Welcome to the World William Wayne!!!

 After nine months of waiting he is finally here!!! The birth experience wasn't what I had planned or thought it would be, but none of that matters because our little man is with us. After a doctors visit, where it was determined he was going to be a BIG BOY, we set up an induction date. We headed to the hosptial Wednesday the 23rd to begin the whole process.

Once arrived it took ome time to get things started. For about an hour Dustin and I just hung out in our ginormous room. Seriously, I was not aware how huge these rooms are. I suppose just in case you want everyone in the family to be a part you need enough space. Finally, the IV was in for the pitocin and fluids (OUCH), I was hooked up to the fetal monitor, and we got the ball rolling..or so we thought. This lady got NO sleep at all that first night. It wasn't even due to the contractions, the what seemed like never ending exams, or anything of that nature...it was simply because that was the mot uncomfortable bed EVER!!! Well after a sleepless night and one disappointing exam after another they finally took me off the pitocin Thursday night so I could shower and eat (thank  you God). Well Friday after a visit with my OB it was decided that I was not progressing as I should and that I had two options.. go home for the weekend and start this all over on Monday or have a C-Section that day. He then explained to me that even if I wanted to wait and start again on Monday that if I didn't respond pretty immediately that it would end up i na C-Section anyway. So we weighed our options...Dustin's Mom (who had drove down on Thursday) was already here and my Mom was flying in on Saturday...but then again a C-Section is surgery with risks and recovery...well after some discussion we decided that we didn't want to leave that hospital unless it was with our son. After that decision it was pretty instant. I got prepped as did Dustin. Within what seemed like no time at all, after a little mini breakdown, and a whole lot of pressure, at 2:08 pm on Friday the 25th of February we welcomed William Wayne Patrick into this world!!

Weighing in at 6lbs 14oz and 19 inches  he was not the oversized bundle of joy the doctors, nurses and ultrasound techs predicted...although the joy itself was anything but small!!!! Dustin and I just really still can't quite believe that was have been blessed with this amazing gift. I don't quite know what we did with ourselves before he was here!
                                                
                                                           

What's in a name?

As I was filling out the baby's baby book this evening I started to really think about the name we have chosen for him, William Wayne Patrick. He will be named after two great men in our lives, our grandfathers. We tossed around all sorts of "trendy" names and just could not decide on any. I then made my feelings known about how I have always wanted to honor my Grandpa, William Lyman. He was in my life for a relatively short time but that makes no difference in the special place he has in my heart. I was ecstatic when Dustin said he like William, (who we will call Will) as a first name. In the very next breath he said, "What about Wayne for his middle name?" I knew immediately that the decision was made. Dustin's Grandpa Wayne has been a huge part in his life. I remember him telling me once that his Grandpa was one of his best friends. Wayne is a great man and I feel blessed to have him in my life now as well. So it was settled, William Wayne Patrick. If our little man grows to be even half the man either of his namesakes were/are, we will be two very lucky parents indeed!!!

William Grover Lyman

&

Wayne Galveston Patrick



Well here goes nothing.

After much contemplation I have decided to join the world of bloggers. I am hoping that this blog will serve a few purposes. First and foremost, I am hoping that it will help all of our family and friends across the country feel as though they aren't that far away from us, and more importantly our soon to be son!!  Second of all, it was brought to my attention (thanks Keana) that this will be an easy way to keep track of lots of stories and happenings throughout our son's life without jamming up everyone's facebook. Now, if  you hear all the stories and see the pictures it's because you clicked the link and wanted to!!! Here's to hoping that I can keep up on this after the baby gets here! Please bear with me as I learn the ins and outs of this (I'm not that website savvy).