Monday, April 13, 2009

He's Here!!!!!!

Introducing for the first time...PEYTON JACOB ROOT! Born March 31, 2009 @ 1:08 am, weighing in at 8lbs 2oz and 20in long at 37 1/2 weeks! After 14 hrs of ALL natural labor including 2 1/2 hrs of pushing, the doctor and nurses decided that he was way to big for my pelvis. So, he ended up entering this world through C Section. Man, was Daddy nervous and I was just tired and relieved that I made it safely! Our poor little guy was so swollen and his head was so cone shaped due to being stuck at my pelvis. It was really sad to see, but it's amazing how fast the swelling and his head went down!
I have to let everyone know that I have by far the best husband and mother!!! They both were in the delivery & operating room the whole time. They were the best support team anyone could have asked for! My poor husband had a major back ache by the time we were done. Due to the fact that the only position during labor that helped me, was to stand and put my arms around his neck and sway back and forth with my weight hanging on him. He never muttered a word and was so INCREDIBLY supportive! I couldn't have done it without him! I love you!!!!!!!!!
It is such a wonderful miracle, and blessing to have our little guy here! It is just amazing how fast he fits into our little family and you don't know what you did before he got here. He is definitely the next puzzle piece to our family and fits perfect! He is our perfect little angel, Healthy and Happy! He brings such a wonderful spirit into our home! We love him more than words can explain!
The GRAND ENTRANCE!
My First check up, the nurses covered up my head first thing so my Mommy & Daddy didn't feel bad

Weighing in @ 8lbs 2oz

Meeting Mommy & Daddy

My proud Daddy taking me to the recovery room where we'll wait for Mommy

Waiting for Mommy to come feed me! Man was I hungry!

Resting on Mommy's lap

Hanging out with Daddy








24 comments:

Sarah and John Root said...

He is adorable!!! I've been waiting for this post :). We're so glad everything turned out okay. I know we're all looking forward to meeting him next month!! Love you guys!

ReeSe said...

Congrats! It was great to meet him for a second at church yesterday. You both look great! Enjoy these precious moments you have with him, he'll be growing out of them fast!

Kristen D. said...

Congrats! He is a cute little boy. I am pumped for you both!

sloan said...

Congrats Roots!
HE is so cute and we are excited to see him! YAY for a healthy and happy baby
love the haddies

Heather Morgan said...

He is sooooo cute!! I am so happy that he is finally here! It was so fun to see you and Jake as parents. He is a lucky little guy!! And you are my hero for natural childbirth!! It seriously gave me so much courage to go through it! I can't wait to get to know him better, and give him a little play mate... :) Hope he doesnt mind having a girl for a buddy. LOVE YOU ALL!

Kimberly and Aaron said...

YAY!!! Congratulations. He's so precious. Aaron and I are planning a trip to Idaho this summer (some time, no specifics yet)...I can't wait to meet him!! xoxo

Anonymous said...

Yeah! Congrats, what a cutey!

Billy and Megan said...

What a beautiful baby! And you looked great yesterday. I know he was a big baby, but he looked so tiny! It made me baby hungry and Landon's only 4 months old!!! I can't wait for them to get big enough for play dates :)

Derek and Charyl said...

Yeay! Congrats again. He is a beautiful baby. Love you guys.

Darren and Whitnee Young said...

So cute! I am soo excited to see him! Congrats!!!

David said...

Congratulations. Jake, you are going to be a great father. Big kid, maybe a linebacker.

Ben and Dena said...

He is a doll! Congratulations Candice! I hope to meet him in person soon!

Gina said...

Congratulations you two! He is so adorable! Really, so cute. I am so glad he is here safely. Candice, I went through the same thing with Max. Labored forever then ended up in a c-section, so I feel for you girl. I hope you heal up soon. Jake, it is so cute to see you as a daddy!

Unknown said...

You are so brave to want to go natural and for so long. He is so handsome! And so big for being 2 1/2 weeks early. Can't wait to get a peak at him and compare him and Lexi...they are just weeks apart. Congrats!

CASEY & NICOLE said...

Yay!!! Finally, I have been waiting for the post for soooo long, but I know how it is!! He is so cute Candice! I hope I get to meet him soon!! Love you!!

Unknown said...

He is so cute and I can't believe how strong you are. Congrats and I hope we will see you soon!

Ryan and Shalee said...

Candice he looks so precious. I am so exctied that he is here. Now that you have him here I sure hope you update more so I can see him. I want to hold him!! Well he is darling and I am so glad to hear that both of you are doing great. Keep up the posts!!!Now I'm impatiently waiting for my little one. I hope she isn't 8 lbs. I can't beleive youre first was.

H & C said...

Yay! Congrats you two! Peyton is adorable!

Whitney said...

Hi Candice! It's been a while. Remember when we were in the same ward a couple of years back. And your parents moved into my parents ward a while ago....small world! :) It's good to see you so happy and your little guy is adorable! What a beautiful family you have!

ANDY, JEN & KIDDIES said...

Congrats you guys! Welcome to parenthood. You guys are going to do a great job! It's been way too long. Let's all get together after things have settled down.-Andy Hansen

THE CORMELL FAMILY said...

Gosh! That made me choke up a little! He is so cute! He was a big baby - you're lucky you didn't have to push him out :) I'm proud of you for going the natural route for as long as you did - you're AWESOME!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Derron and Summer said...

Hey Candice!
Well, I was waiting for you to post pics so I am glad you did! The pictures are really cute! He is a darling little guy and hopefully I can see him again before I move. How are you feeling?? I hope that you are not as tired and healing ok...Congratulations again!!

kami said...

congratulations!! he's such a cutie!

Courtney said...

Hooray! We can't wait to meet this little guy! Candice--good job incubating that baby! And get feeling better soon! Call us if we can bring dinner or run an errand or help in ANY way! Good job being a great labor partner, Jake... You guys will be fantastic parents! What a cutie (maybe he can date my baby????) :)