Anson update

My how time flies! Anson is a week old tomorrow. He is definitely the cutest baby in the world and keeps getting cuter every day! He is in NICU but he is doing really well. He currently has a feeding tube to help him get enough food. Once he starts eating enough by mouth we will be able to take him home! The dr. is saying about one more week till he can come home. We'll just wait and see what happens.

We feel very blessed by the Lord to have such a wonderful new addition to our family. We know heavenly father has answered our prayers, helping Anson get bigger and stronger. We also want to thank our family and friends for their love, support, and prayers in our behalf.

I think being a mom is one of the hardest but most rewarding things I've ever done. I wouldn't trade being a mom for anything, even my sleep.

The Little Baby is Born!!

Its Aug 17th, 11:52 pm, we just walk in the door from a fun afternoon of rock climbing and dinner with friends and without warning WHAM...Ali's water breaks. Confused at the mysteriousness of the scene we, quite befuddled, go to the hospital. It's confirmed the baby is on his way. So, as traumatic as Ali knew this experience would be, she decided to put off the rest of the contractions and painful stuff till the next mooring and got a solid sleep. At 8:00 am she decided to start the contraction process (you think I'm kidding, I'm not.) Details aren't necessary about the contraction process, if you have any questions about what was said just visit your local sailor. (just kidding) Ali did fantastic and delivered 100% natural. (she's a trooper)

Anson was born Aug 18th at 2:56 pm weighing 4 lb 11 oz and 17 in long. He was put on oxygen then taken off 2 hours later due to good behavior. Though, there were thought to be complications there were not. The Dr's say he's stronger and more vibrant than normal pre-mature baby's of his age and size. He is going to stay in the hospital till he learns to eat a little better. Ali was up and walking around that night and is continuing to recover with the strength of a marathon runner.

I was out of town through this whole event. Fortunately the neighbors husband took Ali to the hospital and gave me all these great details. No that's not true, really I passed out when her water broke, as I fell my head hit the toilet seat cracking my mandibular. I was in surgery next to Ali as she delivered, saw the whole thing. We now share a recovery room together and my jaw is wired close. Life's good.

Ali and I just getting into the contraction process.

Rambo Ali taunting the contractions with a wet rag on her head and a smile on her face.

Ali holding Anson for the first time.

Anson before he was even cleaned off.

Anson carrying on the family name.

Anson the newest and cutest member of our family.