Welcome Sweet Boy

Ryan Wesley Britt arrived on Tuesday, March 6.  He was precious and perfect!

 We arrived at the hospital at 4am for induction.  Needless to say, we were the only people in the waiting room.  They got us right back, started the IVs and pitocin drip.  Brad and I snoozed off and on for several hours.  At 9am they broke my water and the contractions became intense!  Within the hour, I was begging for my epidural.  I think I squeezed Brad's hand so hard, his thumb turned blue - haha!  I think it was from the pain of the contractions instead of the epidural itself.  


After I got the epidural, I was perfectly happy and comfortable.  At about 3pm, I had reached 10cm and they were ready for me to push.  Ryan was born at 3:41pm and was perfect.  Brad was able to cut the umbilical cord before they took him to be cleaned and weighed.  Just like with Will, it was a great delivery and a beautiful, amazing experience. 

Ryan Wesley Britt 

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

3:41pm

7lbs. 13oz. and 21-1/4" long

We had fantastic nurses - Carrie and Marla.  They helped make the delivery a comfortable and enjoyable experience.  

 I loved holding my little man for the very first time.  It was a moment I will never forget.  I love to be pregnant and experience the joy of birth - yes, I know that most women think I am crazy for saying that, but I do!  Ryan was adorable and looked soo much like Brad.  

As you can see, Brad and I are over the moon with the arrival of our second, beautiful and healthy son, Ryan.  What a joy to see our family grow.  We spent an hour with Ryan, just the three of us and then the family came in to meet him.  Nona, Pawpaw, Aunt Kayla and Uncle Andy were at the hospital to meet him as soon as he was born.  Will was with Nanny and came to meet his baby brother that evening. 

 What a blessing to be able to have two beautiful and healthy boys.  My Cup Runneth Over! 

Ryan's Room

Right next door to big brother, is Ryan's nursery.  Will is soo excited to have Ryan's room upstairs next to his room.  Here are a few photos.  

 

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss

This was Dr. Seuss week at school, so we dressed up like Thing 1 and took our favorite Dr. Seuss book, Hop on Pop, to school.  

Fun Weekend

It is very hard to believe this is our last weekend as a family of 3.  We are scheduled to be induced very early on Tuesday morning.  It appears that Mr. Ryan has no intention of coming before then.  

We have had a fun-filled weekend with Mr. Will.  He is obsessed with playing basketball, so we are outside constantly practicing our jump shot.  

  

 

I really am amazed at his basketball abilities.  He is able to shoot his "little ball" in the "big goal".  I am having such a hard time accepting that my little boy is almost three.  Where has the time gone?  

In addition to basketball, Will has learned to ride his bike.  It only took a few days for him to become a speed demon. So, Mommy took him to buy a bike helmet yesterday.  I needed it for my sanity as well as his safety.  He continues to amaze me each and every day.  

He thinks he is such a big boy and very independent.  As much as I want him to stay my baby boy forever, I am so impressed with how smart he is and I love watching him come into his own little personality.  

I am anxiously awaiting to meet my sweet baby boy Ryan and begin to tell his stories.  I plan to take photos of the nursery this weekend and post those as well before our new crazy life begins.  

April