mommy Eagerly Anticipating Christian's Arrival

Contraction Action

Grammy got the call from Jon and Michelle yesterday morning that they went to the doctor and were headed for the hospital. It wasn’t long before it was determined that they would not be sent home and that Christian would be coming that day. Fairly early on Michelle was given an epidural, which enabled her to go through labor without much of a notice of the pain and feeling of the contractions. However, her body continued to do its work.

Mommy had to catch her breath during labor!

The family gathered to wish the growing family well – Even Great Grandma and Grandpa Hayes!

As the time grew closer, things got more intense for both Mommy and Daddy!  In the last couple of hours things went much faster, and became somewhat difficult at the end. Michelle was wonderful about it all, but it was still a little scary and exhausting. Jon was, it is reported by all, a big help and was instrumental in getting the medical staff back into the delivery room at the right time – just 5 minutes before Christian was born!

Getting Close Now!

Proud Father!

Moments after Christian was born Jon came out to the family in the waiting room and announced that the happy moment had arrived. He was still shaken by the ordeal – but happy that baby and mommy we doing fine!  Shortly thereafter we all were allowed just a few minutes with the new family.

Daddy showing Christian to his twin brother, Uncle Ben

Gracie & Grandfather's First Look At Christian

Uncle Adam and Daddy

Grandfather and the handsome little guy!

Grandfather's Newest Little Monkey!

Happy Grammy

Uncle Ben

Uncle Adam Finally Gets to Hold Christian!

Proud Father and Grandfather Looking At The Family Joy!

After everyone left for the night, not surprisingly, Grammy stayed up all night to help with the baby. She let Mommy and Daddy sleep and held the baby for about 4 hours straight.

Grammy Loves Christian!

After about 5-10 minutes most everyone was asked to leave to get some rest, and to let Mommy have some time with Christian. The nurse said that it was “skin to skin time.”

Christian Is A Very Happy and Contented Little Guy

Daddy and Christian Napping the Next Morning

Uncle David

Aunt Kathy

Aunt Gracie: "Uh, you're so cute!

"I have a cousin!"

"How fun, he's so little I can steal his toys!"

How Sweet!

Hello Mommy - Nice to Finally SEE You!

“You are He who took Me out of the womb;

You made Me trust while on My mother’s breasts.

I was cast upon You from birth.

From My mother’s womb You have been My God.” Psalm 22:9-10

Mother Love

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